Tag: #NigeriaFootball
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CHELLE CALLS IWOBI, LOOKMAN AMONG 23 FOR IRAN & JORDAN FRIENDLIES
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has named 23 players, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman, for upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey. Originally set for Amman, the matches were shifted to Antalya due to military tensions in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran on March 27 and Jordan…
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EBONYI FANS BLAST CAF, URGE NIGERIA FOOTBALL REBUILD
Football fans in Ebonyi have slammed CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title, calling it controversial and questioning the body’s credibility. Speaking to NAN, former sports officials and enthusiasts urged Nigerians to focus on domestic football reform instead of the Senegal-Morocco dispute. They stressed the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s failure to qualify…
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NIGERIA MOURNS AFCON LEGEND HENRY NWOSU
Green Eagles star of 1980 passes away at 62. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was plunged into grief on Saturday following the death of Henry Nwosu, one of the nation’s football icons. The former midfield maestro reportedly died in a Lagos hospital at the age of 62. Nwosu, celebrated as one of the finest left-sided…
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CAF POSTPONES 2026 WAFCON TO JULY
Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has a new date. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will now kick off in July instead of March. The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Originally scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco,…
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HEARTBREAK, PRIDE & HOPE: ABUJA FANS SALUTE SUPER EAGLES DESPITE AFCON EXIT
Tears flowed, hearts sank, but pride still stood tall. That’s how many football fans in Abuja are reacting to the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 journey — a campaign they describe as painful, yet remarkable. Nigeria’s dream of reaching the final ended on Wednesday after a tense 0–0 draw with hosts Morocco, followed by a 4–2…
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CHELLE HAILS SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHT AFTER HEARTBREAK AGAINST MOROCCO
Even in defeat, Nigeria’s Super Eagles showed true grit After a tense 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his team for their mental strength and fighting spirit in Rabat. “The match was never easy, but the players showed strong mentality and fought for every ball,”…
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HEAD HELD HIGH: FG PATS SUPER EAGLES ON AFCON EFFORTS
Even in heartbreak, Nigeria is proud of its Super Eagles The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, despite losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in Rabat. In a statement, Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris praised the team for their character, teamwork, and resilience,…
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OSIMHEN’S AFCON CLASH? PURE PATRIOTISM, SAYS NOA—LOOKMAN CLEARS AIR
Ever seen teammates bicker on the pitch over a missed pass? That’s the Super Eagles drama in Fès, but NOA DG Lanre Onilu just defended Victor Osimhen’s 63rd-minute flare-up with Ademola Lookman as fiery passion for Nigeria’s glory—not indiscipline. Onilu, cheering from Morocco with a Federal Government crew, insists Osimhen’s outburst stemmed from “deep patriotism…
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ODEGBAMI CHEERS EAGLES’ 4-0 ROUT: MOROCCO’S PERFECT PITCHES UNLOCK GREATNESS
Nigeria’s back in the groove—Segun Odegbami hailed the Super Eagles’ demolition of Mozambique as a “return to football royalty,” spotlighting slick passing, flair, and swagger unseen lately. Chatting in Fès post-Round 16 at Complexe Sportif: Morocco’s flawless pitches are the “silent hero,” letting stars shine without turf woes. “Green perfection frees expression—artistic footy,” he gushed.…
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TINUBU PRAISES SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHTING SPIRIT DESPITE WORLD CUP SETBACK
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, despite Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. The President’s message, shared by his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, encourages the team to move past the defeat and gear up for the upcoming…
