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AFCON Qualifiers: CAF makes changes to Nigeria-Guinea-Bissau schedule

AFCON 2023: Nigeria reveal watchword for Cote d’Ivoire 2023 tournament

The Super Eagles of Nigeria head into next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the hopes of claiming their fourth continental title, and Africa’s most populous nation on Wednesday announced that they have chosen the catchphrase "Let’s Do It Again" as their watchword for the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The mantra, which was accepted without opposition, was approved before the Eagles final AFCON 2023 qualifying...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria land in pot one for CAF draw

20 players arrive Super Eagles camp for Saudi Arabia and Mozambique friendlies

The Super Eagles camp in Portugal is bubbling as the arrival of 20 of the 25 invited players has been confirmed ahead of their two international friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. According to the Eagles’ official social media handle, regular invitees like Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, and Ademola Lookman are...

Nigeria to take on Saudi Arabia in October friendly match

Nigeria to take on Saudi Arabia in October friendly match

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Saudi Arabia in an international friendly match in Portimao, Portugal, on Friday, October 13, 2023. The two sides have never faced each other at the senior level, with next month’s clash set to be the first meeting between the two teams. However, Nigeria once faced the Middle Eastern nation in the opening match of the FIFA U20...

Ighalo makes goalscoring debut for Saudi’s Al Wehda

Ighalo makes goalscoring debut for Saudi’s Al Wehda

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo marked his brief debut appearance for Al Wehda with a goal in their 3-0 victory against Al Tai in the Saudi Pro League. Ighalo was introduced into the encounter as an 86th-minute substitute and he sealed his team's win with the third goal in the 92nd minute. Earlier in the game, goals from Tunisia's Faycal Fajr and Saeeed Al Muwallad gave Al...

Former Super Eagles defender Emenalo appointed Saudi Pro League director of football

Former Super Eagles defender Emenalo appointed Saudi Pro League director of football

Saudi Professional League has appointed former Nigeria international and Chelsea's technical director, Michael Emenalo as their new director of football. Emenalo has been tasked to lead the Saudi Pro League's new Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence (PACE) and also assist with squad mapping and provision of a centralised transfer approach for the clubs. His appointment follows the introduction of new regulations that will increase playing time...