Tag: Mali
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“It’s a well deserved move” – Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko confident of Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles success
Malian forward Lassine Sinayoko has given his blessings to his former NT gaffer Eric Sekou Chelle who was announced as the Super Eagles head coach earlier this month ahead of the 2025 AFCON which is set to take center stage in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The AJ Auxerre who played a crucial role in Mali’s incredible…
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Newly appointed Super Eagles coach set for tough 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Finidi George will be looking over to have a top ending with Enyimba as he will now be taking over of the national team set up as they prepare for the must win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. George’s immediate task will be to…
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Moses Simon undergoes successful leg surgery
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has undergone successful surgery on his fractured left leg following an injury sustained during Nigeria’s friendly against Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 28-year-old collided with Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa during the match, leading to his stretchered exit from the field. Nantes, his Ligue 1 club, confirmed that Simon will miss the…
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Injury blow: Moses Simon out for the rest of season
Nantes FC has declared that their Nigerian winger, Moses Simon, will be out for the remainder of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The announcement follows Simon’s injury during Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly loss to Mali in Marrakech. The 28-year-old in quest to meet up with a through ball from his teammate, Alex Iwobi collided with the Malian…
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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: George targets second win in two matches in charge of Super Eagles
Former World Cup star Finidi George has reiterated his objective of securing a win in all two matches for which he has been selected to take interim charge of Nigeria in this international window, ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Les Aigles of Mali in Marrakech. The two West African teams clash in a night game…
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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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Bassey and Omeruo sit out, Uzoho plays defense as Nigeria intensify training ahead of friendlies
The second training session of the Super Eagles had the whole squad in camp but defenders Calvin Bassey and Keneth Omeruo were excused, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The training on Wednesday evening was under the watch of the interim manager, Finidi George who reportedly played goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho as a midshift defender. This approach is from the…
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It’s a full house. Osayi-Samuel finally joins the Eagles squad in Morocco
Fenerbache fullback, Bright Osayi-Samuel has joined his peers in camp ahead of the international friendliest against Ghana and Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While the first training session in Tuesday evening had only sixteen players, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Francis Uzoho, Chidozie Awaziem and Frank Onyeka joined the Super Eagle camp on Wednesday before the scheduled training…
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International friendly: “Our objective is to get good results against Ghana and Mali” – Finidi George
Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George has told thenff.com that the principal objective of African vice champions Nigeria is to earn good results in the upcoming friendly games against Ghana and Mali’s senior teams, scheduled for the city of Marrakech in Morocco. Looking ahead to Friday’s clash with four-time African champions Ghana, the two-time World…
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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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Super Eagles camp welcomes 10 Players for upcoming friendlies
Ten invitees have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Morocco in preparation for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The early arrivals include Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Stanley Nwabali, Jamilu Collins, and Bruno Onyemaechi. Joining them in camp are Cyriel Dessers, Nathan Tella, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Camp…
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Injury concerns for Nigeria: Awoniyi in doubt for friendlies
Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi’s participation in Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali hangs in the balance due to injury concerns, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Awoniyi, absent from Forest’s recent draw against Luton Town, has left manager Nuno Espirito Santo worried about his fitness. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Santo expressed concern over Awoniyi’s…
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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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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles of Nigeria with clean disciplinary slate as Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast get fines
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among a host of other national teams who participated in the just concluded 2023 AFCON at Abidjan with good disciplinary records as released by the African football governing body (CAF) with Senegal, Mali and also the host fined for misconducts. When players of the Fédération Malienne de Football mistreated…
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NWFL: Abia, Heartland Oriental Derby takes center stage
Still ruing the sore noses at Lafia, Heartland Queens are well-poised for the first time ever oriental derby against nextdoor neighbours, Abia Angels. The epic clash, NWFL Premiership matchday 3 at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia state on Wednesday, November 29, will go down in history as the first competitive game between the…
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Nwaneri relishes Abia Angels return for NWFL Premiership derby
Heartland Queens’ chief coach, Adanna Nwaneri has said her matchday 3 home visit to former club side will end in glory. The Owerri side will be the guests of nextdoor neighbours, Abia Angels in Wednesday’s NWFL Premiership matchday 3 oriental derby at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The former Nigerian player who was in…
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NWFL’23: Onome Ebi close to NWFL return
Super Falcons skipper, Onome Ebi is close to a return to the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. As reported by NigeriaFootball.ng Abia Angels are closing in on the historic signing of veteran Nigeria defender. Ebi became a free agent after parting ways with Spanish side Levante Las Planas in December and is set…
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NWFL: Ibom Angels FC duo confident of win against Abia Angels
Ibom Angels players, Ngozi Ukwouma and Udeme Uko are upbeat of winning in their match against Abia Angels in the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ladies spoke ahead of the match day 10 fixture which is the first after the league went on a break due to the General elections…
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NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons take all points in Aba
Nasarawa Amazons earned a vital win over Abia Angels on Wednesday which saw them move top temporarily in group B in the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. First and second half goals from Dominance Odubanjo and Josephine Mathias and a later consolation by Nmesoma Ibe earned the Amazons a 2-1 win. Odubanjo…