Archives Tag: Super Eagles

NFF Lines Up Cote d’Ivoire And Tunisia Friendlies For Super Eagles

April 19, 2022

As the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues with plans on how to see the Super Eagles return to action after the corona-induced long layoff, the President of the NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that the Super Eagles will play two high profile international friendly matches come October 2020. In a series of tweets … Continue reading NFF Lines Up Cote d’Ivoire And Tunisia Friendlies For Super Eagles

NPFL: Anaemena Bids Enyimba Farewell As He Joins Rivers United

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Ifeanyi Anaemena, has penned an emotional farewell message to fans of Enyimba FC after departing the Aba-based club to join Stanley Eguma’s side, Rivers United. Anaemena who was solid at the heart of the defence of the Peoples Elephants for six years, and captained them to domestic glory several … Continue reading NPFL: Anaemena Bids Enyimba Farewell As He Joins Rivers United

Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Turns 27

April 19, 2022

Today, September 1, 2020, marks the birthday of Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong. Fans within and outside Nigeria have continued to pour in messages of good wishes and love to the vice-captain of the Nigerian national team, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Confederation of African Football (CAF), and his Italian club, … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ekong Turns 27

Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Resumes Training With Napoli

April 19, 2022

After completing his big-money move to Italian Serie A giants, SSC Napoli, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has commenced training with the Gennaro Gattuso managed side. The Partenopei released details of their pre-season plans on Monday, August 24, 2020, on their official website. Read more about Sports “From today begins Napoli’s summer … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Osimhen Resumes Training With Napoli

Tyrone Ebuehi Joins Twente

April 19, 2022

Dutch Eredivisie league outfit, FC Twente, has signed Nigerian defender, Tyrone Ebuehi, from Portuguese league side, Benfica, on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy him permanently at the end of the 2020/2021 season. Tyrone who featured for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the same year … Continue reading Tyrone Ebuehi Joins Twente

Daniel Amokachi Appointed Special Assistant On Sports To President Buhari

April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Daniel Amokachi, has been appointed the Special Assistant on sports to President Muhammadu Buhari. Amokachi’s appointment letter which is dated August 17, 2020, and signed by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, revealed that his appointment took effect from August 11, 2020. Read more about Sports “I am … Continue reading Daniel Amokachi Appointed Special Assistant On Sports To President Buhari

Super Eagles Get New Date For AFCON And World Cup Qualifiers

April 19, 2022

With the successful conduct of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) emergency meeting held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will now play their next qualifiers match for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against fellow West Africans, Sierra Leone, on November 2020. The revised qualification fixtures will see the … Continue reading Super Eagles Get New Date For AFCON And World Cup Qualifiers

Awoniyi Ready For Super Eagles Chance

April 19, 2022

Nigeria and Liverpool of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has stated that he has proven his worth and deserves to be part of the Super Eagles fold. Awoniyi who spent the 2019/2020 league season with German Bundesliga side, Mainz, on loan from English Premier League Champions, Liverpool FC, and impressed greatly, has largely been ignored … Continue reading Awoniyi Ready For Super Eagles Chance

Simeon Nwankwo Optimistic About Eagles Recall

April 19, 2022

Crotone of Italy striker, Simeon Nwankwo, has made public his aim of returning to the Super Eagles after being ignored for a long while by coach Gernot Rohr. Nwankwo who boasts one goal in five appearances for the three-time African champions last featured for Nigeria in a bench role during the 2019 Africa Cup … Continue reading Simeon Nwankwo Optimistic About Eagles Recall

Nigerians In Sports: Balogun Named In SPL Team Of The Week

April 19, 2022

Nigerian defender, Leon Balogun, over the course of the weekend made his debut for Scottish premier league giants, Rangers FC, and it ended on a bright note for the Super Eagles defender as he was included in the Scottish League team of the week. A superb display from the Steven Gerrard summer recruit saw … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Balogun Named In SPL Team Of The Week

Victor Osimhen Joins Napoli, Becomes Most Expensive African Footballer

April 19, 2022

On Friday, July 31, 2020, Italian league giants, SSC Napoli, confirmed that they have signed Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, from French Ligue 1 club, Lille OSC. Though the Italian club failed to disclose the amount they paid the Les Douges to acquire the services of the Nigerian, reports from France and … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Joins Napoli, Becomes Most Expensive African Footballer

Josh Maja Optimistic Of Super Eagles Chance

April 19, 2022

Nigeria and Girondins Bordeaux of France striker, Josh Maja, has stated his willingness towards working hard and proving that his first call up to the Super Eagles is not a fluke by getting more invitation from Gernot Rohr and solidifying his place in the Eagles fold. Maja who was handed his first call up … Continue reading Josh Maja Optimistic Of Super Eagles Chance

Victor Osimhen Set To Become Most Expensive Nigerian Footballer

April 19, 2022

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, in few hours or days will become the most expensive footballer in Nigeria’s history and the most expensive signing in the history of the Italian club, SSC Napoli. The Partenopei are willing to part with the stunning sum of €50m plus Orestis Karnezis for the 21-year-old Nigerian, in addition to … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Set To Become Most Expensive Nigerian Footballer

Nigerians In Sports: Aribo Ready For The New Season

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Rangers FC of Scotland midfielder, Joe Aribo, has stated that he is fully motivated ahead of the upcoming 2020/2021 Scottish Premier League season. Aribo who joined Rangers from Charlton last season has been impressive in the middle of the park for Steven Gerrard‘s men and will hope to replicate … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aribo Ready For The New Season

Amuneke Tips Osimhen To Surpass Drogba

April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international and former coach of the Nigerian national U-17 team, Emmanuel Amuneke has tipped Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to raise his game and surpass Ivorian and Chelsea FC legend, Didier Drogba. He is 21 and is constantly compared with the two-time African Footballer of the Year and Amuneke has weighed in on … Continue reading Amuneke Tips Osimhen To Surpass Drogba