WAFCON: ‘We failed to qualify because of poor preparation’ — Ordega
Former Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has attributed Nigeria’s failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup to inadequate preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Eagles battle Sudan for survival
This evening at the Khartoun Stadium, tempers will flare, tears will flow and egos will be bruised as the Super Eagles confront Sudan in a battle of survival as the race to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its mid-way point across the continent.
Keshi intensifies lobby for Eagles job
Just yesterday, Coach Stephen Keshi was riding on a crest wave of success. Few months after taking over the reins as Eagles coach from Samson Siasia, he qualified Nigeria for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, which he went on to win, after a 19-year old drought.
Nollywood director, Eboka to partner with Okoku’s foundation
Top Nollywood director, Austeen Eboka has joined the train of Nollywood stars who have resolved to join forces with ex-international, Paul Okoku to make a success of the charity-based foundation, the Greater Tomorrow Children Fund.
Nigeria will rank among world’s best in soccer – NFA Chair
Amaju Pinnick, the Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has said that Nigeria would soon be ranked among the best football countries of the world.
Blatter calls for end to away goals rule
FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday called for an end to the away goals winner rule in clashes with two matches.
I’m not desperate for Eagles job – Keshi
Embattled out-of-contract Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi has told SL10.ng that he isn’t desperate to remain as the Super Eagles coach, as speculations over his immediate future continues.
Pinnick wants Eagles to re-enact 2001 spirit against Sudan
As the Super Eagles flew out of the country on last night for the first of two quick–fire sessions against Sudan in the on–going 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged the players to remember the heroics of their predecessors and imbibe the spirit with which the Class of 2001 demolished the Falcons of Jediane 3-0 at home and 4-0 away in Korea/Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
President Jonathan assures Pinnick of govt support
The President and Commander-In-Chief of the the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR on Thursday congratulated the new president of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on his ascendancy, and assured that the Federal Government would afford even more support to Nigeria football.
Uyo Stadium to host Nigeria vs South Africa 2015 Afcon qualifier
Newly constructed ultra modern 30,000 capacity stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State will host the Afcon 2015 final group qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa.
I’m not scared of a starting shirt – Uduak
Super Eagles new invitee Emem Uduak says he will not be frightened if Coach Stephen Keshi hands him a starting shirt in the all important 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan this weekend.
