Archives Tag: goalkeeper
Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Top Goalkeeper Award in France’s D1 Arkema
April 19, 2022
Chiamaka Nnadozie, the talented Nigerian international goalkeeper, wins the best goalkeeper award in France. Not only has she clinched the award, but she also achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African and Nigerian player to be honoured as the best goalkeeper in France’s D1 Arkema, the premier league in women’s football. Read more … Continue reading Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Top Goalkeeper Award in France’s D1 Arkema
Chiamaka Nnadozie Clinches CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
In a resounding recognition of her exceptional talent and remarkable performances, the talented Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been honoured with the prestigious CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. Read more about Sports Chiamaka’s prowess between the goalposts played a pivotal role in the success of the Super Falcons during … Continue reading Chiamaka Nnadozie Clinches CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award
Women In Sports: Precious Dede
April 19, 2022
Our focus for today is one of the greatest players in Nigerian football history and undoubtedly the greatest goalkeeper Nigeria’s national women’s football team (Super Falcons) has had. Read more about Sports Born Precious Uzoaru Dede on January 18, 1980, Dede made her way into the Super Falcons when she was just 20 years … Continue reading Women In Sports: Precious Dede
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What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian football world was shocked on Thursday, January 21, 2021, after the news of the demise of former Nigerian goalkeeper, Joe Erico, was made public. Nicknamed “Jogo Bonito”, information from his family revealed that he complained of stomach ache before giving up the ghost at the age of 72 in Lagos State. Tomiwa … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
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Maduka Okoye Shed Tears Of Joy After Nigeria Debut
April 19, 2022
Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye, has revealed that he could not hide his emotions after making his first debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly against the Selecao of Brazil, on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Okoye, 20, was brought into the game in the 63rd minute of the encounter … Continue reading Maduka Okoye Shed Tears Of Joy After Nigeria Debut
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We don’t need a new goalkeeper, says Rohr
April 19, 2022
Despite the very evident goalkeeping challenge the Super Eagles are faced with and the eminent woes of Nigeria’s first choice goalie, Francis Uzoho, Gernot Rohr has no plans of making any changes to the Nigeria squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The gaffer believes that the three-time African champions have a lot a … Continue reading We don’t need a new goalkeeper, says Rohr
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“Winning Us In Group Stage Was A Mistake” — Oluehi
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi, has issued an all-out warning to South Africa before they meet Nigeria in the final of the ongoing 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Accra Ghana on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Oluehi, who has only conceded once throughout the tournament against South Africa, is assured that the Super Falcons … Continue reading “Winning Us In Group Stage Was A Mistake” — Oluehi
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Do You Know The New Super Eagles Goalkeeper?
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, suffered a fracture to his rib in his last game for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche, and was not in action when the Super Eagles took on South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifier, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. With Uzoho out, coach Gernot Rohr … Continue reading Do You Know The New Super Eagles Goalkeeper?
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Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
April 19, 2022
After keeping two clean sheets for Elche this season, Super Eagles first choice, goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, conceded five goals in his third Spanish Segunda game, against Cardiz on Sunday. As distressing as this sounds, however, it is not the worst news from the game. The Super Eagles goalkeeper, suffered a concussion, and will be out … Continue reading Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
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Francis Uzoho Nominated Most Valuable Player In La Liga 2
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has been nominated alongside four others for the Most Valuable Player of Match Day 10 in the La Liga 2 Division. The Nigerian was nominated based on his remarkable performance for Elche in last Friday’s encounter against Malaga. Uzoho is up against Real Oviedo’s Saúl Berjón, CF Reus Deportiu’s Juan Domínguez … Continue reading Francis Uzoho Nominated Most Valuable Player In La Liga 2
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Carl Ikeme Officially Hangs His Gloves
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles and Wolves number 1 goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has officially declared his retirement from football. After a year-long battle with leukemia, from which he is presently in remission, the 32-year made the announcement to retire from the game via his social media pages. His decision according to the goalkeeper was consequent on the … Continue reading Carl Ikeme Officially Hangs His Gloves
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Who Will Wear No. 1?
April 19, 2022
Since the release of the 30-man provisional list for the world cup in Russia, there has been much ado on the choice of Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, naming four goalkeepers in the list. Should Daniel Akpeyi take point guard? Do we keep Ezenwa for later? What about Uzoho and Ajiboye? Such has been … Continue reading Who Will Wear No. 1?
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Ezenwa to Take Over From Akpenyi
April 19, 2022
Is this a course for worry, or should we have faith in our team? Following the issues ailing the goal keeping side of the team, as the number one goal keeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute Leukemia in July. Ezenwa was second choice behind Carl Ikeme since the Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper replaced Vincent Enyeama as … Continue reading Ezenwa to Take Over From Akpenyi
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Amokachi Names Super Eagles Squad for Friendlies
April 19, 2022
Interim Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi has called up uncapped Watford’s striker, Odion Ighalo and Aalesunds’ defender, Akeem Latifu for the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa. Amokachi has also recalled striker, Brown Ideye and midfielder, John Ogu but placed Victor Moses on standby for the games. “The Bull” penned down 28 players for … Continue reading Amokachi Names Super Eagles Squad for Friendlies
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles’ Number one goalie and deputy captain was born in Kaduna on 29 August 1982. The shot stopper made his mark in the Nigerian Premier League with Enyimba of Aba, with whom he won a myriad of titles including two CAF Champions League titles. He was always famously substituted by … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Vincent Enyeama
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