Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an “amazing” moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday’s final in Abidjan, where they will face tournament hosts Ivory Coast (20:00 GMT). Nigeria have reached their first final since 2013, when […]
Victor Osimhen declared fit as Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of S’Africa in AFCON
To Football, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa later today. Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with South Africa – after suffering abdominal discomfort. However, reports from Abidjan has revealed that, Osimhen […]
Minister of Sports Development has urged the Super Eagles to step up their efforts Against Cameroon
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles ahead of their next match against Cameroon, to redouble their efforts. their opponents. The Minister delivered the message on Thursday via a zoom meeting with the team as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash on Saturday in the ongoing African […]
Peseiro Vows Relentless Performance Against Guinea Bissau
Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro has vowed that his team will not let up when they play Guinea Bissau later today, despite already being well positioned to advance to the round of 16 at the ongoing AFCON tournament. Speaking at the pre-match conference, Peseiro said his team must temper its […]
Super Eagles Secure a 1-0 Victory Against Ivory Coast at the Afcon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their chances in this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team the win from the penalty spot after striker Victor Osimhen was struck by an Ivorian defender in the penalty box. Nigeria is now […]
Peseiro Reveals Yusuf Won’t Play Against Cote d’Ivoire
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed Alhassan Yusuf will miss the side’s clash with the AFCON host Cote d’Ivoire, due to injury. Yusuf sustained a thigh injury in Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, while Joe Aribo and Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho are in line to replace him in […]
After departing the Super Eagles training, Umar Sadiq will play for Real Sociedad.
Real Sociedad have named Umar Sadiq in their game day squad days after he left the Nigerian camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Sadiq was among Nigeria’s 25-man team for the competition but left owing to a knee injury he got in a pre-tournament match against Guinea. However, Nigerian […]
Sadiq has Been Ruled Out of AFCON 2023 Due to an Injury
Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. The 26-year-old Sadiq who is now the third Super Eagles player to be ruled out of the competition, sustained a knee injury in the Super Eagles friendly against Syli Stars of Guinea on Monday. He is now […]
Super Eagles Land In Abidjan for AFCON 2023
Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals. According to Ademola Olajire NNF Media Director, the chartered aircraft which conveyed players and officials of the Super Eagles touched down at 12.23pm Nigeria time, with the contingent dressed in Nigeria traditional kaftan attire with cap to […]
Nigeria Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers On Shaky Note With Draw Against Lesotho
Nigeria’s dreams of a World Cup return started on a shaky footing with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State But 11 minutes […]
