Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania suffered a damning damage Tuesday evening as hosts Guinea-Bissau claimed a priceless 3-0 win in Bissau, reports Newslegend NG. The three-time African champions without star striker Victor Osimhen had come from a goal down to…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Madagascar on Matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With the Nigerian football faithful still smarting from the disappointment of missing two consecutive FIFA World Cups, the win was necessary as the team campaign for an appearance at the tournament to be…
The Super Eagles vs Madagascar clash kicks off Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign today, September 25, as Éric Chelle’s side face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nigerian time. The match is Nigeria’s first competitive fixture since finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to the Super Eagles squad after Victor Osimhen was ruled out of Nigeria’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Awoniyi’s return on Sunday, September 20, after Osimhen’s recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected. The change gives coach…
The Super Eagles AFCON 2027 qualifiers campaign is almost here, with Nigeria set to begin its road to the tournament during the first qualification window in September. CAF has confirmed that the opening two matchdays will take place between September 21 and October 6, with Nigeria playing its first two games on September 25 and…
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is preparing to name two separate Nigeria squads this week as the national team begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign while also preparing for a friendly against Russia. The decision gives Chelle an opportunity to separate immediate competitive demands from his longer-term plans for Nigerian football. The…
For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when next year’s tournament is played in Brazil. South Africa’s goalkeeper Kaylin Swart stoutly stood against the Super Falcons and victory in their FIFA World Cup playoff game in Casablanca on Thursday night – the…
Despite putting up a gallant effort all-round, the Super Falcons saw their Women Africa Cup of Nations title defence come to an agonizing end on Sunday night, falling 1–0 to eternal rivals Cameroon in a fiercely contested quarter-final clash in Casablanca. Cameroon struck early in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a well struck free kick…
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been overshadowed by reports that several Super Falcons players had cash stolen while staying at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The allegations first surfaced after forward Esther Okoronkwo shared posts on social media claiming that money disappeared from players’ wallets while they…
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday lauded the performances of African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The African Football boss also talked about the Confederation’s plans for the Men’s Africa Cup of Nations and the Women’s Africa Cup of…
