The number of players in the Super Eagles camp has risen to 14 with the arrivals of four new players on Tuesday. The Fulham duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, newly-signed Augsburg midfielder Frank Onyeka, as well as Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, are the latest stars to arrive at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo. Nwabali joined the team on Monday night, while Iwobi...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar as the referee for Nigeria’s upcoming match against Benin Republic in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo next Saturday. The 38-year-old, who has been a FIFA referee since 2017, made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League in 2013. He officiated AFCON 2023 opening match between Ivory Coast...
The Super Eagles will face an uphill task against a familiar foe in South Africa when the two nations face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers in June. The Super Eagles, who were victorious the last time the two countries met in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), will have a new man on the sidelines when they lock...
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has departed the Super Eagles camp after reportedly picking up an injury in their 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Thursday. The 26-year-old, who was replaced by OGC Nice forward Term Moffi just before the hour mark in Nigeria’s group opener in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, has reportedly suffered a groin injury. The...
Nigeria started their qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo on Thursday. Jose Peseiro's men dominated the opening minutes of game but failed to convert their chances despite the presence of Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi, Ademola Lookman in the attack. Kelechi Iheanacho wore the captain's armband in the absence of experienced Kenneth Omeruo...
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