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Gernot Rohr contributed to Nigeria’s downward trend on FIFA ranking – ex-international
Former Nigeria international, Jonathan Akpoborie, has attributed Nigeria’s downward trend on FIFA ranking to coach Gernot Rohr’s inefficiency to make the star-studded Super Eagles a winning side.
Super Eagles drop three places in FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped three places from 32nd to 35th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Air Peace: Coronavirus reason for reduction of flights
The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, said the COVID-19 pandemic devastated airlines worldwide, Nigerian airlines inclusive and that Air Peace is not immune from this.
AFCONQ: Victor Osimhen’s injury helped us comeback vs Super Eagles – Sierra Leone midfielder
Leone Stars of Sierra Leone midfielder Rodney Strasser has attributed his side’s surprise comeback against Super Eagles to the absence of injured Victor Osimhen.
Gernot Rohr is not the right man to take Super Eagles forward – Daniel...
Ex international, Daniel Amokachi, insists Gernot Rohr isn’t the right coach to take the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the next level.
Joseph Dosu applauds Gernot Rohr for sticking with Maduka Okoye
However, Gernot Rohr kept faith with the Spata Rotherham goalkeeper for the second leg of the game in Freetown and the 19-year-old went on to record his first clean sheet for the three-time African champions.
NFF: Gernot Rohr has our full support
Amaju Melvin Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has restated his backing for embattled head coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rohr despite increasing calls for the immediate dismissal of the German.
Gernot Rohr impressed by Maduka Okoye
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has praised the performance of young goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in his side’s 0-0 draw with Sierra Leone in Freetown earlier this week.
We will review everything about Super Eagles – minister
Sunday Dare, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has assured Nigerians that every aspect of the senior national men’s team, the Super Eagles, will be reviewed for maximum performance.
Victor Osimhen begins physiotherapy after suffering shoulder injury
Napoli centre-forward Victor Osimhen has intensified his recovery from a shoulder injury he suffered during Nigeria’s 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni: Gernot Rohr is the worst coach in Nigeria history
Yakubu Aiyegbeni believes coach Gernot Rohr and a significant proportion of Nigeria's national team players are not fit to wear the famous green and white shirt in the wake of their outing against Sierra Leone.
Victor Osimhen ruled out of Napoli match with AC Milan
Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Napoli’s league meeting with AC Milan due to shoulder injury he sustained while with national team.
Minister casts doubt on future of Super Eagles coach
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Sunday Dare, has questioned the competence of Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni: Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles not committed enough
Yakubu Aiyegbeni has launched a scathing attack on Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, saying the former Bordeaux manager is one the worst coaches in Nigeria’s football history.
Nwankwo Kanu: Super Eagles showed signs of improvement vs Sierra Leone
In the wake of their draw against Sierra Leone, African football legend Nwankwo Kanu has jumped in defence of the Nigeria senior national team, claiming there are no longer minnows in African football.
Gernot Rohr blasts Sierra Leone ‘long ball tactics’ in Freetown
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has blamed his side’s draw against the Leone Stars in Freetown on the bad state of the pitch.
Gernot Rohr hails Maduka Okoye’s Heroics vs Leone Stars
Gernot Rohr has praised goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after his impressive performance against Sierra Leone in the second-leg AFCON qualifying match on Tuesday.
Garba Lawal calls on Super Eagles to self critique moving forward
Former Nigeria national team player and Chief Technical Officer of the Nigeria Football Federation, Garba Lawal, has called on players of the Super Eagles to self-critique and carry out a personal assessment of themselves after picking two points in two games against their Sierra Leonian counterpart.
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Lagos bye-elections: Police orders restriction of movement
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Philippine town mayor shot dead in town hall
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Arik Air lays off 300 workers over redundancy
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Russia detains physicist on suspicion of passing aviation secrets abroad – agencies
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Labour to resume suspended strike in Niger on Tuesday
Organized Labour in Niger state has on Tuesday announced the resumption of their suspended strike over the slash of salaries by the state government.
Crime rate grows as Amotekun battles funding, others
South-West Security Network, popularly known as Operation Amotekun, is battling with problems of funding and equipment in Ondo and Ekiti states, where it has commenced activities.
Federal government launches portal for exited N-Power beneficiaries to apply for central bank empowerment...
The federal government has launched a portal for exited N-Power beneficiaries to apply for Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, empowerment options.
Davido: Police brutality affects the masses mostly, not rich people
Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has stated that it is mostly the masses that encounter police brutality in Nigeria and not wealthy guys like him.
PDP slams Presidency’s comment on slain Borno farmers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday, took exception to a comment credited to Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, who while fielding questions from the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, asked if the 43 farmers beheaded by Boko Haram insurgents obtained a military clearance before venturing into the bush where they met their untimely death.