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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the quarter final stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tension-soaked match in Alexandria home of the Eagles at the tournament however produced five goals, three for Nigeria. The age-long rivalry of the two neighbors and power brokers of African football was renewed but the West Africans were better than their …

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have commenced their African Cup of Nations tournament on a bright note. With a goal better than the new comers Burundi, the team is comfortable on the group’s table with three points. Meanwhile, captain of the team John Obi Mikel has admitted that his team were fortunate to defeat the debutants who he described as …

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Former Green Eagles’ star, Chief Segun Odegbami MON who visited the Super Eagles before their game against Argentina in Russia had believed a win could a balm to the woes of the nation. Odegbami was in Russia to cheer the Super Eagles before their last match on the invitation of the Nigeria Football Federation.. Full of hope before the eventual …

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We don’t have money issues Or goalkeeper is calm We have a young team that wants to impress Russia is like home for us may be because I have a Russian girlfriend Not possible to win always We are ready to go Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Obi Mikel has expressed the team’s readiness for today’s match …

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  The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped nine places in the latest FIFA ranking to occupy the 50th position globally. Nigeria’s latest position is coming despite defeating Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar, Russia. The Nigerian senior national team had played a 1-1 draw against Algeria in their last World Cup qualifying encounter and a formality game …

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Saturday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia via the only goal scored by Alex Iwobi, nephew of former skipper, Austin Okocha. Alex Iwobi’s 73rd minute goal was the magic as the Arsenal forward converted the needed goal. The three point lead this evening assured Nigeria a place in …

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The Super Eagles spokesman, Toyin Ibitoye, on Wednesday debunked the report that the team would be satisfied with a draw against Zambia, saying the team would be going for an outright win. Ibitoye told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that the team would be aiming at defeating the Chipolopolo of Zambia in the crucial encounter in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. …

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday beat Cameroon 4-0 to consolidate its position at the top of Group B in the 2018 World Cup African qualifiers. A goal apiece from Odion Ighalo, Chelsea FC  winger, Victor Moses; skipper Mikel Obi and substitute Kelechi Iheanacho ensured  Nigeria grabbed the maximum three points at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. After a …

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Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme is to undergo a course of chemotherapy, his club, Wolves of England has announced. Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia and the news is a blow to the Super Eagles currently in a qualifying race for the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Ikeme has made over 200 appearances for the Championship club since breaking through …

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Nigeria dropped a spot to 39th in FIFA’s latest World Ranking released on Thursday. The drop comes on the heels of a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. On the continent, however, the Super Eagles remain the sixth best country behind Egypt, Senegal, Congo DR, Tunisia and Cameroon. Germany reclaimed the top on the …

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