Tag: World Cup qualifiers
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WCQ: Igboke vows to shine in Super Eagles
Rangers defender Kenneth Igboke has pledged to be a worthy representative of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in the Super Eagles, following his maiden call-up to the national team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Igboke was selected by head coach Finidi George as a replacement for the injured Victor Osimhen for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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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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“We would not have problems winning that game,” Finidi upbeat about playing South Africa
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, believes his team has what it takes to defeat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier next month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. South Africa, an old town rival to any Nigerian football team, will on June 7 play the three time African champions in Uyo, in…
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Injury concern: Frank Onyeka likely to miss Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka is set to miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka, 26, was absent for Brentford’s final two matches of the season because of this setback and is expected to be left out of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming qualifiers.…
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Finidi George to earn record N15 million monthly salary in a year-contract
The unveiling of the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has provided answers to some questions of the details to his one-year contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Finidi is set to receive a monthly salary of N15 million. The substantial sum solidifies his position as the highest-paid indigenous coach in Nigerian football history.…
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Omeruo urges swift action on new Head Coach appointment
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to swiftly resolve the appointment of a new head coach for the team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This call comes as the three-time African champions continue without a substantive head coach since the departure of Portuguese Jose Peseiro in February. Former international winger Finidi George…
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You are not alone – Gov Okowa to Henry Nwosu
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has pledged to make sure that ailing former Nigeria international, Henry Nwosu is back to fine fettle. Okowa made the pledge following a visit to Asaba Specialist Hospital where Nwosu is receiving treatment in Delta State on Sunday. The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr.…