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Ndidi Ajayi seek improvement after tough AFCON win

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has praised the team’s resilience after a hard-fought 2–1 win over Tanzania in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while admitting there is still room for improvement. Speaking after the game, Ndidi said starting the tournament with a victory was important for building momentum. He noted that securing the three points was the key outcome from the first match. The Besiktas midfielder admitted the team showed signs of fatigue in the second half but commended the players for reacting well and keeping their composure under pressure. He said the first half tempo was good but stressed that the squad can still raise its overall level. Ndidi played down worries about the team conceding again, expressing confidence that both players and coaches will fix any defensive lapses as the competition progresses. Defender […]

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New Super Eagles captain Ndidi pledges unity

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been confirmed as the new captain of the Nigerian national team and says he is ready to embrace the responsibility with the backing of his teammates and coaches. The Besiktas player described the role as a major duty he will approach with humility, focus, and support from the entire squad.​ Ndidi stressed that leadership in the Super Eagles must be shared, built on unity and a common purpose rather than the power of one individual. He explained that a successful team depends on trust, respect, and clear understanding among all players and staff.​ The 29 year old revealed that he has already begun talking with senior members of the squad to ensure everyone is aligned with the team’s goals ahead of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. He said these conversations are aimed at reinforcing […]

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Etafia backs Nwabali to be fit for Morocco 2025

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Greg Etafia has offered a positive update on Stanley Nwabali’s fitness ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nwabali, Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper and a key player for Chippa United in South Africa, had recently been sidelined with injury, raising doubts over his availability for the tournament.​ Speaking from South Africa, Etafia confirmed that the 28 year old has progressed from gym sessions to light training on grass, which he described as a major step in the rehabilitation process. He said he had spoken directly with one of Chippa United’s goalkeepers, who confirmed that Nwabali has resumed training and is feeling much better.​ Etafia explained that Chippa United are yet to go on their league break, meaning Nwabali is still training around the squad and gradually building up his fitness. He noted […]

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AFCON 2025 Babangida Ikpeba back Super Eagles to restore pride

Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallists Tijani Babangida and Victor Ikpeba say the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is a crucial chance for the Super Eagles to repair Nigeria’s football image after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They noted that missing the World Cup for a second straight time still hurts players, officials and fans, making AFCON the key opportunity to restore national pride.​ Babangida told Tribalfootball he was disappointed with the Super Eagles’ display in the playoff defeat to DR Congo, saying the Congolese looked better organised and more determined on the day. He believes winning AFCON would help heal the emotional wounds of supporters who were left devastated by that loss.​ He is confident Nigeria can reach the final and possibly end their 12 year wait for a fourth continental crown. However, he […]

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 FIFA rule shifts Nigeria vs Egypt friendly to Dec 16

Nigeria’s pre AFCON friendly match against Egypt has been moved to Tuesday December 16 due to FIFA regulations on international fixtures. The game was initially scheduled for an earlier date but had to be adjusted to fall within the approved window.​ According to officials the change was made to comply with FIFA rules on player release periods for national team matches. Clubs are only obliged to release players within specific dates which affected the original plan for the Super Eagles vs Pharaohs clash.​ The match remains a key part of both teams’ preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Coaches of Nigeria and Egypt are expected to use the friendly to assess tactics fitness levels and squad depth before the tournament.​ Fans are advised to note the new date as organisers work to maintain all other arrangements for the […]

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W’Cup Mishap: Green Passes Vote of No Confidence in Administrators

Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Chris Green, has harshly criticised Nigerian football administrators at The Big Sports Dialogue in Lagos following the Super Eagles’ disappointing World Cup playoff exit. Green described the nation’s football leadership as incompetent, arguing that a lack of technical expertise and recycling of the same unqualified personnel are holding back the sport’s progress. Green and other stakeholders—including Babatunde Fashola, Shehu Dikko, Bukola Olopade, Aisa Falode, Amaju Pinnick, Mike Itemuagbor, Igoche Mark, and Dr. Reuben Abati—joined calls for urgent reforms. They pushed for opening up sports governance to qualified individuals, ending political interference, and revamping athlete welfare, sports science, and school sports policy. The forum, convened by Arise TV journalist Aron Akerejola, tackled issues from talent identification to age-cheating and infrastructure deficits. Consensus was clear: Only professionalism and structural overhaul can restore Nigeria’s sports to continental […]

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Remembering Rashidi Yekini: Nigeria’s Iconic Football Legend

Rashidi Yekini, one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers and an African sports icon, remains celebrated for his achievements and remembered for the mystery surrounding his death. Yekini, who would have turned 62 last month, left a mark on both local and international football as Nigeria’s top scorer and as a symbol of dedication to the game. His famous celebration after scoring Nigeria’s first World Cup goal in 1994 is an unforgettable image in sports history. Yekini’s record includes 13 goals at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, a feat matched by few. He excelled in Portugal’s top league with Victoria Setubal, scoring 90 goals in 108 matches, and played for clubs in Greece, Spain, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia before finishing his career at home with Gateway FC. Despite his rise to fame, Yekini was a reserved individual, preferring solitude and focusing […]

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UCL: I’m ready to lead Galatasaray to victory, says Osimhen

Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen has declared his readiness to lead Galatasaray to new heights in the UEFA Champions League, saying it is time to “make a statement in the most prestigious games.” The 26-year-old forward, who joined Galatasaray permanently this summer after a stellar loan spell in the 2024/25 season, has quickly become a fan favourite among the club’s passionate supporters. Speaking in an interview with UEFA, cited by PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Osimhen said he shares the club’s ambition to compete among Europe’s elite. “I spoke with the president when I arrived here, and we agreed that we want to make a statement in the Champions League,” Osimhen said.“We’ve dominated the Turkish league for years, but now we want to show that we can compete among the best in Europe.” The Super Eagles star, known for his fiery […]

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CAF 2026 Playoffs: Super Eagles Must Fight Till the End – Okpala

Former Super Eagles midfielder and assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala, has called on Nigeria’s national football team to approach the CAF 2026 World Cup playoffs with total determination, saying the journey may be tough but is far from impossible. Okpala, who won the 1980 AFCON as a player and the 2013 AFCON as assistant coach to the late Stephen Keshi, said in a chat with Sports Vanguard that he has always believed in fighting until the last minute, even when others lose hope. “Before the match against Benin Republic, many had written us off,” he said. “But my philosophy, as both a player and a coach, is never to give up until there is nothing left to fight for. Even during the 1980 AFCON camp, I was among many players fighting for a spot, and I gave everything until the end. […]

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