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
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,
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
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
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
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A former NFF Executive Committee member and legal practitioner, Barrister Christopher Green, has blasted Nigeria’s football leadership for filing a FIFA petition against DR Congo over alleged dual-nationality violations in the Africa playoff qualifiers, calling it a “corner-corner” shortcut driven by greed, not glory. Nigeria lost its intercontinental World Cup playoff
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo As anticipation builds ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicking off this weekend in Morocco, Vincent Okumagba, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Supporters Club, has declared that the group is fully prepared to energize the Super Eagles with vibrant support throughout the tournament.
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has hit out at the current and previous leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), blaming them for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for both the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12, Sodje stated that Nigeria’s participation in the
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles midfielder Dimeji Lawal has placed blame squarely on all key stakeholders – the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), coaches, and players – for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. In an exclusive interview with
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has urged head coach Eric Chelle to enforce strict discipline in camp as Nigeria prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Monday, Udeze emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and avoiding distractions ahead