Tag: Super Eagles
Seyi Olofinjana hits out at football organization in Nigeria
Seyi Olofinjana has lambasted the NFF for poor management, a lack of planning and foresight.
The former Super Eagles midfielder said that Nigeria dwells too much on the immediate than the future.
The Nigeria Football Federation...
Ahead of AFCON 2021, Super Eagles appoint Jose Peseiro as new coach
The NFF has announced a new coach to replace Gernot Rohr permanently.
Jose Peseiro will resume his position after the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is just a few...
Nigeria name Musa, Ndidi, Osimhen, 25 others in 28-man final list for AFCON 2021
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd AFCON taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022, with Captain Ahmed Musa, midfield...
Eguavoen to add five more names to Nigeria’s provisional squad
Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that five more names will be added to the 40-man list already sent to CAF.
Kelechi Nwakali and Akinkunmi Amoo are two players rumored to be among the five new players.
The...
Osimhen may return to action before AFCON
Osimhen is in a race against time to make the AFCON in January.
The latest reports suggest that Osimhen is in line for early recovery and should make the tournament.
Perhaps the Super Eagles of Nigeria...
Rodgers explains Iheanacho’s lack of game time at Leicester City
Brendan Rodgers has explained why Iheanacho has failed to get more playing time this season.
The gaffer is not worried as he knows that the Nigerian forward will get his opportunity soon.
Kelechi Iheanacho has always...
Osimhen is in a race to make AFON, set to return to training
Victor Osimhen is making progress after his surgery and is in line to recover in time for the African Cup of Nations.
The striker has already had his stitches removed and may return to training...
NFF working on move to sack Gernot Rohr
The NFF is working on relieving Gernot Rohr of his duties before the kick-off of AFCON.
The clock is ticking, and the Super Eagles are gearing up for the continents’ biggest tournament - The African...
Osimhen gets a boost for early return to action
Victor Osimhen has received good news as he recuperates from the injury that puts him on the sidelines for a while.
The injury happened in a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar in a Serie...
Union Berlin coach wants Awoniyi included for Nigeria’s AFCON challenge
Taiwo Awoniyi is fighting for a place in the Super Eagles as they head for the AFCON in Cameroon next year.
The prolific striker has dropped down the pecking order of Gernot Rohr’s team.
The CAF...
Ighalo refutes claims he paid his way back to the Super Eagles
Bribery claims have trailed the invitation of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo.
However, Ighalo has refuted the accusations. He claims to have bowed to pressure from the NFF.
The furore over the performance of the...
Gernot Rohr explains why the Super Eagles have been lacklustre
Following the draw with Cape Verde on Tuesday, Gernot Rohr has explained why his boys failed to hit the heights.
The Super Eagles managed to avoid a shock against the less fancied Cape Verde.
Is there...
Gernot Rohr reportedly close to Super Eagles exit
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is under scrutiny and may not be the man to lead the team to Qatar 2022 if they qualify, according to sources.
Gernot Rohr took over as Super Eagles...
Maduka Okoye completes transfer from Sparta Rotterdam to Watford
Maduka Okoye has enjoyed a massive leap in his career, with the player now set to ply his trade in the Premier League.
Players of Nigerian descent are scattered all over Europe, with more and...
2022 Qatar WCQ: Morocco to host Liberia versus Nigeria clash
Liberian Football Association (LFA) has seen another inspection of CAF on its National Stadium suffer the disapproval to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.
And as such, the football association on Friday announced Tangier...
UEFA Europa League: Nigerian duo makes team of the week
Two Nigerian players made the headlines for the right reasons after the completion of the matchday three UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
The pair of Leon Balogun and Victor Moses were picked amongst other...
UEFA Europa League: Leon Balogun scores in Rangers first Europa League win
Leon Balogun continued his impressive scoring form on Thursday after scoring in Rangers' win against Brondby in the UEFA Europa League Group A clash.
