Archives Tag: Super Eagles of Nigeria
Remembering Rashidi Yekini
April 19, 2022
Wearing the Super Eagles jersey to represent the Nigerian national team is something of pride, but being the country’s centre forward is totally a different ball game owing to the pressure and burden that comes with being responsible for goals that will bring joy to the faces of citizens of the most populous black nation … Continue reading Remembering Rashidi Yekini
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World
April 19, 2022
Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ranked the 10th most expensive defensive midfielder in the world. Information from the latest transfer market report suggests that the Leicester City FC of England midfielder who recorded the highest number of interceptions in the 2018/2019 English Premier League season sit 10th on the world’s most expensive defensive midfielders … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World
By ugo-chinedu
Onazi Returns To Action
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has finally made his much-awaited return from injury, featuring in Trabzonspor’s 2-0 loss against FC Basel yesterday, December 12, 2019, in their last UEFA Europa League group game. Onazi had for over a year been sidelined with an injury after rupturing his Achilles tendon in a Turkish Super … Continue reading Onazi Returns To Action
By ugo-chinedu
Super Eagles Drop One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Maintain Third Spot in Africa
April 19, 2022
The Super of Eagles of Nigeria dropped one place in the latest global football ranking released by world football governing body, FIFA, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Three-time African champions, Nigeria, placed 34th in September but have now dropped to 35th in the October ranking. The Gernot Rohr tutored side finished 1-1 against the Selecao … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Maintain Third Spot in Africa
By ugo-chinedu
Etebo Ruled Out of Brazil Friendly
April 19, 2022
Stoke City FC of England midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad set to face the Samba boys of Brazil in Sunday’s (October 13, 2019) international friendly billed to hold in Singapore. Etebo was spotted in Lagos on Wednesday (October 9, 2019), fuelling speculations that he will be unavailable for Sunday’s encounter … Continue reading Etebo Ruled Out of Brazil Friendly
By ugo-chinedu
Brazil Will Be Tough – Chukwueze
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Brazil Will Be Tough – Chukwueze
By ugo-chinedu
Eagles File Out Against Ukraine Tonight
April 19, 2022
All is set for the international friendly football match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Ukrainian national team in Dnipro, Ukraine. The game which is scheduled to hold September 10, 2019 by 7:30 (Nigerian time) will see the bronze-winning 2019 AFCON Eagles file out against their Eastern European opponents in what will be … Continue reading Eagles File Out Against Ukraine Tonight
By ugo-chinedu
NFF Release 23 Man List For Ukraine Friendly
April 19, 2022
Twenty-three players have been invited by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of an international friendly match against Ukraine, scheduled to hold on September 10, 2019, in Kiev, Ukraine. The duo of Joe Aribo, who plies his trade with Glasgow Rangers and committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of England his country of birth, and … Continue reading NFF Release 23 Man List For Ukraine Friendly
By ugo-chinedu
Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel, faces an exit from action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The skipper picked up an injury while on target for Nigeria in their last group game against Madagascar, and was immediately replaced by Alex Iwobi. Mikel sprained his knee and from reports, it … Continue reading Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
By achem
‘Nigeria Does Not Have A Team’, Says Ex-Super Eagle
April 19, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles right winger, Finidi George, believes that before Nigeria can return to its former football glory, players must see themselves as a team and not individual stars. Speaking to newsmen, the player recalled his years of action for the Nigeria senior men’s football team, noting that the bond the players shared was the reason … Continue reading ‘Nigeria Does Not Have A Team’, Says Ex-Super Eagle
By achem
Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Successful World Cup Groups
April 19, 2022
In our previous ‘Did You Know’ article, we looked at the few times Nigeria crashed out of the FIFA World Cup during the group stage fixtures. This time, let’s take a look at the times the Super Eagles successfully broke through the group stages of the global showcase. 1994 FIFA World Cup (United States of … Continue reading Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Successful World Cup Groups
By achem
President Weah, Drogba, Eto To Play Farewell Match For Gov. Ambode
April 19, 2022
A star-studded lineup of ex-football stars has been prepared for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s farewell football match, which is scheduled to take place at the remodelled Onikan Stadium, on May 18, 2019. The high profile game, which is coming 11 days before the governor’s official handover ceremony, will see the likes of former World Footballer of … Continue reading President Weah, Drogba, Eto To Play Farewell Match For Gov. Ambode
By achem
Vincent Enyeama May Return to Super Eagles—Gernot Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed the possible return of goal keeper Vincent Enyeama to the national team once he is fully fit. The coach believes he has a near perfect relationship with the former captain and goal keeper of the Super Eagles. He expresses his confidence that once Enyeama clears his issue … Continue reading Vincent Enyeama May Return to Super Eagles—Gernot Rohr
By adepeju
Victor Osimhen Moves to Tottenham Hotspur
April 19, 2022
English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Nigerian whizkid, Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Osimhen, 16, was the star man for Nigeria’s under-17 team at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored a record ten times, including one in the final against Mali, to help Nigeria win her fifth … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Moves to Tottenham Hotspur
By arinzeude
Top 10 Anglo-Born Players Who Can Add Quality to the Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
After the impressive debut of 29-year-old Carl Ikeme in Super Eagles’ stalemate with Tanzania in Dar Es Salam last weekend, many have questioned why it took so long for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to woo the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper to don the Green and White of Nigeria. Ikeme was first called up to the Super … Continue reading Top 10 Anglo-Born Players Who Can Add Quality to the Super Eagles
By arinzeude
