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  • New Super Eagles jerseys yet to be sanctioned – NFF

    New Super Eagles jerseys yet to be sanctioned – NFF

    The Nigeria Football Federation is yet to sanction the new Super Eagles’ jersey recently unveiled by kits manufacturer, NIKE.

    It would be recalled that Nike recently unveiled new set of jerseys to be used by the Super Eagles of Nigeria for a period of time.

    This follows the unveiling of the new jerseys on NIKE’s Instagram page published  on Monday with a launch video of the new kits.

    “The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒔 disrupt convention with bold twists on icons.

    “Featuring 𝑫𝒓𝒊-𝑭𝑰𝑻 𝑨𝑫𝑽 innovation, each kit is engineered for the needs of the modern footballer, from kick-off to the final whistle,” the post read.

    Green hoops at the ends of the sleeves and shorts adorn the white home jersey. In a striking combination of colours, the word “Naija” is written in green across the kit’s breast.

    The away uniform is patterned in a pastel version of the same colour, dark green.

    For their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles are anticipated to wear the new jerseys.

    However, when TheNewsGuru.com (TNG)reached out to the NFF director of communications, Ademola Olajire to speak on the new kits, he said the federation is  yet to sanction the new jerseys recently unveiled by NIKE.

  • Siasia denies applying for Super Eagles coaching job, gives reasons

    Siasia denies applying for Super Eagles coaching job, gives reasons

    Samson Siasia former Super Eagles player and coach has denied applying for the vacant role of the Super Eagles head coach.

    Sia1 as he’s fondly called made this known to complete sports saying that he cannot be in the running for the job, because of his suspension by FIFA.

    It would be recalled that Siasia was banned after being found guilty of accepting an offer to receive bribes to alter the outcome of matches.

    However, the five-year ban is set to end in August 2024, meaning he cannot work within the sports sector until then.

    “I did not apply for the Super Eagles coaching job because I know FIFA has yet to lift the suspension on me.

    “I don’t know where those who reported that I applied got their story from.

    “It’s common sense, I cannot be suspended and be applying for a job.

    “I know I would not even be considered for it,” the silver medal-winning coach with Nigeria’s Olympic team at the Beijing Olympics told Completesports.com.

  • FECAFOOT woos Jose Peseiro for Indomitable Lions coaching job

    FECAFOOT woos Jose Peseiro for Indomitable Lions coaching job

    The Federation of Cameroon Football (FECAFOOT)  is wooing Super Eagles former coach, Jose Peseiro over the vacant Indomitable Lions coaching job.

    It would be recalled that erstwhile handler of the Indomitable Lions, Rigobert Song was relieved of his duties few weeks ago following the team’s poor display at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

    The indomitable Lions of Cameroon got eliminated by Peseiro coached Super Eagles of Nigeria at the just concluded AFCON.

    There are reports that FECAFOOT have opened discussion with the Portuguese over the vacant coaching job and could be offered the job any moment from now.

    Peseiro and NFF couldn’t reach an agreement and the latter left his role as the Super Eagles gaffer shortly after returning from AFCON where he led the Nigerian side to a second place.

    The 63-year-old Portuguese was in charge of Super Eagles for one year and 10 months.

  • International Friendly: Mali unleash 28 players for Super Eagles

    International Friendly: Mali unleash 28 players for Super Eagles

    Ahead of the forthcoming friendly match with the Eagles of Mali, the  head coach of Mali, Eric Sekou Chelle has unveiled a 28-man squad for the team’s international friendly against Mauritania and Nigeria.

    The inernational friendly between Nigeria and Mali  will take at the Grande de Marrakech, Morocco, on March 26.

    RB Leipzig of Germany midfielder Amadou Haidara is one of the foreign based players on the list.

    Atalanta’s El Bilal Toure, Watford forward Mamadou Dounmbia and Hamari Traore of Real Sociedad were also included in the selection.

