Paris FC winger Moses Simon is set to Captain a new-look Super Eagles side when Nigeria takes on Russia in an International friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Simon is expected to assume the captaincy following the withdrawal of regular skipper Wilfred Ndidi from the encounter. Ndidi had initially been…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has handed first senior invitations to 13 players, giving a new generation of Nigerian footballers the opportunity to stake their claim for places in the national team. The fresh call-ups cut across goalkeeping, defence, midfield and attack, with most of the players currently based at clubs in Europe and…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as Interim General Secretary, placing him in charge of the Federation’s Secretariat amid a major leadership transition. Ikpeme’s appointment follows the resignation of key officials of the football governing body, including NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi. His immediate…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down from their positions with immediate effect, following the team’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and subsequent failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The decision was announced on…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have received a major financial boost after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved a $60,000 goal bonus following their emphatic 6–2 victory over Egypt at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Global Mirror News gathered that the incentive followed the Falcons’ impressive attacking display against the Egyptian…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has showered encomiums on the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their spirited performance and Bronze Medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the campaign as a victory of resilience, courage, and National pride. In a statement…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured Third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in a tense playoff decided at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Global Mirror News reports. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tightly contested affair. The decisive…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to leave the team’s camp at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following his on-field outburst during Nigeria’s round-of-16 clash against Mozambique. Global Mirror News gathered that a Senior NFF Official confirmed the matter…
