Stuber 2019

AFCON 2019: Osinbajo sends message to Super Eagles

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated bronze-winning Super Eagles over their outstanding performance at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations' (AFCON) in Egypt. Osinbajo gave the message during the 2nd Edition of the Nigerian Television Authority

BREAKING: AFCON 2019: Super Eagles' forward collapses in training

The incident happened a day before the Super Eagles open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against new comers, Burundi. Kalu reportedly fell while trying to take a corner-kick and was immediately rushed to the hospital.

AFCON 2019: Rohr names most improved Super Eagles player

Rohr stated this following Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Burundi at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, over the weekend.

AFCON 2019: Zimbabwe names two outstanding Super Eagles players

Nigeria will face Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar in Group B of the 2019 AFCON.

AFCON 2019: Rohr reveals why Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Madagascar

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has admitted that his team lost to Madagascar, because of complacency. Nigeria were stunned 2-0 in their final Group B fixture at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, a result that means they finished in second place

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles react to facing Cameroon in Round of 16

#soarsupereagles #team9jastrong #totalafcon2019," read a tweet from the team's official handle. Cameroon defeated Nigeria in the AFCON finals in 1984, 1988 and 2000.

AFCON 2019: Two Super Eagles players tested for drugs after Cameroon win

The Super Eagles duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem, were selected by officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), after the game against Cameroon on Saturday for a random dope test, Vanguard reports. Both players did not return to their

AFCON 2019: Rohr speaks on 'begging' Victor Moses to return to Super Eagles

With Nigeria making their 18th appearance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Fenerbahce forward has been linked with a return to the Super Eagles squad. However, Rohr insists he will not beg Moses to overturn his decision.

AFCON 2019: Iwobi reveals what Super Eagles will do before South Africa clash

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi has said he and his team-mates will analyse their previous matches to work on their lapses ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against South Africa. Iwobi netted the winner, as Nigeria eliminated defending

AFCON 2019: Algeria defeat Ivory Coast, To Face Super Eagles In Semi-Finals

Algeria defeated the Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties in Suez Thursday to set up a semi-final showdown with Nigeria. The quarter-final finished 1-1 after extra time with Sofiane Feghouli giving Algeria a 20th-minute lead that was cancelled by Jonathan Kodjia on

AFCON 2019: Rohr releases 25-man Super Eagles squad, six on standby (Full list)

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has released a 25-man provisional squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Rohr also put six players on a standby list, incase of withdrawals and injuries.

AFCON 2019: President Buhari congratulates Super Eagles for defeating South Africa 2-1

Taking to Twitter, Shehu wrote; "President @MBuhari congratulates the @NGSuperEagles for another spectacular outing that has confirmed Nigeria's progress to the Next Level in the Africa Cup of Nations (#AFCON) Egypt 2019.

FIFA Womens World Cup 2019: Super Falcons refuse to leave hotel rooms due to unpaid allowances

The AWCON 2019 champions also demanded for their share of the World Cup participation fee from FIFA, even though that will not be paid by FIFA until September.

AFCON 2019: Why Rohr will leave Mikel Obi out of Super Eagles' Round of 16 tie

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has a swollen knee and may not recover quickly ahead of their Round of 16 clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, SportingLife reports. The midfielder sustained the injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Madagascar at

Super Eagles' last FIFA rankings for 2019 revealed

Nigeria have finished 2019 in 31st place on the FIFA football rankings. The Super Eagles remain unmoved in December's ranking released on Thursday morning.

Super Eagles draw 1-1, qualify for 2019 AFCON

Nigeria have qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, following a 1-1 draw with South Africa on Saturday. The Super Eagles travelled for the game as group leaders with nine points, with the Bafana Bafana second with eight.

2019 AFCON: Rohr speaks on VAR decision against Super Eagles

Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has blamed the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, system, after his team's win 2-1 over South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Rohr pointed out that the time taken to confirm South Africa's goal unsettled his

Four things we learnt as Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2019

The result however ensured the Super Eagles qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. So, what are the things we learnt from the game? 1.