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Osimhen slammed Finidi for questioning his commitment

Victor Osimhen has criticized former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for questioning his commitment to the national team. Osimhen withdrew from Nigeria’s squad for the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin due to injury. Finidi believes that the former Lille striker could play in both matches even though he is injured. The Super Eagles …

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Updated: Finidi leaves his job at Super Eagles

Updated: Finidi quits job at Super Eagles – Latest sports news in Nigeria The NFF had stated in a statement that Finidi would work with a technical advisor who would be hired soon following Nigeria’s poor run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. According to Colin Udoh, the 58-year-old former player was not officially …

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Finidi stepped down as Super Eagles boss after less than 2 months in charge

Super Eagles coach George Finidi has reportedly dumped the team after less than two months in charge. The former Nigeria international, who took over the position on 29 April 2024, resigned following the team’s poor performance. Finidi’s main task will be to help Nigeria qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their team already behind in the race before …

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Rwanda coach reacts as Nigeria seeks foreign advisor

Rwanda coach reacts as Nigeria seeks foreign advisor – Latest Sports News In Nigeria During the June international window, Nigeria failed to secure a victory, drawing 1-1 with South Africa and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic. These results have left Nigeria fifth in their group with just three points, severely damaging their qualification …

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Sodje backs Super Eagles foreign technical advisor

Sodje backs Super Eagles foreign technical advisor – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In an interview with Brila.net, Sodje emphasized the urgency of securing World Cup qualification and highlighted the need for immediate and strategic actions by the NFF. Sodje acknowledged the NFF’s recent decision to consider a foreign coach, recognizing it as a positive …

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Genk star Arokodare craves big opportunity

KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare hopes to get the opportunity to represent Nigeria in the future. Arokodare is one of the young Nigerian forwards making waves in Europe. The 23-year-old scored 12 goals in 40 league appearances for Genk during the 2023/24 season. Also read: WCQ 2026: It will be unfair to appoint a technical advisor for Finidi –Lawal Victor …

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Nigerians have a different constitution, but can football fans endure another World Cup heartbreak just two years later?

Nigerians have a different constitution, but can football fans endure another World Cup heartbreak just two years later? – Latest sports news in Nigeria Nigeria’s participation in the FIFA World Cup; the biggest carnival in sport, is not an issue that any interested party continues to ignore. The financial implications are immense for the Football …

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Awoniyi to endure another long layoff over groin injury

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi will endure yet another long layoff after sustaining a groin injury. The 26-year-old, who only recently returned to playing for his club Nottingham Forest, is set to take another break. Awoniyi played for Nigeria during the current international break, and aggravated the problem for which he had undergone an operation earlier. The ex-Liverpool player, who …

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Gernot Rohr: I Want Victory Against Super Eagles

Gernot Rohr: I Want Victory Against Super Eagles – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The crucial match will take place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, CΓ΄te d’Ivoire. Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles from 2016 to 2021 and led them to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, expressed respect for his former team but …

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