Ekong Makes Super Eagles Decision
William Troost-Ekong, the captain of Nigeria’s international men’s team, Super Eagles, on Thursday announced his retirement from international football.In a statement posted on his Instagram Story, the 32-year-old said captaining the Super Eagles was beyond his wildest dreams.He reflected on his call-up to the team by late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, whom he said […]
Chelle Drops Provisional List For AFCON
Eric Chelle, the head coach of Nigeria’s men’s international team, Super Eagles, has unveiled his provisional list for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Port City News (TCPN) gathered that the tournament is scheduled to kick off on 21 December in Morocco. Chelle announced the squad in a statement posted on the team’s […]
NFF Set To Meet Chelle To Reorganized 2025 AFCON Squad
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) committee wishes to ensure that only deserving players make the final cut.One of NFF’s top officials on Thursday said, “There is an urgent need to reorganize the national team; we need younger and more committed players to be playing for Nigeria.“We can no longer be carrying on with players who […]
Super Eagles Shines In New FIFA Rankings
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking announced on Wednesday, a notable rise that comes despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The updated standings, which factored in 149 international fixtures played since the last release, rewarded the Super Eagles […]
NFF Apologises As Nwabali Reacts
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians over the Super Eagles’ inability to secure World Cup qualification for the second consecutive time. The Port City News (TCPN) earlier reported that the team crashed out of the World Cup qualifiers on Sunday after losing 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic […]
Focus On AFCON- Tinubu Tells Super Eagles
After the Nigerian men’s international team, the Super Eagles, crashed out of World Cup qualification on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu urged them to shift their focus to the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Port City News (TCPN) had earlier reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo eliminated the Super Eagles on penalties, 4-3, […]
Nigerians Cry, As Super Eagles Misses Out On World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria crashed out of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in dramatic fashion, despite taking an early lead in the game. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played without the three-time Nations Cup winners after the West African team failed to get past the Democratic Republic of Congo in a must-win […]
We Have Been Paid- Super Eagles Captain
The captain of Nigeria’s men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been fully paid. The Port City News (TPCN) reported that the team boycotted training on Tuesday in Morocco ahead of their crucial World […]
Peter Obi Slams FG Over Super Eagles Saga
The former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, on Wednesday, 12th of November slammed the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles of Nigeria amid Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.The report has it that the former Labour Party presidential candidate, posted on his X account (formerly […]
William Troost-Ekong Reacts To Training Saga
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reacted to reports that the team and its technical staff boycotted training in Rabat over unresolved bonus payments. The Port City News (TCPN) learnt that the team skipped training on Tuesday ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final against Gabon. Reacting to the development, Troost-Ekong denied […]
Super Eagles Boycott WCQ Training
News reaching us indicates that the Super Eagles players have boycotted a crucial World Cup Qualifier training session due to long standing unpaid bonuses. It was alleged that both players and members of the technical crew refused to take part in the important training ahead of Thursday’s decisive World Cup qualification match against Gabon, citing […]
Preview: Super Eagles V Gabon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock-horns against Gabon on Thursday, 13 November in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff semifinal, at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Unlike every other match both teams have played so far, the match promises to be an intense battle, as Nigeria and Gabon will fight for […]