Afcon best, rejuvenated midfielder, history maker: 3 Super Eagles players to watch out for v Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
The Super Eagles will face Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11 on matchday three of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.The three-time African champions got off to a flying start in their qualification campaign, cruising past Benin Republic's Cheetahs by a 3-0 scoreline at the Nest of Champio...
Troost-Ekong: One of the six survivors of last Nigeria team to face Libya says he's unfamiliar with opponents
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles stand-in skipper William Troost-Ekong has admitted not being familiar with Libya ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Nigeria and Libya will do battle on matchday three and four of the qualification campaign and the reason behind Troost-Ekong's admission isn't far-fetched.The two nations ha...
'I dribble with the ball, run without the ball' - Moses Simon reacts to fans dubbing him 'automobile'
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has responded to being dubbed 'automobile' by several Nigerian fans.The GBS Academy product offers pace and trickery aplenty on the flank and has been officially recognized as one of the fastest players in the French Ligue 1.Simon has stood out this season, registering four goal involvem...
'Privilege to play for Super Eagles' - Ex-England U19 skipper Aina happy to switch allegiance to Nigeria
Published: October 09, 2024
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina says he is delighted to play for the Super Eagles and his main ambition is to win a trophy with the national team after coming close to the Africa Cup of Nations title in February 2024.Aina was among the players that interacted with Nigerian journalists on Wednesday afternoon during ...
'As long as all the players are on same page' - Dele-Bashiru warns against complacency pre-Libya
Published: October 09, 2024
Libya are a much inferior side to Nigeria, but Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru believes that they cannot afford to underrate the Mediterranean Knights ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures against them.Libya have amassed just one point in their opening two games, having drawn with Rwanda in the...
Iwobi names all-time top 4 Super Eagles players; best left-footed, right-footed, fastest, strongest players
Published: October 09, 2024
In an interview with PoojaDissects, Alex Iwobi included his uncle Austin Jay-Jay Okocha as he was asked to name his all-time top four Super Eagles players.A three-time World Cupper, Okocha won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, and two years later the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Unite...
'Nothing but victory' - Ndidi declares Super Eagles readiness to overcome Libya in Afcon qualifier
Published: October 09, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has revealed the Super Eagles’ level of concentration on getting positive results in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya.Nigeria will host the North African side on Friday for the first leg of the clash before travelling to Tripoli for the second leg on Tuesday.Ndidi is on...
'Mentality is strong' - Onyeka fires warning to Libya and speaks on shock debut for Augsburg
Published: October 09, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, has issued a  strong warning to Libya ahead of the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier clash in Uyo.Nigeria is set to play the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo on Friday, October 11, followed by a return fixture on Tuesday, October 15 in Benghazi.  Leading Group D with four points earned f...
'It's not just me' - Boniface insists he feels no added pressure stepping into the shoes of Osimhen
Published: October 09, 2024
Victor Boniface has insisted that he does not feel additional pressure stepping into the shoes of Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has lost his fitness battle to lead the Super Eagles attack and was not summoned for the i...
'I'm here to play' - Super Eagles midfielder Nwakali determined to prove his worth at Barnsley
Published: October 09, 2024
Kelechi Nwakali made his competitive debut for Barnsley as they were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield Town in a Bristol Street Motors Trophy at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday night.Two months after his signing was announced by The Reds, a first team debut was inevitable following his outstanding performance for the deve...
'Will deliver at Chelsea' - Former teammate rates Osimhen's chances of making it in Premier League
Published: October 09, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets forward Kehinde Ayinde has expressed his belief that Victor Osimhen has the potential to thrive at Chelsea if he were to make the move at the end of the current season. Ayinde shared his thoughts on Osimhen's chances of success in the Premier League, should he depart Napoli. The Super Eagles str...
Iheanacho, Ejuke report for duty ahead of Super Eagles behind-closed-doors training session
Published: October 09, 2024
Sevilla forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo in preparation for the upcoming doubleheader against Libya.Their arrival follows their participation in Sevilla's derby victory against Real Betis over the weekend.While Kelechi Iheanacho did not feature in the 1-0 win ov...
After Musiala and Lukas Nmecha, Germany make move to cap-tie another attack-minded player of Nigerian descent
Published: October 09, 2024
Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has handed a late call-up to Kevin Schade from Premier League club Brentford ahead of his team's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands.Schade has been called in as a replacement for Eintracht Frankfurt central defender Robin...
'Udinese wanted N26.6b' - Super Eagles GK Okoye reveals why dream move to Inter Milan fell through
Published: October 09, 2024
Maduka Okoye has explained why a dream move to Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan did not materialize in the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles goalkeeper has suggested that Inter Milan were priced out of a move, with Udinese demanding a fee of fifteen million euros (approximately N26.6 billion). After the B...
1989 Fifa U20 World Cup star Elijah names the best defender in Super Eagles ahead of Afconq
Published: October 09, 2024
Sam Elijah, a key member of the Flying Eagles squad that reached the final of the 1989 Fifa U20 World Cup, has identified William Troost-Ekong as the team's most talented defender ahead of the double-header against Libya.Nigeria commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya...