THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles have pulled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. This followed a traumatising 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team had been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its condolences to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the passing of his wife, Patience Umo Eno. Recall that Mrs. Patience Umo Eno passed away on Thursday, 26th September 2024, after battling an illness. The late Akwa Ibom state first lady died …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has blamed “tax details” for scuppering its plan to install Bruno Labbadia as the Super Eagles’ new head coach, despite announcing the German’s appointment on Tuesday. The former Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen boss became a surprise pick after the NFF failed in its bid …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has listed 23 players for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. There are three goalkeepers, including AFCON 2023 star Stanley Nwabali, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards. Bendel Insurance safe hands Amas Obasogie also returns, just …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to appoint an expatriate coach for the Super Eagles. The NFF said it took the decision following the Super Eagles dismal display in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The West Africans battled 1-1 against Bafana …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that the federation has made adequate arrangements to ensure the new Super Eagles coaching crew members are paid duly. Ibrahim Gusau stated this during the unveiling of the new Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George in Abuja on Monday, May 13. …
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THE Super Eagles squad for the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali this month has been released by the Nigeria Football Federation or NFF. Making the squad is Stanley Nwabali, who was the team’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Newsextra24 reports that Ojo Olorunleke and Francis Uzoho are the …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared the position of the Super Eagles head coach vacant. Similarly, the NFF has also invited applications for the position of the country’s U-17 side, Golden Eaglets head coach. Portuguese gaffer Jose Peseiro was the last man in charge of the Super Eagles. The …
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THE Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements to install Video Assistant Referee in regional stadiums in the country as plans are underway to train and retrain referees to achieve the purpose. The President of the federation, Malam Ibrahim Gusau, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin at the National Elective Delegates …
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THE Super Falcons will engage in Grade A friendlies ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Newsextra24 reports. Randy Waldrum’s charges played two friendlies against Haiti and New Zealand this month. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), however, have plans to arrange more tune-up games for the nine-time African champions …
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