Osimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the African playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles the win they needed to secure one of the four spots reserved for the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifiers. The result means Nigeria now sits...

Super Falcons Coach, Goalkeeper Nominated for Ballon d’Or Honours

…Team Ranked 36th in Latest FIFA Women’s Ranking Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, and first-choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been nominated for individual honours in the 2025 Ballon d’Or Awards, following their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Madugu, who assumed leadership of the Super Falcons in late 2023, has been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the best women’s...

Super Falcons Get N150m Each, 3-bedroom Flat, OON National Honour

After the Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON) over the host country, Morocco on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) national honour to all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of the victorious Super Falcons. Tinubu in addition to the honour, also announced a cash reward of $100,000 (N150m) each for the players, while the technical crew members received $50,000 (N75m). The president also gifted...

Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their record tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat. The match saw Nigeria battle back after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Morocco took an early lead with captain Ghizlane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaa Mssoudy ten minutes later. The first half was dominated by the...

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61

Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most iconic goalkeepers, is dead. Fondly known as Dodo Mayana, Rufai died on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, in Lagos after a brief illness. He was 61. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the former Super Eagles goalkeeper passed away around 6 am, and his remains have been deposited in a morgue. Rufai, a towering figure in Nigerian football, was a key member of the historic Super Eagles squad that...

Flying Eagles Edge Egypt on Penalties to Clinch U-20 AFCON Bronze

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Egypt 4–1 on penalties in Cairo on Sunday. The third-place match, played at the 30 June Stadium, ended 1–1 in regulation time before going to a penalty shootout. Egypt took an early lead in the third minute when Osama Omar found the back of the net. Nigeria responded shortly after the interval, with...

Nigeria Climbs to 43rd in FIFA Rankings, Now 6th in Africa

Nigeria’s national football team the Super Eagles has risen one spot to 43rd in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, placing sixth in Africa. Argentina remains the world’s top-ranked team, with Spain moving up to second place, overtaking France, which drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth positions, respectively. The Netherlands has risen to sixth, pushing Portugal to seventh, while Belgium, Italy, and Germany are in the top ten. In...

Nigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

Nigeria’s aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a significant hit on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Nigerian team, led by coach Eric Chelle, dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Zimbabwe’s defense. The deadlock was broken in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen headed in a cross from Ola Aina, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage...

Chelle Names Super Eagles Final Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against their yet-to-be-named opponents. The announcement follows the release of an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These qualifiers will mark Chelle’s first competitive games in charge of the three-time African champions. The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and eight forwards, blending experience with new talents. Stanley Nwabali,...

New Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, followed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday upon the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee. At the ceremony, Chelle expressed his excitement and outlined his vision for the team. “Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an...

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