Tag: Victor Ikpeba
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WCQ: Victor Ikpeba asks Eagles to be wary of Amavubi
Former Nigeria international, Victor Ikpeba has cautioned the Super Eagles ahead of their World Cup Qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former African footballer of the year acknowledges the strength in the Eagles squad, but however urge that the team should not underate their opponent. “I think to have a team…
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2026 WCQ: Ikpeba charges Eagles for Victory against South Africa
Victor Ikpeba, a former Nigerian international in a recent tv show warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria on how dangerous their opponent for next month’s world cup qualifier, Bafana Bafana of South Africa could be while encouraging them to be mentally and physically ready for the tough test, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The 2023 African Cup of…
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Paris 2024: Ikpeba backs African countries for glory
Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics event, former Super Eagles striker and Olympic champion in 1996 with Nigeria, Victor Ikpeba has backed African teams to compete healthily and shun all complexes ahead of the prestigious competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Speaking with CAFOnline on the chances of the three teams that have qualified for Paris 2024 which…
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“I gained confidence and more professionalism” – Victor Ikpeba speaks on his return to club action after Atalanta 1996 Olympics
Popularly hailed as “Prince of Monaco”, ex Super Eagles international Victor Ikpeba has spoken about how the gold conquest in the Atalanta 1996 Olympics with Nigeria spurred him into a whole new different player, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Reminiscing the beautiful memories of the past in an exclusive interview with CAFOnline, the veteran revealed how his numbers…
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“It’s a tournament that I will never be able to forget” – Victor Ikpeba reflects on 1996 Olympics gold conquest
Victor Ikpeba who was a member of the star-studded Nigerian team that included Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, and Nwankwo Kanu when the Super Eagles of Nigeria won gold at the 1996 Olympics, which took place 28 years ago has revealed that it’s a tournament that he won’t be able to forget, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ikpeba, who…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles vs Wild Dogs: Osimhen looking to emulate Victor Ikpeba
Nigeria’s clash with Guinea Bissau at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in central Abidjan on Monday evening will be the country’s 100th match in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, siece the country began taking part in 1963. Côte d’Ivoire 2023 is the nation’s 20th appearance in the finals. Not only will the game…
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U-20 male and female national teams start training this week – NFF Secretary
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has revealed the two U-20s for both the female and male national teams will resume camp this week ahead of the respective competitions that have soon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The General Secretary of the federation, Alh Sanusi Mohammed confirmed this, pledging to give the teams support as much as possible. “I…
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Eguavoen sympathies with the Ghanaian Federation for the painful demise Atsu
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen sympathised with the family and friends of Ghanaian international Christian Atsu who has now been found death days after the Turkey earthquake. Nigeriasoccer.com reports. The agent of the ex-Chelsea and Newcastle winter, Nana Schere on his Twitter handle reveal that the body of Atsu…
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Randy Waldrum might not lead the Super Falcons to 2023 Women’s World Cup
The Super Falcons could head into the Women’s World Cup next year with a new gaffer as Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum could be sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the team’s lukewarm performance at the African Women Nations Cup in Morocco. Nine-time African champions, Nigeria, finished fourth at the tournament under the…
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Aiteo Cup: Heartland await semi-final opponents as NFF approves Quarterfinal replay
During 77th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Lagos, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday approved the replay of the quarterfinals of the Aiteo Cup, as well as stating that Heartland FC have already qualified for the semifinal after beating Katsina United in the quarterfinal on penalties. “After listening to the presentation of the 2nd…
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Rivers State Commissioner for Sports angered as Election roadmap missing in Agenda
The major agenda in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Annual General Assembly (AGA) is setting a roadmap for the September elections. The roadmap includes, appointment of Electoral Committee, Appeal Committee, date as well as venue for the Elective Congress. However, it was revealed that all these were missing in the Agenda of the AGA sent…