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Super Eagles interim boss Eguavoen debunks ‘stepping down’ rumours

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has said he is still in charge of the Nigerian national team, Afrosport reports. The 59-year-old debunked the rumours making the rounds about him stepping down after Tuesday’s goalless draw against Rwanda in Kigali, labelled the reports as fake news. While speaking immediately after their arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja, Eguavoen said: "It's just unfortunate that people just...

Luton’s Elijah Adebayo announces desire to represent Nigeria

Luton’s Elijah Adebayo announces desire to represent Nigeria

Luton Town forward Elijah Adebayo has revealed his desire to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The 26-year-old was born in England to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to play for the three-time African champions. Adebayo reiterated his wish to suit up for the Super Eagles during an interview in Sky Sports "What's in the hat show" trending on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. "Heritage is big...

Osimhen, Osho ruled out of Super Eagles friendlies; Sadiq arrives camp in Morocco

Osimhen, Osho ruled out of Super Eagles friendlies; Sadiq arrives camp in Morocco

The duo of Victor Osimhen and the newly-called Gabriel Osho have both been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Ghana and Mali. The two players will join Italy-based Tyronne Ebuehi and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who have both been ruled out of the games due to injury. Osimhen, who was doubtful for Napoli at the weekend, missed their 1-1 draw at San Siro...

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Nwabali, Iwobi and eight others arrive Super Eagles camp ahead of friendlies

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, England-based midfielder Alex Iwobi, and eight other players arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Marrakech, Morocco, which opened on Tuesday. Iwobi’s Fulham teammate Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Nantes midfielder Moses Simon, and fullbacks Jamilu Collins and Bruno Onyemaechi have all touched down in the Eagles camp. Other players in camp are Rangers’ forward Cyriel Dessers, Hatayspor’s midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and...