Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Head Coach Justin Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for the Super Falcons ahead of their international friendlies against the Cameroon women’s national football team in Yaoundé. The double-header encou nter forms a key part of Nigeria’s build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco. The continental tournament will also serve as the qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, adding greater significance to the team’s preparations. Meanwhile, New Daily Prime reported that the Super Falcons have suffered a setback in their WAFCON build-up after their planned four-nation warm-up tournament was…

Super Falcons have encountered a significant disruption in their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a planned four-team friendly competition was scrapped. The mini-tournament, which was set to feature Super Falcons alongside Ghana women’s national football team, Senegal women’s national football team, and Ivory Coast women’s national football team, was expected to provide crucial match experience. According to Savid News, the cancellation has left Nigeria without the competitive fixtures that both players and technical staff had been relying on to fine-tune strategies and assess squad readiness. Read also on New Daily Prime: Super Falcons to face…

Nigeria’s Falconets has solidify their spot in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a 2–1 victory over Senegal in Rufisque on Saturday. The Annexe du Stade du Sénégal witnessed Falconets sealing their 3–1 aggregate triumph, having already secured a 1–0 first-leg advantage in Abeokuta. Kindness Ifeanyi scored the first goal in the opening half, heading in from a corner kick. After the break, Precious Oscar added the second goal with another strong header. Senegal scored late in the game, but it was not enough to stop Nigeria from winning. With this result, Nigeria remains the only African country to…

FIFA will meet on February 16 to decide on Nigeria’s protest against Democratic Republic of the Congo over the alleged use of ineligible players during the 2026 World Cup African play-offs. ‎The decision could determine whether Nigeria returns to the intercontinental play-offs in Mexico for a final chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. ‎The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) claims six Congolese players were not eligible during the match in Morocco last year, which Nigeria lost on penalties. ‎“We believe that we have a chance; that is why we petitioned. If we knew we didn’t have a chance, we…

Morocco will remain the host nation for the 16th edition of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). ‎CAF President Patrice Motsepe addressed the speculation on Friday, confirming that the tournament will go ahead as planned from 17 March to 3 April 2026. ‎Motsepe dismissed rumors surrounding the future of women’s football in Africa, explaining that discussions had taken place amid strong interest from several countries to host the competition. Read also on New Daily Prime:South Africa takes over hosting of 2026 WAFCON ‎He noted that Morocco stepped in to…

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place as scheduled in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, dismissing speculation about a possible postponement. ‎CAF President Patrice Motsepe stated that preparations are progressing and that the tournament will be successfully delivered across the three host nations. ‎He emphasized CAF’s commitment to working closely with the countries to ensure stadiums, transport systems, and other key facilities meet required standards. Read also on New Daily Prime:‎Senegal FA president alleges CAF bias in 2025 AFCON final win over Morocco ‎Although exact match dates have not yet been…

Nottingham Forest have sacked their head coach, Sean Dyche, after less than four months in charge. ‎The 54-year-old leaves with the team only three points above the Premier League relegation zone. Their recent 0-0 draw against bottom club Wolves added more pressure. ‎There are 12 games left this season, and the club hopes a new manager can help them avoid relegation. Read also on New Daily Prime:Nottingham Forest confirm Sean Dyche third Coach of 2024/25 season Nottingham Forest appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach ‎In a short statement, Forest thanked Dyche and his staff for their work and wished them…

‎Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge. The decision came after a 2–1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday. ‎The loss left Spurs 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone. The team has not won in their last eight league games their worst run since 2008  and has only won two of their last 17 matches. ‎Frank joined Tottenham in June on a contract until 2028, following the departure of Ange Postecoglou. The season started well, but results got worse from November. Heavy defeats to Arsenal…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, fresh off leading Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, has set his sights on becoming the first African manager of Spanish giants Real Madrid. ‎The Franco-Malian tactician’s impressive campaign with the Nigerian national team boosted his reputation across the continent, earning praise for his tactical leadership and team transformation. ‎Speaking about his aspirations, Chelle described managing Real Madrid as the pinnacle of his coaching ambitions. ‎“My dream is to become the first African coach to manage Real Madrid,” Chelle said in an interview with RMC Sport. ‎Under…

As they concluded their campaign against Moroccan side RS Berkane on Saturday, Rivers United head coach Finidi George reflected on his team’s disappointing CAF Champions League run following a 4-1 home defeat to Egyptian side Pyramids FC. ‎The 2021/22 Nigerian champions finished bottom of their group, earning just one point from five matches four losses, one draw, scoring 2 goals and conceding 10. ‎George admitted that while his team started strongly in the first half, controlling the game and even scoring a goal, they struggled to maintain intensity after the break. ‎ “In the first half we did well. We…