Tag: Kennedy Boboye
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Peseiro calls Osimhen, Lookman and Musa to lead his 23 man squad for the doubleheader against Guinea Bissau
Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players to the Super Eagles’ camp, ahead of this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The super Eagles of Nigeria will host…
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Coach Peseiro: “Ademola is more technical than Osimhen”
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro made a strong defense case for Ademola Lookman when he compared him the Atalanta forward to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro claimed Lookman is more technical and more inclined in comparison to Osimhen. While Osimhen boast of 19 goals in 22 Serie A matches, Lookman however has…
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“I only have one goal, to win the next AFCON.” Jose Peseiro
Nigeria’s Super Eagle Coach Jose Peseiro has set for himself a high standard after revealing his only goal with the senior national team so with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro was appointed in May last year after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup in Qatar. The Portuguese has…
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Jose Peseiro calls at Ogbemudia Stadium for inspection
Super Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro has expressed satisfaction with the standard of facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin after his visit, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. According to the Edo State Sport Commission Twitter Page, the Portuguese tactician spoke after inspection of the facility on Sunday afternoon in Benin, noting that the facility is world-class and that…
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Peseiro on the Golden Eaglets: “ “I am impressed with what I have seen”
Super coach head coach Jose Peseiro has encouraged the Nigeria U-17 players to keep working hard and never to give up. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese manager who was in the training camp of the Golden Eaglet in Abuja to see them was impressive by the talent of the young minds but claimed not to be…
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Peseiro praise Osimhen, expects Napoli to win the league
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro spoke highly of Victor Osimhen calling the Napoli striker striker a “hard worker” in his recent interview, nigeriasoccernet.comreports. Osimhen has been in an imperious for Napoli this season, scoring 13 goals in 15 league matches this season for Napoli. However, this hasn’t come as a surprise to his national team…
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Jose Peseiro ready to welcome Eze, Olise and others to Super Eagles
Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that the door is opened for any player who is ready to represent Nigeria. Peseiro traveled to England to watch some Super Eagles players and the trip also afforded the Portuguese to watch the numerous English-based players eligible for the Super Eagles. The likes of Eberechi Eze,…
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Jose Peseiro Celebrate With Taiwo Awoniyi After His Heroics
Super Eagle coach, Jose Peseiro was in the stand while Nottingham Forrest striker Taiwo Awoniyi won the heat of many in the game against Chelsea on Sunday. Awoniyi grabbed the headline for his unplayable performance which saw him won the man of match award holding the Blues to a 1-1 draw. Taiwo Awoniyi got 39.7%…
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“The aim still remains to win the next Africa Cup of Nations” – José Peseiro
Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro has taken inspiration from Morocco’s escapade at the World Cup to state that Nigeria are on the right track to be ‘unstoppable’ at AFCON 2023. Having missed out on the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Nigeria is desperate to make their mark at the AFCON 2023 which will be played in…
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Why Jose Peseiro May Be Another Failure – Ex-Super Eagles Coach
Ex-international Christian Chukwu has said the coach of the Super Eagles Jose Peseiro may not succeed with the Nigerian team if he continues to work from abroad and relies entirely on foreign-based players. The former Eagles coach said Peseiro’s employers the Nigeria Football Federation should have compelled the Portuguese to stay in the country and…
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Peseiro aims at getting Eagles better to win the next AFCON
As Nigeria play Portugal in an international friendly, the Super Eagles Coach sees the match as part of the process to put the team in good stead to achieve their aim, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Peseiro who spoke ahead of Thursday’s friendly match said the top grade friendly like that of Portugal’s is what is needed for…
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Friendly with Portugal leaves Peseiro wishing Eagles qualified for world cup
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has relished the prospect of his side playing European giants, Portugal in an international friendly. The Nigeria senior male team will play against world cup bound Portugal on Thursday. And in view of the of playing the former European champions, Peseiro said he wishes the match was a World Cup…
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Ebube Duru returns as Peseiro release 23-man squad for Portugal friendly
Super Eagles coach José Peseiro has released a list of 23 players for the grade A friendly against Portugal, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Portuguese Nigeria gaffer handed Rivers United defender Ebube Duru his second invitation to the Super Eagles since he took charge of the team. The list comprises of 3 goalkeeper, 8 defenders, 5…
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Super Eagles Coach reserves praise for Lookman
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has noticed the improvement in the football of Super Eagles attacker, Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. He spoke highly of the Atalanta player who made been a source of joy to watch this season. Lookman has scored six times in the Italian League help his side who are second on…
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Friendly: Peseiro to release 23-man list for Portugal Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that the twenty-three players list to play European giants, Portugal in an international friendly will be released by Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro by Monday. The NFF made known the piece of information via a news release citing words from the Federation secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. According to…
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Ex-Nigeria International urges Peseiro to select players on Merit
Former Super Eagles midfielder Godwin Okpara, has urged the head coach of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, to only field players who deserve to be on the team based on merit only. Okpara praised the new players coming in to the national team and making impacts, he said the Super Eagles is now open and it is…
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“Don’t be afraid of Esperance”- Peseiro tells Plateau United
Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro has charged players of Plateau United to be brave against Esperance Sportive de Tunis. Peseiro today (Saturday) paid an unscheduled visit to the camp of Plateau United at their Ramada Hotel in Tunis ahead of the second leg of the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League against…
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Test Game: Nigeria, Algeria play stalemate
Nigeria’s Super Eagles played a stalemate affair with Algeria’s B team in Friday’s test game in Constantine. The two teams settled for a two all draw at the end of regulation time. Alex Iwobi and Cyriel Dessers scored the two goals for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Coach Jose Peseiro started with…
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Peseiro Congratulates Tobi Amusan And Ese Brume On WAC Feat
Super Eagles coach José Peseiro has sent in his congratulatory message to Athletics new world record holder and gold medal winner, Tobi Amusan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigerians woke up to great news on Monday morning when their prized athlete ran a 12.12 seconds to set a new world record in 100M hurdles semifinal. She went on…
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CAF Awards: Peseiro Hails African Queen
Super Eagles coach José Peseiro has heaped praises on Women’s African Football of the year Asisat Oshoala, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Oshoala was on Thursday evening in Morocco announced as the Women African Player of the year for a record five times, thus surpassing former Falcons legend Perpetual Nkwocha. While sending his congratulatory message to Oshoala on…