January 10, 2026

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Oguntunwase Slams NFF Technical Department Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Playoff Exit

EXCLUSIVE: Oguntunwase Slams NFF Technical Department Over Super Eagles’ World Cup  Playoff Exit By Rasheed Adewuyi | New York Former Nigeria international Jide Oguntunwase has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical department for failing to hold Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle accountable after the team’s painful elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Only Tough Competition Will Keep Nwabali on His Toes – Ex-Nigeria Goalkeeper Aikhuomogbe Urges NFF to Strengthen Goalkeeping Department

In an exclusive interview with Rasheed Adewuyi in New York, Aikhuomogbe urges NFF to revamp goalkeeping department with experienced trainers and backs Okoye to bounce back after betting ban Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Andrew Aikhuomogbe has emphasized the need for increased competition within the Super Eagles’ goalkeeping ranks to maintain high performance levels. In an

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“Full Concentration or Nothing!” — Akinlotan Warns Super Eagles Ahead of Gabon Clash

Interview conducted by Rasheed Adewuyi, New York As Nigeria’s Super Eagles gear up for their crucial FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final against Gabon in Morocco, former international midfielder Dehinde Akinlotan has called on head coach Eric Chelle to adopt an aggressive, high-pressing strategy from the outset. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12.com, Akinlotan emphasized

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“Super Eagles Must Not Underestimate Gabon” – Wasiu Ipaye Warns Ahead of World Cup Playoff

Former Nigeria international midfielder Wasiu Ipaye has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to overcome Gabon in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final, scheduled for November 13 in Rabat, Morocco. However, he cautions that the team must not underestimate their opponents. “I played in Gabon for many years. I know their

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Grassroots Football is Dead in Nigeria – New YSFON Lagos Chairman, Tajudeen Disu Blasts NFF

In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12, the ex-Flying Eagles defender lays bare the decay in Nigeria’s youth football and outlines bold revival By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The newly elected Chairman of the Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Lagos State Chapter, Tajudeen Disu, has taken aim at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), blaming it

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Super Eagles’ Future at Stake, Okpodu Calls for Home-Grown Talent Drive

Former Super Falcons head coach Sam Okpodu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to start preparations early for the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Reacting to the Super Eagles’ lackluster performances in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in an interview with jerseynumber12.com, Okpodu stressed

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