Tag: Super Eagles
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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Lookman named MOTM as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic on Saturday. The Atalanta forward scored twice in the thrilling encounter played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Lookman gave the Super Eagles the lead late in the first half from a brilliant solo effort. The 26-year-old then scored the third from a header…
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Victor Osimhen overtakes Aiyegbeni in Super Eagles all-time goalscorers’ list [See Top 10]
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, is now third on the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers after surpassing Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, scored a goal as Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash on Saturday evening I’m Uyo. His team-mate…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles thrash Benin Republic in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday The visitors sat back early on allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta…
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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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AFCON 2025Q: Fidelis Ilechukwu gets Super Eagles appointment
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have appointed Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu as one of the assistants to Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen. Ilechukwu’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF on Monday. The young gaffer masterminded Rangers’ eighth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title last season. The former Heartland coach once worked as…
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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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NFF appoints German Labbadia new Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to take charge of the Super Eagles. Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement on Tuesday morning. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head…
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Super Eagles: Janne Andersson set to be appointed new head coach of Nigeria team
Swedish Janne Andersson is set to be appointed new head coach of the Super Eagles. According to SCORENigeria, Anderson’s appointment will be announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 61-year-old’s appointment is coming more two months after Finidi George quit the post. It is the first time he will be working in…
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NFF reportedly offer Herve Renard €2milliin salary to become new Super Eagles coach
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly offered Herve Renard a deal to coach the Super Eagles. The NFF are looking for a new coach, after Finidi George recently resigned from the role. Finidi has since taken up an appointment with Nigeria Premier League Football (NPFL) club Rivers United. According to FootMercato journalist, Santi Aouna, Renard…