'Playing against Rohr' - Ekong unfazed by the prospect of facing Benin team coached by ex-Nigeria boss
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles captain for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures in September, William Troost-Ekong remains undeterred by the prospect of facing former coach Gernot Rohr when Nigeria host Republic of Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. Troost-Ekong, who will come up against Rohr for the ...
Ballon d'Or: Super Eagles star Lookman nominated for football's most prestigious individual award
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has earned a coveted spot on the 30-player shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, regarded as football's most prestigious individual award.  The Nigerian international's stellar performance with Atalanta has propelled him into contention for the prestigious award. La...
Olisa Ndah refuses to rule out Orlando Pirates exit; welcomes competition in Super Eagles defence
Published: September 04, 2024
Super Eagles defender Olisah Ndah has indicated a willingness to explore opportunities beyond his current club, Orlando Pirates.  Since joining the South African side in 2021 from Akwa United, Ndah has made a notable impact, with 76 appearances and one goal to his name. The 26-year-old's strong performances ...
'It is not just saying' - Awoniyi urges teammates to show they are truly the Super Eagles in Afconq 
Published: September 04, 2024
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is confident that the Super Eagles can bring an end to their poor run of form ahead of the imminent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African champions have won just one of their last five games, dating back to the defeat to Ivory Coast in the final of the ...
'We no dey carry last' - German-born GK Okoye proves his loyalty to Nigeria by backing Falconets to beat Germany
Published: September 04, 2024
Nigeria's Falconets face an uphill battle on Wednesday night when they take on Germany in their second group match of the ongoing 2024 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup. Germany are the joint-most successful team in the history of the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup with three titles won, including two at the expe...
'My mother is from France' - Bayern winger Olise explains why he chose Les Bleus over Nigeria, England, Algeria
Published: September 04, 2024
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is in line to play a cap-tying game for France on Friday, September 6 when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris. Born in London to a Franco-Algerian mother and Nigerian father, the former Crystal Palace young sensation is also el...
Super Eagles arrival video: Sevilla striker Iheanacho is 21st player in Nigeria camp pre-Benin 
Published: September 04, 2024
Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho joined the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday morning, bringing the number of players in camp at breakfast to twenty-one ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September 2024. The arrival of Iheanacho provides interim manager Austin Eguavoen with additi...
Watch: 20 players involved in Super Eagles training session on Tuesday evening
Published: September 03, 2024
Twenty players were involved in the Super Eagles training session on Tuesday evening ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of qualification game against Benin on Saturday. Stanley Nwabali and Fasil Ketema FC's new gloveman Amos Obasogie were the goalkeepers in attendance as Maduka Okoye is yet to report for duty. Will...
'There is no way you can say no' - Eguavoen explains why he accepted to coach Super Eagles for Afconq
Published: September 03, 2024
Austin Eguavoen has revealed why he accepted to become Super Eagles interim coach ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation had attempted to appoint Bruno Labbadia as the head coach but failed to reach an agreement with the German tactician. With the position of the head ...
'If you disrespect people you have a problem' - Eguavoen tells Super Eagles stars ahead of Afconq v Benin
Published: September 03, 2024
Interim manager Austin Eguavoen has voiced strong confidence in the Super Eagles' ability to clinch victory in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.  The Super Eagles are set to face Republic of Benin on September 7 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and ...
Crawley Town new boy takes Osayi-Samuel's spot in Super Eagles squad for 2025 Afconq 
Published: September 03, 2024
Crawley Town new boy signing Benjamin Tanimu has replaced Fenerbahçe fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel in the Super Eagles squad for the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda. Osayi-Samuel has missed Fenerbahçe's last two league games against Caykur Rizespor and Alanyaspor d...
Super Eagles arrival video: Iwobi, Bassey, Onyeka all smiles as they report for international duty
Published: September 03, 2024
Super Eagles midfielders Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka, along with defender Calvin Bassey, have arrived at the team's camp in Uyo ahead of the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The players were seen arriving at the camp on Tuesday morning in a video uploaded on X by t...
Super Eagles coach arrival video: Eguavoen begins fourth stint in charge of three-time African champions
Published: September 03, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has arrived in Uyo on Monday evening ahead of the team's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Republic of Benin and Rwanda. The 59-year-old manager was seen entering the Super Eagles' hotel with his luggage in a video shared to repor...
Super Eagles arrival videos: Ndidi, Boniface, Obasogie report for international duty
Published: September 02, 2024
The trio of Wilfred Ndidi, Amas Obasogie and Victor Boniface have arrived for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Benin and Rwanda. The arrival of the Leicester City midfielder, Fasil Ketema FC shot-stopper and Bayer Leverkusen marksman takes the...
Super Eagles arrival video: Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Lookman, Ndah, Dele-Bashiru, Awoniyi land in Uyo
Published: September 02, 2024
Seven Super Eagles players have touched down in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against Benin's Cheetahs. Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, Lazio's Fisayo Dele-Bashiiru William Troost-Ekong, West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi, Olisa Ndah and Atalanta forwa...