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NFF Pick Date & Venue For Nigeria vs Sierra Leone 2021...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host Sierra Leone in Asaba when the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers commence in March. Nigeria have been...

Super Eagles Arrive In Abuja After Lesotho Clash

Super Eagles have landed in Abuja after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Lesotho at the Setsoto Stadium Sunday. Nigeria started the qualification...

AFCONQ: Riyad Mahrez Pulls-Out Of Algeria Squad Against Botswana

Manchester City star, Riyad Mahrez has pulled-out of the Algeria squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations clash with Botswana on Monday. The...

Nigeria-U23 AFCON Team Crash Out Of Competition

The Nigeria U23 team have been knocked out of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Imama Amapakabo side despite forcing their...

Liverpool ‘Furious’ As Salah Leaves For Egypt Without Scan

Mohamed Salah’s decision to report for international duty before having a scan on his ankle has left Liverpool feeling ‘anxious’ according to Evening Standard reporter David...

2021 AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Vs Benin Republic Kick Off Time &...

Here is everything you need to know about the Nigeria Vs Benin Republic game. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their campaign for...

CAF List Three Female Referees For AFCON U-23

The CAF Referees Committee has named three female referees and a Nigerian, Samuel Pwadutakam, as part of the 25-man list of match officials for...

Super Eagles’ Samuel Chukwueze Nominated For Ballon d’Or

Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award for the best U21 player of the year. The 20-year-old was among the...

PHOTO: Riyad Mahrez’s Wife Rita Driving With Both Legs On Moving...

Riyad Mahrez's wife Rita sparked up engagement on social media after being filmed driving her £130,000 Mercedes G-Wagon with her both legs on the...

FIFA Appoints Committee To Take-Over Egyptian Football Association

FIFA has named a temporary committee to run the affairs of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) after the resignation of the former board of...

Ebonyi State Celebrate Samuel Okwaraji 30 Years After

Ebonyi State football fans on Monday remembered the late Nigerian midfield maestro, Samuel Okwaraji, who died on August 12th 1989 at the National Stadium,...

Gernot Rohr Linked with Vacant DR Congo Job

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr is reportedly linked with vacant DR Congo job after opening talks with the African nation. According to congoprofond.net, former manager...

Samuel Chukwueze Celebrates Mum On Boat Cruise [PHOTOS]

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has taken time out to celebrate his mother after sealing a new deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports...

Iwobi, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Listed as Nigeria’s Best Europe-Based Players

The trio of Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, who all featured for the Super Eagles squad at the last Africa Cup of Nation...

Super Eagles Defender Omeruo Visits Flying Eagles Camp In Abuja [VIDEO]

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo paid a surprise visit to Flying Eagles training camp in Abuja, according to fcnaija.com. Nigerian Under 20 side are preparing...

Dark Times For Iheanacho as His Jersey At Leicester Is Taken...

Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at Leicester City may be nearing its end after his jersey number was given to Belgium star, Youri Tielemans while the...

Moses Simon Opens Football Academy In Kaduna

Simoiben Football Academy has reportedly opened in Kaduna by Super Eagles star Moses Simon as a way to give back to the society. Simon who...

Henry Onyekuru’s Wedding: Etebo, Ndidi, Others Storm Benin

Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru will reportedly be wedding Esty, his long-time girlfriend and mother of his son, on Saturday in Benin, with several...

AFCON 2019: Jo Bonfere Speaks On Super Eagles Lack Of Tactics

Former Super Eagles coach Jo Bonfrere has spoken on why Nigeria did not return from the continental games with the trophy. The Eagles lost...

Ighalo Wins AFCON 2019 Golden Boot, Beats Mane, Mahrez

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has won the AFCON 2019 Golden Boot after emerging top scorer of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following...

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria Drawn With Benin, 2 Others

Super Eagles of Nigeria has been drawn alongside Benin Republic’s Squirrels, Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars and Lesotho’s Crocodiles in Group L of 2021 African...

Odion Ighalo Also Retires From International Football

Super Eagles striker Odion Jude Ighalo has announced his retirement from the National team, and this is coming just shortly after Skipper John Mikel...

Mikel Obi Announces Retirement From International Football At 32

John Mikel Obi has officially announced his retirement on his football playing career with the Super Eagles today, saying it’s time to allow the...

AFCON 2019: Algeria vs Nigeria Lineups, Kickoff Time & Team News

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will do battle for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday when they take on...

AFCON 2019: Nigeria Vs South Africa Lineups, Kickoff Time & Team...

Nigeria will be up against South Africa in one of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. Nigeria's pedigree in...

