Archives Tag: Super Eagles

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has responded to rumors that skipper Mikel Obi will be making an early exit from the national team. The German coach assured that though Mikel opted out of Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Seychelles, this was not an indication that the seasoned midfielder was pulling … Continue reading Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles won their first game of the 2019 African Cup of Nation qualifying series against Seychelles in Victoria on Saturday, courtesy an own goal and superb strikes from Chidozie Awaziem and Odion Ighalo. Coach Rohr believes that the sole reason his side was able to pick the win against Seychelles is because they … Continue reading 2019 AFCON qualifiers: Why Nigeria Defeated Seychelles – Rohr

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Seychelles Pirates coach, Gavin Jeanne, is assertive that his boys will pull a stunner on Nigeria in Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier in Victoria. Despite being considered a minority in African football, Jeanne is upbeat about his side meeting one of Africa’s giants on the pitch: “We want to get the biggest shock in … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: “We Will Shock Nigeria” – Seychelles

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April 19, 2022

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is confident that Nigeria can defeat Seychelles on Saturday. He yet believes it would be in the team’s best interests not to look down on their East African opponents. 2019 African Cup of Nations The Super Eagles lost their first game of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria made her first Olympic appearance in 1952 in Helsinki, Finland, and the country has participated in every Summer Olympic Games (except for the boycotted 1976 Olympics) ever since. Nojim Maiyegun A total of 25 medals have been won by Nigerians at the Olympics with our nation’s first by veteran boxer Nojim Maiyegun, who won … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigerian Olympic Gold Medalists

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Under-23 men’s football team became the first ever African team to win an Olympic Gold medal in football. Nicknamed the Dream Team, it represented Nigeria at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, Georgia, USA. The win was not just Nigeria’s but also a major win for the continent in a trying time. A perfect combination of skill, … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: Atlanta 1996 Dream Team

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April 19, 2022

About 100 young students between the ages of 6 and 14 turned out for the first edition of The Beach Soccer Project, a coaching clinic sponsored by Super Sand Eagles’ Abu Azeez which took centre stage at St. Micheal’s Primary School, Ojo, Lagos. In this project, Abu Azeez has taken it upon himself to educate … Continue reading Exclusive: Super Sand Eagles Star Abu Azeez Gives Back to Community with Beach Soccer Coaching

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi has opted out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles in September. This decision according to the player is to help aid his recovery from a recent injury he picked up with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel, who captained the Nigeria senior men’s’ football team to … Continue reading Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers

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April 19, 2022

From all indications, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is not ready to let go of ace forward Victor Moses as talks to convince him to rescind his decision have begun. After a thrilling six-year run with the Nigeria senior men’s football team, Victor Moses announced his retirement from international football to focus on his club … Continue reading NFF Not Ready to Lose Moses

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has begun a search for the ‘perfect’ stadium to host Libya on Match Day 3 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers scheduled for October 10. Nigeria lost her opening game of the qualifiers to the Bafana Bafana 0-2 in Uyo and currently are on zero points. … Continue reading Rohr in Search of ‘Perfect’ Stadium for Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifier

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April 19, 2022

Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, just recently signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Foxes for another six years (2024). Ndidi who joined Leicester City (LCFC) from Belgian side KRC Genk in January 2017 has been quite remarkable on the ball for LCFC, completing more tackles than any other player in the … Continue reading Ndidi: Why I Committed My Future To Leicester City

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April 19, 2022

Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme, has opened up concerning his choice to reject big money offers from China for a place with Turkish club, Trabzonspor. The player had a very successful three-year run with former club HapoelBe’er Sheva, scoring 43 goals with 24 assists in 120 appearances. He won three successive league titles and the Isreali … Continue reading Anthony Nwakaeme: “I Made This Sacrifice So I Can Play For Super Eagles”

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April 19, 2022

Days after Super Eagles forward Victor Moses announced his retirement from the national team, there have been reports that the former Chelsea man, Mikel Obi will be following in his footsteps soon. Mikel made his first club appearance for Tianjin Teda since Nigeria was ousted from the Russia 2018 World Cup in a 1-1 draw … Continue reading Mikel Obi Opens Up On Retirement Plans

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April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) escaped FIFA’s big gun on Monday, following the resolution of an internal conflict that rocked the country’s football governing body in the past months. An ultimatum was given to the NFF to succumb to FIFA’s ruling or face a ban by 12 noon on Monday, and many stakeholders and citizens … Continue reading Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban

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Movies SPORTS

April 19, 2022

A Source available to us has hinted of a yet to be released Nollywood movie, starring Super Eagles and Arsenal footballer Alex Iwobi. footballer cum movie star Our source said that filming of the movie was rounded off a few weeks ago, in the United Kingdom and that the work is already in its final … Continue reading Alex Iwobi May Star In New Nollywood Action Movie

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