S/Eagles: NFF to employ foreign manager to rescue World Cup bid
The Super Eagles will soon get a new technical adviser to reinvigorate the country’s floundering 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said.
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NFF, ministry to meet on reviving 2026 World Cup campaign
Gafaar urges federation to restructure technical committee, scouting system
Michael Beale could 'replace' Celtic favourite as former Rangers boss linked with shock managerial move
Former Rangers boss Michael Beale is set to be handed a shock return to management - but perhaps not quite where you would expect it to be.
Resign if Eagles fail to qualify, Sports Editors’ guild tells NFF board, Finidi
The Guild of Sports Editors, yesterday, told the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that they must be ready to resign from the body if they fail to guide the Super Eagles to the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
O'Shea frustrated by nature of defeat in Portugal
John O'Shea had no complaints about the result in Portugal, however, the Ireland interim manager was frustrated by the manner in which his side conceded goals to their opponents in Aveiro.
Cristiano Ronaldo on the double as Ireland outclassed in Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Portugal outclassed Ireland in Aveiro, romping to a 3-0 victory ahead of their departure to Germany for Euro 2024.
Minister queries NFF, demands technical report over Super Eagles’ poor results
Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, yesterday, demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the country’s disappointing performance at the ongoing 2026 World Cup African qualifying series.
2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s fading hope dims again as Cheetahs defeat Super Eagles 2-1
Nigeria’s fading hope of returning to the FIFA World Cup at the 2026 edition in the Americas got a massive blow yesterday when the Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat by Benin Republic in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.