Archives Tag: Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will most likely give room to players in the national team’s lower caste to prove themselves when Nigeria meets Seychelles on March 22, in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers fixture. Although Nigeria has long qualified for the finals scheduled to take place in Egypt, the Eagles will … Continue reading Rohr To Play B-Team Against Seychelles

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Nigerian international, Victor Moses, has witnessed firsthand, the dedication and resilience of fans of his new team, Fenerbahce. Moses was given a very warm welcome to the Turkish league by Fenerbahce fans, in his debut game against Yeni Malatyaspor in a Turkish Super Lig fixture. The former Super Eagles forward was introduced into the … Continue reading Moses Thrilled By Amazing Fenerbahce Fans

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The 2019 African Cup of Nations finals scheduled to take place in Egypt, has been shifted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The new date for the games released by CAF on Monday, will see the AFCON finals begin one week after its original date (now June 21st), to allow players rest properly after … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Finals Gets New Date

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles skipper and former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, is set to make a return to Europe after he terminated his contract with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. English football club, Middlesbrough, has indicated an interest in snatching the Nigerian international, and so far things are sailing very smoothly with Mikel as reports are rife … Continue reading Middlesbrough Close to Signing Mikel Obi

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Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

How often do we see the entirety of Nigeria- or at least, almost the entirety of Nigeria celebrate and Jubilate with so much ecstasy, in recent times? Not just celebrate and jubilate, but more so, in a united manner, and for a united cause; a showing of a unanimous decision to pray for the best … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Ahmed Musa (Super Eagle)

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, says the football governing body, is focused on helping the Super Eagles claim their fourth African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title this year. The Eagles have been denied a fourth title long enough, and the NFF is willing to do all that is required to … Continue reading ‘We Want a Fourth AFCON Title’ – Pinnick

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

It has been almost two decades since a Nigerian player was honoured top place, with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Player of the Year Award. The last Nigerian to win this award is the veteran superstar, Nwankwo Kanu, who won the CAF best player award in 1999. Alongside Kanu, the late Rashidi Yekini, Victor … Continue reading “We forget to do what would bring glamour to our football.” -Amuneke

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has ended his contract with Chinese Side, Tianjin Teda, one year before the expiration of his deal with the club. The Nigerian international reportedly broke his contract for a number of reasons, including a need to spend more time with his family. However, Mikel is still not sure if he … Continue reading What’s Next For Mikel Obi After TEDA Contract Termination?

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the final round of the 2019 African Cup of Nations, after missing out on the last two editions of the tournament. The three-time African champions will be looking to make their stand and stake a claim to the AFCON title when the tournament begins next year in … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: NFF Orders Eagles To Begin Training For Cameroon

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 stalemate yesterday night by Uganda, in a friendly game staged at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The people of Asaba came out in droves to watch the Super Eagles make a public show of their opponents, however the sturdy Ugandan team had a plan of their own … Continue reading Super Eagles Kept In Check By Sturdy Uganda

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

There was a time when a proposed match with the Super Eagles of Nigeria would drive the opposing team to train for weeks in a bid to match up to the strength, skill and technical prowess of Africa’s legendary deadly squad. In 2013, the Super Eagles proved why the rest of Africa needed to dread … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Won the 2013 AFCON Title

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will make a set of changes to the national team before they face Uganda in Tuesday’s international friendly, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. The Super Eagles picked their ticket to the final round of the 2019 African Cup of Nations when they played South Africa to … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: Six Changes We Will See In Nigeria Vs Uganda

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday November 19, 2018, commissioned the 23,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Though the stadium has before played host to several events, the commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the facility. A bevy of the Asaba traditional council of chiefs and a large number of spectators … Continue reading Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the Super Eagles of Nigeria seized their qualification ticket into the final round of the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers. One goal made all the difference for the Eagles, who booked their spot in the AFCON final showdown in Cameroon for the first time in three years — … Continue reading Super Eagles Make AFCON Qualification

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Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, suffered a fracture to his rib in his last game for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche, and was not in action when the Super Eagles took on South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifier, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. With Uzoho out, coach Gernot Rohr … Continue reading Do You Know The New Super Eagles Goalkeeper?

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