Super Eagles confirm Osimhen, Awoniyi out
The Super Eagles have confirmed Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tyronne Ebuehi and Gabriel Osho have all been ruled out of the friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
All four players will not feature in the friendlies due to injury.
The national team also confirmed that 11 call-ups have already reported in training camp for these games.
The players include Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Jamilu Collins and Sadiq Umar, who have all been recalled after missing out on the recent AFCON.
Others are Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Victor Boniface vies for Bundesliga Rookie of Season
Victor Boniface has been nominated for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season. Who will be crowned the #BLRookie of the Season? 👑 🇳🇬 @Boniface_Jrn x @Bayer04_EN 🦁🇳🇱 @XaviSimons x @RBLeipzig_EN 🐂🇳🇱 @Maatsen_Ian x @BlackYellow 🐝🇩🇪 Maximilian #Beier x @TSGHoffenheimEN 🦌 Get voting now! 👉 https://t.co/CF0VCnWE8u#Bundesliga | #Sorare | @Sorare pic.twitter.com/JCkWxxGTnI — Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) May … Continue reading here ▶
NFF: It’s pay-as-you-go for Finidi assistants
NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has disclosed that the assistants of new Super Eagles coach Finidi George will not be on a contract but instead be paid on specific assignments. Gusau said Finidi’s assistants will not be on a salary, but will be engaged for specific matches or tournaments. They will also enjoy the allowances and … Continue reading here ▶
Finidi warns Super Eagles Nigeria must come first
New Super Eagles coach Finidi George today demanded total commitment from the players as the country aims to get its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track after a faltering start. Finidi, 53, was today in Abuja presented to the media as the country’s new coach. His immediate tasks are two important 2026 World … Continue reading here ▶
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Two of the foreign assistants to new Super Eagles coach Finidi George, Benjamin James and Chima Onyeike, also have Nigerian roots. James grew up in Ajegunle, Lagos. The Bayelsa State native featured for Shooting Stars and Stores before he moved to play in Italy and Germany. He has for over a decade being at German … Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles coach Finidi gets 2 foreign assistants
New Super Eagles coach Finidi George will be assisted by two foreign coaches, according to the NFF. One of these assistants is a Dutch/Nigerian fitness trainer. This was conveyed at the media presentation of Finidi as the Super Eagles coach in Abuja today. The NFF also disclosed that former international Daniel Amokachi and goalkeeper trainer … Continue reading here ▶
