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Simon, Onyekuru Dazzle In Super Eagles’ Training Ahead Sudan Clash

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Moses Simon and Henry Onyekuru were in superb form in Super Eagles’ penultimate training session ahead of Saturday’s Group D clash against Sudan. Simon produced a fine performance in Nigeria’s 1-0 win against Egypt on Tuesday and was unlucky not win the man-of-the-match honour. The Nantes winger also dazzled in training on Thursday as the Super Eagles stepped up preparations for...

AFCON 2021: “How Super Eagles Should Approach Game Against Sudan” –Aghahowa

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Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa has advised the Super Eagles to approach their second 2021 AFCON group game against Sudan exactly the way they did against Egypt. The Eagles were impressive in their opening game against Egypt and deservedly won 1-0 thanks to a Kelechi Iheanacho’s wonder strike. They will now take on Sudan in their next fixture on Saturday and...

AFCON 2021: Eagles Will Take Each Game Like A Cup Final – Aina

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Ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations game against Sudan on Saturday, Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has revealed that the team will take each game like a cup final. Aina made this known in an interview with the team media officer, where he said that the players are well focused on the next game against Sudan. Recall that the...

AFCON 2021: “Why Super Eagles Players Are More Motivated Now” – Eguavoen

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Austin Eguavoen has explained why Super Eagles players are more motivated now since he took charge. Eguavoen led the Eagles to a winning start at this year’s AFCON following their 1-0 win against Egypt. The team put in a determined performance against the seven-time African champions who paraded Mohamed Salah. And speaking on what is responsible for the renewed motivation in the...

Rep Onuigbo Pledges Continous Investment In Sports As Ibere Community Wins In Men, Women Categories Of 2021 Ikwuano Unity Cup

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The young men and women of Ibere community in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State have emerged victorious in the just concluded 2021 Ikwuano Unity Cup. This is even as the sponsor of the football tournament and the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency, Honourable Sam Onuigbo pledges to continue investment in sports to keep the young men and women...

President Buhari Hails Super Eagles’ Inspiring Start At AFCON 2021

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Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has praised the Super Eagles for starting their Cameroon 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a heartwarming win against seven-time champions, the Pharaohs of Egypt, at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Tuesday. “President Muhammadu Buhari commends the Super Eagles of Nigeria for an impressive start at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

AFCON 2021: “Super Eagles Must Not Get Complacent” — Fuludu Warns Ahead Sudan Clash

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Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has warned the Super Eagles not to get complacent, after their impressive win against Egypt. The Austine Eguavoen-led side outclassed Egypt that paraded Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah in their Group D opener on Tuesday. Kelechi Iheanacho bagged the only goal of the game with a superb first half goal. Up next for the Eagles is a...

“There Is No Small Team” – Simon Tells Super Eagles Not To Underrate Sudan

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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has told his teammates they must not get complacent when they face Sudan in their second Group D game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Super Eagles opened their campaign in the competition with a 1-0 win against seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday. The West Africans will do battle with Sudan on...

Onuachu Wins 2021 Belgian Golden Boot Award

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Paul Onuachu has been named the winner of the 2021 Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu becomes the first-ever Nigerian and the fourth African to claim the prestigious honour. Three Africans, Aruna Dindane of Cote d’Ivoire  (2003) Morocco’s Mbark Boussoufa twice  (2006 and 2010) and DR Congo’s Dieumerci Mbokani (2012) had previously won the award. The Belgian Golden Shoe award is given at...

“It Will Not Be Easy” — Sudan Coach Tia Expects Difficult Game Against Super Eagles

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Sudan head coach Burhaneldin Tia admitted facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be a huge task for his side. The Falcons of Jediane held Guinea-Bissau to a 0-0 draw in their opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Tia’s men will face a more daunting task when they confront three-time winners Nigeria at the Stade Roumde...

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