Do not disturb a man who doesn’t want to be disturbed, especially if he already has enough on his plate—that is the sentiment Duke Udi expressed regarding Sadiq Umar late arrival to the Super Eagles camp.
AFCON
Nigeria has been drawn in Group D for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers along with Benin, Libya, and Rwanda.
This draw will these teams compete for the top 2 spots in the tournament to be hosted by Morocco.
The preliminary round is slated to take place between March 18 and 26, 2024. The first and second rounds will follow from September 2 to 10, 2024. Subsequently, the third and fourth rounds are scheduled between September 7 and 15, 2024.
The final rounds of the qualifiers are planned for November 11 to 19, 2024.
While Benin Republic will play under the guidance of Gernot Rohr, Nigeria is yet to appoint a new coach after the resignation of Finidi George.
Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Ikpeba has expressed strong support for Jose Peseiro, asserting that the coach deserves credit for steering Nigeria to an impressive campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Nigerian winger, Nathan Tella has conveyed his disappointment after being omitted from the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 team.
In a recent interview Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro hinted at an uncertain future with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The technical director of Nigerian Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen has backed Jose Peseiro to continue as coach of the Super Eagles.
Nigerian CB, William Troost-Ekong has now sparked reactions amidst fans and members of the PAOK board.
Fulham manager Marco Silva attributes his team’s victory over Manchester United to the notable presence of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has provided insight into Ola Aina’s recent fitness struggle.
As the dust settles on what might go down as the best African Nations Cup tournaments in history, the continent witnessed some spectacular performances from some players.