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Joseph Yobo tips Kenneth Omeruo to step into his shoes

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2019 0

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo on Wednesday said that he had tipped in-form CD Leganes FC player, Kenneth Omeruo, to step into his shoes as a regular centre-back. The retired footballer made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his unveiling as brand

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CAFCC: Rangers will get three points in Enugu – Christian Chukwu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2019 0

Christian Chukwu, a former Super Eagles coach and Technical Adviser of Rangers International of Enugu, on Monday said the club would defeat Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia in a return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. Chukwu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that Rangers could spring surprises anytime and anywhere. He said: […]

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Mikel Obi steals the show again in Middlesbrough’s impressive 2-0 win over QPR

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2019 0

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was again instrumental in Middlesbrough 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship on Saturday. The victory strengthened Boro’s chances of finishing in the top six which will earn them a play-off spot for promotion into the English Premier league next season. Mikel who was on parade […]

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Ahmed Musa delighted to be back in action for Al Nassr

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2019 0

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa is thrilled to be back in action for his Saudi Arabia Professional Football League side Al Nassr in Saturday’s 1-0 home win against Al Feiha at the King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh after spending several weeks on the sidelines. Musa has been out action due to injury and was also […]

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Gernot Rohr to overlook Mikel Obi, Victor Moses for Seychelles, Egypt tie

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2019 0

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr may leave out the duo of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses for the March 23 Africa Cup of Nations game against Seychelles at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba Delta State, according to reports. Mikel who’s the captain of the team has not featured for the National team […]

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Efe Ambrose: Super Eagles always in my heart

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2019 0

Derby County defhttps://dailytimeslive.com/derby-county-set-to-sign-ambrose-efe/ender Efe Ambrose has not played for the Super Eagles since Nigeria’s 1-0 loss away to Egypt in March 2016, but the player has revealed that he still keeps up to tab with the national team and calls some players to continuously encourage and support them. Nigerian defender Ambrose has not

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FIFA rankings: Nigeria retains 4th position in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2019 0

Nigeria has retained her fourth position in Africa but dropped two places from her previous 44th position in FIFA Coca Cola World Rankings released on Thursday. Nigeria also retained her 1,427 points from the previous list in December. The first ranking of the year also saw Asian champions, Qatar, climb to 55th in the world, […]

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Gernot Rohr worries over injuries, complacency

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2019 0

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has admitted his concern over injuries and complacency ahead of the Super Eagles’ upcoming matches in March. Nigeria will round off the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a clash at home to the Seychelles, followed by a friendly with North African heavyweights Egypt. The German gaffer […]

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Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa loses mom

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2019 0

It’s a sad day for Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa following the passing of his mother, Sarah Moses, on Thursday. Musa’s mother died in a hospital in Abuja. Musa, who is currently in Nigeria is reportedly injured and has been ruled out of action for his club side Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia. According to […]

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Mikel Obi expresses readiness for Boro’s promotion battle, wear No 2 jersey

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2019 0

New Boro signing John Obi Mikel says Boro’s ambition and mentality helped persuade him that Teesside was the place to be this season. The Super Eagles skipper was courted by clubs across Europe but says his decision to return to England came after having conversations with the Boro boss about the sort of team he’d […]

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Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles to play 3 friendlies before 2019 AFCON

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2018 0

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said he hopes his team play at least three warm-up games leading up to next year’s AFCON. Nigeria have qualified for the African showpiece football event with a game to spare and so their final qualifier at home against Seychelles will be a dead-rubber. “Besides the match against Seychelles […]

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Mikel Obi floats football talent hunting programme for African youths

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has floated a football talent fishing programme, that he styles Africa’s Next Football Superstar. The programme, which is for kids across Africa is the initiative of the football star’s Mikel Obi Foundation. African kids aged between 12 and 16 will participate. The event will take place in Nigeria, South Africa […]

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Gernot Rohr: Door still open for Mikel Obi, others to make 2019 AFCON squad

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has said that the door is open for Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel to be included in the Super Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The international future of the central midfielder has been covered in mist due to his unavailability for the national team’s last […]

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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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Super Eagles avoid Benin airport, fly direct to Johannesburg from Asaba

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

The Super Eagles will now fly out to Johannesburg, South Africa direct from Asaba today (Thursday), not through Benin City for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Gernot Rohr’s men were earlier scheduled to travel to Johannesburg for the game from Benin City airport, it was […]

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Ahmed Musa: Bafana Bafana don’t scare us

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa has been quoted saying, hosts, Bafana Bafana of South Africa hold no fear for his Nigerian side ahead of weekend’s clash at the Soccer City. The team will leave for the airport in Benin City from their training base at Asaba on Thursday in high spirits according to the Al […]

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Super Eagles: Ifeanyi Okowa’s incentive will bring down Bafana Bafana

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2018 0

Players of Super Eagles have praised Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for his incentive of $25,000 for every goal in Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. They, however, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja admited the incentive would motivate the senior national male football team to fire from every cylinder. […]

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22 Super Eagles train in Asaba ahead Bafana clash

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria stepped up their preparations ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against South Africa with 22 players taking part in Tuesday’s training session.France based winger, Samuel Kalu is the only player being expected in camp. Tuesday’s training session took place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.Seven players […]

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Henry Onyekuru, Moses Simon, Ola Aina, others lead Super Eagles to Asaba

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

The early arrivals to the Super Eagles training camp at Elomaz Hotel in Asaba yesterday include Henry Onyekuru, Ola Aina and Moses Simon. The others Mikel Agu, Olamilekan Adeleye, Jamilu Collins and goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai, who was first called up in 2015, when interestingly the Eagles were due to also face South Africa and Uganda. […]

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Wilfred Ndidi: Injuries and suspension won’t stop Super Eagles from beating South Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is confident the confidence the Super Eagles will qualify for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after the team’s failure to reach the past to editions in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The Super Eagles will go into the next qualifying game against South Africa in Johannesburg without keys players, no […]