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AFCON 2023: Impressive Super Eagles tame Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions 2-0, to play Angola on Friday

AFCON 2023: Impressive Super Eagles tame Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions 2-0, to play Angola on Friday Nigeria’s forward #18 Ademola Lookman (L) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Nigeria’s forward #9 Victor Osimhen during the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 round of 16 football match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in […]

Penalty kick win over Cote d’Ivoire: Peseiro boasts, says ‘Our strategy worked’

oSuper Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, said he used a strategy that worked for the team in their hard-fought 1-0 win over host Cote d’Ivoire at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria landed a major blow in the race for AFCON knockout qualification defeating […]

Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea: Wasteful Super Eagles couldn’t rise to the occasion, begin AFCON 2023 with disappointing draw

Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea: Wasteful Super Eagles couldn’t rise to the occasion, begin AFCON 2023 with disappointing draw By Oluyemi Ogunseyin The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday began their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by playing out a highly disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their group A opener. […]

AFCON 2023: Nike unveils Super Eagles Eagles jersey

AFCON 2023: Nike unveils Super Eagles Eagles jersey   By Mike Oyebola Leading kit manufacturing company, Nike has unveiled the Super Eagles’ kits for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The home jersey is designed in Nigeria’s green and white colour. The away jersey is designed with a white background and a touch of […]

Islamic fans attack Liverpool and Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah, online, over Christmas message

  By Ernest Victor Liverpool and Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah, was subjected to a series of attacks from some Islamic fans who didn’t like his idea of always marking Christmas celebrations on his official Instagram page. Mohamed Salah has virtually made it a culture to always make a post celebrating Christmas, a move that some […]

WWhen you make money, it’s not yours,’ Mikel Obi reveals pressure on African footballers

  By Ikenna Ngere Former Super Eagles and Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi has disclosed the pressure that many African footballers experience upon achieving success, stating, “When you make money, it’s not yours.”The 36-year-old underscored that the pressure to seek financial assistance frequently arises from both immediate and extended family members. He noted that many African […]

Sao Tome and Principe refuse to play Super Falcons of Nigeria

Sao Tome and Principe refuse to play Super Falcons of Nigeria By Ernest Victor Sao Tome and Principe have withdrawn from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier which was supposed to take place on Friday, September 22, against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The Super Falcons and the Sao Tome and Principe’s women’s […]

Nigeria vs Sao Tome: Osimhen, Awoniyi lead attack for Super Eagles

  Super Eagles The head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has released an attacking-minded squad as Victor Osimhen and Sunday Awoniyi lead the pack for the Africa Cup of Nations matchday six clash with Sao Tome and Principe. In goal, the Portuguese tactician prefers goalkeeper Francis Uzoho to Adebayo Adeleye and Olorunleke Ojo. […]

2023 WWC: FIFA bans Lauren James of England for rest of tournament after red card for stomping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie

2023 WWC: FIFA bans Lauren James of England for rest of tournament after red card for stomping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie By Ifreke Inyang England midfielder, Lauren James, will play no further part in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, following her red card against Nigeria. With the scores still at 0-0, James was sent off […]