Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala Set To Become First Woman DG Of The WTO
Former Nigerian finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, is set to become the first woman to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO) after her rival, South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee withdrew from the race on Friday, February 5, 2021. Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dr Iweala was supposed to be announced as the new Director-General […]
Eaglets Ready to Rule the World – Manu Garba
Head coach of Nigerian national Under 17 football team, Manu Garba, has stated that his boys are geared up to win Nigeria’s sixth FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy at the 2019 edition in Brazil which kicks off on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Five-time winners, Nigeria, are once again placed among favourites to clinch the title […]
Eaglets Arrive World Cup Venue
Nigerian national Under 17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have arrived in the city of Giaonia, Brazil, which will serve as venue for two of their Group B matches at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to commence from October 26, 2019 until 17th November, 2019. The Nigerian side had hitherto set up camp in […]
Super Eagles Settle for Draw against Brazil
The Super Eagles of Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw against the Brazilian national team in their international friendly held at the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday, October 13, 2019. With barely 11 minutes played, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star, Neymar, picked up an injury which meant he was done with the encounter. Lille Osc […]
19 Players Hit Eagles Fairmont Base Ahead Of Brazil Friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to hold their first training session on Thursday morning (October 10, 2019) ahead of their highly anticipated international friendly against the Selecao of Brazil on Sunday, October 13, 2019. A total of 19 players, including team assistant captain William Troost-Ekong, Leicester City of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, and […]
Brazil Will Be Tough – Chukwueze
Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has expressed delighted at the prospect of playing against Brazil in an international friendly scheduled to hold on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Singapore. The Villarreal CF of Spain talisman, however, expects a tough tie against the Samba boys of Brazil. Chukwueze has revealed that the Gernot Rohr led Eagles have […]
Kanu Charges Eagles To Beat Brazil
Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu, has charged the Super Eagles to go all out and make a big statement when they confront the Selecao of Brazil in an international friendly scheduled to hold on October 13, 2019 in Singapore. The Gernot Rohr tutored side will be up against the five-time world champions at the National […]
Nigeria To Field Strong Squad Against Brazil
Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has stated that he will field a strong team against the Selecao of Brazil when both sides lock horns on October 13, 2019 in Singapore for an international friendly football match. Rohr, who led the Eagles to a third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup […]
Brazil Good Test for Eagles – Westerhof
Former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, has expressed delight at the efforts made by the Nigeria Football Federation to secure an international friendly against the Brazilian national team on October 13, 2019. Westerhof believes the top-grade friendly is what the Super Eagles need for a good rebuilding process after a bronze-wining display at the 2019 […]
Nigeria To Play Brazil In October
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will face the Brazilian national team in an international football friendly on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Singapore. Following the announcement on the night of Monday, September 16, 2019, the country’s football governing body also noted that serious efforts to get Nigeria an international […]
Golden Eaglets To Know World Cup Opponents
The Golden Eaglets will know their 2019 U-17 FIFA World Cup foes on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The U-17 championship is scheduled to take place in Brazil and will kick off on October 26 and run through November 17, according to FIFA. Alongside the 23 national teams that have ben confirmed for the global showpiece, […]
Amputee World Cup: Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Russia
It was yet another sad game ending for the Nigeria Amputee football team, who lost their second match of the ongoing 2018 Amputee World Cup in Mexico, 3-0 to defending champions, Russia. Since this is the team’s first ever world cup experience, some setbacks were expected. However, a nine goal deficit, just after two games […]
Brazil’s Neymar Thrilled to Avoid Nigeria at World Cup
The Brazil and Paris Saint Germaine top gun, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior commonly known as Neymar Jr. has expressed his delight that his home country will not be facing any African country, especially the Super Eagles in the group stages of the 2018 World Cup in Russia next year. Neymar told the media in […]
7 Things You Must Know Before Heading to Brazil for the World Cup
Brazil is a place many see as a tourist paradise but for fans travelling for the World Cup, here are seven things you need to know: 1. Share your itinerary with family or a friend. Write down your itinerary, including flights, hotel information, contact numbers and dates of travel, and give it to a […]
New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
The new Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey was delivered to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja this Wednesday. The kit was designed by Adidas, the official equipment partner of Nigerian national teams. The jersey incorporates two tones of green and is based on the new Adidas Condivo 14 kit template for several other […]
3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 […]