Author: Brila

Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has expressed concern over the recurring issue of unpaid salaries owed to Nigeria’s national team coaches, attributing the problem to the absence of a stable and well defined payment structure.

Former Super Eagles, Nduka Ugbade has strongly advised the Nigeria Football Federation to retain head coach Eric Chelle, insisting that the team is finally beginning to take shape following their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who reportedly died in a ghastly motor accident in Umunede, Delta State.

Former Nigerian international and 1994 AFCON winner, Nduka Ugbade has reacted strongly to the controversial incidents that marred the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco, calling on CAF to urgently review its refereeing and VAR standards.

National Sports Commission (NSC) DG, Bukola Olopade has called for urgent and aggressive investment in sports infrastructure development in Nigeria, following Morocco’s successful hosting of the 2025 AFCON.

Former Nigerian internationals Garba Lawal and Mutiu Adepoju have praised the Super Eagles for their impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following the team’s third-place finish at the tournament.

Former Nigerian international, Nduka Ugbade has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond raw talent and make deliberate investments in football development and infrastructure.

Super Eagles and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has expressed his delight at continuing to work under head coach Eric Chelle, describing the Franco Malian tactician as a positive and influential figure within the national team.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that Nigeria’s outing at the recently concluded AFCON was driven by a strong desire to reconnect with fans after the disappointment of failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

Taiwo Awoniyi finally found the back of the net as Nottingham Forest secured a vital 2–0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, ending the Nigerian striker’s long wait for a Premier League goal.