Archives Tag: Super Eagles

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha has emerged the winner of the Delta State Football Association Chairmanship elections held in Asaba on Friday. Okocha had a landslide victory and garnered 26 out of 27 votes to become the new Delta State FA Supremo. Jay Jay had been the vice-chairman of the Delta State … Continue reading Jay Jay Emerges New Delta FA Boss

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Liverpool youngster Jordon Ibe grabbed the headlines last week after long-serving and departing captain, Steven Gerrard named him, Phillipe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson as the future of the club. Gerrard speaking to former Liverpool teammate, Jaime Redknapp described the England youth of Nigerian descent as a future England star. “I should mention … Continue reading Jordon Ibe; The Next Super Eagle?

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles skipper, Vincent Enyeama has been linked with a move to English football giants, Liverpool as replacement for underperforming Simon Mignolet. Liverpool coach, Brendan Rodgers seems to have lost patience with the Belgian shot stopper following a number of uncomfortable displays. Mignolet lost his place in the team after 3-0 loss to bitter rivals, … Continue reading Enyeama on Liverpool Radar?

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian starlet, Chidi Nwakali has moved to Spanish La Liga side, Malaga from Manchester City on a two-and-a-half year loan deal. Manchester City coach, Manuel Pellegrini, who was formerly at Malaga, flew to Spain to conclude the deal. Nwakali and compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho are on the fringes of first-team football at the Etihad Stadium. It … Continue reading Nwakali Moves to Malaga on Loan

By arinzeude

News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare has passed away following a battle with cancer. He was just 48 years old. ConnectNigeria reported last week the deteriorating health of Agbonavbare and his plea for his friends and the football world to come to his aid. He was initially treated at a hospital in Florida, United States before … Continue reading Agbonavbare, Former Eagles Goalkeeper, Loses Battle to Cancer

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles defender, Augustine Egwuekwe, has signed a deal with Israeli club, Hapoel Tel Aviv for an undisclosed fee. According to Supersport.com, the defender joined the club on Friday after completing the prerequisite medical tests. “Nigerian Egwuekwe Azubuike landed in Israel in the morning and signed after passing medical tests earlier this week,” supersport.com quoted … Continue reading Egwuekwe Signs For Hapoel Tel Aviv

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare is currently fighting for his life in a hospital in Tampa Florida, US after he was struck by cancer. Agbonavbare, who was Peter Rufai’s understudy at the 1994 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia as well as the ’94 FIFA World Cup in the United States, played more … Continue reading Cancer-Stricken Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Pleads For Help

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Sudanese Football Federation have reportedly opted out of the scheduled friendly with Super Eagles’ home based side on January 17th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Super Eagles ‘B’ team were scheduled to face Sudan on January 17th and Finland five days later but a sudden change of heart by the Sudanese has prompted the … Continue reading Sudan Opts Out, Eagle ‘B’ Team To Face Yemen

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has been named the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014. Enyeama, who bagged the Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year award at the weekend, garnered 55% of the votes cast between December 1-5, 2014 from readers of the football website. The Lille Metropole of France … Continue reading Enyeama Bags Another Award

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

It is barely less than 48 hours to one of the decisive clashes between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Republic of Congo national team. A must-win match for both sides, it might be crucial in determining the country that will represent the group in yet to be decided Venue for the African cup … Continue reading Ike Uche’s Return Can be Crucial for Eagles

By obimartins

Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  At this time that the Super Eagles are struggling to qualify for the 2015 Nations Cup, it may be comforting and reassuring to bring back memories of Nigeria’s greatest performances and victories on the field of play. The question is, can the present Eagles give Nigerians something as memorable as any of these matches … Continue reading 10 Sweetest Victories of Nigerian Football

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CAREER SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have enquired about the possibility of German legend, Lothar Matthaus replacing Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles coach. According to SL10.org, NFF made contact with the Nigerian representative of Lothar Matthaus’ agent who informed them that the football legend has a lucrative contract, as a TV pundit, with Sky Deutschland. The … Continue reading NFF Woo Lothar Matthaus to Coach Super Eagles

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s female national football team, Super Falcons defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the final of African Women’s Championship in Windhoek, Namibia yesterday. Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie gave them the lead after just 12 minutes with a sublime free kick. Asisat Oshoala then put them in total control with a well taken goal two minutes before … Continue reading Falcons Beat Cameroon to Reclaim African Women’s Title

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Victor Moses has been called back to play with the Super Eagles for two African Nations Cup ties against Sudan next month, the country’s football federation announced on Saturday. Many were surprised at the young and hopeful Stoke City winger’s omission from the squad that lost at home to Congo and drew away in South … Continue reading Victor Moses Recalled for Nations Cup Qualifiers

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

‘No matter what ethical plane you hold yourself to, when you are responsible for a team of people, it’s important to raise the bar even higher and if you make honest and ethical behaviour a key value, your team will follow suit.’ – Tanya Prive, Co-Founder, Onevest. The Nigerian Super Eagles have experienced some success in the … Continue reading Super Eagles Need a Leader on the Pitch: Top 3 Candidates

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