Tag: Super eagles
Breaking: Super Eagles clinch Unity Cup with thrilling penalty shootout win over Jamaica
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero of the night, pulling off a crucial save that tipped the balance in Nigeria’s…
Super Eagles soar over Black Stars in London in fiery Unity Cup clash
Ghana looked rattled and helpless, failing to register a single shot on target in the first half as the Super…
2026 W/Cup Qualifier: I’m so disappointed, Chelle says
Chelle said this during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. The coach…
Super Eagles’ World Cup dream in tatters after late Zimbabwe equaliser
The packed stadium erupted when the Galatasaray striker nodded in a precise cross from Ola Aina, but celebrations turned to…
Super Eagles’ Coach demands more despite Rwanda triumph
The coach revealed that the team had put in extensive preparation, including tactical video sessions, to gain the upper hand…
Breaking: Red-hot Osimhen strikes twice as Super Eagles revive World Cup hopes
Then, just before the halftime whistle, the Galatasaray striker delivered again. A well-placed header from Samuel Chukwueze found Osimhen, who…
Who are the best Nigerian defenders in 2025?
With these defensive stalwarts, it is no surprise that Nigeria finished with one of the best defenses at the 2023…
We can beat Super Eagles in Uyo – Zimbabwean star
“I strongly believe in this team, and personally, I would love for us to win both games to keep our…
W/Cup Qualifier: Osimhen, Onyemaechi, amongst 6 early birds in Kigali
The Amavubis of Rwanda will host the Super Eagles at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday from 5 p.m.…
Do-or-Die! Chelle names star-studded Super Eagles squad to battle Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Chelle has opted for an all-out attacking arsenal, led by Galatasaray's lethal goal machine, Victor Osimhen, alongside Ademola Lookman, Samuel…
W/Cup Qualifier: Chelle names Musa, 3 other home-based players in provisional list
Also included in the 39-man list are three other home-based players, namely; goalkeeper Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), defender Ifeanyi Onyebuchi…
Breaking: Super Eagles draw Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in fierce AFCON 2025 battle
Nigeria’s clash with Tunisia is poised to be the group’s headline encounter. Memories of the Carthage Eagles’ triumph over the…
CHAN: Nigeria drawn in Group D with Senegal, Congo, and Sudan
Nigeria’s Home-based Super Eagles, who secured a silver medal in the 2018 edition, are aiming to go one step further…
NFF appoints ex-Malian international Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach
Chelle, 47, is a former international player with five caps for the Aiglons of Mali. His coaching résumé includes stints…
Éric Chelle emerges new Head Coach of Super Eagles
His appointment is with immediate effect, and he has the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to earn a ticket…
Super Eagles roar into 2025 CHAN in style after demolishing Ghana
It took just 19 minutes for Sodiq Ismail to break the deadlock, sending the home crowd into raptures with a…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles played below standard – Eguavoen
“Football is about winning, losing or drawing. I think we have a strong squad but it just didn’t happen for…
Shock in Uyo: Super Eagles Stumble as Rwanda clinch historic AFCON qualifier win
Despite having already secured their place in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, the defeat at home left a blemish…
Super Eagles seal AFCON 2025 spot as Osimhen strikes late against Benin
With nine minutes remaining, Osimhen rose to the occasion, connecting with a precise cross from Moses Simon to level the…
Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2025
This was after Libya snatched a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali in an earlier Group D encounter, thanks…
Morocco 2025: Ekong, Lookman, Simon, 19 others train in Abidjan
Eleven players, including Captain and AFCON Man of the Competition, Ekong, reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and…
AFCON qualifiers: Simon, Chukwueze, six others among early birds in Super Eagles camp
The Rwandans have one-goal deficit and five points in their favour going into the final two matchdays.
Super Eagles B Team ready to soar: Eguavoen confident ahead of CHAN clash with Ghana
He said that there was still enough time to work with the team and select the best players out of…
What to expect of Nigeria football team at AFCON 2025 Qualifiers
The Super Eagles hope to continue with their fine start to keep their AFCON qualification bid on track and a…
Wage of sin: CAF punishes Libya, awards Super Eagles three points, three goals
Libya is also fined 50,000 US dollars which must be paid within 60 days.
Super Eagles soar in FIFA ranking
The senior men’s national team defeated their Libyan counterparts in the first leg match of the Africa Cup of Nations…
How Libyan authorities forced me to divert Super Eagles plane – Pilot
“There is no ILS (Instrument Landing System), no air navigation approach, no VHR (VHF Omnidirectional Range). We had to make…
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles’ ordeal at the hands of Libyans – NFF reveals details
Frustrated, Olajire said the NFF President condemned the "despicable" behaviour, which he said had no place in football, saying that…
Tinubu slams inhumane treatment of Super Eagles in Libya, calls for swift CAF action
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) had withdrawn the Super Eagles from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on…
CAF speaks up on Super Eagles’ painful experience in Libya
“The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those…