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Dessers Scores As Mexico Beat Super Eagles 2-1 In Friendly

29May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Dessers Scores As Mexico Beat Super Eagles 2-1 In Friendly

It was not the best of starts for new head coach, Jose Peseiro, as the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to El Tri of Mexico in an international friendly game at the AT & T Stadium, Dallas, USA, in the early hours of Sunday. Cyriel Dessers opened his goals account for the Eagles after drawing them level with a powerful header. The Super Eagles are now winless against Mexico in six meetings, losing three and drawing three. Up next for Peseiro’s side is another friendly against Ecuador on June 2. Mexico bossed the early exchanges as the Super Eagles struggled to get a foothold in the game. Santiago Gimenez then gave Mexico a deserved lead on 12 minutes as his initial effort from a headed pass hit Uzoho and bounced off him into the net. Andres Guardado almost doubled Mexico lea...

Dare Regrets Super Eagles’ Failure to Qualify For World Cup, Condemns Vandalisation Of Abuja Stadium

31Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Dare Regrets Super Eagles’ Failure to Qualify For World Cup, Condemns Vandalisation Of Abuja Stadium

Abuja Fans Invasion Sports Minister Sunday Dare has expressed regrets over Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Russia. “We drew 0-0 in Kumasi and drew 1-1 here and that meant the away goal rule gave Ghana the edge. It is most unfortunate and regrettable that we are not going to Qatar, but that is sports. Nothing is 100% certain. “On our part, the Federal Government gave every support necessary. We got the stadium ready in all its glory. We mobilised Nigerians and other football lovers to fill up the stadium. The NFF called up a solid cast of players. 60,000 voices sang the National anthem in what must have been one of the most uplifting moments one could imagine. The fans gave their vocal support till the very end. The president of the nation, thou...

Why Contract Talks With NFF Broke Down – Peseiro

9Feb

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Sports

Why Contract Talks With NFF Broke Down – Peseiro

Jose Peseiro Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro has offered explanations on why his contract talks with the Nigeria Football Federation fell through. Peseiro was announced as the replacement for German tactician Gernot Rohr last December and was expected to travel to Cameroon for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The NFF however changed its mind and decided to stick with interim manager Austine Eguavoen for now despite the team's early elimination from AFCON 2021. “We acknowledge and appreciate the interest that Mr. Jose Peseiro has shown in Nigeria Football during our very cordial discussions and have absolutely no doubt about his capacity. We believe that perhaps in the future, there could be an opportunity to work with him," the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said in a st...

2022 WCQ: Enyimba’s Noble Replaces Uzoho In Nigeria Squad for Liberia, Cape Verde Games

8Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

2022 WCQ: Enyimba’s Noble Replaces Uzoho In Nigeria Squad for Liberia, Cape Verde Games

Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been announced as Francis Uzoho’s replacement in Super Eagles’ squad for this month’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. The Nigeria Football Federation made the announcement on Sunday night. Uzoho featured in his Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia’s UEFA Conference League encounter against Swiss club Basel on Thursday night but missed Sunday’s league clash against Ethnikos Achnas due to illness. ”Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been called up to replace Francis Uzoho who has been reported sick. Get well Frank,” reads a statement on the Super Eagles Facebook page. Read Also: 2022 WCQ: Liberia Recall Spanish-Born Goalkeeper For Super Eagles Clash Noble was first invited to the Super Eagles in March for the 2021 Africa C...

Balogun Relishes First Super Eagles Goal In Seven Years

11Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Balogun Relishes First Super Eagles Goal In Seven Years

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has expressed excitement after scoring his first-ever goal for the national team. The centre-back opened the scoring for the West Africans in the 29th minute of Sunday’s 2-0, win against Central African Republic at the Stade Omnisports, Japoma, Douala. Read Also: NFF Backs Super Eagles To Beat Central African Republic In Douala Balogun, who made his 40th appearance for the Super Eagles in the encounter volleyed home after a superb cross from Chidozie Awaziem. Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored Nigeria’s second goal late in the first half. “My first goal in seven years! I have been looking forward so much for it and I am happy it finally came, and on a day like this,” The Rangers of Scotland defender said after the game. source: ...

