Tag: Super Eagles
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AFCONQ 2025: Victor Osimhen level with Odegbami in Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers [Top 10]
Victor Osimhen has drawn level with the legendary Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Osimhen came into the match in third place with 22 goals. But the 26-year-old, who is…
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AFCON qualifier 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to beat Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half. However, Victor Osimhen equalized for Nigeria in the second half.…
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AFCONQ 2025: Benin coach Rohr names 3 Super Eagles players he loves
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has named the liked of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as the Super Eagles players he loves. Rohr was in the Super Eagles dugout for five years. The 71-year-old is familiar with the players in the Nigeria squad. The German handed debuts to the likes of Osimhen, Frank Onyeka, Maduka…
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AFCONQ 2025: Eguavoen names Super Eagles squad for Benin, Rwanda games
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen named 23 players in his squad for both games. Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins is the home-based player in the list. Auxerre defender, Gabriel Osho will have the chance…
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Transfer: Mourinho demands new improved contract for Super Eagles star
Fenerbahce defender, Jose Mourinho is demanding an improved contract for Nigeria defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel. Osayi-Samuel’s current contract will expire next summer. The 27-year-old rejected a new contract offer from the club in the summer as he want an improved salary. According to Fanatik, the full-back wants an annual salary of €2.5m. The Yellow Canaries also…
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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: CAF anounces dates for Super Eagles final two matches
The Confederation of African (CAF) has announced dates for the Super Eagles final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. According to CAF, the Super Eagles will be away to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny , Abidjan on Thursday, November 14. The matchday five encounter will kick-off at 8pm local time. The Super Eagles final…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF award Super Eagles of Nigeria three points, goals against Libya
CAF on Saturday announced awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Super Eagles consolidated top position in the their group following the verdict. The West African now have 10 points from four matches, four points clear of nearest rivals Benin.Libya…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF postpones Libya vs Nigeria after delisting match
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reached its final decision regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The football body has finally announced the postponement of the game after delisting the fixture. The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya. However, in an official statement, CAF…
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AFCONQ 2025: NFF gives detailed 20-point account of Libya experience, what Super Eagles went through
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has detailed the incident in Libya. The football federation made a 20-Point of a 20-hour ordeal in the north African country. Libya had in a statement on Monday evening vowed to take legal actions against the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for pulling the Super Eagles out of the Africa Cup of…
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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles arrive Nigeria after ‘terrible ordeal’ in Libya
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived the country from Libya. The players and their officials landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday night. The contingent were stranded at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya for several hours after arriving the North African country on Sunday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took the decision to pull…