Category: Nations Cup
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Football is a great source of Unity in Nigeria – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja described football as one of the greatest sources of unity in the country as well as in many parts of the world. ‘‘Our hearts beat as one anytime our teams are playing a football match. Our youth are always positively engaged when our national football teams are on assignment.…
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Homebased sides urged to seize Super Eagles chance -Okonkwo
Nigeria international Chibuzor Okonkwo has urged Enyimba duo John Noble, Anayo Iwuala and Abia Warriors defender Adekunle Adeleke to give a good account of themselves against the Republic of Benin. Noble was part of the Super Eagles 24-man squad for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Squirrels and Lesotho. His Enyimba teammate…
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Gernot Rohr must properly screen and justify Super Eagles squad list – Amuneke
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Former Super Eagles attacker, Emmanuel Amuneke, believes the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should properly screen and get Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, to defend his choice before the final list of players for every game is officially made public. Amuneke, who has just been made a member of the FIFA Study Group, said on a…
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Osimhen yet to decide on upcoming AFCON qualifying matches
Roberto Calenda, the agent of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, has reacted to his client’s call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Osimhen was named in a 24-man squad by Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr earlier this week, despite having only recently returned from a series of…
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Former Nigerian footballer accuses UNICEF for tainting his image & business
Former Nigeria footballer Jonathan Akpoborie has blamed UNICEF for the scandal that has tainted his image, ruined his Maritime business and the eventual fallout with his then German Bundesliga club, Wolfsburg. Akpoborie, made the revelation on Brila FM’s “No holds barred show” anchored by ex Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze on Monday. It would be…
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NFF slam John Ogu over “unpatriotic” call for players to boycott matches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tagged former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, an unpatriotic fellow, following his call on the team to boycott upcoming AFCON qualifiers in November as a way of driving home the ENDSARS protest against police brutality in the country. Ogu was in Super Eagles’ squad that lost 1-2 to the…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr rues Cote D’Ivoire withdrawal from planned friendly match
Super Eagles German coach Gernot Rohr said he was hugely disappointed that Cote d’Ivoire have pulled out of the eagerly awaited next month’s friendly match, even as he acknowledged African champions Algeria as worthy replacement. The Elephants were initially scheduled to play Nigeria on October 9 in Austria but the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed…
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Ndidi ruled out of Super Eagles friendly matches in October
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of Leicester City’s Carabao Cup game against Arsenal on Wednesday. The defensive midfielder picked up the injury that ruled him out of the game in Leicester’s 4 – 2 victory over Burnley on Sunday. Ndidi featured in both Leicester City’s premier league game this season, but…
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Nigeria & Nike announce latest National team kits
Nigeria and Nike have launched their latest kit and apparel offerings for the next two years as they continue to produce some of the most eye-catching designs. Earlier this year, the Nigeria Football Federation revealed they were in discussion with the American sportswear manufacturer over another collaboration for apparel after releasing their new kits.…
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Kwara Sports Stadium to be named after late Super Eagles forward Rashidi Yekini
Nigeria’s football legend, Rashidi Yekini is on the verge of being honoured with the renaming of the Kwara Sports Stadium in Ilorin after him. Yekini who died on May 12, 2012 in Ibadan at the age of 48 years, remains Nigeria’s best ever forward to don the national jersey. Yesterday, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,…
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Nwankwo Kanu commends Simba TVS for quality customer service
Former Super Eagles Captain and Nigeria’s living football legend, Kanu Nwankwo Tuesday in Kano commended Simba TVS, exclusive distributors of the Official Motorcycle and Tricycle of the Nigerian national team for the company’s unparalleled commitment to quality customer service nationwide. Kanu, special guest at the inauguration of a further TVS workshop in Nigeria’s northern commercial…
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Super Eagles line up Cote D’Ivoire, Tunisia friendlies in October
The Super Eagles are set to play friendly matches against Cote D’Ivoire and Tunisia next month Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick the Super Eagles would face Cote d’Ivoire on October 9 and four days later take on Tunisia in another tie. Due to postponements caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria last played in…
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Nigeria Super Eagles seek to finish AFCON qualifiers in style against Seychelles
Nigeria will be looking to finish the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a flourish when they encounter Seychelles in a dead-rubber match on Friday, March 22, in Asaba, Delta state.
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10 greatest Nigerian players of all time
Love football and are wondering who the best Nigerian footballers are? We are sure you would want to know about them, even if you are into sports betting, and have already claimed a good sign up bonus for yourself. Here is a look at some of Nigeria’s greatest players of all time. Nwankwo Kanu(1994-2010) Nwankwo…
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Nigeria want to be part of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The Super Eagles have been working their feet off to ensure they qualify for the 2019 AFCON. Their good gameplay in their recent matches especially with Libya has strengthened their chances to qualify. If they do make it, we are sure it would be great news for all fans – even those who love betting.…
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Izilein Warns NFF To Pay Him His ’04 AWCON Money Before He Dies
Godwin Izilein led the Super Falcons to a fourth African title in 2004 but has not been paid his allowances 13 years after.
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AFCON 2019: Eagles Draw S’Africa, Libya, Seychelles
After missing two editions back-to-back, Nigeria’s Super Eagles appear to have received easy pairing in the draw for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which took place last night. Cameroon is the host country of the next edition after the 2017 in Gabon starting this weekend.
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Nigeria’s Sand Eagles lose to Cote D’Ivoire
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles failed to top Group A and ensure semi- final qualification after losing via penalties to west African rivals Ivory Coast on Wednesday after the sides ended extra time at 4-4 at the Eko Atlantic Beach, Lagos.
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Falcons Continue Protest And Reject Dalung’s Appeal
The protesting Super Falcons players have insisted on being paid their bonuses and allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation.
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NFF Plans Overseas Training For Falcons Coaches
The Super Falcons technical crew are to hit Europe soon for refresher courses if plans by the nation’s soccer governing body, NFF are anything to go by.