Author: Brila

Former assistant coach of Nigeria’s women’s national team Mansur Abdullahi has berated Falcons handler Randy Waldrum’s timing of his outbursts and expression of dissatisfaction with the way things have been around the Super Falcons team.

Former Nigeria international Victor Ezeji has stated that players invitation to the national team should be form based rather than pedigree which is one thing that has been used many times in the national team.

Akwa United and Nigeria U23 national team defender Anthony Chukwuebuka has apologized for Nigeria’s absence at the ongoing CAF Africa U23 AFCON following the commencement of the competition in Morocco over the weekend which will also serve as qualifiers for the  Paris 2024 Olympics.

It’s been a while since the core of the Super Eagles consists of a good number of Players with longevity and experience at international level; it is no longer a common sight with the team.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied recent media reports claiming that Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, will be asked to take a pay cut in order to remain in charge of the team.

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Ayenugba has okayed the performance of Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel shot stopper Adebayo Adeleye in goal for Nigeria despite conceding twice against the Leone stars on his debut for Nigeria in a game that saw the Eagles needing a stoppage time winner to edge Sierra Leone 3-2 at the Samuel Kayon For stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.

The dramatic outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sierra Leone and Nigeria, was nearly overshadowed by the reactions trailing the state of the playing surface of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium.

The Super Eagles secured a 2024 Africa Cup of Nations ticket after defeating Sierra Leone 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium in Liberia, on Sunday.

Super Eagles CB, William Troost-Ekong says, the away goal rule as applied in CAF competitions is one thing he would like to see go if the Governing body considers making future rule changes.

Last season, Midfielder Alex Iwobi had a decent run for Everton despite their struggles in the English Premier League campaign.