Tag: Super Eagles
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Eric Chelle: Even Mourinho, Ancelotti will be pressure – Ex-Super Eagles winger begs Nigerians
Former Super Eagles winger, Garba Lawal, has urged Nigerians to support the team following Eric Chelle’s recent appointment as head coach of the three-time African champions. Chelle’s appointment was greeted with widespread criticism by Nigerian football fans and pundits. Some questioned if the 47-year-old has the capability to manage the Super Eagles as they hope…
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CAF Awards 2024: Nigeria’s Lookman makes final men’s Player of the Year shortlist
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has make the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. CAF released the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Monday. The other nominees are, Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Serhou Guirassy. Lookman’s international teammate, Stanley Nwabali is also in the final shortlist…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen names Super Eagles’ starting XI against Rwanda
Super Eagles caretaker Augustine Eguavoen has released his starting XI for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday six encounter against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Udinese shot stopper, Maduka Okoye will take place of the bereaved Stanley Nwabali in goal. Bright Osayi-Samuel will also take the place injured Ola Aina at right-back, while Boavista’s…
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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…