Super Eagles
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 […]
Osimhen Out, Lookman In As Nigeria Name Squad For AFCON Qualifiers (FULL LIST)
Victor Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for the doubleheader 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. In the list released on Saturday, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen omitted Osimhen due to injury concerns but named in-form Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the 23-man squad. The list contains regulars like skipper William […]
Super Eagles Slip In New FIFA Ranking, Drop To 6th Spot In Africa
Despite an impressive start to the African Cup of Nations – AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one place to the 6th in Africa but maintained 39th spot globally in the latest World rankings released by the soccer governing body (FIFA) on Thursday. Super Eagles, under the interim coach […]
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 […]
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 of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the team suffered a massive drop in the June ranking […]
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 to injury concerns. Following the Super Eagles’ lacklustre showing in the matches – one draw […]
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 […]
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. His exit was confirmed by former Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, on his X account. […]
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 to fault the commitment of the players to the cause of the national team. This […]