Tag: Super Eagles
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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: ‘He was unstoppable’ – Benin coach, Rohr hails Super Eagles star
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted his team could not stop Ademola Lookman in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. The Atalanta winger fired a brace as the Super Eagles trampled on the Cheetahs 3-0 in the matchday one encounter. Lookman dribbled past three Cheetahs defenders before slotting home Nigeria’s…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Why we lost 3-0 to Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Benin coach, Rohr
The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has reflected on their 3-0 defeat to Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday. The Cheetahs had edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in June this year. But on Saturday, the three-time African champions proved to be too strong…
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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.…