Okechukwu hopes Turkish title opens Super Eagles door
The Nigerian confirms to ESPN that Turkish Super Lig champion Istanbul Basaksehir has agreed a deal with Pyramids FC to sign him permanently.
2016 Schedule
2016 Schedule
Ighalo, Nigerians reflect on Atlanta Olympics win
Twenty-four years after Nigeria won Africa's first Olympic football gold medal, the events in Atlanta continue to inspire Africans.
Super Eagles coach Rohr hits back at demands to use Nigeria-based players
Gernot Rohr addresses criticism that he does not select enough Nigeria-based players, telling ESPN that the best players are simply all overseas.
Nigeria suspends football activities due to coronavirus
Shutdown will affect all on-field activities, including the Nigeria Professional Football League, national teams and street football, the NFF said.
WAFU Cup of Nations disaster shows Nigerian football is in dire straits
Results and performances in Senegal suggest that NPFL players are nowhere near good enough to be playing international football for Nigeria.
Ex-Nigeria U23 captain, silver medalist Issac dies
Promise Isaac, who captained Nigeria to the 2008 Olympic silver medal and scored 79 goals in 11 professional seasons in Turkey, has died.
Nigeria coach blames Udoh for defeat by Togo
Mfon Sunday Udoh must have thought Halloween had come early, given his nightmare performance in Nigeria's opening 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations match.
Who is Nigeria's best player to have featured in WAFU Cup of Nations?
Nigeria have been to the final at each of the three WAFU Cup of Nations they have contested, winning once. Who was their best player?
Imama Amapakabo thinks big for Nigeria at WAFU Cup of Nations
Imama Amapakabo, who will coach Nigeria at the WAFU Cup of Nations in Senegal, tells ESPN that his objectives are broader than winning.
Rohr debate misses the point about Nigerian shortcomings
Nigeria must reset its entire football ecosystem in a manner that begins to develop talent deliberately and consistently, Colin Udoh writes.
2016 Oly Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Denmark U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Iraq U23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| South Africa U23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria U23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Colombia U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Japan U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sweden U23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| South Korea U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 7 |
| Germany U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 5 |
| Mexico U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Fiji U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -22 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Honduras U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Argentina U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Algeria U23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
2016 Team LeadersMen's Olympic Tournament
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMen's Olympic Tournament
Goal Difference1Tied-9th
Goals Scored11Tied-7th
Assists6Tied-7th
Goals Conceded10Tied-27th