Ibrahim Babangida Dies In Auto Crash
Former Super Eagles player Ibrahim Babangida has died in an accident along Zaira road. His brother, Tijani, who was with wife, son and maid, was also involved in the crash. Tijani is president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria. A statement by the General Secretary of (PFAN), Emmanuel Babayaro, confirmed. Ibrahim died in the crash. But Tijani and the rest of his family...
Finidi Unveiled As Super Eagles Head Coach
Former international Finidi George has been unveiled as Super Eagles head coach. The unveiling ceremony took place at Nigeria’s capital, Abuja on Monday morning. Finidi was unveiled by Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh and President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau. Also at the unveiling ceremony were the Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi as well as top officials...
Super Eagles Coach, Finidi’s Foreign Assistants Unveiled
The identity of Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George’s foreign assistants is now known. Finidi, who was officially unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday will work with five assistants. Benjamin James will serve as the first assistant coach to the head coach. READ ALSO: Finidi Unveiled As Super Eagles Head Coach James, who has spent over a decade with Bundesliga club,...
2026 WCQ: Finidi Demands Total Commitment From Super Eagles Players
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has demanded total commitment from his players as they aim to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Finidi,53, was presented to the media by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday. He has signed a year’s contract with an option for an additional year. READ ALSO: Super Eagles Coach, Finidi’s Foreign Assistants Unveiled The...
2026 WCQ: Finidi Must Get The Best From Super Eagles Players – Ikpeba
Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has charged Finidi George to get the best out of the players ahead of the team’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa next month. Recall that the former Enyimba coach was unveiled on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and he’s expected to take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after...
Ancelotti Reveals Kroos Won’t Win Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has stated that midfielder, Toni Kroos will not win the Ballon d’Or award in 2024. Ancelotti, who admitted he would like to see Kroos win the Ballon d’Or, said the Germany international could fight for the award if he wins the Champions League and the Euro 2024 this summer. With both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo...
Finidi Deserves Super Eagles Job – Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi believes Finidi George deserved to succeed Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles head coach. The 53-year-old, who was previously an assistant to Peseiro, was unveiled as new handler of the three-time African champions this week. READ ALSO: Ancelotti Reveals Kroos Won’t Win Ballon d’Or Awoniyi stated that Finidi has the right character and quality to lead the team. “I...
Finidi To Bring In Local Talent To Super Eagles Squad – Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles coach and the technical director of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, has said Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George will work with home-based players. Finidi was in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba before his appointment. There have been persistent complaints over the neglect of home-based players in the national team in the past. Eguavoen has,...
Harry Kane Names Most Underrated Footballer
England captain Harry Kane has identified former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson as the most underrated player he has ever played alongside. In a recent interview with GOAL, Kane was prompted with various words and asked to associate them with footballers. When presented with the word “underrated,” he immediately said: “Henderson.” England captain Harry Kane has identified former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson as...
Serie A: Osimhen To Miss Napoli’s Trip To Fiorentina
Victor Osimhen is expected to sit out Napoli’s away clash with Fiorentina on Friday. Osimhen sustained a muscle injury in the Partenopei’s home defeat to Bologna last weekend. The 25-year-old has not trained with his teammates this week. READ ALSO: Harry Kane Names Most Underrated Footballer The Nigeria international only had physiotherapy and personalized work in the gym on Wednesday. Osimhen has scored 15...
