Tag: Nigeria
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AFCONQ 2025: Rwanda coach comments on Lookman’s disallowed goal
Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler has said Moroccan referee was right to cancel Ademola Lookman ‘s goal for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kigali. The two countries battled to a 0-0 draw in the matchday two contest at the Amahoro Stadium. Lookman’s 22nd minute header was chalked off…
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AFCONQ 2025: Ghana set to play future matches in Nigeria after CAF ban
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, could play their remaining home games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers in Nigeria, Soccernet reports. This follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to withdraw approval for the use of the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF explained that the withdrawal was…
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Eguavoen quits as Super Eagles interim head coach after draw in Rwanda
Augustine Eguavoen has stepped aside as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, OwnGoalNigeria reports. According to Eguavoen, his “mandate was for two games”. The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, was brought in after attempts to hire a substanstive head coach for the national team failed. He took charge of two 2025 Africa Cup of…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen bench Osimhen again, sticks with 3-4-3 formation against Rwanda
Caretaker manager of Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has announced his starting line-up for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash with Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon. Eguavoen made just one change in his starting X1 that defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic last Saturday. The 59-year-old, however, decided to stick with the same 3-4-3…
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Super Eagles: Eguavoen has no godfather, players should ‘die’ for Nigeria – Pinnick
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has insisted that interim head coach of the Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen has no godfather. Pinnick also urged players to have the mindset of ‘wanting to die for their country’. He spoke following Eguavoen’s recent return to the Super Eagles on an interim basis. Recall that the…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack, Nwabali, Troost-Ekong start [See starting XI]
Super Eagles interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic today. Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will feature as centre-backs. Nottingham Forest…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen speaks on starting Osimhen
Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin. Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening. The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Osimhen was the…
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Super Eagles: Bruno Labbadia rejects Nigeria’s national team job
Bruno Labbadia has made a u-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced that the German gaffer will take charge of the Super Eagles. However, according to reports emanating from Germany, the 58-year-old has now rejected the chance to manage the three-time African champions.…
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Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know Tuesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers:
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Nigerian striker dies in car crash in Cyprus
Nigerian forward Paul Julius has died in a car accident in Cyprus. The 20-year-old’s car was involved in a head-to-head collision with another car on the Paralimni-Protaras road. Julius linked up with Cypriot club, Enosis Neon Paralimniou three weeks ago. The young striker joined the club from Egyptian side, El Gaish. Enosis Neon Paralimniouannounced his…