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Fulham winger, Alex Iwobi says it is important for Nigeria to beat perennial rivals Ghana in their upcoming friendly. The Super Eagles and the Black Stars will clash at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Friday. The Black Stars stopped the Super Eagles from securing a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Friday’s encounter will be the …

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George, has said the two friendly games against Ghana and Mali are crucial for the team. Finidi will take charge of the Super Eagles in the two friendly games which will hold in Marrakech, Morocco following the exit of Jose Peseiro. The Eagles will take on Ghana on 22 March and on 26 March …

Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca has said Wilfred Ndidi will miss the trip to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday due to injury. Ndidi was not in Leicester’s squad for Tuesday’s away game against Sunderland as a result of a tightness in his muscle. Speaking after the game against Sunderland, Maresca said Ndidi was rested and should be back for Saturday’s …

Super Eagles defender, Jamilu Collins has revealed that the need to get back to full fitness was behind his decision to pull out of the team’s friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. Recall that the Cardiff City defender was named in the 23-man squad by Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro before he pulled out of the game due to …

Abia Warriors have announced the appointment of Ike Shorunmu as their new goalkeeper’s coach. The former Super Eagles goalie was unveiled by Abia Warriors chairman, John Obuh in a brief but impressive ceremony witnessed by members of management. Obuh said he decided to go for the former Shooting Stars shot stopper because of his vast experience and antecedents hoping that …

Samson Siasia Dismisses Super Eagles Return Rumors – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Siasia clarified that he did not apply for the role due to his ongoing FIFA suspension, which is set to be lifted in August 2024.   In 2019, FIFA imposed a lifetime ban on Siasia from all football activities due to match-fixing …

My Chapter With Super Eagles Is Closed — Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Peseiro left his role few weeks after leading the team to the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.   The departure stems from a failure to reach a contractual agreement with the Nigerian Football Federation, despite …

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon was in action but could not help Nantes avoid a 1-0 defeat at Lyon in Ligue 1 on Wednesday. Simon played for 90 minutes as Nantes suffered their third consecutive defeat. Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette got the only goal of the game in the 49th minute. Also Read: Boniface Scores 10th Bundesliga Goal In …

Today, Nigerian football is beset with very many challenges. That’s why despite the abundance of talent in the country, taking domestic Nigerian football to another level has become seemingly impossible. It has been stuck for almost 3 decades now in the mud of ignorance. What is happening is captured aptly in the words of renowned Nigerian writer, Labisi Olagunju, who …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has shed more light on the brilliant goal he scored against Southampton in the Championship at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian midfield maestro showcased his dazzling dribbling skills and a clinical scoring instinct during the first half’s added time. Expertly receiving a pass from Stephy Mavididi, Ndidi confidently danced past a defender before unleashing …