'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...
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...
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...
'He should know where not to dribble' - Super Eagles interim coach warns Chukwueze ahead of Afconq
Published: October 08, 2024
Super Eagles interim manager Austin Eguavoen has delivered a clear message to winger Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.Eguavoen, who has steered the team to positive results in recent matches against Benin and Rwanda, is focused on maintaining the team's momentum...
20 players involved in Super Eagles first training session; Iheanacho, Ejuke, Osayi-Samuel not in camp
Published: October 08, 2024
The Super Eagles have started their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya's  Mediterranean Knights.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions held their first training session on Tuesday evening with twenty players in attendance. As reported earlier, nine players had arrived ...
Eguavoen sets the record straight on reports alleging that Dessers, Arokodare were snubbed for Iheanacho
Published: October 08, 2024
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has set the record straight on viral reports that he snubbed Glasgow Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers and KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare for Kelechi Iheanacho due to the latter's experience.The omission of Dessers and Arokodare has been one of the talking points since the 23...
'He's a huge miss' - Eguavoen banking on Boniface, Iheanacho, Awoniyi to step into the shoes of Osimhen
Published: October 08, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen is not losing sleep over the absence of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Although Eguavoen acknowledged that Osimhen would be a big miss, he underlined that there are ...
Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru, Boniface, Chukwueze, Nwabali, 4 others report for international duty pre-Libya
Published: October 08, 2024
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Friday.First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, alongside one of his deputies, Amas Obasogie, were the early birds in camp, having arrived yesterday.They were joined this morning by Leicester Cit...
'I want to earn a call-up' - Osimhen's friend sends message to Eguavoen ahead of Afconq in November
Published: October 07, 2024
Chornomorets Odessa goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has sent a message to Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, stating his intention to be considered for selection in the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.Although he has yet to make his senior debut, Aniagboso earned his first...