Tag: Super Eagles
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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…
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Super Eagles: NFF denies banning Osimhen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports it has banned Napoli striker Victor Osimhen from playing for the Super Eagles. Reports had emerged online that Osimhen was ban from the national team on Wednesday. However, NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, stated that the Nigeria football body has not initiate any move to ban Osimhen.…
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Super Eagles: Three coaches to replace Finidi revealed
Names of about three coaches who are believed to be in contention to replace Finidi George as manager of the Super Eagles has been revealed. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, are currently searching for Finidi’s replacement. Finidi had resigned from the role last weekend. According to Soccernet, the NFF are looking at Antonio Conceicao, Samson…
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‘You’ve shown irresponsibility, apologize to Finidi’ – Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper slams Osimhen
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, has laid into striker Victor Osimhen over is public rant against former head coach Finidi George. Osimhen in his response to a report on the social media where Finidi allegedly questioned his commitment to the Super Eagles disrespected the coach and hurled curses at fans. The Napoli attacker pulled…
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Super Eagles: ‘Calm down’ – Ighalo messages Osimhen over Finidi
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has called on Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen to ‘calm down’ following an explosive Instagram rant against former head coach Finidi George. Osimhen had missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic a few days ago while recovering from injury. During an Instagram live session…
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Real reason I resigned as Super Eagles head coach – Finidi George
Finidi George has given reason why he decided to step down as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The former Ajax winger turned in his resignation to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Saturday. This comes few days after the NFF issued a statement revealing they are planning to bring in a foreign technical…
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Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles coach
Finidi George has quit his position as Super Eagles head coach. According to various sources on Saturday, Finidi has already submitted his resignation letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The former Ajax winger took the decision following NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign technical adviser for the Super Eagles. The 53-year-old was appointed Jose…
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2026 WCQ: Why we beat Super Eagles 2-1 – Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has explained why his team defeated the Super Eagles in Mondays’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Cheetahs claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their neighbours at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. Nigeria took the lead through Raphael Onyedika in the 26th minute. Rohr’s side, however, rallied to…