The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai. The sad news was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a heartfelt post on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. Rufai, affectionately known as Dodo Mayana,
Captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has declared that the team is entirely focused on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that the squad is united in its ambition to restore Nigeria’s dominance in African and global football. Speaking with confidence ahead of
Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong was given a hero’s welcome in Lagos on Friday as fans swarmed Palms Mall in Lekki to catch a glimpse of their football idol. The Nigeria defender held a meet and greet session at the Puma store as part of activities leading up to his charity football match happening
Amid Nigeria’s dwindling chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has expressed cautious optimism, citing a pending disciplinary decision by FIFA that could dramatically alter the Group C qualification standings. Speaking in Abuja earlier this week, Dikko emphasized that while Nigeria’s path remains narrow following
June 14, 2025 Nigerian international and Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has been named Fulham’s Player of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign following a stellar performance in the English Premier League. Bassey secured the top honour after garnering 39.6% of the total votes in the club’s annual fan poll. He was closely followed by
It was a weekend to remember for Nigeria international and Rangers FC forward, Cyriel Dessers, as he officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rosalie De Ruysscher, in a picturesque ceremony held in Montalbano, southern Italy. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, was reported by Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad as a “beautiful and
Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has departed the team’s camp in London and returned to Nigeria due to undisclosed personal reasons, just days before the highly anticipated final of the 2025 Unity Cup. The veteran forward was noticeably absent from the team’s Thursday training session, sparking discussions around the squad’s readiness for Saturday’s
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a place in the final of the Unity Cup after a gritty 2–1 triumph over perennial West African rivals, Ghana, in a spirited encounter held at the Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. The high-stakes clash, which rekindled one of the continent’s fiercest football rivalries, saw the Nigerian side assert
Former Mali national team coach, Eric Chelle, has identified a major distinction between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mali national team during his coaching career. Speaking in a recent interview, Chelle noted that the Nigerian team’s mental toughness and resilience set them apart from their Malian counterparts. Chelle praised the Super Eagles for
If you want to talk about football greatness on the African continent, you must mention Nigeria’s national football team, popularly known as the Super Eagles. Their journey from colonial-era football pitches to global recognition is nothing short of dramatic, filled with triumphs, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments that have cemented their place in the annals of
