Tag: International Friendly
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France v Nigeria: Toletti warns of Super Falcons’ physicality
France midfielder Sandie Toletti has warned her teammates to expect a tough challenge from Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their friendly match on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 29-year-old, who has played against some of the Super Falcons’ top stars in the Spanish Liga F, believes the Nigerian team’s physicality will make them a difficult opponent to…
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Injury: France suffer setback ahead of Super Falcons’ clash
France Women’s interim coach Laurent Bonadé has confirmed that defenders Griedge Mbock and Élisa De Almeida will miss Saturday’s international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Falcons due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bonadé expressed his disappointment at the duo’s unavailability, stating that he had wanted them to be part of the team’s preparations. “I wanted them to…
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Nigeria to face Russia in 2025 friendly match
Nigeria and Russia are set to clash in an international friendly in 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. FIFA match agent Jairo Pachon is spearheading efforts to organize the encounter. According to Russian journalist Bartlomiej Banasiew, the two nation will have a go at each other in 2025. “Our representatives are cooperating with the Russia Football Federation on…
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Omerou applauds Super Eagles players despite defeat to Mali
Mali on Tuesday recorded their first win in 49 years against Nigeria thanks to goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamarou Dounmbia, and despite the defeat, Kenneth Omeruo claimed the team played well and should have gotten a better result, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Atalanta star El Bilal Toure gave the Eagles the lead on 18 minutes…
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Nigeria’s Moses Simon faces season threat after knee injury
Nigeria’s Moses Simon faces a potential end to his season following a knee injury sustained during the Super Eagles’ disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mali in an international friendly on Tuesday night in Marrakech, Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nantes winger was carried off the field after a collision with the Malian goalkeeper in the 29th minute,…
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Finidi George bemoans absence of key players as factor for the defeat to Mali
After failing to get the desired result against the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday night in Marrakech, Super Eagles interim coach, George Finidi listed absence of key players as part of the factors responsible for the defeat, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. Finidi George who led Nigeria to a win against rivals Ghana in Marrakech on Friday claimed…
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Eagles of Mali inflict defeat on Nigeria’s Super Eagles
The Super eagles of Nigeria suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Eagles of Mali in an international game played at the Stade de Marrakech, on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. interim coach, Finidi George made four changes to the starting 11 from the 2-1 victory over Ghana on Friday, dropping new invite Tanimu Benjamin to the bench…
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Onyeka, Bassey leave Super Eagles camp as Nigeria prepare to face Mali
As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Eagles of Mali today in their second international friendly game of the March FIFA international break, Nigeria duo of Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey have been excused from the 3-times AFCON winners camp, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. After an impressive AFCON 2023 performance that earned him the best tackler…
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Finidi aims to conquer Mali amidst injury woes
The interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Finidi George, expressed his determination to secure victory against Mali in their upcoming friendly, despite facing challenges due to player absences and injuries, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Last Friday, in his inaugural match in charge, the former Ajax winger led Nigeria to a 2-1 triumph over rivals Ghana in…
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Friendly: Iwobi, Lookman, 14 others resume begin training for Ghana and Mali
Sixteen members of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, commenced their first training session in preparation for upcoming friendly matches against Ghana and Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While key players such as Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Francis Uzoho, Chidozie Awaziem, Frank Onyeka, and Bright Osayi-Samuel were absent from the initial session, they are expected to…
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International Break: Partey out of Ghana-Nigeria friendly
Ghana international, Thomas Partey, is set to miss the upcoming friendly match between for the Black Stars and Nigeria’s Super Eagles this month in Marrakech, Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Nigeria play both Ghana and Mail on the March, the Black Stars will as well be gearing up for their first matches since the 2023 Africa…
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Enyimba coach Finidi George tipped to lead Nigeria to battle against Ghana and Mali
Reports reaching us at Nigeriasoccernet.com indicate that Enyimba head coach, Finidi George is most likely to lead the Super Eagles for the international friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali later this month. The Super Eagles head coach opposition has remain vacant since the departure of Jose Peseiro who led the…
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It’s a dream come true for me – Benjamin Tanimu on Super Eagles call-up
Super Eagles newbee, Tanimu Benjamin of Ihehu FC of Tanzania basking in the euphoria of his first national team call-up stated that it was a dream come true for him while speaking exclusively to Nigeriasoccernet.com over the weekend. Tanimu Benjamin left Bendel Insurance in January for Ihehu FC of Tanzania and less than two months…
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Madiba FC emerge winners of the NLO title
Madiba FC of Oshodi have emerged winners of the 2021/2022 National League One (NLO) title after edging Malantarki Care FC in the final of NLO Super 8 at the Legacy Pitch, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday. The Lagos base side won by a goal to nil courtesy of a Rabiu Nurudeen’s strike in the 28th…
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NLO Super 8 Final: Gombe Governorship aspirant to arrives Lagos to support Mailantarki FC
Nigeria League One Mailantarki FC outfit owner and gubernatorial aspirant for the forthcoming elections in Nigeria, Honourable Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki will in Lagos on Saturday to cheer his team to victory in NLO playoff final. The New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) governorship flag bearer’s availability at the finals to cheer his club through club…
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NLO Playoffs: Mailantarki Care FC, Madiba FC to play final
After match day three hostilities which signaled the end of the group games, Mailantarki Care FC and Madiba FC have made it through to the final. Madiba FC and Aspire FC played out a goalless stalemate and it was enough for Madiba to top group A with 7 point and progress to the final. …
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NLO Playoffs Day 2: Madiba ease pass Police Barreta as JNR, Smart, Ebedei get first win
It was another beautiful game of football at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere as the NLO Super 8 moved to day two. Madiba FC continued their impressive performance in the competition wth an emphatic win while JNR Danburam FC, Smart City FC and FC Ebedei recorded their first win. JNR Danburam in group…
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NLO Super 8 begins with wins for Madiba, Police Barreta, Mailantarki Care as Smart City is held
The anticipated Nigeria League One (NLO) Super 8 tournament began on Monday, the 3rd of October at the Legacy Stadium. Mailantarki Care, Madiba FC and Police Barreta were slim winners in their respective games while ten man Smart City playey stalemate. Mailantarki Care, FC Ebedei, Smart City and Kun Khalifat FC in group…
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Lagos agog as NLO Super 8 kicks off today
It will be football glitz and glamour as the Nationwide League One Super 8 kicks off on Monday, October 3rd at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Eight champions, the Smart City FC (Lagos State), Madiba FC (Lagos State), FC Ebedei (Ogun State), Police Barretta FC (Gombe), Kun Khalifa FC (Imo…
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Teams profile ahead of the NLO Super 8
All is in top gear for a successful hosting of the Nationwide League One (NLO) Super 8 which kicks off in Lagos from 3rd to 8th October. A total of 8 teams secured promotion to the NNL after they finished the season top of their groups and emerged victorious in the promotion playoffs. The playoffs,…