Football

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made a notable leap in the latest FIFA rankings, rising three spots to 36th in the world, according to the announcement made on Thursday.

In a dramatic finish, Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against hosts Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo during the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Shakirat Moshood netted the decisive goal in the 89th minute with a stunning left-footed strike from 24 yards out, marking her fourth goal of the tournament.

The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally-renowned English coach Anthony Barry.
Tuchel returns to English football after a trophy-laden period with Chelsea who he led to become European and world champions, having also been successful at elite level in Germany and France. In addition, he was voted UEFA and FIFA’s coach of the year in 2021 in recognition of his work in England. His arrival at the FA concludes an extensive recruitment search which began in July, just after the Three Lions’ run to the UEFA EURO 2024 final.

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has warned its Nigerian counterpart sternly, threatening legal action following Nigeria's abrupt withdrawal from their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The decision came after the Super Eagles were stranded at a Libyan airport for over 13 hours, citing safety concerns and inhumane treatment.

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the safe return of the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their harrowing ordeal in Libya. The team was stranded at a remote airport for over 13 hours during their trip for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF has reacted to the situation involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria being left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport in Libya. In a statement on Monday, CAF described the long-hour delay experienced by the Super Eagles players and coaches at the Libyan airport as “disturbing and unacceptable”. The African football governing board noted that the matter has been referred to its disciplinary committee for appropriate action.