The House of Representatives, today, asked the federal government to summon the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria to explain the circumstances surrounding holding the senior national football team, the Super Eagles hostage for 14 hours without good water. The Eagles, travelling with about 22 players, technical crew, NFF officials and some members of the House were…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the treatment meted out on the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of a football match slated for Tuesday in the country. The Super Eagles left Nigeria on Sunday to Libya for their return match and had their flight diverted…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, this evening left it late to secure a 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in their matchday 3 encounter of the 2025 AFCON qualifier decided in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The match which was played at the Goodwill Akpabio international stadium saw Fisayo Dele- Bashiru tapped in from…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has urged the Nigerian Super Eagles to gun for victory against Libya. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, on Thursday, Enoh also warned of complacency against the Mediterranean Knights, ahead of both teams’ clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, qualifier at the…
The Super Eagles have experienced a decline in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, which was released on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions dropped eight places from 30th position to the 38th position in the FIFA ranking. Following a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a subsequent 2-1 defeat to…
Nigeria coach Finidi George has expressed confidence his team will bounce back to top form in 2026 World Cup qualifying after they extended their winless streak to three matches. Nigeria are yet to win in the World Cup qualifiers after they could only force another 1-1 draw at home against South Africa on Friday in…
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has given latest update on his recovery from injury. Troost-Ekong underwent surgery for a thigh injury in February. The centre-back sustained the injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. “I have had my first session on grass with the ball and I am just a matter…
The new Super Eagles jerseys for the 2024–2025 football season have been unveiled by clothing powerhouse, Nike. Nike’s Instagram page published a post on Monday with a launch video of the new jerseys. “The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒔 disrupt convention with bold twists on icons. “Featuring 𝑫𝒓𝒊-𝑭𝑰𝑻 𝑨𝑫𝑽 innovation, each kit is engineered for the needs…
The Super Eagles have moved up 14 places in the latest FIFA men’s ranking on Thursday. The Nigerian national team moved from the 42nd position to the 28th position in the world. The new ranking by the World Football governing body also showed that the Super Eagles have moved from sixth position to third in…
Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake. The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who meet later, in the final…