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Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles pulled out of AFCON qualifier
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its disappointment over Nigeria’s withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, scheduled for October 15. The Nigerian Super Eagles cited safety concerns after experiencing a 13-hour delay at Al Abaq Airport due to an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday. In a statement, the LFF accused […]
Super Eagles Arrive In Nigeria After Libyan Airport Nightmare
The Super Eagles have arrived in Nigeria after their ordeal in Libyan for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Players and officials were stranded for about 13 hours at a Libyan airport ahead of the game which was supposed to take place on Tuesday. Photos of the team sleeping on benches went viral […]
Super Eagles star Boniface shares photo of ‘Isakaba’ bus provided by Libya FA
Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has shared a photograph of ‘Isakaba’ bus provided by the Libyan Football Association ahead of the clash on Tuesday. The team’s trip to Libya for the AFCON qualifiers’ second leg has been marred by delays. After being diverted from Benghazi to Al Abaq, the team has been stranded at the […]
We’re on top of Super Eagles situation at Libyan airport – FG
The Federal Government has said it is in touch with the Nigerian Mission in Libya in the wake of the unexpected diversion of the Super Eagles’ flight. Recall that the Super Eagles team was en route to Benghazi for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, scheduled for […]
VIDEO: Super Eagles ‘held hostage’ In Libya
The Super Eagles were held hostage by Libyan authorities at the Al-Abaq Airport on Sunday night. According to the Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, the team’s chartered aircraft was approaching its destination in Benghazi before it was diverted to another city, more than a two-hour drive from the original base. The players and their […]
NFF Reportedly Set to Announce Malian Tactician As New Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly agreed terms with Mali tactician Eric Chelle to become the new Super Eagles coach ahead of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The football house has finally made a decision, having earlier announced that an expatriate would be appointed as Finidi George’s replacement. Finidi announced his resignation after […]
Why I resigned as Super Eagles head coach – Finidi George speaks
Finidi George has explained why he decided to step down as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The 53-year-old turned in his resignation to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Saturday. This comes days after the NFF issued a statement revealing they are planning to bring in a foreign technical adviser to work alongside […]
We are not aware of Finidi’s resignation – NFF President
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, says he is unaware embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has tendered his resignation. This comes amid reports online that the coach resigned after the NFF announced Thursday that it would hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Eagles, following their dismal performances in the 2026 […]
NFF Shortlists Three Candidates for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly narrowed down its search for the next head coach of the Super Eagles to three candidates: Emmanuel Amunike, Domenec Torrent, and Antonio Conceicao. Solace Chukwu, Site Coordinator at AfrikFoot NG, expressed reservations about the selection process, suggesting that the pool of applicants might have been underwhelming to result […]
Just In: NFF appoints Manu Garba as Golden Eaglets’ head coach
The board of the Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former U17 World Cup-winning coach, Manu Garba, as head coach of the national male U17 team, the Golden Eaglets. Garba had, in the same role, led the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates in 2013 Nigeria’s […]