Archives Tag: Super Eagles

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso at Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou yesterday but it was enough for them to qualify for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held in Rwanda. The home-based Eagles went into the game with a 2-goal advantage having won the first leg 2-0 … Continue reading Nigeria Qualifies for CHAN

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike has retired after just five years. He becomes the second player after Vincent Enyeama to quit the Super Eagles since Sunday Oliseh became the coach. Just like Enyeama, Emenike took to social media platform, Instagram to announce his retirement on Monday night. “No more Eagles career! After five great years, … Continue reading Emmanuel Emenike Retires From Super Eagles

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their journey to the 2016 African Nations Champion­ship (CHAN) with an easy 2-0 win against the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Saturday, 17th October, 2015. Nigeria scored a goal in each half to record a much needed victory in the first leg of the CHAN qualifiers with the reverse … Continue reading Super Eagles Slam Burkina Faso

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles’ players, Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama have made the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2015 African Player of the Year Glo-CAF award list. The list was released on Sunday from the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Other players listed for the African Player of the Year award include England-based stars Riyad Mahrez from … Continue reading Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa Make CAF Player of the Year List

By abdul-razaq

Opinion SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Times have indeed changed! I got home early yesterday; just in time for the anticipated friendly encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Red Devils of Congo. Barely 10 minutes into the game, I had a premonition that I was in for a very long 90-minute game. I, like many Nigerians, was disappointed by … Continue reading Super Eagles: The Fight Against Mediocrity

By obimartins

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

CSKA Moscow midfielder, Ahmed Musa has been named the new captain of the Super Eagles. Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh made the announcement on Tuesday in a build-up to his team’s upcoming double header against DR Congo and Cameroon in Belgium. Musa made his debut for Nigeria against Madagascar in Calabar in 2011 and he … Continue reading Ahmed Musa Named New Captain of Super Eagles

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

A few days ago, I wrote a piece about Dele Alli and gave reasons why he might be the apparent heir to Sunday Oliseh’s midfield crown in the Super Eagles. On the same day Nigeria celebrated her 55th birthday, England coach, Roy Hodgson called up Dele Alli to the England squad for their upcoming Euro … Continue reading Dele Alli’s Odd Call-Up to England Squad

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by one spot to 52nd position in the monthly FIFA ranking. This was released on Thursday, October 1. This new development takes the team to 10th position in Africa. The Black Stars of Ghana now occupy the 25th spot, Tunisia the 36th and Senegal is in top five. The … Continue reading Nigeria Moves Up to 52nd Place on FIFA Ranking

By ify

Opinion SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Since the new Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh announced on Twitter that Liverpool starlet, Jordon Ibe has declined the chance to play for Super Eagles and opted to represent Three Lions of England, there has been debate over the need for foreign-bred footballers in the national team. The Ibe situation, which is similar to Sidney … Continue reading Dele Alli: The Next Sunday Oliseh?

By arinzeude

News

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo scored a brace for his club Watford on Saturday to take his tally for the season to four. His goals were enough to see off a hapless Newcastle United team at St. James Park. Ighalo has now scored 20 goals since the start of 2015, more than any other player … Continue reading European Premier League Weekend Roundup

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Here are English-born players who can be added to the Super Eagles to improve the quality of the team. Click here to read part 1. 6. Sammy Ameobi Sammy is the younger brother of former Super Eagles striker, Shola Ameobi. Just like his brother, he started his career with Newcastle United but is currently on … Continue reading Top 10 Anglo-Born Players Who Can Add Quality to the Super Eagles Part 2

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has surprisingly left Chelsea duo, John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses out of the 18-man team for next month’s 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania. Wolverhampton Wanderers keeper, Carl Ikeme, who qualifies to play for Nigeria through his father, is in the squad as well as two … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Names Squad

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed four places up to 53rd in the latest monthly FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking, which was released on Thursday. In July, Super Eagles dropped to 57th – their worst position in 2015. Despite the climb, they still remain 10th in Africa with 601 points. Algeria remain the best team in Africa, followed … Continue reading Super Eagles of Nigeria Rise to 53rd Position in Latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Ranking

By arinzeude

Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

New Super Eagles’ handler, Sunday Oliseh has made a dramatic turn on his decision to invite only players in first division clubs to the national team. Oliseh has decided to extend the national pool to goalkeepers and exceptional players in lower divisions. Speaking in a Youtube video uploaded on Monday, the 40-year-old coach said, “Of … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Makes a Dramatic U-Turn

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a place in the next qualifying stage for the 2018 World Cup billed to hold in Russia, without kicking a ball. The continent’s football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF)  announced on Tuesday that the 27 elite teams in Africa (based on the latest FIFA rankings) will … Continue reading Nigeria Earns Automatic Qualification to Next Stage of World Cup Qualifiers

By arinzeude