    Chelle, however, omitted Tottenham Hotspur star, Yves Bissouma from the squad

    FULL SQUAD

    Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra (Young Africans), Mamadou Samassa (Laval), Bourama Kone (Yeelen Olympique)

    Defenders: Hamari Traore (Real Sociedad), Falaye Sacko (Montpellier), Boubacar Kouyate (Montpellier), Modibo Sagnan ((Montpellier), Sikou Niakate (Braga), Cheick Omar Konate (Clermont Foot), Daouda Guindo (St. Gallen), Abdoulaye Diaby (St. Gallen), Mamadou Fofana (Amiens SC)

    Midfielders: Amadou Haidara (Leipzig), Diadie Samassekou (Cadiz CF), Lassana Coulibaly (Salernitana), Kamory Doumbia (Brest), Mamadou Maiga (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod), Mamadou Doumbia (Antwerp), Mamady Diambou (Salzburg), Ibrahim Diarra (Africa Foot)

    Forwards : El Bilal Toure (Atalanta), Moussa Sylla (Pau FC), Nene Dorgeles (Salzburg), Fousseni Diabate (Luusanne Sport), Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre), Youssoufou Niakaté (Baniyas), Mamadou Doumbia (Watford), Ibahim Sissoko (Saint-Étienne).

  • Super Eagles: Don’t look down on Nigerian coaches, Gora tells NFF

    Super Eagles: Don’t look down on Nigerian coaches, Gora tells NFF

    Elias Gora, a retired sport administrator, on Friday advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to look down on Nigerian coaches, in picking a substantive Super Eagles’ manager.

    Gora, in an interview with NAN in Lagos, said Nigerian coaches have what it takes to do the job.

    He said, “It is about time the job is done by our home made coaches who have contributed perfectly to the team.

    “This is a reality, we can see other countries like Cameroon and Senegal who engaged their local coaches and they performed excellently in the past.

    “It’s your own that will lead you to success; look at Cote D’Ivoire which succeeded by employing their local coach.

    “There are so many Nigerians that have done that perfectly, so why are we now looking down on them presently?”

    The sport administrator appealed to NFF to look within and choose the appropriate coach for the team.

    According to him, no matter how many times the country has failed, they should think within the box and have a solid foundation to lay for the coming generations.

    He said that a Nigerian would perform better than any foreign coach, with their valuable contributions and experiences in the past.

    The NFF technical committee met on Thursday in Abuja to shortlist coaches who had applied to replace Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles coach.

    The committee will also go through applications from coaches for the vacant position of the head coach of the country’s U17 team, the Golden Eaglets.

    The committee will table their recommendations before the NFF executive committee, after which the football federation will announce the successful candidates.

    Top coaches like Emmanuel Amuneke, Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, Samson Siasia and Salisu Yusuf have all applied to lead the Super Eagles.

    Coaches interested in leading the Golden Eaglets include Manu Garba, Nduka Ugbade and Abdullahi Biffo.

  • 12 foreign, local coaches apply for Super Eagles job [Full List]

    12 foreign, local coaches apply for Super Eagles job [Full List]

    About 12 foreign and local  coaches have applied for the vacant post of the Super Eagles head coach.

    Recall the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) recently declared the Super Eagles head coach position vacant following the expiration of the contract of erstwhile handler, Jose Peseiro.

    Findings show that  former Golden Eaglets and Tanzania coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, erstwhile Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh and one of Peseiro’s assistants, Finidi George have all applied for the Job.

    Nigerian-American, Michael Nsien, who is currently the head coach of US U-19 team, Sylvanus Okpala, who was an assistant under the reign of Stephen Keshi and former head coach, Samson Siasia, have also applied for the post.

    Others who submitted their application are, Daniel Amokachi, Ndubuisi Egbo, Salisu Yusuf and Portuguese Antonio Conceicao.

    The NFF is expected to name a new head coach for the Super Eagles before the team’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June.

  • New Super Eagles head coach to be announced April 2024

    New Super Eagles head coach to be announced April 2024

    The Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) will announce a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in April 2024.

    Recall that former coach, Jose Peseiro  announced his resignation from the national team  when he couldn’t reach an agreement with NFF for contract renewal.

    A number of local and expatriate coaches have already applied for the job.

    They include Emmanuel Amuneke, Sunday Oliseh, Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi and Antonio Conceicao.

    “NFF wants the best for Nigerian football and will go all out to ensure that they get it by hiring only the person who will take the Super Eagles to the highest level. The World Cup qualifiers will be coming in another three months and we cannot afford to make a mistake in our choice of a coach at this point,” an impeccable source told Completesports.com on condition of anonymity.

    “We want to improve on the recent good run of form by the Super Eagles and whoever gets the job must be ready to hit the ground running. So whoever gets the job must be someone who knows the enormity of the job and must have the managerial expertise and experience to handle our star-studded team.”

