Tag: AFCON
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Siasia open to Super Eagles return
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has expressed his willingness to consider a return to the Super Eagles helm if approached by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Siasia who was handed a five-year ban by FIFA over allegations of match-fixing completed the ban six days ago and is now free to return to football.…
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CAF dismiss claims of AFCON 2025 postponement
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has refuted reports suggesting that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been postponed to early 2026. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The tournament is set to take place in Morocco as scheduled. Speculation arose about a potential delay due to a clash with the FIFA Club World Cup, which is…
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“The most painful moments of his career.” Boniface reflecting on AFCON heartbreak
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface bares his soul, describing the agony of missing out on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The Bayer Leverkusen striker’s dreams were dashed when he suffered an adductor injury during the Super Eagles’ preparations for the tournament, sidelining him for three long months. Boniface’s road to…
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Troost-Ekong prefers local coach for Super Eagles
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has voiced his preference for a local coach to lead the national team, amidst uncertainty over the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) selection process, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: The NFF has yet to appoint a permanent head coach for the Super Eagles following the departure of Jose Peseiro in February. Troost-Ekong, speaking on…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles slip in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped two places in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The finalist at the recent CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria moved to 30 in the world down from 28th while also making it into the top three in Africa just behind Senegal and Morocco. In their recent fixtures, the Super…
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Lookman happy to be back again, calls for team’s improvement ahead of friendlies
Ademola Lookman emphasized the significance of enhancing the Super Eagles’ performance following their runner-up finish in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as they gear up for friendlies against Ghana and Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian squad, who clinched second place after a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cote d’Ivoire, reconvenes for the first time since…
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Vincent Enyeama: Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper open to National Team return
Vincent Enyeama, the esteemed former Nigeria goalkeeper, has expressed his willingness to make a comeback to the national team fold if given the opportunity, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Renowned as one of Nigeria’s finest goalkeepers, Enyeama, now 41, boasts a remarkable record of 101 appearances for the Super Eagles. His retirement in 2015 amid controversy stemming from…
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Former football star, McManaman criticises Osimhen’s performance
Steve McManaman, the former Real Madrid and Liverpool player, has voiced his opinion on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, stating that the Nigerian attacker is not currently performing up to his £100 million price tag, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. McManaman, speaking on TNT Sports, also discussed Osimhen’s potential move to the Premier League next season. Osimhen, who is set…
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AFCON 2023: “We are relieved, there’s no pressure” – Ivory Coast head coach Jean-Louis Gasset reveals ahead of exciting Nigeria clash
Looking ahead of the highly anticipated Group A encounter of the CAF AFCON 2023 between Super Eagles of Nigeria and host country, Coted’Ivoire, head coach of the side Jean Louis Gasset has said that his team are no under any pressure as they gear up for the showdown later this evening. Coach Jean-Louis Gasset said…
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Boniface longs after winning the AFCON with the Eagles
Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface is eager to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire next year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The lanky forward has been jealousy protected by his German club who through their CEO, Fernando Carro earlier complained about the timing of the competition and claimed the…
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NLO CUP: Palm Syrup battles Kun Khalifa in 1st semi-final as Vandrezzer FC JNR pick first win
It’s a clash of the titans on Tuesday as the first semi-final of the NLO CUP takes centre stage between Palm Syrup and Kun Khalifa FC at the Uyo Stadium by 3pm local time. The maiden NLO Cup which is geared to celebrate the best of the Nationwide League One brand of football is sponsored…
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Kano, Uyo bubbles with NLO Cup set to kick-off
As made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com, sixteen grassroot teams will ignite the cities of Kano and Uyo as the eagerly anticipated inaugural NLO Cup kicks in on Friday. The NLO Cup sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and FirstCentral Credit Bureau is poised to celebrate the best of Nigeria’s third-tier football- and it doesn’t come much bigger…
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KJ Viktoria emerge as champions Of Bet9ja Foundation Football Competition maiden edition
KJ Viktoria have emerged the champions of the maiden edition of the Bet9ja Foundation Football Competition at the Ejigbo mini stadium, Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both sides played a barren draw in regulation time as the game was settled in the penalty shootout which KJ Viktoria came top 5-4 by defeating Great Success FC. The game…
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NPFL/LaLiga U-15 Promise Youth League starts in April
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL/LaLiga U-15 Promise Youth League will kick start in April, Nigeriasoccernet.com have gathered. The competition which is scheduled to take place Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne Ogun State, will run from April 9 to April 30, 2023. The age grade competition whose last edition was won by Remo Stars U15 on…
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NNL: Madiba FC sign Omotosho Waliu
Nigeria National League side, Madiba FC have added added another force to it squad ahead of the new season, Nigeriasoccernet.com had gathered. The Abuja based side have brought in Midfield maestro “Omotosho Waliu” from NLO side Timi Giants FC, Ede Osun State. The newly recruited player was unveiled today at the club base in Lagos,…
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Lagos State FA Cup: Ikorodu City ease pass defending champions to reach semi final
Ikorodu City displayed another impressive performance in the ongoing Lagos State FA Cup to progress to the last four of the competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Nationwide League, NNL side put three pass Dannaz FC without conceding to progress at the MJ Arena on Tuesday. Ezeja, Hassan, Alex’s goals in the first half was all…
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Lagos FA Cup: Gbagada FC out as Ikorodu City progress
The Lagos State FA Cup 3rd round came live today at the Satellite Town, Naval Base and Maracana Stadium on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Seven teams secured their places in the round of 16 of the competition – Ikorodu City, Smart City, Dosu Joseph FC, Utility Sport, Admiraty FC, Badagry United. Gbagada FC lost by a…
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NIPOGA 2023: Nasarawa beat Ede to football gold
Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa on Saturday defeated Federal Polytechnic Ede to claim men’s football gold at the 2023 Nigeria Polytechnic Games, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Following a goalless regulation time scores in the game played at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa won the penalty shootout 5-4 to become the football event champion of 2023…
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Grassroot: Egbedore win 3rd Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship
Egbedore United has emerged winner of the 2023 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship after defeating Osun Football Academy 8-7 via penalties. The match which was played at the Osogbo City Stadium, had in attendance great dignitaries led by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who performed the…
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Gov. Adeleke, Ataoja, Timi, Others to grace Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Final
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Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Yeyeluwa Dupe Adeleke-Sanni are among dignitaries expected to grace the Final Match of the third edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Cup. The Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Football Competition was initiated by Honourable Bamidele Salam…