Breaking: Rohr extends contract
German born, Gernot Rohr extends two and a half years as coach of the Super Eagles, potentially until the 2022 World Cup.
German born, Gernot Rohr extends two and a half years as coach of the Super Eagles, potentially until the 2022 World Cup.
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 […]
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.
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 burial […]
Leke James has confirmed he dreams of flying from Norway to Nigeria to honour national duty. The Norwegian-based star says that getting the call from Gernot Rohr is pretty much his daily motivation. The personal vision to don the famous green shirt has been a long-standing dream of his… READ ALSO: Signing Nicolas Pepe was not my […]
Former Nigeria international Austin Eguavoen has tipped Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr for a new contract on one condition. Eguavoen says Rohr must be based in Nigeria. READ ALSO: What signing Pablo Mari means for Arsenal Rohr’s contract expires in June but a fragile relationship with his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation, will now see […]
The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside giant killers Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic and Liberia for the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The draw for the 40 African nations that would be participating in the qualifiers was made in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday evening. AFCON 2019 winners Algeria were drawn in […]
The President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for the rebuilding of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium into a world class facility, assuring that the stadium will serve as the new home for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Six US lawmakers write Malami over Sowore’s detention Pinnick […]
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick has revealed that the refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia in Benin City, Edo State, will host the Super Eagles first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Eagles and 25 top ranked African teams will be joined by 14 winners from the first round for the second round […]
Uyo – Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person. Rohr who spoke at a post-match conference in Uyo after his team came from behind to defeat the Squirrels of Benin Republic 2-1 said winning AFCON 2021 […]
Abuja – A former Super Eagles defender, Waidi Akanni, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian national football team would keep improving and getting better with each 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match. Akanni was reacting to the hard-fought 2-1 victory recorded by the Super Eagles against the Squirrels of Benin Republic in their Group […]
Albert Andinam, Chairman, Cross River Chapter, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), on Monday said the Super Eagles needed a ball winner in the midfield to make the team stronger. Andiman, who spoke against the backdrop of the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with the Selecaos of Brazil on Sunday in Singapore, told the News Agency […]
The Super Eagles retired ace midfield maestro, Mutiu Adepoju, on Monday called on Nigerians to allow Super Eagles sustain winning tempo. Adepoju made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the heels of the Genort Rohr-tutored team’s stellar performance against five-time World Champions, the Selecaos of Brazil on Sunday. […]
Mutiu Adepoju, an ex-international, on Sunday praised the Super Eagles on their performance against former world champions Brazil. The match played at the Singapore National Stadium on Sunday saw Joe Aribo opening scoring after 35 minutes of play. Brazil however equalised three minutes into the second half when Casemiro fired home from close range. Adepoju, […]
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has hailed the Nigerian Super Eagles performance following their draw with the Samba Boy of Brazil in Singapore National Stadium in Kallang. The Minister in a series of tweet said the game was a great football and that the Super Eagles were gallant and showed incredible […]
Class finish from Joe Aribo for Nigeria vs Brazil ? pic.twitter.com/VQxdyLwtWR — ?? WATP.com ?? (@WATP_com) October 13, 2019 The Nigerian Super Eagle and their counterpart from Brazil the Samba Boys friendly match ended in draw. Speaking on the game which was played at Singapore National Stadium in Kallang the Sport Minister, Sunday Dare who spent […]
Eagles stand –in captain William Ekong has insisted that though the Super Eagles respect five –time world champions Brazil, they have no fear as both teams step out in a prestige friendly in Singapore on Sunday evening. “Brazil is a top team, probably the best team in the world. But Senegal gave them a good […]
The family of late Super Eagles Midfielder, Sam Okwaraji has concluded plans to launch a documentary on the footballer to mark his 30-year memorial. The President of Sam Okwaraji Foundation and elder brother of the football icon made the disclosure in Owerri on Monday when the foundation visited the Chairman, Imo Sports Commission, Mr Fan […]
Singaporean Jansen Foo has been appointed as referee for the highly anticipated international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil billed to hold at the Singapore National Stadium, on October 13. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Foo’s appointment on their official website on Wednesday. Foo, 35, will be assisted by compatriots Abdul Hannan (assistant referee 1), […]
Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, on Saturday in Abuja said the upcoming friendly game between Nigeria and Brazil would expose the Super Eagles’ strengths and weaknesses. The three-times African champions Super Eagles will take on Brazil at the Singapore National Stadium in Kallang on Oct. 13. This is coming 23 years […]