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Bukayo Saka sends Super Eagles well wishes as he accepts England call up

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2020 0

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has accepted England’s call up and wishes Super Eagle’s best of luck. READ ALSO: Jose Mourinho mocks critics after mercilessly beating Man U Daily Times understands that despite Saka’s eligibility for the African giants he has committed his future to the Three Lions.

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Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Algeria after Côte d’Ivoire cancels

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Algeria will fill the friendly fixture following Côte d’Ivoire cancellation. READ ALSO: NFF picks Danjuma, Others to Head National Teams Coaching Crew The Federation Ivorienne de Football has since sent communication to the NFF to regret internal problems, before Algeria quickly accepted to step in. “We have

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COVID-19: Super Eagle’s David Okereke tests positive

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2020 0

Super Eagle striker and Belgian player, David Okereke has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. READ ALSO: Chelsea Branislav Ivanovic joins West Bromwich Albion Daily Times gathered that Club Brugge KV confirmed the news via its twitter account on Tuesday. According to the club, the 23-year old had undergone two different rounds of tests. A […]

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Super Eagles to play Cote D’Ivoire and Tunisia next month

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

By Elijah Odetokun The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play friendly games against The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on October 9 and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia on October 13. This was contained in an official release by the NFF made available to Daily Times by NFF President Amaju Pinnick. “As we await the Federal […]

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Crystal Palace Complete England U-21 Star Swoop

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2020 0

By Rilwan Balogun Crystal Palace has completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Queens Park Rangers. Eze will play at Selhurst Park next season, as the Eagles have completed their second signing of the summer. A statement from the club website said: “Eberechi Eze has signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace F.C., becoming the […]

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Interview: We are building a Super Eagles for the future – Gernot Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

By Oma Akatugba Daily Times caught up with Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr and he spoke about Bukayo Saka, the Super Eagles and the future of the team. The Franco-German has been a subject of division amongst Nigerian football fans with some groups of people calling for his head at every given opportunity, while others […]

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BREAKING: CAF announce new dates for AFCON 2021 qualifiers

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

The Super Eagles’ doubleheader tie against Sierra Leone in the AFCON 2021 has been scheduled to take place November 9th to 17th 2020. READ ALSO: Barcelona sack sporting director Eric Abidal Daily Times recalls that CAF postponed the AFCON 2021 qualifies match which was scheduled to kick off from March 25-31 indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]

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Nigerian-Swiss Goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe Nears FC Lugano Move

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2020 0

Sebastian Osigwe, a Nigerian-Swiss goalkeeper currently on the books of SC Kriens in the Swiss Challenge League (2nd division of Swiss football) is on the verge of completing a move to Swiss Super League side, FC Lugano, Daily Times can confirm. Osigwe, 25 has long been on the books of Kriens and is a keen […]

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Gernot Rohr- Maduka Okoye Good For Super Eagles’ Future

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has said new Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is Nigeria’s future in goalkeeping. Okoye teamed up with the Super Eagles in 2019, making his first appearance against Brazil in a friendly match in Singapore after he came on for the injured Francis Uzoho. The young goalie gave a good account […]

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Exclusive: What Rohr Told Osimhen Before Making Napoli Transfer

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2020 0

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has revealed what he told Victor Osimhen before his switch to SS Napoli. In an interview with Daily Times, Rohr said the former Lille attacker contacted him for advice and he told him what he must do before making such a switch. Commenting on having a strong team of many […]

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Exclusive: Two New Players Have Agreed To Play For Nigeria – Rohr

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles Coach has said Nigeria has been able to convince two new players to represent the Super Eagles. Rohr, speaking with Daily Times said the new players have agreed to switch allegiance to Nigeria but kept mum on their names or details. He said he has been busy monitoring many Nigerian players […]

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Exclusive: Why I’ve Returned To The NPFL — Dele Aiyenugba

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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has revealed his reasons for returning to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with Kwara United. In an interview with Daily Times, Aiyenugba said he is back in the league because he believes in the project at Kwara United and sees himself as a source of encouragement to older […]

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Rohr excuse not to pick domestic players will be coronavirus – S/Eagles midfielder

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2020 0

Super Eagles midfielder Ikenna Hillary has aimed a slight dig at Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr.  Ikenna has stated Rohr’s next excuse to overlook players in the domestic league when football returns will be the coronavirus pandemic. The Sunshine stars defensive midfielder in an interview with brila.net shared his disdain for players playing in the […]

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Yobo promises total change in Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has said he will help national team Manager, Genart Rohr to turn around the fortunes of the team, when national team action resumes after the Covid 19 pandemic. Not too long ago the Nigeria Football Federation announced Yobo as one of the Assistants to Rohr. Noting that his vast […]

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Villarreal coach calls Super Eagles winger Chukwueze world-class player

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

Villarreal coach, Javier Calleja while describing Samuel Chukwueze referees him the Super Eagles winger as a complete player. According to his coach, Calleja, the Nigerian is finally showing the work the technical team has put it to develop him while adding he can become a great player if he continues working hard. “We’ve worked a […]

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Super Eagles midfielder, Onazi buys a mansion in Lekki

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

Turkish side, Ogenyi Eddy Onazi has acquired a mansion in Lekki worth 120 million naira. The super eagles player mansion joins other Nigerian football stars like Man United player Odion Ighalo who have houses in the neighborhood. On 22 September 2014, Onazi signed a two-year contract extension with Lazio until 2018. Lazio had previously received […]

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Breaking: Rohr extends contract

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

German born, Gernot Rohr extends two and a half years as coach of the Super Eagles, potentially until the 2022 World Cup.

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Samuel Eto’o rates Nigeria Super Eagles among world giants

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

Cameroon star and football icon Samuel Eto’o believes Nigeria’s talent equals the likes of Argentina, France and Brazil. Eto’o who is currently in Lagos to promote Castle’s 5s Football League competition, has quickly shared views to fire up the spirits of Super Eagles players and biggest fans. The Cameroon and FC Barcelona legend feels that […]

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Why Yobo dosen’t need coaching experience to be on Eagles bench

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association, says former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo does not need coaching experience to succeed as Super Eagles assistant coach.

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Super Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba in 2021 AFCON qualifier, NFF says

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

The Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba will host next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), announced this in a statement on Sunday, quoting the federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi. Kanu’s parents