Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Moses and Martins Look to Bell the Cat
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles’ current AFCON qualifiers campaign is yet to enter second gear as the Super Eagles sit third on the log with one point from two matches. The Super Eagles scored two goals in their loss to Republic of Congo, and a barren draw against the Bafana-Bafana of South Africa. What was most glaring … Continue reading Moses and Martins Look to Bell the Cat
By obimartins
5 Reasons Brown Ideye Must Start Scoring Goals for West Bromwich Albion
April 19, 2022
Just before the World Cup finals in Brazil when Keshi had snubbed the man who was vital to Nigeria’s AFCON triumph in 2013, the news broke that West Bromwich Albion had just acquired the services of a certain Nigerian breaking their club record transfer fee. It turned out to be Brown Ideye. Brown Ideye (born 10 … Continue reading 5 Reasons Brown Ideye Must Start Scoring Goals for West Bromwich Albion
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Super Eagles’ Loss to Congo Makes Johannesburg Ground to Conquer
April 19, 2022
It came as a surprise last weekend when the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost their first AFCON qualifier match to a determined Congolese team. Even with the mayhem rocking the NFF, many could not believe that there was a chance that the Congolese morale for the match would be boosted, taking into consideration that their … Continue reading Super Eagles’ Loss to Congo Makes Johannesburg Ground to Conquer
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Super Eagles Slump to Shock Defeat
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started the defense of their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a shock 3-2 home defeat to Congo Brazzaville on match day 1 of the AFCON qualifiers on Saturday in Calabar. Nigeria took the lead early in the game through Scotland-based defender Efe Ambrose, throwing the fans at UJ … Continue reading Super Eagles Slump to Shock Defeat
By arinzeude
Keshi’s Acceptance to Coach Super Eagles Without a New Contract Should Inspire Players
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Super Eagles have a double-header AFCON qualifiers match against Congo on Saturday, and with South Africa next Wednesday but what many might not know is that the coach, Stephen Keshi is actually handling the team without being given a penny. A relationship which started great went sour after the last Nation’s Cup and … Continue reading Keshi’s Acceptance to Coach Super Eagles Without a New Contract Should Inspire Players
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Uzoenyi Cleared to Play for Mamelodi Sundowns
April 19, 2022
Nigerian winger, Ejike Uzoenyi has been granted a work permit to finalize his move to the South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns. Uzoenyi, who made the move from the Nigerian Premier League to Premier Soccer League after an eye-catching performance at CHAN 2014, joined up with new team mates last Sunday. He had been on holiday … Continue reading Uzoenyi Cleared to Play for Mamelodi Sundowns
By arinzeude
Nigeria to Play South Africa in Cape Town
April 19, 2022
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed Cape Town as the venue for the 2015 AFCON qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on September 10th. Despite South Africa’s recent poor run of results at the stadium, it is believed SAFA chose Cape Town as the venue due to the monies the association will receive … Continue reading Nigeria to Play South Africa in Cape Town
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Super Eagles Leap to 33rd in Latest FIFA Rankings
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed just a place up in the latest FIFA/Coca Cola World rankings released yesterday to maintain their third position in the continent. Despite their impressive second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil, Nigeria have been ranked amongst countries like Denmark, Romania, Ukraine, Sweden, Scotland, Venezuela, Serbia and Turkey, who … Continue reading Super Eagles Leap to 33rd in Latest FIFA Rankings
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Nigeria to Play Rwanda in Calabar
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2015 AFCON qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Rwandan opponents will take place at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, September 6. Calabar has played host to a number of Super Eagles’ friendly and competitive fixtures in the recent past … Continue reading Nigeria to Play Rwanda in Calabar
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Sammy Ameobi Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international striker, Shola Ameobi’s younger brother has declared his interest to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The young Newcastle winger cum striker is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, who he has represented at under-21 level, but has opted to stick with the green jersey. Speaking to Nigerian newspaper, The … Continue reading Sammy Ameobi Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria
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Nigeria to Play Rwanda in AFCON Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Amavubi of Rwanda in Group A of the 2015 AFCON qualifiers after the Rwandans defeated Congo 4-3 on penalties, booking their place in the next round of the qualifiers. Rwanda turned a 2-0 first leg deficit to beat the Congolese team on penalties. Michel Ndahinduka and Meddie Kagere … Continue reading Nigeria to Play Rwanda in AFCON Qualifiers
By arinzeude
NFF’s Attempt to Keep Keshi Should be Applauded
April 19, 2022
There is certainly no love lost between the NFF and the yet to be reinstated head coach of the Super Eagles. An affair which started on a good note after the Super Eagles won the African Cup of Nations title for the first time in almost two decades, appeared to have gone sour after … Continue reading NFF’s Attempt to Keep Keshi Should be Applauded
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NFF Chairman Impeached as Board Seeks Contract Talks With Keshi
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation board, yesterday, in Abuja impeached its chairman Alhaji Animu Maigari. The former chairman, coming from the brink of extinction after being saved by FIFA’s insistence, was sacked because the board members were not happy with the style of the president of the federation. The Board asked Maigari’s vice to take over … Continue reading NFF Chairman Impeached as Board Seeks Contract Talks With Keshi
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Super Eagles’ Brown Ideye Moves to West Brom in a £10 Million Deal
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, has completed his move to English Premiership side, West Brom, from Ukraine club side Dynamo Kiev for a club record £10million fee. Brown Ideye was left out of the Nigerian team at the just concluded FIFA world Cup in Brazil. A happy Ideye announced the deal via his Twitter page, … Continue reading Super Eagles’ Brown Ideye Moves to West Brom in a £10 Million Deal
Nigeria Meets FIFA Deadline, Moves to 34th on the Rankings
April 19, 2022
The world football ban placed on Nigeria had put the nation’s football affairs at a standstill, but recent reports say that Nigeria has met FIFA’s conditions to lift its ban on the country after a regional high court squashed an order restraining the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) from office. Troubled Nigeria Football … Continue reading Nigeria Meets FIFA Deadline, Moves to 34th on the Rankings
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