2022 WCQ Playoffs: Early Goals Will Unsettle Black Stars – Peter Rufai Tells Eagles
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has urged the Super Eagles to score very early in order to unsettle the Black Stars of Ghana in Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Nigeria will be hoping to complete the job at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja after the first leg had ended goalless in Kumasi last week Friday. Recall that a victory...
Troost-Ekong Apologises For World Cup Disappointment
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has apologised to Nigerian fans following the team’s failure to secure a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles forced the Black Stars of Ghana to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoffs encounter at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday night. The three-time African champions missed...
Angered By Failure Of Super Eagles To Secure World Cup Ticket, Fans Demonstrate Frustration At Abuja National Stadium [VIDEO]
Fans who trooped out to watch the second leg of World Cup qualifier game between Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Abuja National Stadium were on Tuesday disappointed with the poor performance of the Eagles. The game which ended in 1-1 draw saw Ghana end Nigeria's hope of featuring in the Qatar World Cup...
2022 WCQ: CAF Official Dies After Allegedly Attacked By Angry Fans
CAF doping officer Dr. Joseph Kabungo from Zambia has lost his life after he was allegedly attacked by angry fans in Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs between Nigeria and Ghana in Abuja. The Black Stars sealed qualification to this year’s World Cup after holding the Eagles to a 1-1 draw. The first leg in Kumasi ended goalless on Friday. Arsenal...
I Won’t Apportion Blame On Uzoho For Eagles Failure To Qualify For Qatar Says Vincent Enyeama
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he won’t blame Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for Nigeria’s inability not to qualify for Qatar 2022. Francis Uzoho, who replaced injured Maduka Okoye, made a costly error that ultimately eliminated the Super Eagles. In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Enyeama feels it would be difficult for Uzoho, Okoye, and Akpeyi...
NFF Reveal How CAF Doctor Died After Nigeria, Ghana Clash In Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has released more details on the death of Confederation of African Football’s medical officer, Dr Joseph Kabungo. NFF, on Wednesday, noted that Kabungo died before getting to the hospital. According to the football federation, the medical officer collapsed while looking for Ghanaian players to undergo doping tests. NFF gave the explanation in a statement by its spokesman,...
Okocha, Cafu, Matthäus To Assist In Qatar 2022 World Cup Draw
Nigeria football Legend Austin Okocha has been selected to assist in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup draw alongside legends like Cafu and Lothar Matthäus. World football governing body, FIFA, made the announcement in a release on their official website on Thursday. The 2022 FIFA World Cup draw will hold on Friday April 1st in Doha, Qatar. Okocha, Matthäus and Cafu, will...
Austin Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles Coach
Austin Eguavoen has resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach following the failure of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Brila FM who broke the news said Eguavoen has sent an official resignation letter to the NFF. The Sports radio said Eguavoen will now return to his role as Technical Director of all national teams. However, the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF,...
CAF President Motsepe To Visit AFCON 2023 Hosts Cote d’Ivoire
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe will visit the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2023 hosts, Cote d’Ivoire on Monday (today). He will meet Cote d’Ivoire President, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, Prime Minister, His Excellency Patrick Achi and Ivorian football leadership. Dr. Motsepe will also visit some of the infrastructures that will be used for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2023. At...
Crystal Palace Ready To Sell Zaha After Olise, Eze Emergence
Premier League club Crystal Palace is willing to sell winger Wilfred Zaha this summer following the emergence of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze. Zaha has long been linked with a move away from the club and was close to joining Arsenal and Everton in the past. Crystal Palace was reluctant to sell in the past, especially considering they owe Manchester United...
