Super Eagles 23-Man List For 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
After the devastating loss to the Bafana Bafana (South African football team) for the AFCON Qualifier, Nigerians everywhere have so eagerly waited for the release of the 23-man list ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Uyo on September 1st and 4th. The wait seems to be finally over, but was […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Rise Nine Places In this Months’ FIFA Rankings
World football’s governing body FIFA has released its rankings of the world’s national football teams for the month of February. The list, which was published on Thursday, has Nigeria in 41st place, a position the country achieved by moving up nine places from last month’s rankings. The Super Eagles recorded the significant improvement in their […]
NFF And Wenger Meet Over Players
The President of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick had an important meeting with the Manager of English Premier League side, Arsenal Football Club, Arsene Wenger on Tuesday. The meeting, which was held at Arsenal’s training ground, was to discuss a number of issues, including the development of Nigerian-born players at the club, such as […]
Aruna Quadri Makes History
Nigeria table tennis star, Aruna Quadri made history on Wednesday when he became the first African to be crowned World Best Player by World Table Tennis governing body, ITTF, at an award ceremony at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Quadri, who also took home the Star Point of the Year award, finished above […]
Mikel Speaks After World Cup Exit
These are certainly not great times for Nigeria and Chelsea FC midfielder Mikel Obi after a dismal performance at the World Cup. There were high expectations that Mikel would take the World Cup by surprise, but it turned sour with a below par performance from a player who is arguably the Super Eagles’ best. […]
Nigeria Kicks Off World Cup Campaign
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will rumble with Iran in their Group F opening fixture at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba today, Monday 16th June 2014. The teams last met in an international friendly in 1998 which Nigeria won by a lone goal from […]
Ice Prince and Nosa Feature in Etisalat’s World Cup Theme Song
It’s the World Cup season again, and Chocolate City artists ICE PRINCE and NOSA alongside other notable Nigerian artists, are collaborating with ETISALAT to show support for the SUPER EAGLES. The array of stars which also includes Seyi Shay, Dammy Krane and Sasha P have worked together on the ETISALAT official World Cup […]
Nigeria Loses to United States
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to their American counterparts, courtesy of a brace from Jozy Altidore, in their final warm-up game before the World Cup commences next week. The brace ended Altidore’s six-month goal drought for his country. Altidore grabbed his first goal just after 30 minutes, with an easy […]
World Cup: Nigeria Squad Revealed
Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has made public his 23-man party for the World Cup kicking off in 9 days time. Recalled senior members of the team, Joseph Yobo and Osaze Odemwingie made the list. Yobo will feature in his third World Cup and has a chance of making history as the first Nigerian to […]
Road to Brazil: Four Things We Learnt Against Scotland
The Super Eagles of Nigeria entered her final stages of preparation for the World Cup mundial with a friendly against a resilient Scottish team at Craven Cottage in London on Wednesday. The game which had a large turnout ended in a two-two (2-2) draw. However, there were some lessons we got from the match […]
Nigeria Vs Scotland: Who Will Make the Final World Cup Squad?
Super Eagles begin final preparations for the World Cup finals holding in Brazil as they battle an in-form Scotland at Craven Cottage in London today. Stephen Keshi’s side – crowned champions of Africa last year – are confident of progressing from a tough Group F in Brazil that also contains Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran. […]
Nigeria to Host Scotland
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off their preparations for the World Cup on Wednesday May 28 2014 when they take on Scotland at Fulham Football Club’s home ground, Craven Cottage, in London. Nigeria and Scotland last met in 2002 just before the 2002 Korea and Japan World Cup where theSuper Eagles […]
World Cup Friendlies: Super Eagles to Play Scotland, Greece and USA
The Nigeria Football Federation, on Monday, April 14, 2014, released the dates for three high profile friendlies for the National team’s preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. According to the NFF, the Super Eagles will play against Scotland on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Craven Cottage in London. On Tuesday, June 3, […]
Ameobi Makes Eagles U-turn
Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi, has said he would love to represent Nigeria at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Ameobi has made himself available again for selection after rejecting Stephen Keshi’s invitation to the AFCON party in January due to a clause in his club contract. Ameobi made his debut for Nigeria in […]
Keshi’s Eagles: May to July Team List Now Out
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has been overlooked by coach Stephen Keshi for the team’s summer matches between May and mid-July. Nigeria is billed to play 10 matches in the summer; Keshi has invited a total of 30players for the hectic fixtures. The African champions have a friendly against fellow Confederation contenders, […]
Super Eagles vs Mexico Friendly: Venue, Date, Tickets all set
By Arinze Ude The Mexican Football Federation have confirmed a date with the Nigerian Super Eagles. The Mexican National team, El Tricolor will face the Super Eagles in a friendly game on the 31st of May at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The match will be part of Mexico’s annual US tour, which is […]