AFCON 2019: Madagascar Vs Nigeria Lineups Kickoff And Team News

Super Eagles head into their final Group B fixture having already secured their place in the knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of...

African Cup Of Nations: All The Records & Statistics Detailed

African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the biggest Football competition in the African Continent. The competition played every two years is one if the most...

Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club Not In Egypt Due To Visa Hitch...

Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club National Chairperson, Bunmi Ogunfunwa, on Saturday said that the Super Eagles were missing the supporters club at the ongoing African...

Musa Speaks On Super Eagles Crisis In Camp Ahead Of Madagascar...

Ahmed Musa has spoken openly on reports of the Super Eagles not being pleased with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over bonuses. Before the team’s...

How Nigeria Can Win the 2019 Cup of Nations Trophy

Winning their Last AFCON title in 2013, Nigeria seems to be on the path to bring in their 4th. Although they are among the...

African Cup Of Nations 2019: Three Teams That’ll Likely Win The...

The 2019 African Cup of Nations has seen great teams with great potentials showcase the stuff they are made of. Like Mali decimating Mauritania 4-1...

Algeria Will Not Focus On Mahrez – Djamel Belmadi

Coach of the Algerian national team, Djamel Belmadi has said less concentration has to be placed on captain Riyad Mahrez if Algeria wants to...

2019 Africa Cup Of Nations Fixtures, Groups, Schedule

Before I show you the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations fixtures, I hope you know that for the first time, the tournament will feature...

AFCON 2019: Ighalo Goal Helps Nigeria Win Burundi

Odion Ighalo was the only scorer as the Eagles beat Burundi 1-0 in the Group B opener at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup Nations...

AFCON 2019: Nigeria Vs Burundi Lineups, Kick Off, Team News

The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a match against tournament debutants Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium on...

AFCON 2019: Egypt vs Zimbabwe Line Ups And Kickoff Time

Host nation, Egypt would be hoping to commence its Africa Cup of Nations Group A opening fixture on a winning note as they face...

Femi Kuti, Hakim, Dobet To Perform At African Cup Of Nations...

Nigeria’s Afrobeat singer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Famed Egyptian singer Hakim, and Ivorian singer Dobet Gnahoré will all perform together in the African Cup of Nations...

Super Eagles Star Wilfred Ndidi Gives Man Utd, Liverpool Hope Amid...

Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that he is ‘flattered’ by links with a move to a top Premier League club. The Leicester City...

Super Eagles Players Enjoy Boat Cruise Ahead of Senegal Friendly

The Super Eagles took time off their hectic training schedule ahead of the Africa Cup Of Nations to go on a boat cruise around...

Harambee Stars AFCON Squad: Akumu Out As Migne Submits Final List

Coach of the Harambee Stars of Kenya, Sebastien Migne has dropped Zesco United midfielder Anthony Akumu from the final 23-man squad for the Africa...

Rohr Releases Super Eagles List For AFCON 2019

John Mikel Obi has been named as one of the 25 players Coach Gernot Rohr listed in his Super Eagles squad to begin preparations...

Samuel Kalu in Fitness Battle Ahead AFCON 2019

Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu is training hard to regain fitness ahead of the team’s final training camp for the forthcoming Nations Cup in...

Elderson Echiejile Returns to Super Eagles Ahead 2019 AFCON

What do we call this? Good News?! Remember Elderson Echiejile, HJK Helsinki of Finland defender? He is being taunted to return to make the...

AFCON 2019: Rohr Rules Out Uzoho As Number One Goalkeeper

Nigeria’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr has come out to lament his worries over the inactivity of Francis Uzoho and has sent a goalkeeper...

Super Eagles AFCON Camp Opens June 2 In Asaba

Super Eagles AFCON Camp for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations will on Sunday, June 2 open in Asaba, Delta State for their final...

Why We Avoided Friendly With Super Eagles – Kenya

The Harambee Stars of Kenya coach, Sebastian Migne, on Monday revealed that they turned down the chance of playing a friendly match with the...

Zimbabwe Plans Friendly with Super Eagles of Nigeria

The Zimbabwe national football team are keen to reach the African Cup of Nations knockout stage and are in the process of scheduling warm-up...

Super Eagles Team List for AFCON 2019: The FULL 23-Man List

The final 23-man Super Eagles team list of players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed for Egypt is now out. According to...

U-17 African Nations Cup: Golden Eaglets Jet Out To Tanzania

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria flew out of Abuja yesterday to Tanzania to take part in the 13th U-17 African Nations Cup scheduled for...

Mobi Oparaku tells Rohr to Remove Uzoho from Nations Cup Team List

The chances of Nigeria winning the Africa Cup of Nations is slim because the team presently don't have a goalkeeper they can rely on...

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