Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Nigerians In Sports: Joseph Aribo Vows To Stick With Eagles
April 19, 2022
Scottish-based Nigerian forward, Joseph Aribo, has vowed to stick with the Nigerian national team despite being eligible to play for England, his country of birth. The Glasgow Rangers’ forward is one of the new invitees to the Super Eagles camp after a series of impressive performances in the Scottish Premier League, which has seen him … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Joseph Aribo Vows To Stick With Eagles
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Osimhen Hits Brace (Again!) For Lille Against Saint Etienne
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national team striker, Victor Osimhen, found the back of the net twice for his French club Lille OSC as they recorded their second Ligue 1 victory for the 2019/2020 campaign against Saint Etienne at the Stade Pierre- Mauroy on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. The Nigerian forward started the game from the bench and was … Continue reading Osimhen Hits Brace (Again!) For Lille Against Saint Etienne
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Onuachu Joins KRC Genk
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles forwardn Paul Onuachu has joined Belgian league giants, KRC Genk, from Danish side, FC Midtjylland, on a four years deal. The Smurfs are believed to have paid a fee in the region of six million euros to have acquired the services of the lanky Eagles forward. Part of details for the contract state … Continue reading Onuachu Joins KRC Genk
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Cazorla Heaps Praises on Chukwueze
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football sensation Samuel Chukwueze has received praises from club mate and captain, Santi Cazorla, who says the forward has the potential of becoming one of the best players in the world with continuous hard work and focus. Cazorla, who arrived Villareal after a summer switch from Arsenal, helped Chukwueze to fully settle in the … Continue reading Cazorla Heaps Praises on Chukwueze
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Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Amunike, has opined that young stars like the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze be given more playing role in the Super Eagles. Osimhen, who hit a brace during his league debut with Lille, has become an instant hit after joining the French side in this summer’s transfer window. Samuel … Continue reading Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike
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Jay Jay Okocha Turns 46!
April 19, 2022
Today marks the 46th Birthday of Nigerian football legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, and the entire football world is agog with wishes for the retired Super Eagles captain. The Nigeria Football Federation, FIFA, and European football governing body UEFA left messages on their official twitter handles for Jay Jay. So good they had to name … Continue reading Jay Jay Okocha Turns 46!
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Osimhen Hits Brace In Lille Debut
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, opened his goal scoring account for French league side Lille OSC with a brace. The Nigerian forward was on for the entire duration of the game in what was his league debut for the Ligue 1 side. Lille manager, Christophe Galtier did not fail to heap praises on … Continue reading Osimhen Hits Brace In Lille Debut
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Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer
April 19, 2022
Many Nigerian soccer fans will find it difficult to forget Ahmed Musa’s brace against World Cup debutants Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia. Musa’s first goal came in the 49th minute of the game after receiving a cross from Victor Moses and blasting in a shot, his second was a stunner … Continue reading Do You Know? Ahmed Musa Is Nigeria’s Highest FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer
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Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
April 19, 2022
After a decent outing at the recently concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt – which saw them take home the bronze medal – the Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action cum September 10, 2019 in an international friendly against Ukraine, which will hold in the Eastern European nation’s capital, Kiev. The … Continue reading Nigeria To Face Ukraine In An International Friendly
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Tunisian Club Eo Sidi Bouzid Unveil Kit With Resemblance To Nigerian National Team Jersey
April 19, 2022
L’Étoile Olympique de Sidi Bouzid (EO Sidi Bouzid), a Tunisian League 2 club, have unveiled their new kit for the upcoming season. The Tunisian outfit swapped their traditional green stripes with a design that has a sharp resemblance to the traditional jersey of the Nigerian national team. It would be recalled that the iconic jersey … Continue reading Tunisian Club Eo Sidi Bouzid Unveil Kit With Resemblance To Nigerian National Team Jersey
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Nigeria Will Have Tough Qualifiers, Says Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, believes that contrary to popular opinion, Nigeria will not have an easy qualifying rounds for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles have been drawn alongside Benin Republic, Lesotho and Sierra Leone in Group L of the AFCON qualifiers, and Rohr is certain that the team have their … Continue reading Nigeria Will Have Tough Qualifiers, Says Rohr
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Pinnick Asks Ighalo To Stay With Eagles
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles forward and 2019 Africa Cup of Nation highest goal scorer, Odion Ighalo, has announced his retirement from international football following Nigeria’s exit from the just concluded continental event. The player said he made the decision to call time with the Eagles to focus more on his club and family. The President of … Continue reading Pinnick Asks Ighalo To Stay With Eagles
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Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles campaign at the ongoing African Cup of Nations was ended by a stoppage time free-kick by Riyad Mahrez, as Algeria claimed a well deserved 2-1 victory over the three-time African champions. It was a well contested encounter, but Algeria had the upper hand in the first half of the game, due to … Continue reading Algeria Defeat Nigeria In AFCON Semi Final
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Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have once again proved why they are one of the most revered teams on the African continent. In what has become the most talked about game in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in an engrossing encounter in front of a largely pro-Nigerian audience at the … Continue reading Nigeria Through To AFCON Semi Finals
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South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have advanced into the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and will face South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, for a place in the semi-final of the continental showcase. Coach Gernot Rohr described Bafana Bafana as the favorite to win the … Continue reading South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
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