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Ighalo AFCON 2019 Golden Boot

Ighalo Wins AFCON 2019 Golden Boot, Beats Mane, Mahrez

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has won the AFCON 2019 Golden Boot after emerging top scorer of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following...
Super Eagles Arrive Nigeria 2019 AFCON

Super Eagles Arrive Nigeria After 2019 AFCON Campaign [Video]

The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria from Egypt where they participated in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship. Gernot Rohr and his crew...
Enyimba Add Another Coach Technical Crew

Enyimba Set To Add Another Coach To Technical Crew

Eight-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba are reportedly set to add a new coach to their technical bench, that's according to Goal.com. While...
Infantino Enyimba FC NPFL

Gianni Infantino Congratulates Enyimba FC On NPFL Triumph

The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Enyimba FC for winning the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) trophy. Enyimba International FC, who qualified for...
John Obi Mikel Replacement

Gernot Rohr Begins Search for John Obi Mikel Replacement

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr seems to have commenced the search for a replacement of former captain John Obi Mikel. Speaking moments after the former...
2021 AFCON Qualifiers Nigeria

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria Drawn With Benin, 2 Others

Super Eagles of Nigeria has been drawn alongside Benin Republic’s Squirrels, Sierra Leone’s Leone Stars and Lesotho’s Crocodiles in Group L of 2021 African...
Rohr Drop Balogun Ogu Super Eagles

Gernot Rohr To Drop Balogun, Ogu From Super Eagles

The Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr is said to be ready to exclude defender Leon Balogun and midfielder John Ogu from...
Odion Ighalo Retires International Football

Odion Ighalo Also Retires From International Football

Super Eagles striker Odion Jude Ighalo has announced his retirement from the National team, and this is coming just shortly after Skipper John Mikel...
Mikel Obi Retirement International Football

Mikel Obi Announces Retirement From International Football At 32

John Mikel Obi has officially announced his retirement on his football playing career with the Super Eagles today, saying it’s time to allow the...
Amaju Pinnick SACKED CAF Vice President

Amaju Pinnick SACKED As CAF Vice President

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has been removed as vice president of CAF. The action was taken at CAF’s Executive committee meeting taking...
Sack Gernot Rohr

Why We Cannot Sack Gernot Rohr – Pinnick

Findings by some newsmen have shown that it would be difficult and costly for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to dismiss Gernot Rohr. The German,...
Mikel Obi Super Eagles Future

Mikel Obi Makes U-Turn Over His Super Eagles Future

John Mikel Obi has revealed he is yet to decide about his international future with Nigeria despite media reports that he might have just...
AFCON 2019 Third Place Super Eagles

AFCON 2019: Ighalo Secures Third Place For Super Eagles

Odion Ighalo was gifted an early goal as Super Eagles claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over...
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Photos Of Algerian Kids Mocking Super Eagles After AFCON Defeat Emerge

A photo of some Algerian kids mimicking how the Super Eagles of Nigeria tried defending a free-kick in their match against Algeria has been...
Rohr As Super Eagles Coach

NFF To Retain Gernot Rohr As Super Eagles Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick debunked the rumours that the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr will be sacked and said, on...
okpala Super Eagles Coaching Job

Okpala Asks NFF For Super Eagles Coaching Job

Former assistant coach to late Stephen Keshi, Sylvanus Okpala has encouraged the NFF to go back to local coaches to manage the Super Eagles...
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All Super Eagles Goalkeepers At AFCON Should Be Sacked — Disu

A former technical adviser to the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Tunde Disu, has said that the Super Eagles need a more tactically experienced safe...
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AFCON 2019: Gernot Rohr Decides His Super Eagles Future

Following Nigeria’s agonizing loss to Algeria in the Semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed...
Ighalo Apologises Super Eagles Fans

Ighalo Apologises To Super Eagles Fans After Semi-final Loss

Super Eagles striker Jude Odion Ighalo has tendered apologies to Nigerians for failing to reach the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations...
Rohr Super Eagles Semifinal

Rohr Accepts Blame For Super Eagles Semifinal Loss To Algeria

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team's loss to Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations second semifinal match in Egypt...
Algeria vs Nigeria

AFCON 2019: Algeria vs Nigeria Lineups, Kickoff Time & Team News

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will do battle for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday when they take on...
Fashanu Dangote Otedola Monetary Gifts Super Eagles

Fashanu Slams Dangote, Otedola Over Monetary Gifts To Super Eagles

Former England star, John Fashanu has criticized the monetary gifts being given to the Super Eagles to win games at the ongoing Africa Cup...
Amuneke Super Eagles Head Coach Job

Emmanuel Amuneke Speaks on Super Eagles Head Coach Job

Ex-International Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed that he would love to take up the job of becoming the next Super Eagles coach after ongoing Africa...
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NFF To Retain Rohr As Super Eagles Coach After Reaching AFCON Semi-Final Target

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have disclosed that Gernot Rohr will be retained as super Eagles head coach following the thrashing of South Africa...
Kanu & Agali Super Eagles Training

Kanu & Agali Storm Super Eagles Training Ahead Of Algeria Clash

Super Eagles ex-internationals Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Agali paid a surprise visit to Super Eagles training on Friday evening ahead of Sunday's showdown with...
AFCON 2019 Semi Final

AFCON 2019 Semi Final: Rohr Pleased To Meet Algeria

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed his satisfaction in the fact that his side will be playing Algeria in one of the...
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AFCON 2019: Rohr Names 3 Injury Doubts Ahead Of Algeria Clash

Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr has announced three injuries doubt in the persons of striker Odion Ighalo, winger Ahmed Musa and defender Chidozie Awaziem...
Super Eagles Dollars Dangote Otedola

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Sprayed More Dollars by Dangote, Otedola

The Super Eagles players have continued to be appreciated of their sterling performance at the on-going African Cup of Nations in Egypt after defeating...

