Archives Tag: Super Eagles

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

After six years of thrilling performances, with 37 caps and 12 goals for the Nigeria senior men’s football team, Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football. Moses made his debut for Nigeria in 2012 and was part of the Nigerian side that defeated Burkina Faso in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup … Continue reading Victor Moses Announces International Retirement

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Let’s take a quick thrilling trip back to AFCON 1980. This was a time when Nigeria’s senior men’s football team were as determined as a lion fighting for his pride. The Green Eagles More than just a team of not-so-young men fighting for a place in football history books. They were brothers-in-arms, playing like their … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: 1980 AFCON Home Win

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Did You Know? SPORTS

April 19, 2022

On a day when Nigeria needed her strong hands on deck, Super Eagles former first choice goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was dispirited by the loss of his mother and could not come to the aid of the nation. Nigeria needed a savior, a hero to help us through an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier fix against … Continue reading Did You Know? How Carl Ikeme Became Nigeria’s Hero

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles and Wolves number 1 goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has officially declared his retirement from football. After a year-long battle with leukemia, from which he is presently in remission, the 32-year made the announcement to retire from the game via his social media pages. His decision according to the goalkeeper was consequent on the … Continue reading Carl Ikeme Officially Hangs His Gloves

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles and Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa,’s goal at the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup has been rated 8th out of 169 goals selected for the best goal of the tournament award. Musa, despite not winning the top prize, took to his social media pages to thank his fans for their support and votes … Continue reading Ahmed Musa’s Goal Rated 8th Best In the World

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, shares the story of how he was once a hawker, selling groundnuts and pure-water on the streets of Lagos to make a living before his rise to fame in the premier league. Ndidi’s upbringing at Ikeja barracks was not as rose-petal-filled as many would think; be it … Continue reading Wilfred Ndidi: From Hawking Groundnut On the Streets Of Lagos To The World Cup

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

As part of the allocated $400 million prize money for teams that participated in the just concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Super Eagles have been awarded $8 million (approx. ₦2.888 billion) alongside other teams that did not make it past the group stage. memory lane Nigeria’s early exit from the World Cup … Continue reading Super Eagles Get $8 Million From FIFA

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Energy SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Leading energy giants and core sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation, AITEO, showered praises on the Super Eagles and the NFF for their performance at the ongoing 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup. Aiteo maintained that despite their early exit from the competition, the Super Eagles held a united front and were not at all disgraced. … Continue reading AITEO Salute Super Eagles, NFF

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles no.1 goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, has made his first public appearance since he was diagnosed with Leukemia. The 32 year old was seen at the opening of a new chemotherapy unit at Solihull Hospital in Solihull, England. In June the goalie who was receiving treatment at Sister Hospital, Heartlands, before moving to a clinic … Continue reading Carl Ikeme Makes First Public Appearance, Opens Cancer Centre As Leukemia Goes Into Remission

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi, has been gifted with a house and a land by the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, for his performance for the Nigeria senior men’s team. Abdullahi featured in one game for Nigeria at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup (against Croatia) before the Super Eagles made an early exist from … Continue reading Super Eagles Star Gets House, Land & Cash Gift From Sokoto State Governor

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Nigerian captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, blames the lack of experience of the young Super Eagles players for their early exit from the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria recorded her fifth loss against an Argentine side at the World Cup after a late goal from Marcos Rojo ousted the Super Eagles from the competition. … Continue reading “Super Eagles Lost Because Of Inexperience” – Okocha

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Turkish Referee, Cuneyt Cakin, told Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi, that he did not know why he did not award a clear penalty for Nigeria following the handball of Argentine defender, Marcus Rojo, on Tuesday evening. Mikel, who confronted the referee and implored him to check with VAR to confirm that Rojo actually handled the … Continue reading “I Don’t Know Why Rojo’s Handball Was Not A Penalty” – Turkish Referee Tells Mikel

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Well-done Ndidi Among all players in Group D at the #WorldCup, #NGA‘s Wilfred Ndidi has recorded: ??Most tackles won (9) ??Most interceptions (10) Ball.Winning.Midfielder. pic.twitter.com/GTVBO002kT — Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2018 Congratulations, Sophia Omidiji! ??⚽?Super proud and stoked to have won player of the tournament in my very first tournament with an amazing group … Continue reading Social Media Sports

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles have bowed out of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in their final Group D game in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Nigeria established themselves as a second half team, as yet again the first half of their game against Argentina saw the Argentines dominate the … Continue reading Super Eagles Exit World Cup After Defeat To Argentina

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is very hopeful that current Nigeria’s most popular man, Ahmed Musa, can replicate his two-goal wonder against a very desperate Argentina and an even  more dangerous Messi. “I am happy with the nice goals Ahmed Musa scored against Iceland. The goals were well constructed by the team. It was … Continue reading “I Hope Musa Scores Against Argentina” – Rohr

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