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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Super Eagles interim boss Eguavoen confident ahead of Libya clash

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence as he prepares to lead the team against Libya in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, Afrosport reports. The 59-year-old led the three-time African champions to a 3-0 victory against Benin Republic in Uyo, and also got a draw away at Rwanda in Kigali on match-day one and two in the qualification series....

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Eguavoen responds to questions on Super Eagles coaching stints

Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has responded to the misunderstanding surrounding his coaching involvement with the national team which is considered to be four stints, Afrosport reports. His first spell as Super Eagles coach was between 2006 and 2007, followed by a short-term spells in 2010, 2022 and his present role since last month. While agreeing that this is the fourth time he will be...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Galatasaray provide Osimhen’s injury update ahead of Libya matches

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Galatasaray provide Osimhen’s injury update ahead of Libya matches

The Super Eagles are currently sweating on the fitness of leading forward Victor Osimhen after his Turkish club Galatasaray released an update on the injury he picked up last Saturday. The 25-year-old, who opened his club account with a brace in their 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa in the Super Lig, was replaced by former Napoli teammate, Dries Mertens, before the second half restart. Although Osimhen downplayed...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Why Arokodare, Maja & Sodiq should get Super Eagles call-ups

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Why Arokodare, Maja & Sodiq should get Super Eagles call-ups

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun their race to securing a ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations—Morocco 2025—fairly well with a win and a draw in their two opening games against Benin Republic and Rwanda, respectively. As Nigeria gears up for October’s double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya, it is important that the most in-form players are called up to the Super Eagles team...

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens wins African qualifiers, book ticket to ICC U19 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens wins African qualifiers, book ticket to ICC U19 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria women’s under-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, made history on Sunday, as they emerged victorious in the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifying tournament in Kigali, Rwanda. The Junior Female Yellow Greens were unbeaten throughout the just-concluded tournament in East Africa, beating Zimbabwe in Sunday’s final at the Gahanga 2 Oval, as they sealed qualification for next year’s...