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
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Vincent Okumagba, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Supporters Club, has assured Nigerians that supporters traveling to Morocco for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will present a united, coordinated, and vibrant front. They plan to wear matching apparel, display Nigeria’s colorful green and white, and
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The President General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) Worldwide, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of playing a major role in the fragmentation of what was once a unified supporters movement in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Thursday, Dr. Ladipo alleged
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international midfielder Duke Udi has declared that the Super Eagles should have set their sights on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as their ultimate priority, rather than focusing solely on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco later this month. Speaking in an exclusive
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Ghanaian international goalkeeper Edward Ansah has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to begin early preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In a telephone chat with JerseyNumber12 on Saturday, Ansah stressed the importance of structured planning
Interview with Fanny Amun conducted by Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles coach and renowned youth football tactician, Fanny Amun, has expressed serious concerns about the psychological state of Nigeria’s national team players during the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Thursday, Amun revealed that
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