Archives Tag: Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

About a year ago, Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after a thrilling performance against Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. One goal was all the difference between the team that went on to play in Russia and the team that stayed back. The … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Beat Zambia To Qualify For The 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup

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April 19, 2022

Odion Ighalo has showed Nigerians his true super power yet again, as the Super Eagles edged Libya 3-2 in their African Cup of Nations qualifier, on Tuesday in Sfax, Tunisia. A brace from Ighalo, and one goal from Ahmed Musa has put Nigeria atop the Group E table on 9 points from four (4) games. … Continue reading AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Nigeria 3 : 2 Libya

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Donate ₦6m To Nigerian Amputee Football Team An act of providence, prayers answered, or their faith at work — however you would choose to call it; the Nigerian Amputee football team will be representing Nigeria this year, at the Mexico 2018 Amputee World Cup. Prior to their big 4-0 win against Libya in … Continue reading Weekend Highlights: Amputee Donation, Super Eagles Trash Libya 4-0

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical head, coach Gernot Rohr, has said his team must be very canny as they prepare to face Libya on Saturday for the first leg of their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will take on Libya at the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, after which the Mediterranean Knights will host them … Continue reading “We Will Handle Libya Like Cameroon” — Rohr

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April 19, 2022

Six years after the death of an icon, Nigeria still remembers Rashidi Yekini vividly for his great confidence and skill on the ball, which helped Nigeria gain world football recognition. The seasoned striker was one of the trailblazers that cleared the path for Africans to play International football with top European clubs. Yekini was no … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, is very determined to justify the big investment Saudi club, Al Nassr, made in snatching him from Premier League side, Leicester City FC. The Nigerian who was instrumental for Nigeria at the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup, was reportedly bought by Al-Nassr for well over 20 million pounds. “I am … Continue reading ‘I Will Justify My Club’s Huge Investment On Me’ — Musa

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has left out skipper, Mikel Obi from his squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Libya this month. 23 players including, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon, have been invited for the games. All players are expected to be in Uyo, … Continue reading AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return

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April 19, 2022

The Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup was yet another good opportunity for the Nigerian senior men’s football team to defy the odds and put Nigeria back where she belongs — where our nation’s football heroes past laboured to keep us. However, it is clear we will need another great chance. What happened to us? We … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Nigeria’s First Ever World Cup Goal

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April 19, 2022

Barely one week since his re-election as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has begun making and strengthening connections with the country’s top business tycoons, as he moves to fulfill his promise to Nigerians for a financially independent NFF. Pinnick invited Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola to the most prestigious events in … Continue reading FIFA Awards: Why Pinnick Invited Dangote, Otedola

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April 19, 2022

“It’s starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.” — Sheyi Ojo England U20 World Cup winner, Sheyi Ojo, is open to playing for the Super Eagles if he is called to represent … Continue reading “I Want To Represent Nigeria” – Sheyi Ojo

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April 19, 2022

Amaju Pinnick was on Thursday victorious in the four-way race for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation, and has been reelected President of the Nigeria football governing body. Results The result was declared by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the election, Muhammed Katu. Pinnick won the election by a landslide, pulling a … Continue reading Amaju Pinnick Reelected NFF President

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April 19, 2022

Arsenal has added two more Nigerian players to their Europa league squad after they both signed their first professional contracts with the team. According to UEFA’s official website, both players, Arthur Okonkwo and Bukayo Saka, who are England U18 internationals, have been declared eligible to represent the Gunners in the group stage of the Europa … Continue reading Europa League: Two More Nigerians Added To Arsenal Squad

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April 19, 2022

Tomorrow, the election into a new board of the Nigeria Football Federation will take place in Katsina, and incumbent president of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has said that if re-elected, he will surpass his administration’s achievements in the past years. Pinnick will face ex-NFA scribe Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, proprietor of Bimo FC, Chinedu Okoye, and … Continue reading “I Can Do More For Nigeria” – Pinnick

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April 19, 2022

In a bid to shine the light on the bane of our growth as a thriving nation full of beauty and good, Klick Konnect Networks International Limited (KKNIL), in partnership with Oz Consulting firm (OCF), will be hosting some world  football legends in Abuja in December for an anti-corruption match against Nigeria stars. According to … Continue reading World Legends To Play Nigeria Stars In Anti Corruption Match

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles skipper and Nigerian legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, is arguable one of the greatest football players of all time. Having proved his skills home and abroad, the two-time BBC African Footballer of the Year can be remembered for his great dribble and crossing skills that set him leagues apart from other players … Continue reading Did You Know: 6 Shocking Facts About Jay Jay Okocha

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