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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players For Sierra Leone Clash

  Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has released his 24-man squad list for Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations two-leg qualifier matches against Sierra Leone on November 13 (at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin) and 17, 2020 (in Freetown, Sierra

Eagles And Falcons Get New Media Officers

  Nigerian football ruling body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, appointed new media officers for the country’s male and female national teams. The Group Manager, Programmes and Content in Brila Media Group, Mr Babafemi Raji,

2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get Kenyan Match Official

  The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has selected Kenyan referee and doctor, Peter Kamaku, as the centre referee for the 2022 AFCON qualifier match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The game which is scheduled to

2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Set To Host Eagles

  Ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Sierra Leone on November 13, 2020, the Nigeria Football Federation has selected Benin, the capital of Edo State, to host the Nigerian national team. It will be recalled

How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population

  “Soro soke” is a Yoruba phrase that lends itself to emphasis more than anything, in my own opinion. It literally translates to “speak up” in English. But have heard it in practical conversational use over the years, one can’t

Iheanacho Scores For Leicester City, Grabs Double Assist In Europa League Clash

  Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, opened his goal-scoring account in the Europa League for Leicester City in Thursday’s (October 22, 2020) matchday one clash against Zorya. Iheanacho who led the Foxes attack ensured his team got off to a flying

#EndSARS: Athletes React To Lekki Massacre

  Following the killings of innocent Nigerian protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State, on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, sportsmen and women all over the world have continued to lend their voices to the plight of

Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government

  Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, called out the Nigerian government on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, describing the government as ‘’killers’’ following the massacre at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Ighalo who was an unused substitute in

Solksjaer Hails Ighalo As Important Squad Member

  Despite not giving Odion Ighalo the nod to start in most games, Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, has insisted that the Nigerian striker is a vital part of his squad. Ighalo who has only featured thrice for Solksjaer’s

Musa Kida Moves Towards Convincing Adebayo To Feature For Nigeria

  As part of moves to ensure that Nigeria has an excellent outing in the 2021 Olympic Games in Japan, the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, has revealed that he is considering holding discussions with high

Sports Ministry: Plans Underway For The Return Of Contact Sports

  Following the clamour for the return of contact sports in Nigeria by sports lovers and athletes, the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has announced that plans are underway for the full return of sporting activities in the

Tunisia Holds Eagles To A Stalemate

  The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their October friendlies with a 1-1 draw against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia at the Jacques Lemans Arena, Austria, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Leicester City of England star, Kelechi Iheanacho, put the

Nigeria Vs Tunisia: Rohr Expectant Of Improved Performance From Players

  Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has charged his boys to raise their game and beat the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, in today’s (October 13, 2020) friendly in Austria. The Super Eagles will look to bounce

Akpoguma Delighted With Eagles Debut Despite Defeat To Foxes

  Hoffenheim of Germany defender, Kevin Akpoguma, has expressed his delight at making his Nigerian national team debut on Friday, October 9, 2020. A Ramy Bensebaini 6th minute strike was all the North Africans needed to claim victory on Friday

Nigeria Vs Algeria: Eagles Out To End Foxes’ 18-Game Unbeaten Streak

  The Super Eagles of Nigeria will today, Friday, October 9, 2020, take on the Desert Foxes of Algeria in an international friendly scheduled to hold by 18:30 pm (West African Standard Time) and 7:30 pm (Nigerian time) at the

Shorunmu Hails Rohr’s Choice Of Goalkeepers For October Friendlies

  Retired Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu, has hailed Gernot Rohr’s choice of goalkeepers for Nigeria’s international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia. Gernot Rohr due to a number of reasons such as injury problems and club inactivity, overlooked

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