NFF Names German Football Manager As Super Eagles’ New Coach

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1 year ago

August 28, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

The decision was made by the NFF Executive Committee, with Labbadia’s appointment taking immediate effect.

Labbadia, born in Darmstadt, Germany, boasts an impressive playing and coaching career, including winning the German Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 1994.

He has also coached top-tier teams like Hertha Berlin and VfB Stuttgart.

As the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles, Labbadia faces an immediate challenge with two crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

His appointment comes after a disappointing draw against Benin Republic and a loss to the same team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Super Eagles will look to redeem themselves under Labbadia’s guidance, with the AFCON 2025 qualifiers offering a chance to bounce back from recent misfortunes.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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12 hours ago

February 6, 2026

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)