It was Rangers' first win of the campaign in the Europa...
UEFA Europa League: Osimhen scores again as Napoli hands Legia Warsaw first defeat
Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, scored again on Thursday to help Napoli clinch a home win against a stubborn Legia Warsaw from Poland in their UEFA Europa League matchday three of Group...
Spanish Segunda: Sadiq Umar shines in Almeria’s home win
Super Eagles star, Sadiq Umar scored one and made up for Almeria's remaining two goals as the former LaLiga side smashed Real Sociedad B 3-1 in the second division of the Spanish LaLiga.
Sadiq Umar...
Salisu Yusuff returns as Super Eagles’ assistant coach
Former Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers head coach, Coach Salisu Yusuff, has been reinstated by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the assistant coach of the Super Eagles and the...
UEFA Europa League: Iheanacho, Moses shines in Leicester Spartak Moscow clash
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho and his former teammate in the Super Eagles who plays for Spartak Moscow, Victor Moses, registered two assists each for their clubsides as The Foxes edged Spartak Moscow 4-3 in...
Borussia Dortmund targets Nigerian forward as Haaland’s potential replacement
Super Eagles and Genk forward, Paul Onuachu, has been listed as a potential replacement for Erling Haaland at Borussia Dortmund.
A host of European clubs have been linked with a move for the Nigerian international...
Osimhen’s late strike sinks Torino, shoots Napoli to summit of Italian Serie A
Nigerian ace goalscorer, Victor Osimhen, scored Napoli's only goal on Sunday as The Naples move top of the SerieA table and maintaining their hundred percent winning record to the SerieA season after Matchday eight.
The...
Sacking Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is Now or Never
Nigeria and Gernot Rohr seem to have reached the highest point since their correlation as the National team lost 0-1 to the less fancied (CAR) Central African Republic.
It was a bizarre scenario as Nigeria...
The Seven Critical Matches Ndidi Will Miss After Injury Blow Revealed
Leicester City could be without Wilfred Ndidi for the next five weeks in a big blow for Brendan Rodgers' struggling side as well Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles.
The 24-year-old picked up a hamstring injury...
NFF ban visitors from entering Super Eagles’ Eko Hotel camp
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has barred anybody without genuine business with the Super Eagles from the team’s Eko Hotel camp.
Gernot Rohr and his men are camped in Eko Hotel ahead of the first...
Mainz rues missing out on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi
FSV Mainz sporting director, Christian Heidel, has expressed his frustration on missing the opportunity to sign Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi after the 24-year old's two goals condemned Mainz to a first home loss...
Daniel Amokachi Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Daughter, Cars, House, Private Jet
Daniel Owefin Amokachi is a former Nigerian footballer and former assistant manager of the Nigerian Super Eagles team.
He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Amen Amokachi on December 30th, 1972, in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Mr....
Claudio Ranieri appointed to manage Troost-Ekong, Etebo, Dennis at Watford
Super Eagles stars, William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo, and Emmanuel Dennis can now have a breather as former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has been hired as Watford FC's new boss.
Spaniard tactician Xisco Munoz was...
Leicester boss Rodgers confirms Ndidi return date from injury
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is expected to be out for five weeks due to injury.The Nigerian international, who suffered the injury in the 2-2 draw...
Olise Finally Makes Choice Of Country To Represent Between Nigeria And Algeria?
New Premier League sensation, Michael Olise has opted to play for African champions Algeria, snubbing the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
According to several competent sources, the highly-rated Crystal Palace midfielder has now decided to play...
Akpeyi helps Kaizer Chiefs earn a point away at Amazulu
Kaizer Chiefs earned a vital point away from home against Amazulu thanks to the heroics of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi in the sticks in the DSTV Premier League over the weekend.
It was the...
Semi Ajayi Biography, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, House, Cars
Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi is a Nigerian footballer who also plays for West Bromwich Albion as a centre-back and midfielder.
He was born on November 9th, 1993, in London to Ibi and Kemi Ajayi.
