Archives Tag: Super Eagles
2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Kiddominant To Perform During Nigeria vs South Africa Match
April 19, 2022
kiddominant Nigerian producer, Kiddominant, and South African rapper, Kieran Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, will both be performing their single ‘Fela in the Versace’, at the FNB Stadium in South Africa just before the Super Eagles take on the Bafana Bafana on Saturday, 17th November 2018. ‘Fela in the Versace’ pays tribute to the … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Kiddominant To Perform During Nigeria vs South Africa Match
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Moses Retired Because Of Sarri, Says Dikko
April 19, 2022
The Second Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, has revealed the real reason behind Victor Moses’ early exit from his international duties. The former Super Eagles forward, who announced his retirement in August 2018, told the general public that his decision was consequent on the need to focus on his club and … Continue reading Moses Retired Because Of Sarri, Says Dikko
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Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
April 19, 2022
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged a cash reward of $25,000 to the Super Eagles for every goal they score against South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Nigeria currently leads Group E with 9 points, while South Africa is a close second … Continue reading Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
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Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles and Tianjin TEDA skipper, John Mikel Obi, will sit out the remaining fixtures in the Chinese Super League season due to a muscle injury he suffered while in training. The Nigerian international has been out of duty for the Super Eagles since their failed attempt to make history at the 2018 FIFA World … Continue reading Mikel Out Of Action In CSL Till End Of Season
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More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
April 19, 2022
Another setback has hit the Nigeria senior men’s football team, as they prepare to slug it out with South Africa in the coming 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) decisive qualifier encounter, on November 17, 2018. Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, may join the list of players, unable to feature for Nigeria when they take … Continue reading More Troubles For Nigeria As Ighalo Suffers Injury
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Meet Nigeria’s Most Valuable Players In Europe
April 19, 2022
Arsenal midfielder, Alexander Iwobi, is now the Most Valuable Nigerian Footballer in Europe, according to the CIES Football Observatory, for November 2018. The 22 year old player, who signed a contract extension with the English outfit that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium till June 30, 2022, is now the only Nigerian player abroad … Continue reading Meet Nigeria’s Most Valuable Players In Europe
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Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has decided on a new addition to the squad to replace the injured Francis Uzoho. Uzoho suffered a fractured rib in his last outing for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche — and the goaltender has been confirmed out of the Super Eagles upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Enyimba’s Theophilus Afelokhai Gets Call To Replace Injured Uzoho
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Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
April 19, 2022
After keeping two clean sheets for Elche this season, Super Eagles first choice, goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, conceded five goals in his third Spanish Segunda game, against Cardiz on Sunday. As distressing as this sounds, however, it is not the worst news from the game. The Super Eagles goalkeeper, suffered a concussion, and will be out … Continue reading Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
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Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
April 19, 2022
Former Nigerian International, Victor Moses, has only played 26 minutes for Chelsea in the EPL this season — compared to his 2498 minutes in the 2016/17 seasons, where he helped the English outfit to league and FA Cup titles. This is a huge setback for the Nigerian, who took a break from his national team … Continue reading Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
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“The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
April 19, 2022
On Monday 29th October 2018, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, released a 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against South Africa, and skipper, Mikel Obi was left out. Quite a number of eyebrows have been raised at the omission. However, some think the decision to keep Mikel out … Continue reading “The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
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What’s Next For Victor Moses?
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles ace striker, Victor Moses, resigned from the Nigeria national team to focus on his club (Chelsea), and family. Though his resignation came at a time when the Super Eagles needed all the help they could get from the player, it was understandable, because Moses thought it would be best to let other … Continue reading What’s Next For Victor Moses?
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Rashidi Yekini Lives On: FIFA, NFF Celebrate Legend
April 19, 2022
In one of the most endearing moments in Nigeria football, world football governing body, FIFA, on Tuesday, paid posthumous respect to late former Super Eagles top-gun Rashidi Yekini, on the occasion of his birthday. Yekini, scored Nigeria’s first ever FIFA World Cup goal at the 1994 tournament in the United States of America, and led … Continue reading Rashidi Yekini Lives On: FIFA, NFF Celebrate Legend
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Francis Uzoho Nominated Most Valuable Player In La Liga 2
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has been nominated alongside four others for the Most Valuable Player of Match Day 10 in the La Liga 2 Division. The Nigerian was nominated based on his remarkable performance for Elche in last Friday’s encounter against Malaga. Uzoho is up against Real Oviedo’s Saúl Berjón, CF Reus Deportiu’s Juan Domínguez … Continue reading Francis Uzoho Nominated Most Valuable Player In La Liga 2
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2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigerian are widely distressed by the number of players that have picked up an injury ahead of Nigeria’s big face-off against South Africa next month. The Super Eagles currently have a cozy seat atop the Group E table with nine points, nonetheless, their game against the Bafana Bafana, in Johannesburg, on 17th of November 2018, … Continue reading 2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
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“I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles super forward, Odion Ighalo, has dedicated his brace against Libya — in their African Cup of Nations qualifier encounter on Tuesday – to his son, Samuel, whose birthday was on Wednesday, October 17 2018. “I am dedicating my goals to my son who will be a year older tomorrow. I am happy for … Continue reading “I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
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