‘No Room for Complacency!’ – Stella Mbachu Urges Super Falcons to Stay Focused Ahead of WAFCON Double-Header Against Benin Republic
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s women’s national team ahead of their WAFCON qualifying double-header against Benin Republic, insisting that total concentration will be key if the defending champions are to make a strong start to their title defence. The Falcons are set to face Benin in the first leg in Togo on...
Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Celebrates AFC Toronto Triumph Ahead of FIFA World Cup Push
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has expressed delight after helping her club, AFC Toronto, win the inaugural Supporters’ Shield Trophy, capping off what she described as one of the most fulfilling seasons of her career. The Nigerian international, who has been in fine form for both club and country, provided a crucial assist in the final as AFC Toronto sealed...
FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles Must Stay Focused and Determined, Says Patrick Pascal
Former Super Eagles international and current team manager, Patrick Pascal, has urged total focus and determination from Nigeria’s national team as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup playoff showdown against Gabon next month in Morocco. Pascal, who has been deeply involved with the Super Eagles for several years, said the upcoming World Cup qualifiers represent a defining moment for...
Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Playoff Success Depends on Tactics, Warns Sam Sodje
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has said that Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup will largely depend on the team’s tactical discipline and technical execution in their upcoming playoff clash against Gabon. Sodje, who represented Nigeria during several crucial qualification campaigns, emphasized that this stage of the journey is less about motivation and more about “system,...
“Nigeria Must Learn from Morocco!’ – Ex-Junior International Oloyede Taiwo Slams Decline in Men’s Football, Calls for Long-Term Planning Ahead of World Cup
Former Nigerian junior international Oloyede Taiwo has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of men’s football in Nigeria, insisting that the country has “completely lost direction” and must urgently learn from Morocco’s developmental model if it hopes to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the future. Speaking in Lagos, Taiwo said that Nigeria’s football system — once...
Oparanozie Backs Super Falcons to Sweep CAF Awards as Nigeria Targets FIFA World Cup Momentum
Former Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria will dominate the upcoming CAF Awards, following an impressive year for both the women’s national team and the country’s football as a whole. Oparanozie, who represented Nigeria at multiple FIFA Women’s World Cups, said the nominations for several Super Falcons stars and coach Justin Madugu are a reflection...
Super Eagles Must Avoid Overreliance on Osimhen Ahead of FIFA World Cup Playoffs, Warns Akpeyi
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has warned that Nigeria’s growing dependence on Victor Osimhen could become a major weakness as the team prepares for the crucial FIFA World Cup qualification playoffs against Gabon. Akpeyi, who represented Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, said while Osimhen’s quality is unquestionable, the overreliance on the striker to deliver goals has...
NFF President Gusau Pledges Overhaul of Nigeria’s Youth Football System
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed deep concern over the country’s declining standards in youth football and announced plans to rebuild the system from the ground up. Speaking in Abuja, Gusau said the federation is implementing a new long-term plan in line with FIFA’s development framework, aimed at identifying and nurturing talent from...
2026 WAFCONQ: Esther Okoronkwo Leads New Arrivals as Super Falcons Intensify Training Ahead of Benin Republic Clash
Super Falcons attacker Esther Okoronkwo led new set arrivals into Super Falcons camp as preparations continue in Lome, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying first-leg tie against the Benin Republic. As of Tuesday night, 18 players have arrived at the team’s camp base at Hotel Sarakawa, Lome, as the squad continues to take shape...
‘Osimhen Can’t Do It Alone!’ – Victor Ikpeba Tells Super Eagles Forwards to Step Up Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has urged the Super Eagles’ forwards to share the goalscoring responsibility with Victor Osimhen, warning that Nigeria’s World Cup dreams could be at risk if the team continues to rely solely on the Galatasaray striker. Ikpeba, who was part of Nigeria’s golden generation in the 1990s, said he was concerned by how...
