Archives Tag: National Team
Rohr To Play B-Team Against Seychelles
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will most likely give room to players in the national team’s lower caste to prove themselves when Nigeria meets Seychelles on March 22, in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers fixture. Although Nigeria has long qualified for the finals scheduled to take place in Egypt, the Eagles will … Continue reading Rohr To Play B-Team Against Seychelles
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Rugby Is Advancing In Nigeria, Says NRFF President
April 19, 2022
The President, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Kelechukwu Mbagwu, is optimistic that rugby will keep advancing in Nigeria, despite the challenges the federation has faced in recent times. Mbagwu, who made the remark at the closing ceremony of the Presidential Cup in Lagos, on Monday, enthused over this year’s participation at the competition. He stated … Continue reading Rugby Is Advancing In Nigeria, Says NRFF President
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Super Sand Eagles Defeat Egypt 7-6 To Qualify For 2019 World Cup
April 19, 2022
An endearing display of courage and quick wit by the Super Sand Eagles against Egypt in the 2018 CAF Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, has earned Nigeria one of Africa’s two tickets to the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Paraguay. Nigeria defeated tournament host, Egypt, 7-6 in a thrilling semi-final encounter to book … Continue reading Super Sand Eagles Defeat Egypt 7-6 To Qualify For 2019 World Cup
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Francisca Ordega: The Super Falcon
April 19, 2022
Francisca Ordega is a Nigerian professional footballer currently on the books for Atletico Madrid on loan from Washington Spirits. Born in Gboko, Benue State, the Nigerian began her playing career as a 15-year-old with Nigerian Women Football League side, Bayelsa Queens, before moving to Rivers Angels in 2011. In 2012, Ordega left Nigeria to join … Continue reading Francisca Ordega: The Super Falcon
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Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
April 19, 2022
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged a cash reward of $25,000 to the Super Eagles for every goal they score against South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Nigeria currently leads Group E with 9 points, while South Africa is a close second … Continue reading Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
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More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
April 19, 2022
Another setback has hit the Nigeria senior men’s football team, as they prepare to slug it out with South Africa in the coming 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) decisive qualifier encounter, on November 17, 2018. Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, may join the list of players, unable to feature for Nigeria when they take … Continue reading More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
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Nigerians In Sports: “We Are Not Done Yet”- D’Tigers’ Al Farouq
April 19, 2022
Despite being the first team in the world to qualify for next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, D’Tigers, are clearly not done yet, in their quest to claim total African dominance. Nigeria have been unbeaten in the qualifiers — with a record of 9 wins and zero losses— to qualify for the World … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: “We Are Not Done Yet”- D’Tigers’ Al Farouq
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“The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
April 19, 2022
On Monday 29th October 2018, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, released a 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against South Africa, and skipper, Mikel Obi was left out. Quite a number of eyebrows have been raised at the omission. However, some think the decision to keep Mikel out … Continue reading “The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
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48 Players Including Oshoala, Oparanozie And Onome, Invited For Women’s AFCON
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby, has invited 48 players to represent Nigeria at the oncoming 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCN) in Accra, Ghana. AWCN The tournament tagged, Ghana 2018, is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 17th November 2018, and run till Saturday, 1st December 2018. Ghana 2018 will be the 11th … Continue reading 48 Players Including Oshoala, Oparanozie And Onome, Invited For Women’s AFCON
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Pinnick Revives Amputee Footballers Dreams With Huge Donation
April 19, 2022
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has restored hope to the amputee national team, with a promise of ₦2.5 million and $5,000 to enable them attend this year’s Amputee World Cup in Mexico. Pinnick made the donation at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Bet9ja Lagos SWAN Cup, at the Legacy Pitch … Continue reading Pinnick Revives Amputee Footballers Dreams With Huge Donation
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FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
April 19, 2022
Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA), has sent a congratulatory letter to the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for their early qualification for the 2019 Men’s Cup in China. D’Tigers are the first team in the world to qualify for the tournament following their 9-match winning streak with which they accrued a total of 18 points to … Continue reading FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
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AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has left out skipper, Mikel Obi from his squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Libya this month. 23 players including, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon, have been invited for the games. All players are expected to be in Uyo, … Continue reading AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
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“I Can Do More For Nigeria” – Pinnick
April 19, 2022
Tomorrow, the election into a new board of the Nigeria Football Federation will take place in Katsina, and incumbent president of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has said that if re-elected, he will surpass his administration’s achievements in the past years. Pinnick will face ex-NFA scribe Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, proprietor of Bimo FC, Chinedu Okoye, and … Continue reading “I Can Do More For Nigeria” – Pinnick
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Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has responded to rumors that skipper Mikel Obi will be making an early exit from the national team. The German coach assured that though Mikel opted out of Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Seychelles, this was not an indication that the seasoned midfielder was pulling … Continue reading Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
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Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is confident that Nigeria can defeat Seychelles on Saturday. He yet believes it would be in the team’s best interests not to look down on their East African opponents. 2019 African Cup of Nations The Super Eagles lost their first game of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
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