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Again, Nigeria drops on FIFA ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one spot in the FIFA World Ranking, to 39th place in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team maintained its 1,498.93 points from June. The News Agency…

Osimhen Fires Back at Finidi Over Claims of Non-Commitment to Super Eagles

Victor Osimhen has fired back at comments allegedly from ex-Super Eagles head coach George Finidi questioning his commitment to national team assignment. The Napoli star man missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin Republic owing…

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…

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…

Just In: Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles head coach

Finidi George has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Super Eagles. It is believed Finidi took the decision on Saturday, days after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced moves to bring in a foreign technical adviser….

I can’t beg Osimhen to play for Super Eagles, says Finidi

Embattled Finidi George has opened up on the turmoil he faced in his first few weeks in charge of the Super Eagles. He said he has not received much support from his employers the NFF and he did not hesitate…

2026 WCQ: Benin Republic to tackle Super Eagles in Abidjan

Benin will entertain neighbours Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie has been moved to Abidjan after the Benin Football Federation failed to provide a suitable ground to…

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International Friendly: Nigeria Beat Ghana 2-1 In Morocco

2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) runners-up, Nigeria, claimed a 2-1 victory over Ghana in an international friendly match on Saturday, March 22, 2024 in Morocco. Goals in each half from Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman were…

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Eguavoen named Super Eagles Interim Coach- Report

Super Eagles technical director, Augustine Eguavoen, has reportedly been appointed Super Eagles interim coach following the departure of Portuguese tactician Jose Peseiro. Peseiro resigned from his role as the head coach of the Super Eagles after guiding the three-time African…

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AFCON: Be Mindful Of Where You Watch Semi-Final Match, High Commission Warns Nigerians In South Africa

Nigerians in South Africa have been warned against wide celebration should Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana. Nigeria will on Wednesday clash with South Africa for a place in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in…