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SEN vs NGA: Nigeria Team News, Possible Lineup, And Kickoff Time Ahead Of Sunday’s U-20 AFCON Opener

February 18, 2023 Admin

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria face Senegal in their opening group stage fixtures of the 2023 U-20 African Cup of Nations Championship campaign on Sunday. The Ladan Bosso-led team will be going into the game after their 6-1 demolition of Kawkab Athletics in the last warm-up game, and they will be aiming to build on the remarkable feat when they face Senegal on Sunday in their first game of the 2023 U-20 African Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. Team News: The Nigerian team will be going into Sunday’s…

Esther Onyenezide scored brace as Falconets beat Canada 3-1 in FIFA U20 World Cup

August 18, 2022 Admin

In-form Esther Onyenezide was the heroine for the Falconets of Nigeria again on Thursday morning, as she netted a brace to guide them to a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory over Canada Under 20 Women’s National team in their Matchday 3 of the FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. The 19 years old scored Nigeria’s only goal in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in their last game, and she was able to perform excellently again on Thursday morning. The youngster was given another starting role by…

NFF appoints Amuneke as new Super Eagles coach

February 7, 2022 Admin

Nigeria Lineup vs Sierra Leone, Team News and Head to Head

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate assistant to Eguavoen. One of the most garlanded footballers to have come out of Nigeria, Amuneke scored both goals that won Nigeria the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations final match against Zambia in Tunis, scored the goal that won Nigeria and Africa’s first…

Mo Salah sends messages to Klopp after Nigeria defeat Egypt 1-0 in AFCON 2021

January 12, 2022 Admin

Mohamed Salah have send messages to Jurgen Klopp that he will stay at Anfield amid contract extension following Egypt 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in AFCON 2021 group D match. Salah has confirmed that he loved Liverpool fans and he will renew his contract to make him stay at Anfield. According to Fabrizio Romano who confirmed on his official Twitter page – Mo Salah on his contract: “I want to stay, but it’s not in my hands. It’s in their hands. They know what I want. I’m not asking for crazy…

NFF reveals that new Nigeria Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro will miss AFCON 2022

December 30, 2021 Admin

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro arrives in Nigeria

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Jose Peseiro as new Super Eagles coach but will not lead Nigeria to AFCON tournament in Cameroon. Peseiro replace German coach, Gernot Rohr who was sacked by NFF on 13 December, 2021. NFF confirm that Austin Eguavoen who is the interim head coach will lead the Super Eagles to AFCON 2021 in Cameroon. Peseiro will “only play role of Observer” during the tournament while Eguavoen will return to his role as Technical Director after the tournament. Meet New Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Jose…

Liberia 0-2 Nigeria: Osimhen, Musa raise Super Eagles spirit in Morocco

November 13, 2021 Admin

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Liberia 2-0 in a 2022 World Cup qualifying game played Saturday evening in Tangiers. Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa both scored from the spot, as the Super Eagles boosted their chances of qualifying for the Qatar 2022 tournament. Referee, Youssef Essrayri first pointed to the spot in the first half after goalkeeper Boison Wynney brought down Kelechi Iheanacho in the area. Osimhen stepped forward and converted his penalty kick in the 15th minute. Ahmed Musa then wrapped up the points late in the game with another…

Lagos to host Nigeria vs Cape Verde World Cup qualifiers game

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Admin

Sierra Leone vs Nigeria Lineup of AFCON Qualifiers in Freetown

The Lagos State Government said some major roads leading to the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere will be shut by Monday for the World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Cape Verde. Lagos will host the crucial Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers involving Nigeria vs Cape Verde comes on Monday. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde explained that there would be a diversion as all roads leading to the stadium would be shut. He said vehicles would be barred from accessing…

CAR 0-2 Nigeria full highlights: Balogun, Osimhen score for Super Eagles in the WCQ

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 Admin

Watch Central African Republic VS Nigeria Live streaming Now on NFFOnline

Leon Balogun and Victor Osimhen scored for Super Eagles in a 2-0 win over the wild Beats of Central African Republic on Sunday. Three times Africa Champions, Nigeria get a desired away victory as they secured a 2-0 win over Central African Republic to remain on the top of the Group C 2022 world Cup Qualifiers. Match highlights via Fifa YouTube CTA 0-2 NGA full time score for Central African Republic and Nigeria match.

Nigeria vs Central Africa: Big blow hits Super Eagles camp ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifiers

October 5, 2021 Admin

Super Eagles begin training ahead of AFCON qualifier against Sierra Lone

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr revealed that he has not been paid for eight months as the team preparing to face Central Africa Republic in two crucial 2022 World Cup qualifiers this week. Score Nigeria reports, Rohr is on a reduced monthly salary of $45,000 and it is from there that he pays the team’s video analyst, chief scout as well as fitness and goalkeeper trainers. Top officials have continued to promise that the backlog of salaries will be cleared soon. Should he be lucky to get paid, he will…

Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, 13 others countries qualified for AFCON

March 28, 2021 Admin

Nigeria and other 16 countries have qualified for AFCON 2022 tournament in Cameroon, Super Eagles earn a qualification after Paul Onuachu scored at the stoppage time for Nigeria against Benin at Port Novo on Saturday. Full list of qualified nations Here are full list of countries that have secured a qualification to the next AFCON tournament. Algeria Burkina Faso Cameroon Comoros Egypt Equatorial Guinea Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Ivory Coast Mali Morocco Nigeria Senegal Tunisia Zimbabwe Contenders (16, for seven places) Benin, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Congo Brazzaville,…