Nigeria interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has listed three attributes of Guinea-Bissau ahead of both teams’ clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Eguavoen said that the Guinea-Bissau team are strong, good in possession and swarm on opponents like…
Former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has identified Moses Simon as an ‘important player’ in the Super Eagles squad. Rohr described Moses as a perfect gentleman, adding that he loves the player’s attitude. The German revealed that when he was in…
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has warned his players against complacency and taking their chances in front of goal in subsequent matches of the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. The coach said this at a press conference after Nigeria booked a…
Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, has said that the Super Eagles will approach their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie against Sudan the same way they did against Egypt. Nigeria will face Sudan in their second AFCON fixture at the…
Nigeria opened its 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a stunning 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were in imperious form against the Pharaohs, who came into the tournament as top favourites. Augustine Eguavoen’s men…
At least five players have withdrawn from the original 28-man Nigeria squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Al Shabab striker, Odion Ighalo, is the latest to pull out following contractual obligations with his Saudi Arabian club. Ighalo’s place…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has insisted that he rejected advice from officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, when he was in charge of the Nigeria national team. The NFF sacked Rohr from his role last Sunday…
…as TotalEnergies expands support of AFCON Impressed by the sustenance of support for Nigeria in African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Minister of Sports Mr Sunday Dare has called on corporate organisations to emulate TotalEnergies. This follows announcement of 100 supports for Nigeria…
The Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Cape Verde on Tuesday in Lagos to reach the final round of African qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup Finals. The Nigerian NewsDirect reports that in the match played at the…
Two ex-internationals on Friday called for more seriousness among the Super Eagles, to enable Nigeria to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The former Nigeria internationals gave the advice in separate interviews with the Newsmen in Lagos. The advice…
