Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reflected on the challenging group stage matches, expressing optimism about the team’s progress. Lookman acknowledged the toughness of the group games but emphasized the crucial aspect of securing results. Read Also: #AFCON23: Adepoju Defends Osimhen – Striker’s Contributions Go Beyond Goals “It’s going to be a tough game, like all of our other games …
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#SupereaglesAFCON: Troost Ekong Reflects On Group Stage Performance – Emphasis on Team Spirit
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong shared his thoughts on the team’s performance in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing the challenges faced and the importance of team spirit. “We did everything that we could have done. And, yeah, it wasn’t easy. I think for us to have scored six goals today would have been maybe …
Read More »NFF And Peseiro Agree On Contract Extension, As Gaffer Lists Ekong, Simon, Osimhen, 20 Others For Sao Tome And Principe
The Nigeria Football Federation and Mr. Jose Santos Peseiro have reached an agreement for the latter to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team of Nigeria, Super Eagles. Read Also: LAB Football Carnival Organizer Unveils 8 Elite Teams And Spectacular Trophy As stipulated in the original contract, drawn in May 2022, the Portuguese has …
Read More »#AFCONUpdate: Gambia, Cameroon Not Giving Up On Qualification
Cameroon will play Gambia in a make-or-break encounter in the last round of Group C fixtures of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 in Bouake. Read Also: #AFCONUpdate: “We Deserve First Position, But We Proceed” – José Peseiro Reflects on Super Eagles’ AFCON Journey This will be a repeat of the quarter final of the 2021 …
Read More »2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: FIFA replaces officials of Benin Republic, Nigeria clash
World-governing body, FIFA has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on Monday, 10th June 2024. Read Also: Sen. Owan Enoh Lists Ongoing Reforms, Challenges Of Sports Sector The changes have sent packing Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema …
Read More »#AFCONSupereagles: Moses Simon delighted with performance as Nigeria secures victory
In a standout display that earned him the prestigious TotalEnergies Man of the Match accolade, Moses Simon expressed contentment with Nigeria’s narrow triumph over Guinea Bissau in the final group stage match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Read Also: #AFCONUpdate: Super Eagles Secure Knockout Berth with 1-0 Victory Over Guinea Bissau Simon played a …
Read More »#AFCONSupereagles: “We Don’t Care About Scoring 20 Goals, Team Victory Prevails” Says Moses Simon as He Claims Man of the Match
In a pivotal AFCON Group B clash that saw the Super Eagles triumph 1-0 against Guinea Bissau, winger Moses Simon’s stellar performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match accolade. Read Also: #AFCONSupereagles: Super Eagles Media Officer, Babafemi Raji Highlights Super Eagles’ Progress and Tournament Excitement The victory catapulted Nigeria into the knockout phase of the African Nations Cup, …
Read More »Sports Minister Meets NFF Leadership To Brainstorm On Way Forward On Super Eagles Coach …Urges Super Eagles To Beat São Tomé And Principe As A Welcome Gift
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh held a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on Saturday night to find solutions to the lingering issues surrounding the status of the contract with the Super Eagles Coach ahead of the last African cup of Nations qualifying match. Read Also: We Need More Champioships for Badminton Development …
Read More »#AFCON2023: “The pressure is on Cote d’Ivoire”, Says Equatorial Guinea coach, Juan Micha
Despite this being a high-stakes encounter, Equatorial Guinea coach, Juan Micha intends on approaching the Monday’s match against the wounded Cote d’Ivoire just like any other of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023. Read Also: #AFCON2023: “Nigeria Will Win the Trophy Again“ – Jay-Jay Okocha Affirms Juan Micha coach says the pressure is on the hosts …
Read More »Golden Eaglets Aim for Crucial Win Against Togo in WAFU U-17 Cup of Nations
Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba is determined to leave no margin for error as Nigeria prepares to face Togo on Wednesday in their third Group B match of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations in Ghana. The five-time world champions had a rocky start to their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso at the University …
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