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NFF unveils Eric Chelle with Malian relishing opportunity to coach Super Eagles

NFF unveils Eric Chelle with Malian relishing opportunity to coach Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday unveiled Eric Chelle as the new Super Eagles head coach in a ceremony at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Afrosport reports. Chelle, a former Mali international, led the Eagles to the quarterfinals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and he joins the Super Eagles on an initial two-year deal, with...

NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

NFF mourns with Nwabali over mother’s demise

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has sent a condolence message to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the passing of his mother, Afrosport reports. On Wednesday, Nwabali revealed the death of his mother on X. Furthermore, the past few weeks has been difficult for the Nigerian as he also announced the demise of his father less than two months back. The heartbreaking news of his father...

NFF changes venue for Super Falcons and Algeria friendly

NFF changes venue for Super Falcons and Algeria friendly

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday announced a venue change for the international friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Algeria, Afrosport reports. The two African powerhouses were billed to face off in a friendly double-header at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, but according to the NFF, the first leg will now take place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Although no...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

Super Falcons camp bubbles as interim boss Madugu excited with maximum capacity

Super Falcons interim head coach, Justine Madugu, has expressed his happiness at the arrival of all 25 players invited for this month’s friendly matches against Algeria, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions are gearing up for the double-header against the Desert Warriors, but their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, was cancelled as Tuesday’s heavy downpour prevented them from training as they...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has vowed to take legal action against the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the team’s refusal to play in the second leg of their double-header in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The LFF said they are disappointed at Nigeria’s withdrawal from the game and will defend their national team’s interests. Nigeria on Monday decided to withdraw from...