Archives Tag: Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

On-loan Manchester United star, Odion Ighalo, has been offered a two-year contract extension by his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua. The deal will see the former Super Eagles star earn more than £400,000 per week (160 million naira). Shanghai Shenhua is willing to reward the Nigerian for his exceptional displays since joining Manchester United in the … Continue reading Ighalo Offered A New £400,000 Per Week (160 million Naira) Deal By Chinese Club

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria Captain, John Obi Mikel, has vowed never to return to his former club, Trabzonspor. Earlier this week, the Turkish Super Lig outfits announced that they have parted ways with the Nigerian midfielder on mutual terms. Despite failing to let the public in on the reason for the departure of the … Continue reading Mikel Vows Not To Return To Trabzonspor

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s football king, Nwankwo Kanu, has urged Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo to rescind his decision of retiring from the Super Eagles, and help the Super Eagles attain greater heights. Ighalo ended his affairs on national colours after the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt where he emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer, a … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Kanu Urges Ighalo To Rescind International Retirement

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April 19, 2022

Head coach of the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, has handed invitation to 24 players ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2021 qualifiers crucial tie against Sierra Leone on March 26, 2020, and the return leg at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown four days later. While Kelechi Iheanacho returns to the squad after not being invited … Continue reading Rohr Invites 24 For Sierra Leone Clash

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April 19, 2022

Head coach of South African league side, Kaizer Chiefs, Ernst Middendorp has hailed Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi for his heroics against Orlando Pirates during the Soweto derby. A number of great saves from the Nigerian shot-stopper helped the Amakhosi earn a vital win over the Pirates. Akpeyi was subject to many critics prior to … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Chiefs Coach Hails The Heroics Of Akpeyi

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April 19, 2022

Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of Friday night’s (February 28, 2020) Premier League tie against Norwich City. Leicester City’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, revealed that the Nigerian has resumed training with the rest of his teammates and is close to returning to full action. … Continue reading Ndidi Nears Injury Return

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria maintained 31st spot in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Three-time African champions, Nigeria, remained unmoved as they were placed in the December 2019 ranking. The latest ranking now leaves the Gernot Rohr’s charges as the third best team in Africa behind Senegal and Tunisia, as … Continue reading Nigeria Retains 31st Spot In February FIFA Ranking

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, opened his goal-scoring account for English Premier League giants, Manchester United, on the night of Thursday, February 27, 2020, in their 2nd round of 32 Europa League clash against Belgian league side, Club Brugge. Ighalo netted the second goal for the Red Devils in their 5-0 thumping of the Belgians after … Continue reading Ighalo Opens Manchester United Goal Scoring Account, Dedicates Goal To Late Sister

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has promised to add his wealth of experience as a former national team player to the team’s technical crew after assuming duties in his new role. Yobo who recently replaced Imama Amapakabo in the Eagles bench after confirmation of his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation will … Continue reading Yobo Aims For Success With Eagles

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April 19, 2022

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut

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April 19, 2022

New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has expressed delight at being appointed to join the national team’s technical crew. Yobo’s appointment took immediate effect after the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, that the former Super Eagles captain will be replacing Imama Amapakabo in the national team’s bench. The former Olympique … Continue reading Yobo Looking Forward To New Eagles Role

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo, has been appointed the new assistant coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). An official statement from the NFF on Wednesday confirmed Yobo’s appointment as he replaces Imama Amapakabo who has been relieved … Continue reading Joseph Yobo Appointed New Super Eagles Assistant Coach

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will wear a new jersey when the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers commences later this year. Set to be unveiled on February 5, 2020, in the United States of America. The new jersey might also be used when the Nigerian national team resumes qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of … Continue reading Super Eagles New Jersey Set To Be Unveiled February 5

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the second round of Africa’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Results from the draw held at Nile Ritz-Carlton, Egypt, on the eve of Tuesday, January 21, 2020, revealed that Nigeria will confront Cape Verde, Central African Republic, and Liberia when the qualifiers kick … Continue reading Nigeria Drawn In Group C Of World Cup Qualifiers

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi has given his fans something to cheer about with the message that he will be “back soon’’ from an injury that has affected his playing time this season. The Everton summer signing was beginning to display the qualities that attracted the Toffees to him before a hamstring injury … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Nears Return From Injury

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