Archives Tag: 2022 AFCON Qualifiers
Onuachu’s Late Header Ends Benin Republic’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Run
April 19, 2022
The super eagles of Nigeria defeated the squirrels of Benin Republic in a very cagey encounter. A 93rd-minute header from substitute, Paul Onuachu was all the Nigerian side needed to claim all three points. Read more about Sports Few hours to the game, Nigeria’s place at the AFCON Finals was already certain due to the … Continue reading Onuachu’s Late Header Ends Benin Republic’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Run
Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON 2022
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the continental showpiece slated for Cameroun, next year, 2022 even without kicking a ball in their remaining two qualifier matches between Benin Republic today and Lesotho on the 30th of March 2020. Read more about Sports This was made possible due to the goalless draw played out … Continue reading Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON 2022
Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made history on Friday, March 26, 2021, after travelling to the Republic of Benin through a boat trip for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against their West African neighbours. Read more about Sports The last time the three-time African champions travelled by water was over 71 … Continue reading Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
April 19, 2022
KRC Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu, has been called up to replace Moses Simon in the Super Eagles squad for the 2022 AFCON qualifier matches against Benin Republic on March 27, 2021, and Lesotho on March 30th. Read more about Sports Moses Simon was omitted from the list owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju, has expressed confidence in the 24-man list invited by coach Gernot Rohr to execute Nigeria’s last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Read more about Sports Coach Rohr on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, handed an invitation to 24 players including the likes of Wilfred … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
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Eagles Arrive Abuja After Hard-Fought Draw In Freetown
April 19, 2022
After a hard-fought goalless draw against Sierra Leone at the substandard Siaka Stephens Stadium in Freetown on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the Super Eagles of Nigeria on the morning of Wednesday, November 18, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Read more about Sports Despite two draws from the two-leg encounter, Nigeria still … Continue reading Eagles Arrive Abuja After Hard-Fought Draw In Freetown
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Confident Of Victory In Freetown
April 19, 2022
After a disappointing 4-4 draw against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Friday, November 13 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the Super Eagles are confident of an away win in Freetown today (November 17) which will guarantee them a ticket to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun. Read more … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Confident Of Victory In Freetown
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Seek Revenge As They Depart For Freetown
April 19, 2022
In the early hours of today (Monday, November 16, 2020), the Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for Freetown, Sierra Leone aboard a chartered flight for the return leg of their 2022 AFCON qualifiers game against the Leone Stars. Read more about Sports Nigeria threw away a four-goal lead and settled for a 4-4 draw … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Seek Revenge As They Depart For Freetown
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Ready To Feast On Leone Stars
April 19, 2022
All is set for Nigeria’s 2022 AFCON qualifiers match against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The game which is scheduled to hold today, November 13, by 5 pm (WAT) will see the Super Eagles aim for all three points to set them on course for early … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Ready To Feast On Leone Stars
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Optimistic Of Two Wins Against Sierra Leone
April 19, 2022
Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his desire for the Nigerian national team to win their double-header against fellow West Africans, Sierra Leone, in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier slated to hold on Friday, November 13, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, and in Freetown, Sierra Leone … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Optimistic Of Two Wins Against Sierra Leone
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Camp Is Open
April 19, 2022
Ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches against Sierra Leone in Benin, on Friday, November 13, 2020, and on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the camp of the Super Eagles in Benin has been opened by the Nigeria Football Federation for the players who all ply their trade abroad to resume preparations. … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Camp Is Open
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Sports Ministry Bars Fans From Watching Eagles At The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in an official letter to the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, stated that fans were barred from entering the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin when the Super Eagles of Nigeria takes on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in a 2022 Africa Cup of … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Sports Ministry Bars Fans From Watching Eagles At The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players For Sierra Leone Clash
April 19, 2022
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 Leone). The German tactician handed FC Lugano of Switzerland’s shot-stopper, Sebastian Osigwe, his first senior … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players For Sierra Leone Clash
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get Kenyan Match Official
April 19, 2022
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 hold on November 13, 2020, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, will see Doctor Peter … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get Kenyan Match Official
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