Players and coaches of Nigeria’s senior men’s team, the Super Eagles, have assured of their determination to earn a spot at the 22nd FIFA World Cup finals, holding in Qatar 14th November – 18th December this year. At a virtual meeting with Youth and Sports Minister, Mr Sunday Dare and Continue Reading
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate assistant to Eguavoen. One of the most garlanded […]Continue Reading
With most group matches of the CAF Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded, countries that have made it into the round of sixteen have emerged including Nigeria. On analysis, a sports journalist in Cameroon, Mr Sunday Agunbiade, in a chat with Simeon Ugbodovon, speaks on the performance of the Super Eagles so far and the team’s […]Continue Reading
Olujabo bere idaraya se nlo lori papa titun se, agbenu so nigbakan ri fegbe agbaboolu Shooting Star, Ogbeni Jubril Arowolo, ti fenu sipe igbese to dara gba ni, gbigba awon akonimogba labele fegbe agbaboolu Super Eagles. Ogbeni Arowolo so leyi di mimo lasiko to nko pa lori eto ilese Premier FM 93.5, Straight Talk. Ogbeni […]Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, as they defeated Sudan 3-1 in their second group D match. The win which was their second in as many games will help them breathe easier going into the final group stage match against Guinea Bissau. Samuel Chukwueze […]Continue Reading
Super Eagles of Nigeria will be hoping to make it back to back wins at the ongoing Africa cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon when they face Sudan in their second group B match. The Super Eagles, who had an impressive victory against the Pharaohs of Egypt in their opening match, are in high spirit […]Continue Reading
Kelechi Iheanacho brilliant strike in the 30th minute was enough to hand the Super Eagles of Nigeria victory over seven time winners, Egypt in the Group D opener of the ongoing AFCON tournament in Cameroon. The Super Eagles, who had chances to double their lead in the second half, had to settle for a lone […]Continue Reading
Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon from 9th of next month to 6th February 2022, with Captain Ahmed Musa, midfield enforcer Wilfred Ndidi and effervescent forward Victor Osimhen all making the cut for the big […]Continue Reading
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare was a dinner guest of the Super Eagles on Thursday, the eve of the opening game of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. Nigeria will face Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Friday hoping for another successful qualifying run to the world’s biggest […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled the remodeled Lekan Salami sports complex, Adamasingba Ibadan. The roll call at the stadium include, His Excellency, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, General David Jemibewon Rtd. Former Military Governor of Oyo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, (Edo State Governor), Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Former Governors of the State, Senator Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Gernot Rohr-led Super Eagles who are chasing a fourth title have learned their opponents for the biennial African football showpiece. Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in Group D of the preliminary round of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations where they are joined by Sudan and Guinea Bissau. The draw ceremony which […]Continue Reading
The Super Eagles are truly worthy ambassadors of Nigeria. The Minister of Youth and sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare made this known in a statement issued following the team’s qualification for the 2022 Nations Cup in Cameroon. A statement by the Minister’s media office said “Congratulations, Super Eagles for making us proud once again through […]Continue Reading
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Cotonou, Benin Republic ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo. Gernot Rohr’s men will hold a training session inside the Stade Charles de […]Continue Reading
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has described the Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa as a footballer who has never disappointed football loving people within and outside the country. Governor Bello made this known when the Super Eagles captain paid him a courtesy visit. The governor who is a staunch fan […]Continue Reading
Former Green Eagle and assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico has sadly passed on at the age of 72 according to reports this morning. Popularly known as ‘Jogo Bonito Exponent,’ the former Julius Berger manager passed on after suffering from an unknown ailment. Goal.com Nigeria’s Chief Editor Shina Oludare tweeted about his death […]Continue Reading
National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has appealed to the players and technical crew of Super Eagles to go for maximum points against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the second leg of the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers billed for tomorrow in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Lagos based football administrator […]Continue Reading
Following the directive of the Confederation of African Football, CAF that all African Nations cup qualifying matches billed for this month should be played behind closed door, members of Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN have gone spiritual to rally round the Super Eagles to defeat Leone Stars of Sierra Leone tomorrow. President of the Supporter’s […]Continue Reading
Football enthusiasts in Ondo State have applauded the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for the renewal of the contract of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. They, however, charged Rohr to adhere to the contract agreement, paying more attention to the development of players in the domestic league. Our correspondent Isaac Afolabi completes the report.Continue Reading
For weeks now, the Nigeria football space has been hit with allegations of bribe as revealed by some former players against certain coaches. In this report ,1996 gold medalist and a former Super Eagle midfielder, Garba Lawal spoke with correspondent Isaac Afolabi on how the football body, NFF should handle the accusations. Isaac AfolabiContinue Reading
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles’ defender and captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team. Yobo replaces Imama Amapakabo. Yobo who played for the Nigeria U20 boys – Flying Eagles – during the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999, won his first cap for the senior team in an Africa […]Continue Reading