Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been nominated for Goal of the Season award for the Foxes. An official statement on Leicester City’s verified Twitter handle today, July 22, 2020, saw 12 goals nominated for the award with the Nigerian’s brilliant goal against Brentford in the … Continue reading Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
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Ndubuisi Egbo Becomes First Nigerian Coach To Win A European Title
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian footballer, Ndubuisi Egbo made history on Sunday, July 19, 2020, after becoming the first Nigerian coach to win a European topflight trophy after winning the Albanian league title as coach of KF Tirana. A 1-0 loss to Vllaznia saw second-placed, Kukesi, lose the contest for the league title as Tirana were confirmed champions … Continue reading Ndubuisi Egbo Becomes First Nigerian Coach To Win A European Title
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Obafemi Martins Returns To China
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international, Obafemi Martins, has returned to the Chinese Super League (CSL) side, Shanghai Shenhua, a club he departed in 2018 after a hamstring injury and has remained club less due to career-threatening injuries. Martins’ return to the CSL is largely owing to the fact that Odion Ighalo (the club’s main striker) has had … Continue reading Obafemi Martins Returns To China
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Rohr Urges Osimhen To Join Napoli
April 19, 2022
Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has urged Super Eagles and Lille OSC of France centre forward, Victor Osimhen, to join Italian Serie A side, Napoli. Osimhen who emerged the best African player in the French league for the 2019/2020 season has been the subject of transfer rumours linking him to … Continue reading Rohr Urges Osimhen To Join Napoli
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Nigerians In Sports: Enyeama Begins Coaching Career With French Club
April 19, 2022
Former Lille and retired Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, started his journey in the world of coaching after being appointed the new goalkeeper coach of French National 3 club, Iris Club de Croix. Information released on the French club’s official Facebook page revealed that the ex-Eagles captain will be responsible for training goalkeepers in … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Enyeama Begins Coaching Career With French Club
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Balogun Seals Permanent Move To Wigan
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun, has completed a permanent move to English Championship side, Wigan Athletics, from English Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion. This information was revealed by the Seagulls (Brighton) as the 2019/2020 nears completion. Balogun’s new contract will see him stay with the Latics until the end of … Continue reading Balogun Seals Permanent Move To Wigan
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Ogunbote Charges Domestic League Players To Prove Their Worth To Rohr
April 19, 2022
Head coach of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, Gbenga Ogunbote has charged players plying their trade in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to work hard and earn a spot in the country’s national team. With Super Eagles chief coach, Gernot Rohr, now willing to select players from the NPFL after being urged to … Continue reading Ogunbote Charges Domestic League Players To Prove Their Worth To Rohr
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We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer
April 19, 2022
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his belief in Odion Ighalo with high hopes that the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker will continue with his impressive form for the English Premier League giants as they restart their quest for a Champions League ticket. The Nigerian striker who turned 31 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, has proved … Continue reading We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer
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Nigerians In Sports: Simon Moses Seals Permanent Move To Nantes
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Simon Moses, has sealed a permanent move from Spanish league side, Levante, to French Ligue 1 side, Nantes. Simon put pen to paper on a five million euros deal that will see him remain in France after impressing while on loan with the French side during the 2019-2020 season which … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Simon Moses Seals Permanent Move To Nantes
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Leon Balogun On His Lack Of Game Time At Brighton
April 19, 2022
When the Nigerian international left German side Mainz 05 to join Brighton on a free transfer, we had thought that the move would ensure he gets playing time with the Seagull, which will go a long way in cementing his place in the national team. Unfortunately for Leon Balogun, the chemistry between Shane Duffy and … Continue reading Leon Balogun On His Lack Of Game Time At Brighton
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Ramon Azeez Excited With La Liga Return
April 19, 2022
Nigerian midfielder, Ramon Azeez, has expressed delight at the return of the Spanish La Liga and is looking forwarding to playing competitive football again. Azeez who plies his trade with Spanish top-flight side, Granada, is expected to be in action today, Friday, June 12, 2020, when his side confronts Getafe, another club which has a … Continue reading Ramon Azeez Excited With La Liga Return
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Ighalo Hints At Eagles Return
April 19, 2022
On-loan Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has hinted that he is open to a return to the Nigerian national team. Ighalo who recently extended his loan deal with the English Premier League giants hung up his international boot after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he emerged highest goal scorer, as the Super Eagles … Continue reading Ighalo Hints At Eagles Return
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Gernot Rohr Vows To Select The Best For The Eagles
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national team handler, Gernot Rohr, has made clear his intention of inviting only the best legs for the Super Eagles, noting that it is not part of his job to select players that are not good enough for national assignments. This comes after the 66-year-old German tactician signed a contract extension of two-and-a-half years … Continue reading Gernot Rohr Vows To Select The Best For The Eagles
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Ndidi Set For EPL Return
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has stated that he is geared up for the return of the 2019/2020 English Premier League season, insisting that despite the lockdown, himself and his teammates are in good physical shape to continue from where they paused. It will be recalled that the league … Continue reading Ndidi Set For EPL Return
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John Utaka Appointed Montpellier Coach
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, John Chukwudi Utaka, has been appointed the U-19 coach of French Ligue One side, Montpellier. Utaka, 38, returns to the French side with ambition of gaining his coaching badge with the club’s youth set-up. This is Utaka’s second stint at the Stade de la Mosson after featuring for two-and-a-half years (2011-2013) with the … Continue reading John Utaka Appointed Montpellier Coach
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