Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Kelechi Iheanacho Named EPL Player Of The Month
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has won the English Premier League Player of the Month award for the month of March 2021. The Leicester City star scored a total of 5 goals in three outings for the Foxes in March ahead of the international break. Read more about Arts Iheanacho joined the … Continue reading Kelechi Iheanacho Named EPL Player Of The Month
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Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Jay Jay Okocha Scored The 1000th AFCON Goal
April 19, 2022
Not too many African players have had the privilege of scoring milestone goals in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (the biggest football competition on the African continent). Without a doubt, Nigeria’s Austin Jay Jay Okocha is one of the greatest to have played the round leather game at the global and … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: When Jay Jay Okocha Scored The 1000th AFCON Goal
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Super Eagles Wrap-Up AFCON Qualifiers With A Win Against Lesotho
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign in grand style after beating the Crocodiles of Lesotho 3-0 in the last game of their qualifiers series at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos State, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Read more about Sports It will be recalled that … Continue reading Super Eagles Wrap-Up AFCON Qualifiers With A Win Against Lesotho
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Nigerians In Sports: Wilson Oruma
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is the most successful nation in the history of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, thanks to players who have brought five trophies of the FIFA age-grade competition home. Wilson Oruma is a huge example of one of the Nigerian talents that have shone brightly at the competition. Read more about Sports He captained … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilson Oruma
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on a record-smashing spree over the weekend. After travelling by water for the first time in 71 years (the Eagles had a boat trip to Benin Republic for their AFCON qualifiers match against the Squirrels of Benin) and also ending the Beninoise’ eight-year unbeaten home streak after red-hot … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Onuachu’s Late Header Ends Benin Republic’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Run
April 19, 2022
The super eagles of Nigeria defeated the squirrels of Benin Republic in a very cagey encounter. A 93rd-minute header from substitute, Paul Onuachu was all the Nigerian side needed to claim all three points. Read more about Sports Few hours to the game, Nigeria’s place at the AFCON Finals was already certain due to the … Continue reading Onuachu’s Late Header Ends Benin Republic’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Run
Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON 2022
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the continental showpiece slated for Cameroun, next year, 2022 even without kicking a ball in their remaining two qualifier matches between Benin Republic today and Lesotho on the 30th of March 2020. Read more about Sports This was made possible due to the goalless draw played out … Continue reading Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON 2022
Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made history on Friday, March 26, 2021, after travelling to the Republic of Benin through a boat trip for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against their West African neighbours. Read more about Sports The last time the three-time African champions travelled by water was over 71 … Continue reading Super Eagles Travel By Water For The First Time In 71 Years
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2022 AFCON Qualifier: We Want To End Benin’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Streak – Ahmed Musa
April 19, 2022
Captain of the Nigerian senior national football team, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that the team will win the all-important 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against the Squirrels of Benin. Despite being aware of Benin Republic’s eight-year unbeaten streak at home, Musa who won the 2013 AFCON with the Eagles trusts his … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifier: We Want To End Benin’s Eight-Year Home Unbeaten Streak – Ahmed Musa
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of replacements inside the Super Eagles camp, yet another invitee has been replaced by head coach, Gernot Rohr. Read more about Sports Abia warriors defender, Adeleke Adekunle has been called up to the Super Eagles to replace Kenneth Omeruo who is recovering from an injury and has been restricted by Leganes from … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
Anayo Iwuala Replaces Sadiq Umar
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has had to tweak the Super Eagles squad three times this week due to injuries to players and COVID-19 restrictions in Europe. This has seen Paul Onuachu who was on the standby list and Henry Onyekuru benefit from. Read more about Sports The latest well-deserved beneficiary is Anayo Iwuala … Continue reading Anayo Iwuala Replaces Sadiq Umar
2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
April 19, 2022
KRC Genk of Belgium striker, Paul Onuachu, has been called up to replace Moses Simon in the Super Eagles squad for the 2022 AFCON qualifier matches against Benin Republic on March 27, 2021, and Lesotho on March 30th. Read more about Sports Moses Simon was omitted from the list owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Onuachu And Onyekuru Replace Moses And Kalu
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Mutiu Adepoju, has expressed confidence in the 24-man list invited by coach Gernot Rohr to execute Nigeria’s last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho. Read more about Sports Coach Rohr on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, handed an invitation to 24 players including the likes of Wilfred … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adepoju Confident Invited Eagles Can Get The Job Done
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Nigeria Can Win 2022 AFCON – Alex Iwobi
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has expressed his belief in the country’s national team to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun. Read more about Sports Nigeria is yet to qualify for the tournament, but the Everton FC of England star is optimistic that the Eagles who need two points … Continue reading Nigeria Can Win 2022 AFCON – Alex Iwobi
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players
April 19, 2022
Chief coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has handed an invitation to 24 players that will prosecute Nigeria’s all-important 2022 AFCON qualifying matches against Benin Republic on March 27, 2021, and Lesotho on March 30. The list comprises three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfield players, and eight forwards/strikers. Read more about Sports … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr Invites 24 Players
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