FIFA approved the international allegiance switch of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo from England to Nigeria. The decision came through the world governing body change of association platform. Consequently, the 24 year old became eligible to represent the Super Eagles at senior level. Wrexham Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo Receives Clearance Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo received official clearance…
Atlético Madrid criticised the Nigerian Football Federation. The criticism focused on the deployment of forward Ademola Lookman. Consequently, the Spanish club highlighted the physical toll on players who took part in friendlies with limited competitive stakes. Ademola Lookman Plays In Friendlies Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman featured for his national team during the recent FIFA international…
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon resigned from his role with the Italian Football Federation. The delegation chief stepped down on Thursday. Consequently, his exit followed the resignation of federation president Gabriele Gravina amid Italy’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup. Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final. The Azzurri fell on…
Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso faced the end of his tenure. The development followed the team’s defeat against Bosnia. Consequently, Italy missed World Cup qualification for the 2026 tournament. Defeat Against Bosnia Eliminates Italy The Italian side lost to Bosnia in the decisive qualifier. As a result, the Azzurri failed to advance. Moreover,…
Nigeria defeated Iran 2-1 on Friday in an international friendly match at Corendon Airlines Park. The Super Eagles claimed victory through early goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams, while Mehdi Taremi scored a consolation goal for Iran. Early Dominance from Nigeria Moses Simon opened the scoring in the sixth minute. The winger cut in…
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed on March 20, 2026, that the national team will wear shirts bearing two stars from September 2026. The announcement addressed widespread supporter concerns regarding current jerseys that display only one star. Federation officials released an official statement to explain the delay in updating the kits. Federation Issues Clarification The governing…
Head coach Eric Chelle announced his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s March international fixtures. The list featured a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents. The announcement confirmed selections across goalkeeping, defense, midfield, and attack. Chelle stated, “We selected players based on current form, fitness, and tactical balance.” He added, “This squad reflected our immediate objectives…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Tuesday. The CAF Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the championship match and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory. Consequently, the Atlas Lions received the AFCON trophy. The decision nullified Senegal’s on-field 1-0 extra-time victory from January…
FIFA sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary breaches during their 2026 World Cup African play-off match. The world football governing body released its latest disciplinary overview on March 15, 2026, detailing the penalties imposed on both federations. FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to…
Nigeria’s football community plunged into mourning on Saturday following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. The 62 year old died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Idi-Araba, Lagos. His death came barely one week after the passing of former national coach Adegboye Onigbinde. Announcement…
