Nigeria has officially announced a robust 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. After finishing as runners-up in the last tournament hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles are determined to go one step further in Morocco. To achieve this, they must first navigate a challenging […]
German tactician Bruno Labbadia has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The 58-year-old takes over from Finidi George, who resigned in June following a disappointing run of results. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Labbadia’s appointment in a statement on Tuesday morning, announcing, “The NFF Executive […]
Herve Renard has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant Nigeria coaching role following the resignation of Finidi George. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is actively seeking a capable replacement after George stepped down due to poor results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month. Freekick Sports understands that, Renard, who is set to […]
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen on Saturday slammed head coach of the Super Eagles Finidi George, indicating he has lost respect for him following the latter’s reported remarks about the striker. The coach said he would not beg the Napoli striker to play for the national team raising concerns about the player’s commitment following his withdrawal […]
