Despite a resounding victory in their last game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and their only game since the last FIFA world rankings in June, Nigeria dropped a place in the latest FIFA men’s rankings for June. The Super Eagles, who were ranked 39th in the rankings released in June, lost three points and dropped to 40th. …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot 2 for the draw of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The seedings for the draw were released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday afternoon. Jose Peseiro’s men could face hosts Cote d’Ivoire, holders Teranga Lions of Senegal, Atlas Lions of Morocco, Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and Pharaohs of …

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has vowed that Nigeria would do their best to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last mundial hosted by Qatar, losing on aggregate to eternal rivals, the Black Stars of Ghana, in the playoff round. Jose Peseiro’s side will battle South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda, …

Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers with a comfortable 6-0 victory against São Tomé and Príncipe at Nest of Champions, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state capital, on Sunday. A hat-trick from Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, and a goal each from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute, Samuel Chukwueze ensured the team finished top of Group …

The Super Eagles camp in Uyo came alive on Wednesday afternoon with the arrival of all 23 invited players. New invitees Gift Orban, Victor Boniface, and Jordan Torunarigha were among the early arrivals in camp. Francis Uzoho, Adeleye Adebayo, Tyrone Ebuehi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Semi Ajayi also arrived at camp in the morning. They were later joined by the likes …

We failed to qualify for the last FIFA World Cup due to the ineptitude of those charged with the responsibility of managing our football. We had everything we needed to blight the Black Stars of Ghana yet we could not manage to qualify for the most prestigious football tournament in the world. Prior to the final two-leg round of matches, …

Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals on three occasions, must overcome the challenge of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic, Lesotho and Rwanda to reach the next finals to be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026. At the draw ceremony conducted on Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire within the …

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye is thrilled to eventually make his competitive debut for Nigeria on a winning note after their hard-fought 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday. The victory was more significant for the goalkeeper as Kelechi Iheanacho’s stoppage time goal booked Nigeria’s spot in Ivory …

Kelechi Iheanacho struck in five minutes of added time to give Nigeria a hard-fought victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 5 qualifiers against Sierra Leone in Liberia to earn Nigeria qualification for the 2023 finals in Côte d’Ivoire to be held next January and February. Nigeria had squandered a two-goal lead. A brace by Victor Osimhen in …

By 7 pm today, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to have emerged one of the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which holds next year – from 13th January to 11th February in five Ivorien cities (six venues). That will be the 34th edition of the continent’s flagship football competition, and Nigeria’s 20th appearance in the finals, …