By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, Prompt News Online reports. The Nigerian side, who were ranked 26th in the previous edition, also slipped two places in Africa, moving from fourth to sixth. Eric Chelle’s team now trail Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire in the continental ranking. The drop comes after the Super Eagles recorded mixed results in their last three international fixtures. Nigeria opened the run with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar but were subsequently beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau. They ended…
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The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has appointed a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture between Comoros and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge will serve as the centre referee, with compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga appointed as first and second assistant referees, respectively. Another Rwandan, Aline Umutoni, will serve as the fourth official. Namibia’s Fransiska Katjaimo has been appointed referee assessor, while Burkina Faso’s Oumou Sy will serve as the match commissioner. The first-leg encounter is scheduled for Friday at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. The…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and dependable defender Michelle Alozie have arrived at the Super Falcons’ camp in Ijebu Ode ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture against Comoros. Also joining the team are midfielder Jennifer Echegini and forward Folashade Ijamilusi, bringing the number of players in camp to 22. Only four players—Comfort Erhabor, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu—are still expected to join the squad. The Super Falcons will continue their preparations with another training session at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, tonight. Meanwhile, the Comoros senior women’s national team…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Eagles staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday evening. Nigeria made a bright start and took the lead in the 10th minute through Kelechi Iheanacho. The forward produced a superb 21-yard strike after being set up by Abdullahi Bewene to give Eric Chelle’s side an early advantage. Russia responded in the 30th minute when Lechi Sadulaev found the equaliser, before Matvey Kislyak completed the hosts’ comeback shortly before half-time to put Russia 2-1 ahead.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Falcons are stepping up preparations for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros, with 18 players now in camp in Ijebu Ode, Prompt News Online reports. Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, and Janet Akekoromowei are the latest players to arrive as the squad continues to take shape ahead of the crucial encounter. Fourteen players participated in the team’s opening training session on Monday evening. The Falcons will return to training tonight at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode. The first 15 minutes of the session will be open to the media and members…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has named a 25-man squad for the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Five-time world champions Nigeria have been drawn in Group B alongside Niger Republic and hosts Burkina Faso in the regional championship, which serves as a qualifying tournament for next year’s U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Group A features Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic, who will battle for a place in the knockout stages. Uwejamomere’s squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and seven forwards. The Eaglets are scheduled to depart Nigeria on Tuesday morning and will…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre and Oluwatosin Demehin have withdrawn from Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifier against Comoros. Oshoala requested to be excused from the fixture and has been replaced by Belarus-based former Falconets forward Blessing Okpe. Plumptre, meanwhile, has been ruled out after sustaining a ligament injury. Demehin and forward Flourish Sabastine will also miss the fixture as they continue their resident permit processes. In addition, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha have been released from the Super Falcons camp to join the Flamingos ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons began…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nineteen players have arrived in the Super Eagles’ camp in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia, Prompt News Online reports. The squad was boosted on Monday by the arrival of late invitee Ibraheem Ajasa, who plays for Russian Premier League side FC Rostov, taking the number of players in camp to 19. However, the team has been forced to contend with a number of absences due to injuries and the refusal of some clubs to release their players for the encounter. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and Basel defender Victor Akpe have been ruled out…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Sand Eagles suffered another defeat to Senegal, losing 6-4 in their second international beach soccer friendly at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Pitch in Kaduna on Monday. The defeat was the second in four days for the Sand Eagles, who were beaten 6-4 by the African champions in the first friendly last Saturday. Hassan Abdullahi, who scored all four of Nigeria’s goals in the opening encounter, was on target again, while Hamza Manga, Sodiq Umar and Hassan Abubakar also found the net for the hosts. Senegal’s goals were scored by Man of the Match…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nine players have reported to the Super Falcons’ training camp in Ikenne ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games second-round qualifying tie against Comoros. Dynamo Brest striker Blessing Nkor and Edo Queens quartet—Tumininu Adeshina, Christiana Uzoma and Valentina Uroko—are among the early arrivals as the team begins preparations for the crucial encounter. The other players already in camp are Farida Abdulwahab, Joy Igbokwe, Fatimoh Solaty, Glory Edet and Sandra John. More players are expected to join the squad at the team’s base at AM2PM Hotel in Ijebu-Ode on Monday (today). Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has called…