summer 2017

#Russia2018: Nigerians React To Super Eagles Heroic Win Against Iceland

The match between Nigeria and Iceland just ended with super Eagles emerging victorious  with two points against Iceland. Ahmed Musa was the hero of the match as he scored two goals during the first and the second half. Trust Nigerians who were very estatic

Video: Diamond & Davido perform 'Number One' at 2014 Serengeti Fiesta Concert

The recently held Serengeti Festival at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza in Tanzania had some of Africa’s best acts including Waje, Victoria Kimani and Davido headlining performances at the music event, with a guest appearance from international rapper, T.I

AFCON2017: Former Soldier Slumps, Dies After Watching Super Eagles 2-0 Defeat to South Africa

After watching the Nation's Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa where the Super Eagles lost 2-0 to the South African side, a retired soldier of the Nigerian Army, identified as Joseph Oloruntoju, slumped and died on Saturday

CHAN 2018: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco On This Day

The home-based Super Eagles will depart Nigeria on Monday for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) holding in Morocco. The team Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf said this on Saturday in Abuja. Coach Salisu told the News Agency of Nigeria that his 23-man squad

Four things we learnt as Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2019

They won it in 2013, but failed to qualify for the next two editions in 2015 and 2017. 2. Rohr has to be more reactive: To start with, this game did not need a three-man defense.

2018 FIFA World Cup: Austrian embassy deny Super Eagles crew visa

Inset: Super Eagles (Super Eagles) Members of the Super Eagles crew to the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been denied visas for their preparations by the Austrian embassy. After the friendly against England, the Super Eagles are meant to camp in Austria to finalise

Video: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Barcelona (5-1 Agg) Aug-16-2017 Super Cup Highlights

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 at the Bernabeu to win the Spanish Super Cup 5-1 on aggregate. The Spanish and European champions were dominant, even without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo. Marco Asensio, who also scored in the 3-1 first-leg win, gave them

2018 World Cup: Why Gernot Wants Vincent Enyeama Back in Super Eagles

The Media Officer of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Toyin Ibitoye has explained why coach Gernot Rohr wants Vincent Enyeama back into the team ahead of next year's World Cup in Russia. Rohr and his men are in Krasnodar, Russia preparing for Tuesday evening's

Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf Vows To Qualify Nigeria For 2018 CHAN

Super Eagles coach, Salisu Yusuf, has promised to qualify the team for next year's African Nations Championship (CHAN) billed for Kenya. Yusuf, who released his 30-man list on Monday, said that only the best will be picked for the qualifier against Togo or

Russia 2018: NIKE Says Order For Super Eagles Jersey Hits Three Million

American sport wear giant, NIKE yesterday disclosed that it had received over three million orders for the new jerseys designed for the senior national team of Nigeria, Super Eagles, for the 21st FIFA World Cup finals opening in Russia in four weeks. At a

We have no money to pay Super Falcons' 2019 allowances - NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the contentious issue of match bonuses and allowances between the organisation and the Super Falcons. The NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, made this known in Abuja on Thursday while appearing before the House

Goalkeeper Austin Ejide Desperate To Represent Super Eagles In 2018 World Cup

Hapoel Hadera goalkeeper, Austin Ejide, has said he will do his best to secure a spot in the Super Eagles team to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 33-year-old last featured for Nigeria in a friendly match against Scotland in 2014. Despite playing in Israel's

'Big Teams Praying To Avoid Super Eagles In 2018 World Cup'- Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, has stated that his colleagues from other countries called to inform him that they don't want to play against the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He claimed that most countries

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

The Super Eagles are eagerly looking forward to their Round of 16 clash against Cameroon, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Nigeria will take on their West African rivals, after the group fixtures were concluded on Tuesday "And so it's our neighbours

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

Super Falcons drop in latest FIFA ranking despite winning 2018 AWCON title

Nigeria's Super Falcons dropped one spot, from 38th to 39th, in the latest edition of FIFA Women's World Ranking (WWR), released on Friday, December 7. According to FIFA's official website, the reigning African Women's Cup of Nations holders, who claimed a

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

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that he is ready to welcome Victor Moses back to the national team, but insists he will not "kneel" to have him rescind his retirement decision. Moses, 28, called it time on a six-year international career