    NFF’s technical director, Augustine Eguavoen is now expected to take charge of the team for the friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali later this month.

     

  • Super Eagles new invitee, Osho set to miss Ghana, Mali friendlies

    Super Eagles new invitee, Osho set to miss Ghana, Mali friendlies

    Gabriel Osho, Luton Town defender’s proposed debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria is hanging in the balance.

    The Luton defender is doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali, scheduled to hold in Morocco later this month.

    Osho received his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the friendlies on Saturday.

    The 25-year-old incidentally sustained an injury the same day.

    The versatile centre-back was subbed off in Luton Town’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace after sustaining an injury.

    He was replaced by Cauley Woodrow seven minutes from time.

    Manager Rob Edwards said afterwards Osho remains doubtful for the club’s next match against Bournemouth.

    “Gabe has a nasty knock on his knee, one that had been sore in the past, so we’ll have to see how he is”, Edwards said.

    Osho has scored twice in 16 league appearances for Luton Town this season

  • NFF names two new players for Ghana, Mali friendlies [See full list]

    NFF names two new players for Ghana, Mali friendlies [See full list]

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has named two new players in the Super Eagles squad ahead of two scheduled friendly matches in March.

    England-based defender Gabriel Osho and Tanzania-based Benjamin Tianimu are teaming up with the group for the first time.

    Nigeria will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Les Aigles of Mali in two top-grade friendly matches in the Moroccan city of Marrakech later this month.

    A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications said both matches have been put together by NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport.

    The clash with Ghana’s Black Stars, which comes up on March 22, is bound to resurrect vintage memories of a 73-year rivalry involving the West African giants, dating back to October 1951 when Nigeria walloped then Gold Coast 5-0 in a Jalco Cup encounter in Lagos.

    Most recently, the two teams clashed in March 2022 in a two-legged play-off for a place at that year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar, with the Black Stars edging the fixture on the away-goal rule after a 1-1 aggregate.

    Nigeria and Mali, both teams incidentally nicknamed ‘Eagles’, last clashed in a friendly match in Rouen, France in the summer of 2016, an encounter which ended goalless.

    The Malian Eagles had, three years earlier, lost 1-4 to eventual winners Super Eagles in Durban in the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

    While Nigeria and Ghana will resume their rivalry at the Grand Stade de Marrakech as from 4 p.m. Morocco time on March 22.

    The encounter between Nigeria and Mali will commence at the same venue as from 9 p.m. on March 26.

    Olajire said that Nigeria retained the bulk of the squad that finished as runners-up at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

    He, however, said that England-based defender Jamilu Collins, as well as Empoli FC of Italy’s Tyronne Ebuehi and Glasgow Rangers’ forward Cyriel Dessers have been recalled.

    “Midfield enforcer Wilfred Ndidi, who missed the continental houseparty in Cote d’Ivoire returns from injury.

    “While Bayer Leverkusen of Germany’s Nathan Tella and Turkey-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have fresh opportunities to stake claims to permanent shirts,” he said.

    Full list of invited players:
    Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus) and Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC)

    Defenders: Gabriel Osho (Luton FC, England); Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista FC, Portugal); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli FC, Italy); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Jamilu Collins (Cardiff City, Wales) and Benjamin Tianimu (Ihefu SC, Tanzania)

    Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf (Royal Antwerp FC, Belgium); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England) and Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

    Forwards: Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Sadiq Umar (Real Sociedad, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayspor, Turkey); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England) and Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)

  • NFF opens application portal for Super Eagles coaching position

    NFF opens application portal for Super Eagles coaching position

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared the Super Eagles’ managerial  position vacant.

    This is following the announcement of the ex-coach, Jose Peseiro’s announcement last week Thursday, saying that he was done with the Super Eagles job.

    Consequently, the NFF has ended all discussions with Peseiro and has now called for applications from both foreign and local coaches for the role.

    Similarly, NFF also announced vacancy for the position of head coach for the nation’s U-17 team.

    Presently, Only the Flying Eagles who are currently playing at the African Games have a substantive head coach in the person of Ladan Bosso.

    Applicant is  expected to have:

    “Relevant coaching qualifications.

    “Proven experience at the elite level of football management.

    “A successful track record in leading teams.

    “Knowledge of African football will be an added advantage.”

    This comes amid the calls for domestic coaches to be given the chance to lead the national team.