AFCON 2019: Nigeria Vs South Africa Lineups, Kickoff Time & Team News

Nigeria will be up against South Africa in one of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. Nigeria's pedigree in...

APC Okays Sanwo-Olu’s N41m Donation To Super Eagles

Lagos’ All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the N41 million donation to the Super Eagles for defeating Cameroon in the...

Manchester City Leads 2019-20 EPL Title Odds

Manchester City is a strong title favourite in the leadup to the 2019-20 English Premier League season. With just a few weeks to go till...
Practice Penalty Udeze

“Practice Penalty Shoot Outs” – Ifeanyi Udeze Cautions Eagles

Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Super Eagles players currently participating in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations to learn how...
Ighalo AFCON 2019 Goalscorers Chart

Super Eagles’ Odion Ighalo Tops AFCON 2019 Goalscorers’ Chart

The ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations has reached the quarter-final stage and only 8 teams are now left. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, Senegal,...
Super Eagles Underdogs Bafana Bafana Odegbami

Super Eagles Are ‘Underdogs’ Against Bafana Bafana – Odegbami

Segun Odegbami has revealed that South Africans are the favourite going into one of the quarterfinal clash of this year’s AFCON edition against Nigeria. Nigeria...
Oshoala’s Goal FIFA WW/Cup Goal Tournament

Oshoala’s Goal Shortlisted For FIFA WW/Cup Goal Of The Tournament

Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has been named among nominees for the best goal at the just concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup in...
Enugu State Governor Appoints Jay Jay Okocha

Enugu State Governor Appoints Jay Jay Okocha As Technical Adviser

Former Super Eagles star, Austin Okocha has been appointed by the Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as the technical adviser of youths and sports...
Uzoho Loan Move Omonia Nicosia

Francis Uzoho Completes Loan Move To Omonia Nicosia

Super Eagles Shot-Stopper Francis Uzoho has joined Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia on loan from Deportivo La Coruna. The Nigerian goalie will now remain at Omonia...
Odegbami Sack Gernot Rohr

Odegbami Calls For Sack Of Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr

Segun Odegbami has expressed disappointment with the way the Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handled the national team so far especially at the...
omeruo Awaziem Dope Test

Super Eagles Defenders Omeruo, Awaziem Face Dope Test

According to Sports Extra, Super Eagles defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem were randomly picked by the Confederation of African Football medics for dope...

USA Beat Netherlands to Win Women’s World Cup

The United States have won the Women's World Cup for a record fourth time as they eventually overpowered the Netherlands in Lyon by 2-0. Megan...
Sanwo-Olu Accused Of Funding Super Eagles Delegation

Sanwo-Olu Accused Of Funding Super Eagles Delegation From Gov’t Coffers

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been accused of withdrawing $470 million from the coffers of the State to fund the delegation of...
Mikel Obi Announce Retirement

Mikel Obi To Announce Retirement From Int’l Football After AFCON

Injured Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has hinted that he would be retiring from international football any time soon. Mikel who is currently recovering from...
Super Eagles To Get $192,500 For Beating Cameroon

Super Eagles To Get $192,500 For Beating Cameroon

The Super Eagles will smile home with $192,500 after beating Cameroon in the round of 16 of ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Alteo...
Kanu Dancing Super Eagles Players

Watch: Kanu Dancing With Super Eagles Players After Cameroon’s Defeat

Kanu Nwankwo has expressed satisfaction over the Super Eagles’ 3-2 defeat of Cameroon in Saturday’s round of 16 clashes at the ongoing Africa Cup...
South Africa beat Egypt

South Africa beat Egypt, To Now Face Super Eagles In Quarter Finals

Nigeria is set to play South Africa on Wednesday in a quarterfinal bout, after beating the defending champions, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in 3-2...
Super Eagles Beat Cameroon

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Beat Cameroon To Reach Quarter-Finals

The Super Eagles have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, after defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 3-2 in...
Collins Feature Against Cameroon

AFCON 2019: Jamilu Collins To Feature Against Cameroon

Jamilu Collins could possibly make his first appearance for the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt in Saturday’s second...
women's world cup 32 teams

Infantino To Expand Women’s World Cup To 32 Teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the women's World Cup to 32 teams from 24 for the next edition in 2023 along with...

AFCON 2019: Rohr Hints on Nigeria Starting IX Vs Cameroon

The Super Eagles will tomorrow Saturday, July 6, square up to Cameroon in a round of 16 fixtures in the ongoing Africa Cup of...
Kano Pillars Niger Tornadoes Aiteo Cup Final

Kano Pillars, Niger Tornadoes To Clash In Aiteo Cup Final

According to Goal, Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars have secured their places in the 2019 Federation Cup final following their victorious outings yesterday in...