By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Dr. Alex Mana, a retired FIFA badge referee, has expressed deep disappointment over the absence of Nigerian officials from the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) list of match officials for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In an exclusive interview with Jersey Number 12, Dr.
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Stationery Stores FC player Chuks Akuneto has called on the children of the club’s late founder to unite and cooperate if the once-iconic Lagos football team is to be revived and restored to its former glory. In an exclusive interview with Jersey Number 12 on Friday, Akuneto emphasized that
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Arthur Egbunam has blamed the lingering decline of Rangers International FC on entrenched ethnic bias within the club’s management. In an exclusive interview with *Jersey Number 12* from his base in Atlanta, USA, the ex-Flying Antelopes midfielder alleged that tribal sentiment continues to dictate key decisions at
Oladuni Oyekale, coach, Dragon FC, Benin Republic By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international and current Dragon FC coach in Benin Republic, Oladuni Oyekale, has opened up on the increasing migration of Nigerian footballers to Benin Republic’s Championnat National, the country’s top-tier league, citing better structure, consistent pay, and superior infrastructure as key reasons behind
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Sierra Leone international Bobson Sesay has blamed government interference, corruption, and politically motivated decisions for the persistent decline of football in the country. In an exclusive telephone interview with JerseyNumber12 from his base in Canada, the retired midfielder painted a stark picture of how politics continues to overshadow
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
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
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
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
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