Tag: Benin Republic
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WCQ: Super Eagles leave for Côte d’Ivoire to face the Squirrels
The Nigeria’s Super Eagles and team officials ahead of the crucial tie against Benin Republic departed the country for Abidjan on Sunday afternoon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three time African champions find themselves in fifth position in Group C of the African qualifying series following the 1-1 draw against South Africa on Friday. With one more…
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WCQ: Super Eagles arrive Abidjan ahead of the crucial tie against Benin Republic
Three time African champions, Nigeria in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Squirrels of Benin have landed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After playing a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday, Nigeria now go away to play Benin Republic in Côte d’Ivoire. Super Eagles will face…
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Ahmed Musa: Finidi needs to win for his confidence
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has emphasized the need for new head coach, Finidi George to make an immediate impact, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports, Finidi, who was officially confirmed in his new role last month, previously served as an assistant to former coach Jose Peseiro for two years and briefly led the team in an interim capacity…
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WCQ: Super Eagles camp open on Monday
The Super Eagles will open their camp in Uyo next Monday in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. All 23 invited players and the coaching staff are expected to arrive on the same day. Finidi George’s team will face Bafana Bafana at the Godswill…
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WCQ: Gernot Rohr invites 19 foreign based players to face Nigeria
The head of the the Squirrels of Benin Republic has unveiled 25-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rohr, a former coach of the Super Eagles, has invited three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and seven attackers. On the list are two players of Nigerian root,…
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WCQ: FIFA replace officials for Benin Republic, Nigeria clash
World governing body, FIFA has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on Monday, 10th June 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The changes have sent packing Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, who was originally…
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CAF set date for Benin vs Nigeria World Cup Qualifier, confirm venue
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Benin and Nigeria for Monday, June 10, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Injury rampaged Nigeria, currently second in Group C with two points, will face Benin, who sit at the bottom with one point. The match will take place at Felix Houphouet…
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Troost-Ekong returns to training ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
The Nigeria’s Super Eagles, have received a significant morale boost as captain, William Troost-Ekong returns to training ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying double-header against South Africa and Benin. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Troost-Ekong, who had been sidelined since undergoing surgery for an injury sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, is now…
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Rohr ticks Nigeria for AFCON, encourages Super Eagles to take risk
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Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has identified the Nigerian senior national team as the favorite group to win the 2023 Africa Football Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rohr who was in charge of the Eagles for five years finished third in 2019 with the team before moving on in 2021. The…
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Gov. Wike matches words with action as Rivers United players get $20,000 pledge
The Executive Governor of Rivers State has redeemed his earlier pledged of $20,000 to the State based club, Rivers United for winning the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Footballl League (NPFL) title. Governor Nyesom Wike redeems $20,000 pledge to each player and official of Rivers United for emerging champions of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League pic.twitter.com/QyZbV7MFTQ…
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Rivers United Players Get $20,000 Each For Winning The League
Rivers United players and officials have been heavily rewarded for their heroic efforts in winning the Nigeria Professional Football League by the State governor, Nyesom Wike, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Port Harcourt based club won the state’s first ever NPFL title with a record 77 points this season after many failed attempts. This happens to be…