Former Super Eagles defender, Kingsley Obiekwu has recounted how he became a commercial bus driver. The retired Nigerian player was part of the Nigeria U23 squad that grabbed the gold medal in 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Former Super Eagles manager, Jo Bonfrere called up the player following his move to Go Ahead Eagles. Obiekwu departed … Read more
Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, just broke silence since the Super Eagles were crashed out of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall, Tunisia eliminated Nigeria at the round of 16 of the competition with a slim 1-0 victory after the Eagles’ impressive display in the group stage. Following the elimination, many people … Read more
The captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has rejoined Nigeria squad ahead of Tuesday’s game with Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations’ fixture. The former Leicester City star revealed that the Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze is more dangerous than the Egypt international, Mohamed Salah. The current Fatih Karagümrük’s forward disclose this with the press … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been forced to effect changes to the Super Eagles final 28-man list ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Meanwhile, top four stars have been removed from the squad for one reason or the other. Victor Osimhen has pulled out for being tested positive to Covid-19, while both … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Garoua, Cameroon ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Senior team of Nigeria landed at the venue for the tournament less than an hour after they departed the country on Wednesday night. The team of Nigeria got to the capital of the North Region … Read more
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has disclosed what the team can do to overcome Tunisia in the round of 16 of the African Cup Of Nations, AFCON. The ex-Beşiktaş shot-stopper revealed two factors to put Nigeria ahead of Tunisia when they clash on Sunday, 23rd. Austine Eguavoen’ side have excelled to the knockout stage … Read more
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles’s manager has explained why he recalled Odion Ighalo back to Super Eagles. The former Manchester United striker has hung his boot against playing for the senior team of Nigeria since three years ago. The 32-year-old therefore rejoined the Super Eagles’ workforce ahead of AFCON 2021, after a call-up by the German … Read more
Brentford midfielder, Frank Onyeka is delirious to be part of Nigerian squad to participate in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 24-year-old Onyeka made it into the final 28-man squad to represent Nigeria at the AFCON. The tournament is going to be Onyeka’s first major tournament for Nigeria. Maiduguri-born came forth at … Read more
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has asserted he will be available for participation at the 2021 African Cup of Nation, AFCON. The tournament has been scheduled to commence in less than 20 days on January 9, 2021. The Napoli striker had sustained a serious injury following a collision with Skriniar during a Serie A tie … Read more
Following a series of changes effected on the Super Eagles final 28-man list, the list has now taken a different reflection. The alterations were seen to be the consequence of the covid-19 and injury crisis among other reasonable reasons. Some players including Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis were excluded from the list why some made it … Read more
Nigerian Football Federation, NFF is set to name the new manager for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. According to Vanguard, NFF hopes to appoint a foreign coach as the new manager of the Super Eagles. Recall, former Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr was given the axe on the 10th of December. The vacant post will … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria passed their second test in the African Cup Of Nations as they outshined Sudan in a 3-1 win on Saturday, 15th. The 33rd edition of AFCON seemingly gives Nigeria every indication of success as the team has been impressive in the ongoing competition. Augustine Eguavoen’s citizens had overcome Mohamed Salah’s side, … Read more
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has identified the Super Eagles talisman. The former Leicester City goalie, has named Kelechi Iheanacho as Nigeria’s talisman at this 33rd Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) in Cameroon. The 35-year-old held the ‘Senior Man’ as nicknamed has the qualities to lead Nigeria to glory at the 2021 AFCON. The … Read more
Austin Jay Jay Okocha, ex-Super Eagles captain has disclosed that Nigeria have enough genii to pocket Liverpool’s winger, Mohamed Salah on Tuesday’s Nigeria opener against Egypt. Nigeria is to face Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau in Group ‘D’ of the African Cup of Nations . The Super Eagles’ opening match comes against Carlos Queiroz’s citizens in … Read more
Guinea-Bissau defensive midfielder, Judilson Mamadu Tuncará Gomes has declared his side will do whatever it takes to overcome Nigeria on Wednesday, 19th. Meanwhile, Baciro Candé’s men have not won any of their matches in the ongoing AFCON tournament. Djurtus had been held to a goalless draw by Sudan in their opener before Egypt thrashed them … Read more
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has sent message to Super Eagles ahead of Egypt game in the African Cup of Nations’ tournament. The former governor of Kwara state has wished the national team of Nigeria very best of luck as the tournament commenced yesterday, 9th. The Nigerian politician has exhorted Augustine Eguavoen’s men to soar … Read more