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The year 2024 started on a skeptical note, with the Super Eagles rising from their lowest ebb following poor performances and results throughout 2023.
But against all expectations, the team surprised even themselves
12 Oct
By the time you are reading this, the Super Eagles of Nigeria would have completed a very critical assignment against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. It is critical because so much is at stake depending on how the match ended yesterday.
4 Oct
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winning coach, Herve Renard, has disclosed that he almost became Super Eagles coach early this year.
15 Jun 2024
Not ready to ‘die’ in silence, embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has opened up on the turmoil he has faced in his first few weeks in charge of the team.
14 Jun 2024
The Sports Minister, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) regarding the Super Eagles' qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are in a precarious situation in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico after failing…
13 Jun 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has opted to appoint an expatriate Technical Adviser to supervise the Super Eagles while retaining Finidi George as head coach. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and the remainder of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. The decision was contained in a communiqué…
12 Jun 2024
Ex-national team player, Harrison Jalla, has advised Nigerians to blame Super Eagles’ poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and not the head coach, Finidi George.
10 Jun 2024
Super Eagles’ Coach, Finidi George, was full of enthusiasm, yesterday, as his team arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
9 Jun 2024
Setback in Uyo on Friday notwithstanding, Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, is optimistic of the team picking the group ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
8 Jun 2024
Nigeria coach Finidi George has expressed confidence his team will bounce back to top form in 2026 World Cup qualifying after they extended their winless streak to three matches.
8 Jun 2024
By the time you are reading this on Saturday morning (today), Nigeria would have played the match that would mark Finidi George’s real baptism
3 Jun 2024
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are continuing their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, even though the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress has prevented head coach Finidi George from having all invited players in camp. Nigeria will take on South Africa on Friday, June 7, before heading out…
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