Awaziem positive ahead of AFCON 2021, hails caretaker coach Eguavoen
Published: January 03, 2022
Alanyaspor central defender Chidozie Awaziem has discussed the Super Eagles preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022. The Boavista-owned player is sounding confident that the Super Eagles will finish among the podium places in Cameroon. Awaziem was one of the unsung ...
Eguavoen begins running the rule over four goalkeepers; UK-based players expected from today
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will begin running the rule over four goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles finalized squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye is the latest invitee to link up with the national team at their training camp in Abuja. His goa...
Ex-West Brom midfielder picks two Rangers' Nigerian stars in Scottish Premiership Dream XI
Published: January 03, 2022
Former West Brom midfielder Derek McInnes has picked his Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far with Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey making the fantasy team.Nigeria-eligible players such as Rangers star Leon Balogun, St Johnstone's Efe Ambrose, Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo, Livingston defender Ayo Obil...
AFCON 2021: Fringe Super Eagles player reacts after receiving a surprise call-up to Nigeria squad
Published: January 03, 2022
Peter Olayinka has spoken of his happiness after receiving a surprise call-up to link up with the Nigeria squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The Slavia Prague winger and striker was added to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations roster following the withdrawal...
GFFN Top 100 players Ligue 1 : Two Super Eagles stars join Neymar, Messi in prestigious list
Published: January 02, 2022
Get French Football News has published a list of the top hundred footballers that French football has to offer with two Nigeria internationals making the cut. To be eligible for the GFFN 100, the player must have been a registered squad member of a Ligue 1 or a Ligue 2 club on the 31st December 2021. Nantes winge...
'Getting there step by step' - Super Eagles striker Awoniyi speaks on preparations for AFCON
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations are in full swing with the national team under the guidance of caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen fine-tuning their strategies at their training camp in Abuja. Twelve players were in camp as at Sunday morning following the arrival of Porto left-back Zaidu Sanus...
Eguavoen details conversation with Osimhen before Napoli striker pulled out of AFCON squad
Published: January 02, 2022
It is no longer news that Nigeria will not be able to count on Victor Osimhen for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Napoli striker had vowed to honour the call-up for the tournament in Cameroon, only for him to withdraw from the roster three days ago, and he has been replaced by Olympiakos winger Henry Onyekuru. ...
Eguavoen explains why he shelved the plan for seven NPFL non-roster invitees to train with Eagles
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he shelved the plan for seven Nigeria Professional Football League non-roster invitees to train with the national team in Abuja ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles legend was in touch with players from Enugu Rangers, Kwara United, Kano P...
'He jumped at it' - Eguavoen reveals ex-Arsenal U21 skipper eager to play for Nigeria at AFCON
Published: January 02, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that West Brom star Semi Ajayi is eager to represent the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria Football Federation made four changes to the Africa Cup of Nations roster two days ago, one of which saw former Arsenal U21 skipper Ajayi r...
Super Eagles camp update : Nantes winger Simon reports for international duty
Published: January 02, 2022
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen will run the rule over at least eleven roster invites when the national team begin training on Sunday ahead of their their trip to Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nantes winger Moses Simon is the latest player to link up with his international teammates at their train...
Wattford threatened Dennis to shun AFCON : Ranieri responds to strong comments by Eguavoen
Published: January 01, 2022
There were some strong quotes from interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen on Friday in which he stated that Watford had threatened their star striker Emmanuel Dennis to withdraw from the Africa Cup of Nations roster. The former Nigeria captain also stated that the leadership of the Hornets did everything humanely ...
Ten players including Onyekuru, Olayinka train with Super Eagles in Abuja ahead of AFCON 2021
Published: January 01, 2022
Ten players named in the adjusted Nigeria squad list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations trained in Abuja on New Year's Day, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Olympiakos striker Henry Onyekuru and Slavia Prague winger Peter Olayinka participated in the workout under the guidance of interim boss Augustine Eguavoen. Onye...
AFCON roster changes : Eguavoen says Onyekuru, Ebuehi happy to replace Osimhen, Shehu
Published: January 01, 2022
Super Eagles caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that Benfica-owned fullback Tyronne Ebuehi and Olympiakos winger Henry Onyekuru were delighted to replace Abdullahi Shehu and Victor Osimhen respectively in Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations squad at short notice. A club versus country row between Napoli and...
Interim Nigeria boss reveals Watford threatened Dennis to withdraw from AFCON 2021 squad
Published: January 01, 2022
Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen has shed light on the withdrawal of red-hot Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis from the Super Eagles 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad. The former Super Eagles captain has suggested that Dennis rejected the call-up because he was threatened by Premier League strugglers Watford. ...
'You have to take us seriously' - Guinea-Bissau star sends strong message to Super Eagles fans
Published: January 01, 2022
Guinea-Bissau glovesman Jonas Mendes believes The Djurtus have what it takes to do well at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Having failed to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations for sixty years, Guinea-Bissau will be competing in their third successive tournament in Cameroon., where they find themselves in a tough gr...