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AFCON: Super Eagles to play two more friendlies in June

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2019

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two friendlies in the next FIFA free window in June in preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The next FIFA free window is billed to hold from June 3rd to the 11th, according to the FIFA calendar for 2019. The 32nd edition of the AFCON

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U-23 AFCON: Imama Amapakabo calls up 33 players ahead Libya clash

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2019 0

Head Coach of the national U23 team, Imama Amapakabo, has invited 33 players to camp ahead of next month’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (U-23 AFCON) qualifying fixture against Libya. Amapakabo, the former Enugu Rangers manager who will be assisted by Kennedy Boboye (Assistant Coach), Fidelis Ilechukwu (Assistant Coach) and Etta Egbe (Goalkeepers’ Trainer) listed […]

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AFCON U20: Flying Eagles World Cup ticket delayed after South Africa keep them out

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

The Flying Eagles qualification for this year’s U20 FIFA World Cup in Poland will have to wait after they were frustrated by a disciplined defensive performance by South Africa. The 0-0 draw has kept South Africa alive in the tournament as they now have a final group game against Burundi.The Flying Eagles final group game […]

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Rohr: My young Super Eagles face toughest test yet

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

Gernot Rohr has predicted tomorrow’s AFCON qualifier will be the most difficult game against home team South Africa for his Super Eagles, who will be without several experienced stars. Defender Shehu Abdulahi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and striker Odion Ighalo are sidelined by injury, while Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is suspended. “This will be the […]

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Samuel Chukwueze eager to get Super Eagles chance against South Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

Newly invited Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze says he is eager to make his Super Eagles debut in the AFCON qualifier against South Africa in the coming week. Chukwueze who had represented Nigeria at the U17 won the Cadet World Cup in 2015 under Coach Emmanuel Amunike and finished as the third best player at […]

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AFCON: South Africa must get rid of Nigeria – Stuart Baxter

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2018 0

A boastful South Africa coach, Stuart Baxter, is confident that his lads would get rid of Nigeria when both sides clash on November 17 in the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The under-fired gaffer told Sports24 ón Tuesday that he is confident that his charges are more than capable of getting a […]

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Rohr bows to pressure to call up NPFL stars for AFCON showdown in South Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

Gernot Rohr appears to have finally bowed to pressure from his bosses and will as a result call up a handful of players from the NPFL for next month’s AFCON qualifier against South Africa, officials have told SCORE Nigeria The Eagles face Bafana Bafana on November 17 in Johannesburg and three days later they are […]

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Uganda confirm November 20 friendly against Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has affirmed November 20 as international friendly date between the Super Eagles and Cranes of Uganda. The match is slated to hold at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.The match comes up three days after Nigeria’s November 17 duel with South Africa in the Confederation of […]

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Super Eagles whip Libya, Ighalo gets hat trick

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

A hat trick from Odion Ighalo and one goal from Samuel Kalu gave Nigeria’s Super Eagles a 4-0 win over Libya in a 2019 AFCON Qualifier in Uyo. The victory moved the Eagles into second place in Group E, behind leaders South Africa. The Eagles now have six points from three matches, one point behind […]

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AFCON: Super Eagles target second consecutive win against Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2018 0

Nigeria will take on Libya in the 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualification Group E match in Uyo on Saturday, October 13. The Super Eagles thrashed Seychelles 3-0 in their previous 2019 AFCON qualifier away last month. The win saw Nigeria return to winning ways having lost to Argentina, before facing Seychelles. The […]

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Super Eagles demand new date for AFCON showdown against Libya

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2018 0

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi, has disclosed they have informed CAF they wish for a change of date for an AFCON 2019 qualifier against Libya. The match has been fixed for Friday, October 12, in Nigeria with the reverse tie in Tunisia a few days later. “As the home team, […]

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South Africa host Super Eagles in Johannesburg for 2019 AFCON showdown

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2018 0

Bafana Bafana of South Africa have announced they will host the Super Eagles in a crucial 2019 AFCON qualifier on November 17 at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Bafana’s recent matches have been staged in Durban. However, SAFA announced that the country’s team will now play their next two AFCON qualifiers at the 80,000-capacity FNB […]

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Coach Gernot Rohr satisfied after win over Seychelles

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was satisfied with his charges’ performance against Seychelles.The Super Eagles defeated Seychelles 3-0 in Saturday’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier (Group E).A Seychelles own goal and two strikes from Chidozie Awaziem and Odion Ighalo helped the Super Eagles win away. It was Nigeria’s maiden win of the qualifying […]

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Coach Gernot Rohr satisfied after win over Seychelles

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2018 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was satisfied with his charges’ performance against Seychelles. The Super Eagles defeated Seychelles 3-0 in Saturday’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier (Group E). A Seychelles own goal and two strikes from Chidozie Awaziem and Odion Ighalo helped the Super Eagles win away. It was Nigeria’s maiden win of […]

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Rohr targets 2019 AFCON win

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr says he wants to win the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Cameroon after extending his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for two more years. The Super Eagles have won the tournament three times, but they missed out on the 2015 and 2017 editions. They are […]

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I’m not under pressure to field players—Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2017 0

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has said that he is not under pressure to field players for Saturday’s AFCON qualifier between his team and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The coach revealed this on Thursday during a pre-match briefing at Le’ Meridian Hotel and Gold Resort, Uyo, […]

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Eagles’ coach names killer squad against France, Corsica

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2017 0

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has announced his 25-man squad for the upcoming international friendly games against France and Corsica later this month. The Super Eagles are scheduled to camp in France ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa on the 10th of June 2017. The first friendly […]

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Winning AFCON 2013 Was Memorable – Egwuekwe

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Azubuike Egwuekwe has been doing impressive things in recent seasons with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Warri Wolves. Wolves are the only Nigerian side in the running for glory in CAF club competitions (Confederation Cup) this season and the imposing Egwuekwe has been leading the charge from the front. The Nigerian international defender is […]

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2017 AFCN Qualifiers: Keshi Opens Camp in May

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2015 0

Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi, has said he will start calling up national team players to a training camp next month as he begins preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The tactician is keen to get an early jump on assembling the Super Eagles, having failed to lead them to this year’s […]

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NFF Unveils Keshi As Eagles Coach

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2015 0

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday unveiled Coach Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles for the next two years, ending weeks of speculations and stalled contract negotiations. Keshi signed a two-year contract on Tuesday and was unveiled at a ceremony at the National Stadium in Abuja. The 53-year-old’s previous contract ran out […]