This story of William Troost-Ekong is not the typical from grass to glory story of most footballers as he was born in Harlem, Netherlands to a Nigerian father from Akwa Ibom State and a Dutch mother. As a kid, he loved football but it was a forbidden love that led to a serious friction in…
A Nigerian Father from Ihiala in Igbo region of Nigeria hopes to make amends with his son, Calvin Chinedu Ughelumba popularly known as Calvin Bassey, a defender who plays for both Fulham FC in England and the Nigerian national team, according to a report by IgbereTV. As a father, witnessing your son’s success brings immense…
In the ongoing AFCON tournament, Ahmed Musa, the captain of the Nigerian Super Eagles, has proven that in football, leadership goes beyond the minutes played on the field. Despite not playing a single minute so far, he’s earning massive respect for his leadership and motivational role from the bench. Musa’s impact as a unifier, motivator,…
Great news for Nigerian football fans! Star striker Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and will join the Super Eagles in Bouaké ahead of their crucial semi-final clash against South Africa in the ongoing AFCON tournament. Osimhen missed the team’s travel to Bouaké due to abdominal discomfort, raising concerns about his availability for the crucial…
NFF Board Members Aisha Falode and Ahmed Yusuf Fresh proudly dedicate the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory over the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A game to Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the entire Nigerian nation. Celebrating the triumph at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé, Cote d’Ivoire, Falode…
FC Ebedei has once again proven why it’s the pace setter of football excellence in Nigeria, after having three graduates in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’ Ivoire. Nigeria, a three-time AFCON champion who are one of the favourites to emerge winners of the content biggest football…
Sodiq Umar has become the third player to withdraw from Jose Paseiro’s Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Unfortunately, the in-form Real Sociedad striker suffered a knee injury during a pre-AFCON friendly against Guinea and will be sidelined for at least three weeks, ruling him out of the Super Eagles’ campaign. This injury…
In a momentous occasion in Marrakech, Morocco, Napoli and Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen emerged victorious as the African Player of the Year for 2023. The prestigious award, presented by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is a resounding recognition of Osimhen’s outstanding contributions on the football field and his relentless pursuit of excellence. The…
Olatunji Baruwa, the renowned Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, is poised to become the newest addition to the coaching staff at Nasarawa United Football Club, located in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Mr. Akinolu Maxwell, who serves as Baruwa’s representative, has confirmed that a an agreement has been reached for the former Osun United head coach to assume…
AC Milan’s winger, Samuel Chukwueze, expressed his immense pride and joy after finalizing his signing with the club. He is determined to contribute to their success in winning trophies. During the summer, Milan sought an upgrade on the right flank, and it became evident that Chukwueze was their primary target. Having showcased an impressive performance…
Idris Elba, the British-born Hollywood actor, caused a stir among Nigerians and fans worldwide when he appeared at the Wimbledon men’s singles finals sporting a 1996 Super Eagles customized jersey. The images of Elba proudly wearing the iconic Nigerian jersey quickly broke the internet and ignited excitement and appreciation from fans of the Super Eagles…
In the world of football, goalkeepers are often regarded as the last line of defense, entrusted with the critical task of keeping the opposition from scoring. However, even the most skilled and experienced goalkeepers are not immune to making mistakes. One such goalkeeper who has faced his fair share of scrutiny is Francis Uzoho, a…