2024 has been quite the year for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. After a defiant 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended with a runner-up place, the ensuing months have spiralled into chaos on and off the pitch. Jose Peseiro, who oversaw a change of system that revived their fortunes during the tournament, saw his…
The FootballCastle sat down with Rangers and Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, in an exclusive chat to discuss his season so far at the Scottish giants. The 1v1 session was aimed at gauging the 35-year-old’s thoughts ahead of what could be his final match in his second spell at Ibrox stadium. The German-born defender has…
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been an incredibly nail-biting tournament packed with drama, it has defied all odds and written beautiful stories. It all comes to an exciting climax on Sunday evening when Nigeria do battle against Ivory Coast in Abidjan. For the Super Eagles, this is their eighth appearance in an AFCON…
While the rest of the big teams have crashed out of the tournament, Nigeria are going strong as each 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match passes. They missed out on qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and their form leading up to this tournament left them with many doubters to prove wrong. Now, the…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. There will be a familiar feel to this fixture as both nations have seven previous AFCON meetings between them, including three finals which were all won by the Indomitable Lions. Thankfully for Jose Peseiro’s side,…
The first international window of 2023 presented a chance for Nigeria to get back to winning ways as six points from six would secure automatic qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Almost a year on from that ill-fated 1-1 draw with Ghana which meant they would not be at the 2022 FIFA World…
The trajectory of Victor Osimhen’s career has been a fascinating watch for fans who have paid attention to a truly unique journey from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. One which saw the talented striker fight to survive his harsh economic realities whilst dreaming to become a professional footballer. On the pitch, Osimhen exudes the fighting…
Two defeats, one game of two halves, three goals conceded, one well-worked goal, one own goal and many lapses. A new era for the Super Eagles kicked off when Jose Peseiro took charge of the team for the first time in a USA Tour with friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador. Following a 2-1 defeat…
There is palpable excitement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs set to take place this month, as the African qualifiers will see Ghana and Nigeria square off for the latest instalment of a historic rivalry. The ‘Jollof Derby’ transcends the socioeconomic relations between both nations for several decades, and the West African giants will…
One of the biggest subplots of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was finally closed out when the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that Augustine Eguavoen will continue as Interim Head Coach while Emmanuel Amunike comes in as the first assistant. The Super Eagles were rocked by the sacking of Gernot Rohr only a month…
