Tag: #SuperEagles
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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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TINUBU HONOURS FOOTBALL LEGEND FESTUS ONIGBINDE
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Chief Festus Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, who passed away on Monday at 88. In a statement, Tinubu praised Onigbinde’s discipline, integrity, and passion for football, highlighting his role in developing grassroots football and strengthening Nigeria’s football administration. Onigbinde made history by leading the…
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SUPER EAGLES CLINCH AFCON BRONZE, GUMEL LAUDS RESILIENCE
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made the nation proud again, securing the bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON with a commanding win over Egypt. NOC President Habu Gumel praised the team’s grit and mental toughness, noting their strong comeback after a tough semi-final loss. “The Super Eagles have once again showcased the famous ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit…
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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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PENALTY PAIN IN RABAT: SUPER EAGLES BOW OUT AS MOROCCO REACH AFCON FINAL
So close, yet so far — Nigeria’s AFCON dream ended the hardest way possible The Super Eagles have crashed out of AFCON 2025 after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in a tense, drama-filled semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Tipped as a “final before the final,” the heavyweight clash lived…
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SUPER EAGLES TOUCHDOWN IN MARRAKECH FOR AFCON 2025 QUARTER-FINAL SHOWDOWN VS ALGERIA
Imagine the Super Eagles jetting into enemy territory, hearts pounding for a massive AFCON clash—well, they just landed safely at Marrakech-Menara Airport Thursday, fresh off a quick 1-hour-14-minute hop from Fès! Media Officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the squad’s now hunkered down at Savoy Le Grand Hotel, laser-focused on recovery after the tight schedule—no media chats…
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SUPER EAGLES BONUSES CLEARED: NO BOYCOTT, FULL STEAM TO ALGERIA CLASH!
Boycott threats rocking the Super Eagles camp before their huge AFCON quarter final? Relax—National Sports Commission boss Shehu Dikko just confirmed all player payments are sorted, killing rumors and firing up the squad for Saturday’s Marrakech showdown! President Tinubu greenlit the full AFCON 2025 budget back on November 14, with NSC assuring funds flow despite…
