Tag: Afcon

Troost-Ekong omission from CAF XI sparks upset

Nigeria professional footballer, William Troost-Ekong’s exclusion from the CAF FIFPro Best XI has sparked outrage among football fans, with many questioning the credibility of the selection process. The defender, who…

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AFCON allowances, bonuses not delayed by CBN, says NFF

Nigerian Football Federation boss, Ibrahim Gusau has blamed budgetary constraints for the failure to pay up outstanding allowances and bonuses to the Super Eagles. At a meeting with the Super…

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Lababadia unveils Super Eagles list for AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia, has named 23 players to prosecute the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda next month. The Nigeria Football Federation,…

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Moffi hits milestone 50th Ligue 1 goal

Super Eagles’ striker, Terem Moffi scored his 11th goal in Ligue 1 this season as OGC Nice drew 2-2 at Olympique Marseille. Moffi scored after 13 minutes to open the…

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Troost-Ekong Provides Positive Injury Update

Super Eagles’ star player, William Troost-Ekong has given the latest update on his recovery to full fitness after surgery for a thigh injury, which he received at the recent AFCON…

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Sports Minister Announces Imminent Appointment of New Super Eagles Coach

The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has assured Nigerians that the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, would have a new coach in the next one or two…

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Boniface’s absence costs Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON, Says Peseiro

Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro believes the absence of Victor Boniface from the Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations squad cost the team the title in Ivory Coast.   Nigeria…

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Why Peseiro’s Contract As Super Eagles’ Coach Should Be Renewed – Victor Ikpeba

Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Ikpeba has asserted that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should change the narrative in social media that Nigeria does not want the services of Eagles…

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VIDEO : Pastor Yul Edochie And Second Wife, Judy Austin Celebrate Valentines Day With Alcoholic Beer

Nigerian actor, producer and clergyman, Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy Austin have stirred mixed reactions online after they celebrated Valentine’s Day in a unique way.   Yul Edochie…

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Shettima To Lead FG’s Delegation To AFCON Final On Sunday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. This was…

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