Super Eagles
5 Jan
Umar Sadiq has said that he has a lot of hunger to succeed at Valencia who officially unveiled their new loan signing on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles striker said this after completing his move to Valencia, joining from Real Sociedad on a half-season loan deal. Valencia confirmed the loan signing of Sadiq on Saturday…
4 Jan
Tranmere Rovers teenage sensation Victor Alyanyi has expressed his heartfelt desire to play for the Nigerian national team. Born to parents from Edo State and raised in the United Kingdom, Alyanyi is a talented and dynamic player who has already caught the attention of football scouts, coaches, and clubs across England. The young midfielder, brimming…
2 Jan
The year 2024 started on a skeptical note, with the Super Eagles rising from their lowest ebb following poor performances and results throughout 2023.
But against all expectations, the team surprised even themselves
1 Jan
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has been named in the Serie A Team of The Year by Whoscored.com following his heroics for Atalanta BC and Nigeria’s national team. Lookman is the only player from the Orobics who made the cut for the Gian Piero Gasperini side. The year 2024 was a memorable one for the…
1 Jan
Nigerian footballers performed remarkably well with their respective clubs in 2024, with some of them even going on to win league titles and European trophies. The Guardian reviews the top five Super Eagles goal scorers at the club level in the past year as the players continue to make Nigeria proud on the global stage.…
29 Dec
The National Sports Commission (NSC), on Saturday, applauded the Super Eagles B team for securing their place in the 8th African Nations
28 Dec
The National Sports Commission (NSC) applauded the Super Eagles B team for securing their place in the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a convincing 3-1 victory over the Black Galaxies of Ghana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Director-General of NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who witnessed the thrilling encounter, expressed his…
28 Dec
President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has guaranteed Nigerians that the Super Eagles will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.
27 Dec
As the curtain gradually draws on 2024, Nigeria stands on the precipice of a new era, awed by the tumultuous events and issues that shaped the past 12 months.
27 Dec
Nigeria and Ghana head to a crucial decider for the 8th African Nations Championship ticket tomorrow in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with the Black Galaxies banking on the repeat of the Black Stars’ victory over the Super Eagles in the race to Qatar 2022 World Cup.
24 Dec
Spanish club, Getafe have shown interest in signing Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq from his club Real Sociedad. The former Spezia player is one of the prospective players that the Azulones have on their sights to bolster their attack line. The Spanish club wants the former Rangers striker for a six-month loan deal. Sadiq joined…
23 Dec
The presidential committee set up to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reportedly receive ₦3 billion from the Federal Government. According to sports media outlet SCORENigeria, the FG has included the funds in Nigeria's budget for the 2025 fiscal year. "The Federal Government has earmarked ₦3 billion to…
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