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Emmanuel Amuneke: I’m good enough to be Super Eagles head coach
A Winner of the African Cup of Nations in 1994 and Olympic Games Soccer gold in 1996, Amuneke had previously rejected NFF’s Technical Director job which is now held by his former Super Eagles teammate, Austin Eguavoen
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.
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.
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 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.
Super Eagles drop points again vs Leone Stars
Super Eagles have dropped back-to-back points against Sierra Leone after a 0-0 draw at Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Tuesday night.
AFCONQ: Leone Stars hold Super Eagles in Freetown
Former African champions, Super Eagles, were held to a scoreless draw by the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the Africa Cup of Nations 2022 qualifier in Freetown on Tuesday.
AFCONQ: Super Eagles must restore their reputation
On Tuesday evening, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in the reverse fixture of their double-header 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Freetown.
William Troost-Ekong calls for total concentration from Super Eagles vs Sierra Leone
William Troost-Ekong has urged the Nigeria national team to fully focus when they take on Sierra Leone in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.
AFCONQ: Super Eagles seek redemption in Freetown
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr will hope to hold on to his job by leading his side to victory on Wednesday (today) against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles will fly in Sierra Leone
“Our objective is to win the game, our target of four points in the two games is still possible. I believe in my team, it will be difficult, they also have a good team. We can play as well, we want to play forward and score goals but defend better.”
AFCONQ: Emmanuel Dennis ruled out of Super Eagles clash with Leone Stars
Attacker Emmanuel Dennis has been ruled out Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.
Former minister blames Super Eagles poor show on makeshift preparation
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung has blamed Super Eagles disappointing outing on Friday on make shift preparation.
William Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles hungry, ready for redemption
The three-time African champions allowed a four goals lead slip away from them, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, but Ekong said the shocking result has left the team hungrier ahead of the reversed fixture.
AFCONQ: NFF supremo tasks Super Eagles to beat Sierra Leone in Freetown
The Super Eagles have been tasked by the Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, to make sure they beat the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Tuesday after they squandered a 4-0 lead on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
Mutiu Adepoju reacts to Super Eagles’ disastrous outing against Sierra Leone
Nigerian football great Mutiu Adepoju has called on supporters to maintain faith in the Super Eagles despite their appalling performance against Sierra Leone.
William Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles won’t underrate Sierra Leone
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong says the there is no chance the three-time African champions will underrate Sierra Leone in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.
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