Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Russia ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against the Russian national team at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. The Nigerian delegation departed Abuja on Thursday and arrived at Nizhny Novgorod International Airport on Friday, with the travelling party comprising members of the technical crew and several …
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Super Eagles defeat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria came from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in their Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday evening. Madagascar took the lead in the 15th minute through a well-directed …
Read More »20 Super Eagles players arrive camp ahead AFCON qualifiers
No fewer than 20 players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Newsextra24 reports that the players include Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor and George Ilenikhena. …
Read More »Super Eagles to face Russia in October friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Oct. 6. Nigeria’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports, confirmed the fixture on Tuesday. Newsextra24 reports that the encounter will be the second meeting between both countries in 16 months. The …
Read More »Nigeria defeat Jamaica to win fourth Unity Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in London to win their fourth Unity Cup title on Saturday. Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf scored a brace in the third and 91st minutes to help Nigeria defend the title. Yusuf opened the scoring early in the encounter before Terem Moffi doubled Nigeria’s …
Read More »Friendly: Nigeria’s Super Eagles to face Colombia in November
Nigeria and Colombia will clash in an international friendly at the Citi Field in New York on Tuesday, 18 November. It will be the third-ever meeting between both countries. The Super Eagles will do battle with Venezuela at the Blue Energy Stadium in Houston in another friendly four days before …
Read More »Nigeria beat Jamaica on Penalties to win Unity Cup
THE Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup. Moses Simona and Samuel Chukwueze scored in each half as both teams played a 2-2 stalemate to take the match to a penalty shootout. The 2025 Unity Cup, which was held from May …
Read More »2026 World Cup: MTN Reiterates Support for Super Eagles
MTN Nigeria, the official telecommunications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday reiterated its unwavering support for the Super Eagles. MTN Nigeria reiterated its support in a statement following the Super Eagles spirited draw with Zimbabwe in a World Cup qualifier match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in …
Read More »WCQ: Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe ends in 1-1 draw, as South Africa remain top
THE Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Friday held to a 1-1 outcome by the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a Match Day 6 encounter of the 2026 World Cup Qualifier, with South Africa remaining atop of Group C. In the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, …
Read More »AFCONQ 2025: Why Rwanda Defeated Super Eagles – Gernot Rohr
Benin’s Cheetahs head coach, Gernot Rohr has suggested reasons why the Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated against Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. Recall that Rwanda claimed a famous win against the three-time African champions at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. The Super …
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