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Enyeama’s S’Eagles Future In NFF’s Hands – Siasia
Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia, says he has accepted goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama’s apology after the duo rowed about the team’s mode of travel to Madagascar early this month.
However, Siasia added that Enyeama’s future with the Super Eagles now rests with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Enyeama has apologised for the row that led to him being dropped for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Madagascar.
Siasia stressed at the time that his act of indiscipline was totally unacceptable, while Enyeama insisted that his concerns were ‘completely misunderstood’.
“I have accepted the apology. I have nothing against him as an individual.” Siasia said.
“It was very unfortunate that the incident happened before our departure to Madagascar.
“Sincerely, I dropped the player because I was afraid of his state of mind before such an important match.
“It was a sensitive case yet the right thing to do to avert it spilling over and affecting the morale of the squad.
“But it is now left for the federation to decide on his [Enyeama’s] future with the team.”
Despite concerns being raised in a section of the media over his team’s spirit after the 3-1 defeat to Argentina in a friendly, Sasia said his focus was on the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
The battle for the ticket to the Nations Cup from Group B will be decided on the final day.
The Super Eagles will need to beat visiting Guinea 1-0 or by a two goal margin if the Syli Nationale score if they are to top the group on the head-to-head record between the two.
“Our main focus for now is not beating the Syli Nationale of Guinea, but to beat them silly,” said Siasia, who will release his list of call-ups for the crucial qualifier next week.
“We want a convincing win, so we need to beat them by as many as three clear goals.
“We have to prepare well and find a way to win convincingly to earn the sole group ticket.”
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PH To Host 2026 NWFL Super Six
In a statement released by the league, the competition is scheduled to take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with six clubs set to battle for the league title at the end of the 2025/26 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the choice of Port Harcourt reflects the Rivers State Government’s continued support for women’s football and its successful hosting of the league’s Annual General Assembly last year.
The Super Six tournament will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.
Qualified teams for the competition include defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced four different winners in the last five editions, with Rivers Angels winning in 2021, Bayelsa Queens claiming the title in 2022 and 2025, Delta Queens triumphing in 2023, and Edo Queens emerging champions in 2024.
The league also urged participating clubs to comply with all competition regulations and directives ahead of the championship. The Super Six will determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and ultimately the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Teams are expected to arrive on Friday, June 5, when the draw ceremony and pre-match meeting will also take place. Matchdays are scheduled for June 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, with rest days in between before the tournament concludes with the trophy presentation ceremony.
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