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WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

A missed opportunity at the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Zimbabwe forward, Tawanda Chirewa, denied the home side the chance of getting all three points. Nigeria started the game

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WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace
  • Nigeria
  • March 21, 2025
  • 2 min read

WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace

Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to a comfortable vital victory over Rwanda, in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria won 2-0 on matchday five, to get back on track for the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Osimhen scored twice as the three-time AFCON winner gained all three points to move to fourth

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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ head coach
  • Nigeria
  • January 8, 2025
  • 1 min read

NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The decision was made during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, 7th January 2025. Following the recommendation of the sub-committee, Chelle, the former coach of Mali’s senior

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Nnadozie wins 2024 African best female goalkeeper

Nnadozie wins 2024 African best female goalkeeper

Super Falcons’ number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the best goalkeeper in the women’s category of the 2024 CAF Awards. The 24-year-old goalkeeper edged Morocco/AS FAR’s Khadija Er-Rmichi, as well as South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns’ Andile Dlamini, to win the award. Nnadozie had an impressive season with her French side, Paris FC, which earned

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Lookman wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year

Lookman wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year

Nigeria attacker, Ademola Lookman, has been crowned as the 2024 CAF Men’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The Super Eagles attacker was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco. Lookman won the highest votes ahead of Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams and Serhou Guirassy to win the coveted individual

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