'I'll be saying things I'm not supposed to say' - Eguavoen on Super Eagles' hostage situation in Libya
Published: November 14, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has chosen to sidestep discussions regarding the troubling treatment the team faced during their recent trip to Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations  qualifiers.The Super Eagles were held at Al-Abraq Airport for over 17 hours after their arrival ...
Technical or tactical match? Super Eagles interim coach Eguavoen keeping his cards close to his chest
Published: November 14, 2024
As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial encounter against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, interim manager Austin Eguavoen remains tight-lipped about his team's tactical approach. Nigeria is scheduled to take-on Benin on Thursday, November 14, at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, in Abidjan, Ivor...
'He used to be my coach' - Troost-Ekong admits Cheetahs boss Rohr has the Super Eagles playbook
Published: November 13, 2024
Speaking ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny tomorrow, William Troost-Ekong acknowledged that Gernot Rohr is familiar with the Super Eagles squad.The German tactician was in charge of the three-time Africa Cup of Nations for five years and was in the dugou...
'He knows us in and out'- Eguavoen warns Super Eagles players Rohr has inside information on Nigeria
Published: November 13, 2024
Ahead of the pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs, Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, admitted that Benin coach Gernot Rohr has inside information about the Super Eagles and has warned his players to avoid complacency.The match is scheduled for Thursday, No...
'They are not here' - Rohr rues the absence of three French-born players and Kiki for Afconq v Nigeria
Published: November 13, 2024
Speaking at a press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr expressed regret over the absence of four key players for his side's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria.The German football tactician will not be able to count on the services of three French-born players for Thursday's match, namely Matt�...
2025 Afconq: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles matchday five fixture against Cheetahs
Published: November 13, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to face Republic of Benin's Cheetahs in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Thursday, November 14, at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny. This encounter comes after Nigeria's recent ordeal in Libya, which resulted in CAF awarding maximum points to the Super Eagles, bringing t...
2025 Afconq: Rohr explains why it will be difficult for Cheetahs to beat Super Eagles
Published: November 13, 2024
Ahead of tomorrow's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles, Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that it will be difficult to beat the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finalists once again.The Cheetahs defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, wh...
'Boniface is a fantastic player' - Ex-Super Eagles defender gives vote of confidence to Leverkusen star
Published: November 13, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has called for patience and support for Victor Boniface as the young striker continues to face challenges with the Nigerian national team.Boniface, who plays for Bayern Leverkusen, has yet to replicate his club form in the Super Eagles, despite an encouraging debut in 202...
Rohr namechecks three players he loves in Super Eagles squad, picks his favourite to win African POTY
Published: November 13, 2024
Ahead of his team's matchday five fixture in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Benin Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr highlighted Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as players he admires within the Nigeria squad.The former Bayern Munich defender was in the Super Eagles dugout for five years before his...
'It was not the same as Victor Moses or Iwobi' - Troost-Ekong details why he chose Nigeria over Netherlands
Published: November 12, 2024
William Troost-Ekong has explained in detail why he decided to switch his international allegiance from the Netherlands to Nigeria despite the Super Eagles not having the same prestige as the Oranje on the international stage.Born in Haarlem, the central defender chose to defect from the Netherlands to Nigeria, where h...
'My parents were born in Lagos' - Gabriel Osho explains Super Eagles eligibility, why he couldn't debut in March
Published: November 12, 2024
Auxerre star Gabriel Osho has committed his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth England and landed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Monday ahead of a possible cap-tying game for the three-time African champions.Born and raised in Reading, the central defender has confirmed that he is qualified to play f...
2025 Afconq: Eguavoen vows not to overload the Super Eagles with excessive training sessions
Published: November 12, 2024
Super Eagles interim manager Austin Eguavoen has pledged not to subject the players to intense training sessions ahead of their upcoming clash against Benin.The Super Eagles' camp is now bustling with 21 players already in attendance, with Stanley Nwabali and Umar Sadiq yet to arrive.The first set of players arrived on...
Arrival date for Nwabali and Sadiq revealed ahead of Super Eagles' first training session in Abidjan
Published: November 12, 2024
The arrival of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar has been confirmed ahead of the national team’s first training session for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Nigeria is set to face the Cheetahs on Thursday, November 14...
Osimhen, Iwobi, Aina, Lookman, Boniface among 21 players in Super Eagles camp
Published: November 12, 2024
The Super Eagles camp has been boosted by the arrival of 10 more players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Thursday night.Ten players, which include 2024 Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman, reigning African Men's Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, Ful...
'It's not like us' - Rohr reveals the one advantage Super Eagles have over Cheetahs in Afconq
Published: November 12, 2024
Benin manager Gernot Rohr has pointed out one advantage the Super Eagles have over the Cheetahs in the race for Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Heading into matchday five of the 2025 Afcon qualifiers, Nigeria are leading Group D with ten points, followed by Benin who have accumulated six points from four games, w...