Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Super Eagles keeper knee operation ‘a success’
Uzoho, 20, suffered the injury after the hour mark during the Super Eagles’s 1-1 friendly draw with Brazil in Singapore and had to be carried off on a stretcher.
AFCONQ: Gernot Rohr hints he will start Daniel Akpeyi against Benin Republic
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AFCONQ: 14 stars in Super Eagles camp
14 players in Super Eagles camp in Uyo for Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against the Squirrels of Benin.
AFCONQ: Super Eagles begin preparations on Sunday
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Sunday begin preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Benin Republic.
AFCONQ: Gernot Rohr rolls out Eagles for Benin, Lesotho
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has empaneled his squad for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho, with Captain Ahmed Musa back after injury and midfielder Ramon Azeez retained after seeing action in this month’s 1-1 draw with five–time world champions Brazil in Singapore.
AFCONQ: Victor Osimhen makes squad as Daniel Akpeyi, Mikel Agu return
Super Eagles and OSC Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, despite his injury concerns has been named in the squad list to execute the double header AFCON qualifiers next month.
Nigeria recall Ahmed Musa for 2021 Africa Cup qualifiers
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Ikechukwu Ezenwa: Home-Eagles not under pressure
Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa says the team is not under pressure to get the better part of their Togolese counterparts on Saturday.
CHANQ: Home-Eagles face tough task against Hawks
Imama Amapakabo’s side lost 4-1 to the Sparrow Hawks in the first leg of their CHAN 2020 qualifier to the Sparrow Hawks at the Stade de Kegue Stadium, Lome, Togo on September 22.
Ike Shorunmu: Francis Uzoho’s injury setback for Super Eagles
Uzoho is facing a six-month lay-off after rupturing ligaments in his knee during Sunday’s 1-1 friendly draw with Brazil in Singapore. He will subsequently miss Nigeria’s 2021 AFCON qualifying games against the Benin Republic and Lesotho in November.
Home Eagles land in Lagos for must-win clash against Togo
Home-based Super Eagles land in Lagos ahead of the Saturday’s 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) must-win qualifying second leg clash against the Hawks of Togo at Agege Stadium.
Imama Amapakabo names Ikechwuku Ezenwa, Sikiru Alimi, Mfon Udoh, 17 others for Togo clash
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CHAN 2020 qualifier: Agege stadium to host Super Eagles, Togo return leg
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Singapore visa delay threatens Super Eagles vs Brazil friendly
Nigeria Football Federation’s delegation expected to travel to Singapore On Tuesday for Sunday’s international friendly encounter against Singapore failed to make the trip after they failed to get entry visas to the Asian country.
Vincent Enyeama affirms int’l retirement, calls for more hype for Nigerian players
Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has debunked the rumours making the rounds that he could come back from international retirement to solve Nigeria goalkeeping crisis.
Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho out as Gernot Rohr invites 23 players for Brazil friendly
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled his 23-man list for the friendly match against five-time world champions, Brazil.
Theophilus Afelokhai: Don’t make drama out of the 4-1 loss to Togo
Super Eagles team B goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has urged Nigerians to continue backing the team, as they look to qualify for CHAN next year.
Ladan Bosso challenges Nigerian league coaches to produce good goalkeepers for Super Eagles
President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association Ladan Bosso has in the wake of goalkeeping problems bedevilling Nigeria’s national teams, charged league clubs’ coaches to step up by producing good goalkeepers for the Super Eagles.
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