Cameroon have suspended a player they took to the Africa Cup of Nations in the Cote d’Ivoire earlier this year for allegedly falsifying his name and date of birth, which could see them face a future ban from the tournament. The Cameroon federation FECAFOOT on Monday named Wilfried Nathan Douala among 62 players suspended from…
Aluko-Olaseni passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer. Reacting to the sorrowful news, the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, in a post via its X account, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the death of the former goalkeeper. We are sad to hear of the passing of former Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year…
Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as manager of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on Friday, said he was fulfilled coaching the West African nation. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the…
Due to an injury, Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi might miss the remainder of the campaign. On Saturday night, following Porto’s 2-0 victory over Estrella da Amadora, Sanusi was carried off the field. The left-back was playing for the Dragons for the first time since he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023. In…
Renowned comedian Bovi has accused Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro of being to responsible for his team’s loss to Cote d’Ivoire in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations final. On Sunday, Nigeria fell short of the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire, 2-1. Bovi responded via his X Twitter, attributing the three-time African champs’ loss on…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were praised by President Bola Tinubu for their resilient performance in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement signed by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the President praised the Super Eagles. Tinubu acknowledged the challenges the team continuously overcame with progressively better performance as…
The Super Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final has left goalie Stanley Nwabali feeling let down. The Chippa United stopper also expressed regret to Nigerian supporters in an Instagram post. William Troost-Ekong gave Jose Peseiro’s team the lead in the first half. However, Sebastien Haller won the…
Following Nigeria’s victory in the semifinals, Nigerian rapper Timaya resorted to social media to advise fellow Nigerians residing in South Africa to proceed with care. Following Nigeria’s triumph against South Africa in the AFCON football tournament semifinals, there have been celebrations on social media. The match advanced Nigeria to the finals, but it seems that…
Stanley Nwabali, the goalie for the Super Eagles and Chippa United FC, has stated that receiving criticism inspires and fortifies him to perform to the best of his abilities. At a press conference held following the game, Nwabali—who was chosen as the Man of the Match versus South Africa—stated as much. After a thrilling 120…
Following the Super Eagles’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal triumph over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Wednesday, a number of Nigerian celebrities have responded. According to the DAILY POST, Stanley Nwabali’s two saves in the penalty shootout helped Nigeria upset South Africa 4-2 in the semifinals. This weekend, Jose Peseiro’s team will play…