Family and...
Osimhen Makes Assurances About Napoli After Spartak Moscow Loss
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, is confident that his Napoli side will be back after their Europa League loss to Spartak Moscow on Thursday.
The former Lille striker came off the bench to score a...
Don’t Blame Maduka For Goals Conceded At Sparta Rotterdam – Alloy
Super Eagles goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu has absolved Maduka Okoye of any faults for some of the goals conceded with Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie.Alloy made this known in an interview with The Punch,...
Super Eagles Midfielder Etebo Ruled Out Of AFCON 2022
Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, is very much likely to be out for between four and five months because of a leg injury.
The 25-year-old tore a quad muscle in Watford’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle,...
Exclusive: 2022 WCQ: Nigeria Has Quality To Beat CAR – Adepoju
Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju believes the Super Eagles have the quality to conquer the Central Africa Republic (CAR) in next month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Recall that the Super Eagles boss, Gernot Rohr...
Nigeria Vs Central African Republic: Rohr Releases Super Eagles’ List
Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has on Thursday morning submitted a 23-man list for the Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 doubleheader qualifying encounters against the Central African Republic.
The first meeting will...
Scoring Against PSG Was The Biggest Goal Of My Career – Moffi
Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi has revealed that scoring against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) remains the biggest part of his football career.He made this known in an interview with BBC Africa, where he stated...
Omeruo Reveals Desires To Represent Nigeria At Olympic Games
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that he wants to compete at the Olympic Games with NigeriaThe Leganes star stated this in an interview with William Troost-Ekong’s YouTube channel on Monday.Recall that Omeruo...
Amunike Reveals What Iheanacho Must Do To Be A Regular At Leicester
Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amunike believes with patient and perseverance, Kelechi Iheanacho will win his way back into the starting lineup of Leicester City.Amunike made this known in an interview with TribalFootball, where...
Vincent Enyeama Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Family, House, Cars
Vincent Enyeama is a popular name among Nigerians and is considered one of the best Super Eagles goalkeepers in the last two decades.
Apart from his heroics as a gal keeper, Enyeama is the...
Nigeria Vs Central African Republic: FIFA Confirms Venue, Date
FIFA has confirmed that Nigeria will host the Central African Republic at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on October 10 in the qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup double-header.
The world football governing...
Spalleti Reveals Osimhen’s Biggest Problem In Front Of Goal
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has revealed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen still lacks the quality of working his way in tight space.He made this known in a chat with DAZN after the team...
I Want To Score More Goals For Napoli – Osimhen
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has revealed that he's more hungry to score goals for Napoli.The 22-year-old Nigeria international came to the rescue of Napoli after he scored two second-half goals to earn his...
Three Hurdles Finidi George Must Jump To succeed as Enyimba New Head coach
Nigeria legend Finidi George has been appointed as the head coach of Enyimba international. And expectations already lie in wait of what the renowned ex-international could do/achieve at the club.
Despite reports, linking him with...
NFF Settles Rohr, Super Eagles Players’ Match Bonuses, Salaries
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says they have paid all outstanding salaries and bonuses they are owing the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr and players.Confirming this piece of information via his official Twitter handle,...
Exclusive: Unuanel Lauds Finidi’s Appointment As Enyimba coach
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has lauded the appointment of former Super Eagles midfielder, Finidi George as Enyimba coach.Recall that on Wednesday, unveiled Finidi after agreeing a two-year contract with the Aba side.He...
Every Juicy Detail About Sunday Oliseh Has Now Been Revealed In FULL
Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh hails from AbavoIka South local government area of Delta State and was born on September 14th, 1974.
Oliseh is well known for his thunderbolt winner against Spain during the France 1998...
Super Eagles midfielder Ramon Azeez Exits Granada
Spain-based Super Eagles midfielder, Ramon Azeez has reportedly left Granada after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
The 28-year old Azeez had nine months left on his contract but will now be able to...
