Gernot Rohr’s Sack Looms As NFF Officials Meet Over Super Eagles Coach’s Future
Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF are in a crucial meeting to decide the future of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, with the coach likely to be disengaged soon, ABN TV has learnt. Our correspondent learnt that the ongoing meeting, which was convened after the Eagles nervy 1-1 draw against Cape Verde on Tuesday, is meant to evaluate Rohr’s...
AFCON 2021: Egypt Will Emerge Champions – Jay Jay Okocha
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Austine Jay Jay Okocha believes the Pharaohs of Egypt will emerge champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal despite facing serious fatigue conditions. The Pharaohs beat Cameroon at the Paul Biya Stadium, Olembe on Thursday night to book a place in the final where they will face Senegal. The match ended in a 0-0...
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles Will Approach Ghana Game Like A Final – Collins
Super Eagles defender, Jamilu Collins believes that the 2021 AFCON disappointment will fire up the Super Eagles to shoot down Black Stars when they meet on March 23 and 29, respectively, for the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria faces Ghana in the playoff in March to determine which country would be among the five teams...
Amuneke Will Add More To Eagles – Eguavoen
Super Eagles’ Interim Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen believes the appointment of Emmanuel Amuneke will add more value to the senior national team ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana. Recall that on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had on Monday, announced Amuneke’s appointment into the Super Eagles technical crew. Amuneke was named the Chief Coach and Eguavoen’s first...
Salah Still Struggling With AFCON Disappointment – Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is still struggling with Egypt’s defeat to Senegal in the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Pharaohs lost 4-2 on penalties against the Terangha Lions, who won the title for the first time. Salah was also part of Egypt’s team that lost in the final to Cameroon in 2017. Mo is very...
Nigerian Super Falcons Beat Lady Elephants 1-0, Qualify For AWCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria scored late to win 1-0 and book their place at this year’s Africa Women Cup of Nations in Morocco. Following the victory in Abuja last Friday, the Super Falcons stunned the Ivorians with an 88th minute strike at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan to win 3-o on aggregate, thanks to resolute defending and goalkeeper...
Eagles Lost 2022 World Cup Ticket To Ghana Due To Poor Tactics –Unuanel
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has blamed the Super Eagles' inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Austine Eguavoen’s poor tactics against the Black Stars of Ghana. Recall that the Super Eagles crashed out of the world football showpiece after failing to beat their West African neighbour at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on...
NFF Hails Super Eagles Despite Defeat To Ecuador
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick remains positive despite the Super Eagles failing to record a win in their friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador. The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Ecuador on Friday morning to end their U...
Ohale Named Woman Of The Match In Super Falcons’ Win Against Burundi
Alaves defender Osinachi Ohale was named Woman of the Match following Super Falcons’ impressive 4-0 win against the Swallows of Burundi on Sunday night, reports says. Ohale, who paired captain Onome Ebi in central defence put up a solid showing in ...
Tobi Amusan Gets N65m For Gold Medal At World Athletics Championships
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan walked away with a cheque for $100,000 for winning Gold in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles event in Eugene, Oregon where she also smashed her own record she set in the semi-final. Amusan finished in a time of 12.06s be...
