Archives Tag: Team Nigeria

‘Preparations are going as planned’, says Pinnick

April 19, 2022

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Pinnick, who is also the first Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football, said he received daily reports from the several sub-committees in Egypt preparing for the continental event, and … Continue reading ‘Preparations are going as planned’, says Pinnick

Golden Moments In Sports: U-20 WWC – Nigeria 6:2 Korea DPR

April 19, 2022

The 2014 U-20 Nigeria women’s team, Super Falconets, put up a riveting performance against Korea DPR in the first semifinal of the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which ended 6-2. Four goals from Asisat Oshoala, and one each from Courtney Dike and Uchechi Sunday, helped Nigeria secure a place in the final of the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: U-20 WWC – Nigeria 6:2 Korea DPR

Super Eagles To Arrive in Egypt Early

April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles are set to arrive in Egypt earlier than any other team for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament. According to the team officials, the plan is to allow the Eagles familiarize themselves with the environment and train effectively for their AFCON group games, which are expected to kick off against Burundi … Continue reading Super Eagles To Arrive in Egypt Early

NFF Appoints New Media Officers For National Teams

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced a set of new appointments to the role of Media Officers to the country’s various teams. According to a statement signed by the NFF Director of Communication, Demola Olajire, Toyin Ibitoye and Miss Jane Nweze have been retained for the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons respectively, … Continue reading NFF Appoints New Media Officers For National Teams

Top Five Successful Nigeria Coaches

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s football teams have recorded a number of riveting victories in the past across every category of the sport, many of which have helped place the country alongside other top football nations in the world. As is the norm everywhere, the successes recorded by Nigeria’s teams at various events, as well as their failures, have … Continue reading Top Five Successful Nigeria Coaches

Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON

April 19, 2022

According to a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), all 24 countries expected to participate in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will receive at least $600,000 each. The winner of the continental showcase will receive $4.5 million (equivalent of 4 million euros or N1.6 billion) in addition to the trophy … Continue reading Eagles Set To Receive N1.6b If They Win 2019 AFCON

AFCON 2019 Fixtures

April 19, 2022

Below are group stage fixtures for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, holding in Egypt. All kick-off times are in West African Standard Time. AFON Groups Group A DR Congo Egypt Uganda Zimbabwe Group B Burundi Guinea Madagascar Nigeria Group C Algeria Kenya Senegal Tanzania Group D Ivory Coast Morocco Namibia South Africa Group E … Continue reading AFCON 2019 Fixtures

Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Successful World Cup Groups

April 19, 2022

In our previous ‘Did You Know’ article, we looked at the few times Nigeria crashed out of the FIFA World Cup during the group stage fixtures. This time, let’s take a look at the times the Super Eagles successfully broke through the group stages of the global showcase. 1994 FIFA World Cup (United States of … Continue reading Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Successful World Cup Groups

Golden Moments In Sport: The End of Nigeria’s Race To Last 16 At The 2002 FIFA World Cup

April 19, 2022

Having lost their first two group games at the 2002 Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup, the Super Eagles were faced with a most difficult task in their final game of the group phase series. Although Nigeria’s fate at the tournament was written in stone, the team still had one final task to save their ego, a … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sport: The End of Nigeria’s Race To Last 16 At The 2002 FIFA World Cup

Falcons Lose 2-1 To Canada

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to Canada in Monday’s international friendly at the Pintaar Arena Football Centre in Murcia, Spain. The Falcons got on the front foot in the 26th minute after Desire Oparanozie maneuvered her way past a Canadian defender and found the back of the net. The Canadians pressured Nigeria’s side … Continue reading Falcons Lose 2-1 To Canada

Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Challenging World Cup Groups

April 19, 2022

Since Nigeria’s premiere at the FIFA World Cup in 1994, the Super Eagles have qualified for every edition of the global competition, except the 2006 World Cup held in Germany. Super Eagles teams have come and gone over the years, but Nigeria’s best performance at the World Cup still remains the country’s debut to the … Continue reading Do You Know: Nigeria’s Most Challenging World Cup Groups

Super Falcons To Face Canada

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons face yet another defying test when they go up against Canada on 8th April, at the Pintaar Arena Football Centre in Murcia, Spain. The Falcons utterly defeated a first division club from Iceland UMF Selfoss 6-1 on Friday, 4th April, and will now measure their strengths when they face the Canadians, who … Continue reading Super Falcons To Face Canada

A Difficult Task Awaits Us In China, Diogu Warns

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, are clearly not oblivious to the difficult task that awaits them at the FIBA World Cup in China. D’Tigers were the first team in the world to book a spot at the global championships, following their impressive 9-match winning streak which earned them 18 points, with three games left … Continue reading A Difficult Task Awaits Us In China, Diogu Warns

U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles Advance To Next Round

April 19, 2022

Nigeria has advanced to the next stage of the U-23 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, having defeated Libya 4-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Monday. The Libyans already had one foot in the next round of the qualifiers, after they successfully routed Nigeria 0-2 in the first leg of the game on … Continue reading U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles Advance To Next Round

U-19 Cricket: Team Nigeria Qualify For First Ever Cricket World Cup!

April 19, 2022

It was a monumental first for Nigeria as the country’s under 19 Cricket Team, the “Junior Yellow Green”, qualified for their first ever Cricket World Cupry. Emotions were high at the arena when Team Nigeria, having put up quite the impressive display, qualified as the first team in West Africa to book a spot at … Continue reading U-19 Cricket: Team Nigeria Qualify For First Ever Cricket World Cup!