Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Weekend Highlights
April 19, 2022
Nigeria 1:2 England Did the preparations pay-off? Nigeria conceded a 1-2 defeat to England on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium, London and from all indications there is yet more work for the team to get done if they plan on making African history at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Both teams have only clashed at … Continue reading Weekend Highlights
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Onyekuru’s Missing The World Cup Is Not Our Fault – Anderlecht
April 19, 2022
Belgian club Anderlecht have replied Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru’s accusations that they purposely refused him playing time despite the player’s readiness and fitness. Onyekuru told Belgian online news outlet, m.hnl.be: “I was fit, but I did not play, so I will not stay with Anderlecht. The manager (Vanhaezabrouck) has not spoken to me for weeks… I know … Continue reading Onyekuru’s Missing The World Cup Is Not Our Fault – Anderlecht
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Nike to Officially Launch Super Eagles Kit on June 1st
April 19, 2022
June 1, 2018, the day the ‘Nigeria Home Shirt’ will be officially launched to the world at 10:00am GMT+1, in NikeTown, London. The Super Eagles kit stunned Nigerians when it was first unveiled by NIKE in February this year. The colors and patterns all speak the NAIJA spirit, and it’s unsurprising the designers could actually … Continue reading Nike to Officially Launch Super Eagles Kit on June 1st
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Ndidi, Moses, Oshaola, Balogun, Rohr win Nigeria Pitch Awards
April 19, 2022
Top guns of the Nigeria senior men’s team, Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Moses and others including Leon Balogun, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr and Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshaola were all winners at the fifth edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, held on Monday night at the Le Meridien Ogeyi Place in Port … Continue reading Ndidi, Moses, Oshaola, Balogun, Rohr win Nigeria Pitch Awards
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DR Congo holds Super Eagles to 1-1 draw
April 19, 2022
Not lackluster, but just not enough as the Democratic Republic of Congo held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Monday. play William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead in the first half via an assist by Iheanacho, however in the second half of the … Continue reading DR Congo holds Super Eagles to 1-1 draw
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“My injury was not as serious as the papers portrayed” – Ndidi
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles and Leicester City forward, Wilfred Ndidi, has put to rest the uncertainties in the hearts of fans concerning his injury and recovery. In an interview with Complete Sports, Ndidi told the media team that the injury he sustained while in action for Leicester City in their match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park … Continue reading “My injury was not as serious as the papers portrayed” – Ndidi
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Bolton Wanderers Release Chinedu Obasi
April 19, 2022
In a rather sad turn of events, Nigerian international Chinedu Obasi and six other players who joined the English club on short term deals, will not have their contracts renewed after expiration. The 31-year old Nigerian, who joined the Bolton Wanderers in March, signed a pay-as-you-play contract and all indications point that the player will … Continue reading Bolton Wanderers Release Chinedu Obasi
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Who Will Wear No. 1?
April 19, 2022
Since the release of the 30-man provisional list for the world cup in Russia, there has been much ado on the choice of Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, naming four goalkeepers in the list. Should Daniel Akpeyi take point guard? Do we keep Ezenwa for later? What about Uzoho and Ajiboye? Such has been … Continue reading Who Will Wear No. 1?
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GOtv Max Cup: Super Eagles Put Up A Good Fight
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles Team B put up a good fight, but were outmatched by recently crowned Europa Champions, Atletico Madrid, 3-2 in the GOtv Max Cup at the Godwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Stadium on Tuesday. What a match! In a rather amusing turn of events, the Super Eagles started onslaught on the visitors … Continue reading GOtv Max Cup: Super Eagles Put Up A Good Fight
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We have already chattered two planes for Russia – NFF
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Football Federation told has stated that they have begun taking care of the logistics for the World Cup and the Super Eagles will have no need to be worried about their bonuses and other benefits. In a statement given by the president of the federation, Amaju Pinnick, during a radio interview in Lagos on … Continue reading We have already chattered two planes for Russia – NFF
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Salisu calls Ashadi, Nwakali and 21 others for Atletico friendly
April 19, 2022
Tuesday will be ‘super lit’ as the newly crowned Europa League Champions, Atletico Madrid will slug it out with the Super Eagles team-B for the GOtv Max Cup. The friendly will feature top La Liga players from the Spanish team and has been scheduled for the the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Super Eagles’ B head … Continue reading Salisu calls Ashadi, Nwakali and 21 others for Atletico friendly
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NIKE Receives Over Three Million Orders For Eagles’s Jerseys
April 19, 2022
Who doesn’t want to own the new sleek Super Eagles jersey designed by sportswear giant NIKE? No one!!! When the jersey was unveiled two months ago, the kit – alongside a collection of training and fan gear – set off quite a buzz online with everyone talking about how awesome it looked and the design … Continue reading NIKE Receives Over Three Million Orders For Eagles’s Jerseys
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“Junior should be given a chance at the world cup” – Siasia
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, is concerned that current Super Eagles technical manager, Gernot Rohr excluded Al Ahly striker, Junior Ajayi, from Nigeria’s provisional World Cup squad. In an interview with TheCable, Siasia criticized Rohr’s selection for not including Junior, who has been in form for his club this season: “Junior has proven himself … Continue reading “Junior should be given a chance at the world cup” – Siasia
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GOtv Max Cup: Atletico Madrid Vs Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
Spanish football top club, Atlectico Madrid, will be making their first ever visit to Nigeria to play against the Super Eagles CHAN team in the maiden edition of the GoTv MAX Cup. The fixture has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. welcome play General manager, sales … Continue reading GOtv Max Cup: Atletico Madrid Vs Super Eagles
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Russia 2018: Rohr Names Mikel, Moses, Ndidi, Iwobi Others in Nigeria’s Provisional List
April 19, 2022
Technical adviser for the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has named skipper, Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and other top-seeded players in Nigeria’s 30-man provisional list for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to kick off on June 14. The list also includes home-based players whose performance have surely not gone … Continue reading Russia 2018: Rohr Names Mikel, Moses, Ndidi, Iwobi Others in Nigeria’s Provisional List
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