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Amuneke Expresses Interest In Super Eagles Coaching Job

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Amuneke Expresses Interest In Super Eagles Coaching Job

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke has said if given the opportunity to coach the Super Eagles he would not turn it down. Amuneke made this known in an interview on News Central. The former Barcelona forward’s only coaching experience with the Eagles was as an assistant. In 2018, he was appointed as the coach of the Tanzania national football team and qualified...

Negotiation With Messi Took Three Years — Inter Miami President

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I’m No Thinking About Ballon d’Or – Messi

Inter Miami CF president Jorge Mas has stated that bringing Lionel Messi to the Major League Soccer club took three years of discussions. Messi, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winner, confirmed this month that he will join Inter Miami as a free agent following his two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain. “In 2019 , we started thinking about how we could bring him,”...

My Mission In Sevilla — Iheanacho

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My Mission In Sevilla — Iheanacho

Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is confident playing alongside his international teammate Chidera Ejuke at new club, Sevilla. The Super Eagles forward just joined the record UEFA Europa League champions on a two-year deal with the club having the option for a further year. The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner is being brought in by the Andalusian club...

Fury Promises To Knockout Wilder In Trilogy Fight

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Tyson Fury has vowed to knockout Deontay Wilder when the two meet for the third time on Saturday in Las Vegas with the Briton’s WBC heavyweight title on the line. The undefeated Fury (30-0-1), who battled Wilder (42-1-1) to a draw in 2018 before taking the belt from the American 20 months ago, was the aggressor in Wednesday’s news conference,...

Napoli To Extend Osimhen’s Contract

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Serie A club Napoli are planning to add one more year to Victor Osimhen’s contract and also insert a release clause. The Nigeria international signed a contract until 2024 worth €4.5M per season when he joined from Ligue 1 outfit Lille last summer. According to Corrmezzogiorno, the Partenopei are determined to extend the forward’s contact, whilst also inserting a release clause. Osimhen scored...

‘I Will Be Back Soon’ –Troost-Ekong Optimistic He Avoided Serious Injury Against Sierra Leone

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William Troost-Ekong is hopeful that he won’t have to miss much time after an injury scare against Sierra Leone, reports says. The defender had to be removed from Thursday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiying fixture on a stretcher after int...

Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup — Gusau

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Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup — Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has assured the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C with three draws and one defeat from four games. The West Africans currently occupy fifth position in the group with three points. Despite their precarious position, Gusau is optimistic...

Why Super Falcons Can Win World Cup – Onome

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Why Super Falcons Can Win World Cup – Onome

Super Falcons skipper Onome Ebi has explained why she believes the Nigerian senior women’s national team can win the FIFA World Cup. The Falcons are currently in Canada where they are tackling the O...

Musa’s Appearance Against Lesotho Will Aid Him Find New Club – Rohr

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Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr says his decision to use Ahmed Musa against Lesotho is to help him attract clubs in Europe that will be interested in signing him. Prior to Nigeria’s qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, the German tactician was initially criticized by some football enthusiasts for his inclusion of Musa in the 24-man list against...

AFCON 2023: Lookman Reveals Personal Target

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AFCON 2023: Lookman Reveals Personal Target

Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman has expressed his desire to help the Super Eagles have a positive outing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atalanta of Italy star will be representing Nigeria in a major tournament for the first time. The 26-year-old represented England at the youth level before switching allegiance. ”Just like everyone, I do my best for the team...

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