Tag: Super Eagles
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Jose Peseiro set for shock return to coach Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has been linked with a shock return to manage Nigeria’s national team. Peseiro left the post in February following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese led the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). His successor, Finidi George resigned from the post…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Libya, Rwanda, others
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers. Nigeria will face the likes of Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda. Benin Republic, handled by former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last month. The Rwanda are…
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AFCON 2025 Draws: Nigeria’s Super Eagles placed in Pot 1
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the draw procedure on its official website on Wednesday. According to CAF, the highest ranked nations according to the latest FIFA Rankings released June…
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Super Eagles: He totally ignored me – Oliseh reveals what Obi Mikel did to him
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has narrated how former midfielder, John Obi Mikel treated him in the early days of his appointment. Oliseh spoke in an interview on Elegbete TV on YouTube. According to Oliseh, the former Chelsea star ignored him totally in his efforts to bring him on board after the Nigerian…
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Super Eagles: Oliseh reveals three players NFF warned him not to invite
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has claimed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, told him not to invite three players while he was in charge of the national team. According to Oliseh, the players are goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, midfielder John Obi Mikel, and striker Emmanuel Emenike. The 49-year-old coached the Super Eagles for seven…
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Nigeria’s sports minister speaks on Osimhen’s clash with Finidi
Nigeria’s sports minister, John Enoh has expressed his view on the outburst by Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen against former Super Eagles coach Finidi George. Osimhen recently disrespected Finidi in his comment on Instagram live. Speaking on the development, Enoh revealed that he ordered the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to make any pronouncement on the…
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Finidi George set to coach new team after resigning as Super Eagles manager
Former Super Eagles manager, Finidi George, could be set to return to the Nigeria Premier Football, NPFL, after resigning as the head coach of Nigeria’s national team. Finidi stepped down from the role after only 40 days because of tensions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). However, Finidi is being considered by NPFL club Rivers…
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AFCON: ‘It pains me till today’- Super Eagles goalkeeper, Okoye reveals regret
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has admitted he is still hurt after his error cost the team in the last-16 at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria under Augustine Eguavoen, enjoyed a fine start to the tournament, gliding past Egypt, Guinea Bissau, and Sudan with ease. This gave fans hope of the Super…
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Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi’s brother involved in car crash, wife dies
A brother to former Super Eagles midfielder, Onazi Ogenyi, Oche Thompson, has been involved in a fatal car crash. This was revealed by the former Lazio player on his Instagram account on Friday. According to Onazi, his brother’s wife, Ann, died instantly after a truck driver rammed into ten vehicles. The 31-year-old wrote: “This is…
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop eight places
The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped eight places in the latest monthly ranking released by the Federation of International Football Federation (FIFA) on Thursday. Nigeria dropped from 30th to 38th position in the ranking. Recall that the Super Eagles dropped two places in the previous FIFA ranking. The three-time African champions had a disappointing results…