Africa Cup of Nations
Clubless Kei Kamara takes Sierra Leone back to AFCON
Kei Kamara converted a penalty to take Sierra Leone to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1996 with a 1-0 win over Benin on Tuesday in a qualifier twice postponed due to a coronavirus tests drama.
AFCONQ: Sierra Leone vs Benin to be played behind closed doors
The Africa Cup of Nations qualification encounter between Sierra Leone and Benin Republic will be played behind closed doors.
Riyad Mahrez strikes as African champions Algeria create record
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored as Algeria defeated Tunisia 2-0 in an international friendly this weekend to create a record 27-match unbeaten run by an African national team.
Henry Nwosu: Super Eagles may struggle in 2022 AFCON
Former Nigerian midfielder Henry Nwosu believes the Super Eagles may struggle at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations if the team fails to go with a creative midfielder.
Gabriel Agbonlahor: Ahmed Elmohamady will have Premier League offers after Aston Villa exit
Several Premier League clubs would be keen on signing Ahmed Elmohamady when he leaves Aston Villa, according to Gabriel Agbonlahor.
CAF postpones 2021 AFCON final draw
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations finals has been postponed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Cameroon pip Super Eagles in friendly
Nigeria created a hatful of chances but were undone by lack of precision in the final third as Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions ran away with a 1-0 win in an international friendly in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on Friday evening.
Super Eagles boss urged not to experiment with line up vs Cameroon
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph has urged the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr not to experiment with the team’s lineup against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Terem Moffi credits Lorient’s form for first Super Eagles call-up
Terem Moffi has revealed his eye-catching performances for Lorient in the 2020-21 season earned him his first call-up to the Nigeria national team.
Paul Onuachu arrives Super Eagles camp
Paul Onuachu has arrived in Nigeria’s camp ahead of the international friendlies against against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
Ifeanyi Udeze: Gernot Rohr has got its standing team for World Cup qualifiers
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, believes coach Gernot Rohr is enjoying the best of his career now because there are quality players in his kitty at the moment.
Super Eagles boss: Friendly game vs Cameroon an opportunity to test new players
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said their international friendly match against Cameroon is a chance to make changes to his side and see new players in action.
Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya unmoved in latest FIFA world rankings
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya are unmoved according to May’s rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association on Thursday.
Paul Onuachu wins Belgian Pro League Player of the Year, Golden Boot awards
Paul Onuachu has been announced the 2020-21 Belgian League Player of the Year and winner of the Golden Boot award.
Super Eagles boss picks Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, 22 others for Cameroon duel in...
Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and homeboys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles who will do battle with five-time African champions Cameroon in a prestige friendly in Austria on Friday next week.
Kelechi Iheanacho wins Leicester City’s Goal of the Season award
Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Leicester City Goal of the Season award for his wonder strike against Crystal Palace in April.
Super Eagles boss: Samuel Kalu needs help to overcome injury woes
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has called for total supervision of Samuel Kalu’s mental, medical and sporting well-being at Bordeaux.
NFF’s FIFA match agent celebrates Nigeria proposed friendly with Mexico
NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, is excited that Nigeria will be playing Mexico in a friendly international on July 3 in the United States.
NFF to Super Eagles boss: No room for experimentation
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical study group Dr. Alex Mana has warned the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to focus on selecting the right squad that will prosecute the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria announce friendly vs Mexico in July
Gernot Rohr’s side will take on the Concacaf nation as they step up preparations for their World Cup qualifying campaign as well as next year’s Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cameroon.
NFF supremo: Super Eagles needs quality preparations to qualify for 2022 World Cup
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has informed that the, Super Eagles can qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar come 2022 if they have quality preparations..
NFF owes Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr six months salary
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has not been paid his wages by the Nigeria Football Federation for six months.
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