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Rasheedat Ajibade inspires Super Falcons to friendly victory over Algeria

Rasheedat Ajibade inspires Super Falcons to friendly victory over Algeria

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored two first-half goals as Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Algeria 2-0 at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne in an international friendly on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Ajibade drew the first blood in the 24th minute with an exquisite finish which beat goalkeeper Amel Salah after receiving a decisive pass from defender Oluwatosin Demehin. The Atletico Madrid forward then unleashed a long-range strike just before...

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Madugu unveils 25-player Super Falcons squad list ahead of Algeria friendly

Super Falcons interim manager Justine Madugu has released a 25-player squad list ahead of their friendly with Algeria this weekend, Afrosport reports. The double header fixture is expected to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday and next Tuesday. 25 for friendly vs Algeria #soarsuperfalcons pic.twitter.com/cO3fuk9jr7 — NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) October 20, 2024 The Falcons are set to reunite for the first time...

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Why Finidi George deserves to be Super Eagles coach after Ghana win

After the heartache of losing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, the Super Eagles could not have warmed the hearts of fans any better than with a resounding 2-1 win over fierce West African rivals Ghana in Marrakech on Friday evening, marking the beginning of Finidi George's stint as interim head coach. The 52-year-old was announced last week to manage the team he earned 62...

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Finidi off to great start as Super Eagles win Jollof derby over Ghana

Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George began his tenure as interim manager of the national team with a 2-1 win over Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday evening. The Enyimba manager was appointed to head the national team on an interim basis having served as an assistant manager to previous coach Jose Peseiro. Finidi started with some of the players that featured during...

‘Super Eagles are vulnerable’ – Ghana coach Addo confident of victory in Marrakech

Ghana head Coach Otto Addo believes the Super Eagles are venerable hence he can use that to get a victory in Friday's friendly in Marrakech. Addo was re-appointed last week having previously been in charge during later part of the Black Stars' 2022 World Cup qualification campaign when they triumphed over Nigeria on away goals in the playoffs and reached the finals in Qatar. Despite Ghana...