In a thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles on Thursday in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Named Man of the Match, Osimhen expressed his joy in a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the Read More…
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Nigeria force 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener; Coach Peseiro remains optimistic
Nigeria forced Equatorial Guinea to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Ivan Salvador’s composed finish in the 36th minute gave Equatorial Guinea the lead, but Victor Osimhen’s difficult header in an empty net levelled the score for Nigeria. Read More…
Super Eagles rally in Abu Dhabi to honour Victor Osimhen’s African Player of the Year win
In a heartwarming gesture at the Abu Dhabi camp, the Super Eagles players and coaches celebrated Victor Osimhen’s triumph as the men’s African Player of the Year (POTY) award winner. Osimhen, clinching this honour, emulates the footsteps of Nwankwo Kanu, marking the first Nigerian win since 1999 in the CAF POTY category. His recent accolades Read More…
Nigeria reveals 25-man squad pursuing fourth Africa Cup of Nations title
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Director Ademola Olajire announced the selection of a 25-player team aiming to secure a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The squad, curated by Head Coach Jose Peseiro, comprises three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and eight forwards. In Olajire’s statement, he highlighted the return of Captain Ahmed Musa Read More…
Since taking over, Jose Peseiro Super Eagles coach hasn’t been paid
Six months after being hired to coach the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, Jose Peseiro, is still without a single paycheck from his employers. But the 62-year-old man who took over as the club’s leader in May has not yet made a formal complaint to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) about not getting paid. Read More…