Archives Tag: Super Eagles
NFF Appoints New Media Officers For National Teams
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced a set of new appointments to the role of Media Officers to the country’s various teams. According to a statement signed by the NFF Director of Communication, Demola Olajire, Toyin Ibitoye and Miss Jane Nweze have been retained for the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons respectively, … Continue reading NFF Appoints New Media Officers For National Teams
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Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON
April 19, 2022
According to a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), all 24 countries expected to participate in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will receive at least $600,000 each. The winner of the continental showcase will receive $4.5 million (equivalent of 4 million euros or N1.6 billion) in addition to the trophy … Continue reading Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON
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AFCON 2019 Fixtures
April 19, 2022
Below are group stage fixtures for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, holding in Egypt. All kick-off times are in West African Standard Time. AFON Groups Group A DR Congo Egypt Uganda Zimbabwe Group B Burundi Guinea Madagascar Nigeria Group C Algeria Kenya Senegal Tanzania Group D Ivory Coast Morocco Namibia South Africa Group E … Continue reading AFCON 2019 Fixtures
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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles May Face Perennial Rivals, Ghana, Ivory Coast In Egypt
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have been placed alongside other top seeded teams in Africa, in Pot 1 for the 2019 African Cup of Nations draw ceremony scheduled for Cairo, Egypt on Friday, April 12, 2019. The six teams, who are considered the powerhouses of Africa, were selected based on their most recent FIFA World ranking. They … Continue reading AFCON 2019: Super Eagles May Face Perennial Rivals, Ghana, Ivory Coast In Egypt
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Golden Moments In Sport: The End of Nigeria’s Race To Last 16 At The 2002 FIFA World Cup
April 19, 2022
Having lost their first two group games at the 2002 Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles were faced with a most difficult task in their final game of the group phase series. Although Nigeria’s fate at the tournament was written in stone, the team still had one final task to save their ego, a … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: The End of Nigeria’s Race To Last 16 At The 2002 FIFA World Cup
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Ranked Third Best In Africa
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have experienced a dominant surge in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday, and are now the third best team on the African continent. Nigeria was formerly ranked 46th in the world, but have moved up four places in the recent ranking, now 42nd with 1435 points. The three-time African champions exercised … Continue reading FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Ranked Third Best In Africa
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Did You Know: 5 Top Moments of Okocha’s Career
April 19, 2022
Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha There are only so many words that are fit to describe this Nigerian, who upset the norm and created a name for himself in a foreign land. Even at home, ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha was the thrill of excitement that changed the game for Nigeria. The perfect No.10 was a terror to … Continue reading Did You Know: 5 Top Moments of Okocha’s Career
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Okocha Calls For Mikel Obi’s Return
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles have had quite a horrid time adjusting to the prolonged absence of daring midfielder and skipper, John Mikel Obi. Mikel has not featured for the Nigerian national team since he led the squad to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The skipper chose to stay off international duty for Nigeria to … Continue reading Okocha Calls For Mikel Obi’s Return
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Golden Moments In Sports: FIFA 2014 WC – Nigeria vs Bosnia
April 19, 2022
Arguably Nigeria’s second-best contingents to any FIFA World Cup the country has qualified for, the Super Eagles 2014 squad shook the foundations of the continental stage at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Even if it was only for a moment. The Super Eagles began their campaign at the 2014 WC with a difficult draw against … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: FIFA 2014 WC – Nigeria vs Bosnia
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Men You Should Know- Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
April 19, 2022
The ‘Big Boss’ sounds like the nickname given to the head of a cartel, or a kingpin, or the title of the head of a syndicate. Well, whatever comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘the Big Boss’, you can as well replace that with Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. A boss in every sense; … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
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Mikel Obi Finally Reveals Why He Left China
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi, is now a huge sensation since he joined Middlesborough on a short term loan deal in the January transfer window. Prior to his return to European football, Mikel had spent two years with Chinese Super League side, Tianjin TEDA, where he was on a class of his own due … Continue reading Mikel Obi Finally Reveals Why He Left China
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Nigeria Vs Seychelles: Onuachu Gets Super Eagles Debut Chance
April 19, 2022
Ebere Paul Onuachu, a striker for Danish side, Midtjylland, has received his debut call to represent Nigeria in the senior category, in this months’s inconsequential Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles, and a friendly game against Egypt’s Pharaohs, in Asaba, Delta state. Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, initially named a 23-man list … Continue reading Nigeria Vs Seychelles: Onuachu Gets Super Eagles Debut Chance
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AFCON: Yobo Sends Clear Message To Rohr
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles International and team captain, Joseph Yobo, has asked Gernot Rohr not to bother inviting the big-guns for the team’s next month final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier home game against Seychelles. The Nigeria senior men’s team have already booked a place in the continental final, however, they will host Seychelles in … Continue reading AFCON: Yobo Sends Clear Message To Rohr
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Obi Mikel Named In Championship Team Of The Week
April 19, 2022
It is evident that Super Eagles international and skipper, John Obi Mikel, has returned to core training, following his impeccable performance for Middlesbrough since his arrival at the club. Mikel has played his way into the hearts of Boro fans, who have dubbed the Nigerian, the African Zidane, due to his unrivaled skill in the … Continue reading Obi Mikel Named In Championship Team Of The Week
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“It’ll Be Difficult To Win The 2019 AFCON, But We Are Not Under Pressure” – Rohr
April 19, 2022
For the very first time in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, 24 teams will be vying for a chance to emerge as Africa’s champions at the continental finals scheduled to take place in Egypt this June. Although the Super Eagles of Nigeria have already booked a spot at AFCON, the Nigeria senior … Continue reading “It’ll Be Difficult To Win The 2019 AFCON, But We Are Not Under Pressure” – Rohr
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