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Judith Chime Laments Neglect of Retired Super Falcons, Blasts NFF and Government

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime has expressed deep disappointment with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Federal Government, and Nigerians at large over what she described as the systematic abandonment of retired players from the women’s national team. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Jersey Number 12 on Saturday,

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NFF Should Cut Costly Tournaments to Save Nigerian Football, Says Sani Toro

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York NFF Urged to Skip Some FIFA and CAF Tournaments to Save Costs, Sani Toro Advises   Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Sani Toro, has advised the NFF to reconsider Nigeria’s participation in certain FIFA and CAF competitions as a cost-saving measure aimed at strengthening the long-term development

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AFCON 2025: Stay Focused and United — Onigbinde Urges Super Eagles Ahead of Morocco Semi-Final Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles coach Chief Adegboyega Onigbinde has called on Nigeria’s national team and their technical crew to maintain a winning mentality and total focus as they prepare for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco on Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on

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Taiwo Oloyede Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Morocco Semifinal Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has called on the Super Eagles to maintain their momentum and avoid complacency as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles advanced to the last four after a commanding 2–0 victory

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Taiwo Oloyede Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Morocco Semifinal Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has called on the Super Eagles to maintain their momentum and avoid complacency as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles advanced to the last four after a commanding 2–0 victory

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Shakiru Giwa Urges Chelle to Quell Osimhen–Lookman Rift Ahead of Algeria Showdown

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York As Nigeria prepare for their crucial AFCON 2025 quarterfinal showdown against Algeria on Saturday in Morocco, Inter Lagos FC head coach Shakiru Giwa has called on Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to urgently resolve the reported altercation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on

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Okunniwa Commends Iwobi’s Midfield Command in Super Eagles’ Victory Over Mozambique

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Stationery Stores FC of Lagos forward, Segun James Okunniwa, has heaped praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his commanding performance in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12,

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Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2025 — Godwin Okpara

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international, Godwin Okpara, has backed the Super Eagles to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Morocco, expressing confidence in the team’s quality and potential. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Jersey Number 12 on Friday, Okpara stated that Nigeria has what it takes to

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Ekpo: No Need for Psychologist, Chelle Must Tackle Super Eagles’ Indiscipline Head-On

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has dismissed the idea of employing a psychologist for the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, insisting that head coach Eric Chelle should take full responsibility for instilling discipline in the squad. Ekpo was reacting to recent outbursts involving

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Okpodu to Super Eagles: Tactical Discipline Key to AFCON Glory

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Falcons coach Sam Okpodu has advised the Super Eagles to emphasize tactical discipline if they aim to excel in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which commenced in Morocco on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12, Okpodu urged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to implement

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