The Nigerian Men's national football team was initially nicknamed the Red Devils until Veteran Journalist and Sports administrator Peter Osugo made a case for the name of the team to be changed to the Green Eagles in the early sixties.

A quick look at Nigeria's "coat of arms" and flag would reveal were the inspiration for the naming of the Mens football team and some other sports teams derived their names from.

The Green in the team's name was taken from the Nigerian National Flag


While the Eagle in their name was taken from the "coat of arms". A couple of other Nigerians teams have taken this same route. The Nigerian Rugby national team is called the "Black Stallions"......... Continue reading here:http://amebosport.com/dream-team-what-dont-you-think-its-time-nff-rename-this-team/