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Forced To Train In Darkness Ahead of Benin Clash

27Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

AFCON, Africa, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Forced To Train In Darkness Ahead of Benin Clash

Super Eagles were forced to train in darkness at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Friday ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. According to a report by Completesports, the stadium officials put off the light at the ground for the entire duration of the team’s training session. Nigerian journalists were also barred from entering the stadium. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Saturday. Nigeria top Group L with eight points after four rounds of matches, while Benin are second with seven points. A draw tomorrow will guarantee the Super Eagles passage to the AFCON to be hosted by Cameroon in January.

Tunisia Forces Super Eagles to a 1-1 Draw in Austria

14Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Tunisia

Tunisia Forces Super Eagles to a 1-1 Draw in Austria

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Tuesday night forced to a 1-1 draw at the Jacques Leman Arena in Austria. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho opened scoring in the 21st minute when he used a sharp turn in the box to score his first international goal in 2017. Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was fouled few minutes inside the box as he tried to convert a pass from Alex Iwobi leaving the referee with no choice than to award a penalty to the West African side. Iheanacho stepped forward to take the spot kick but failed to convert what would have been Nigeria's second goal of the night. The Tunisian side however punished them for the miss with an equalizer from Drajer Mohammed who finished off a cross which Kenneth Omeruo failed to clear properly. The Super Eagles ...

Sports: African Champions, Algeria Beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles

10Oct

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Algeria, Nigeria, Sports

Sports: African Champions, Algeria Beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles

The Dessert Foxes of Algeria defeated Nigeria 1-0 in last night's international friendly match played in Austria. The only goal of the match was scored by Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ramy Bensebaini’s lone strike after his first header was cleared by Nigerian defenders in the sixth minute. Coach Gernot Rohr handed FC Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka his debut appearance in the middle of the park after Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi made his bow for the West African side. The Super Eagles failed to come into the game in the early minutes of the match while a well organized Dessert Foxes capitalized on their failure to put their acts together to draw the first blood which eventually resulted to the final outcome of the game. Nigeria will face Carthage Eagles of T...

Super Eagles Ready to Tackle Algeria, Tunisia

8Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Algeria, News, Nigeria, Sports, Tunisia

Super Eagles Ready to Tackle Algeria, Tunisia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are battle ready for their encounter against African giants, Algeria and Tunisia as all the invited players have arrived and training ahead of the Friday and Tuesday friendly matches. The Eagles will play against the continent’s champions Algeria and Africa’s second-placed team Tunisia in Austria. The Eagles ranks were bolstered by the clearance of Kevin Akpoguma, former Germany U20 captain by FIFA to represent his fatherland having played for Germany at youth level. His clearance adds to the team’s defensive options which already boasts of stars such as Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Wlliam Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Jamilu Collins, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi. The Eagles will face an Algerian team that is on an 18-mach unbeaten ru...

Nigeria: Rohr Announced the Final List Without Consulting NFF Technical Committee – Lawal

6Jun

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News, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Nigeria: Rohr Announced the Final List Without Consulting NFF Technical Committee – Lawal

Former Super Eagles midfielder and member of the NFF technical committee, Garba Lawal has said that Gernot Rohr did not consult the technical committee before releasing the final 23-man list of the Super Eagles. According to him, he became aware of the final list when it was released to the general public on social media. He said "I got to know about the list on the social media like every other Nigerian. And I was surprised that the technical committee was not told about the list before it was made public. "It seems we don’t know what we are doing. Rohr is the one that can answer Nigerians why members like Fanny Amun, Victor Ikpeba, Mutiu Adepoju were not consulted. "At this moment, whether we say yes to Rohr’s list or not, there is nothing we can do again since the final squa...