“Enough of Leaving Things Too Late!” — SSA Adeboye Backs President Tinubu, Says Nigeria Must Take Football Development Serious After World Cup Exit
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has thrown his full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for a total rebuild of Nigerian football following the Super Eagles’ heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo on Sunday night. Speaking hours after the President issued a statement urging the team to regroup and...
“This Team Is Fading Away”: Godwin Okpara Says Missing World Cup Again Proves Super Eagles No Longer at Their Best
Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has described Nigeria’s latest World Cup collapse as a painful confirmation that the national team is no longer operating at the elite level required to compete on the global stage. Following the 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, Okpara said the failure represents a “big blow” that should force an honest national conversation...
“We Gave Everything—But It Wasn’t Enough”: Troost-Ekong Admits Super Eagles Must Now Face Reality After World Cup Heartbreak
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken for the first time since Nigeria’s painful defeat to DR Congo, admitting that while the players “gave everything,” the team ultimately fell short — and must now confront the reality of an aging squad and a failed World Cup cycle. Ekong, who has been at the heart of Nigeria’s defence for more than...
“Nigeria Football Has Lost Its Identity” — Etta Egbe Calls for Total Reset After World Cup Collapse
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Etta Egbe, has delivered a scathing assessment of Nigeria’s football structure following the Super Eagles’ painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in the aftermath of the penalty shootout loss to DR Congo, Egbe declared that Nigeria’s biggest problem is not the coach, not the players, but a complete loss of football...
Garba Lawal Calls For Fresh Legs As Nigeria Begins Post–World Cup Failure Rebuild
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has urged the Super Eagles to begin an immediate squad refresh following the country’s second consecutive failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Speaking in the aftermath of Nigeria’s dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo, Lawal said the disappointment should mark the beginning of a full restructuring process rather than another short-term...
Lagos State Referees’ General Secretary Dele Atoun Charges NFF To Fight For Selection Of Nigerian Match Officials
The general secretary of Lagos State Referees Association, Dele Atoun has charged officials of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to fight for the selection of their country's match officials for international duties, Sports247 reports. Atoun made his views known while speaking as the guest during 'Inside Naija Sports,' a live streaming programme via YouTube, from the television studio of Sports247 Naija. Read...
‘Deeper Than Corruption’ Former Super Eagles Striker Anichebe Calls for New Approach to Fix Nigeria’s Football Crisis
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has urged Nigerian football authorities to embrace a new way of thinking, describing the nation’s recent failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup as a possible turning point rather than merely a setback. Anichebe, reacting to the disappointment and frustration felt across the country, said the underlying problems in Nigerian football go far...
Former Golden Eaglets’ Invitee Vitalis Chukwu Seeks Coaching Job With NLO, NNL Clubs
A former invitee to Nigeria's under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets, Vitalis Chukwu has disclosed that he has a burning ambition to quickly join the coaching crew of any league club in the country, Sports247 reports. Vitalis, a lanky fair-skinned tactician, touted himself good enough as an assistant coach or physical trainer for any team that plays in the third-cadre Nationwide...
Patience Okon-George Advances to 400m Semifinals With Confident Performance in Riyadh
Nigeria’s seasoned quarter-miler, Patience Okon-George, took a significant step forward in her quest for a medal at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, powering into the semifinals of the women’s 400m after a composed and clinical run on Monday. The experienced sprinter delivered a strong performance in her opening-round heat, finishing 2nd in 52.91s to comfortably secure qualification. Bahrain’s...
CAF Voodoo Playoff Drama: Chelle Explains Outburst After DR Congo’s Penalty Win Over Super Eagles
Nigeria’s exit from the CAF World Cup playoff took an unexpected twist on Sunday night after Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle accused a member of the DR Congo technical crew of engaging in acts he described as “voodoo” during the decisive penalty shootout. Speaking moments after Nigeria’s 4–3 defeat on penalties, Chelle said he became visibly agitated when he...
