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'The players respect Ndidi' - Oliseh wants influential midfielder named Super Eagles captain for Afcon
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'The players respect Ndidi' - Oliseh wants influential midfielder named Super Eagles captain for Afcon

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has thrown his weight behind Wilfred Ndidi’s growing influence in the national team, insisting the Besiktas midfielder is already seen as a leader within the squad.Speaking on the Super Eagles’ leadership dynamics ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Oliseh said Ndidi commands strong respect among his teammates and has consistently demonstrated the qualities expected of a team captain.“At the moment, I think nobody doubts the respect the players have for Ndidi. And he's a player that plays every game,” he said on the Oliseh Insight...

December 3, 2025
'He was gifted by the goalkeeper' - Former Man City striker & Okocha react to Awoniyi's goal
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'He was gifted by the goalkeeper' - Former Man City striker & Okocha react to Awoniyi's goal

Taiwo Awoniyi has now scored for all the national teams - Golden Eaglets, Flying Eagles, Olympic Team and Super Eagles - after finding the net in Nigeria's 3-1 win over Sudan in an Africa Cup of Natio...

Jan 16, 2022
Key stats Nigeria vs Sudan : Simon top dribbler; Aribo most accurate passer, top tackler; Zaidu most touches
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Key stats Nigeria vs Sudan : Simon top dribbler; Aribo most accurate passer, top tackler; Zaidu most touches

The statistics provided by Whoscored has highlighted the individual performances of some Super Eagles stars during yesterday's 3-1 win over Sudan at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria had seventee...

Jan 16, 2022
AFCON 2021 : Four takeaways from Nigeria's convincing 3-1 win over Sudan
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AFCON 2021 : Four takeaways from Nigeria's convincing 3-1 win over Sudan

The Super Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with a 3-1 win against Sudan on Saturday evening.Izuchukwu Michael presents the four things noted i...

Jan 16, 2022
Super Eagles interim coach gives reasons for repeating the same starting lineup vs Sudan
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Super Eagles interim coach gives reasons for repeating the same starting lineup vs Sudan

With qualification to the knockout stage of the AFCON wrapped up with a game to spare, manager Augustine Eguavoen has hinted at giving fringe players in his squad a chance to show the stuff they are m...

Jan 16, 2022
Eguavoen explains reason behind Awoniyi substitution vs Sudan and aims dig at Sadiq again
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Eguavoen explains reason behind Awoniyi substitution vs Sudan and aims dig at Sadiq again

Augustine Eguavoen has discussed his decision making during Nigeria's 3-1 win over Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, one of which saw Taiwo Awoniyi make way for Umar Sadiq in the 82nd mi...

Jan 15, 2022
Eguavoen reveals exactly what is keeping Nwakali out of Super Eagles starting lineup
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Eguavoen reveals exactly what is keeping Nwakali out of Super Eagles starting lineup

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has defended the performance of Kelechi Nwakali during the Super Eagles 3-1 win against Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The former Arsen...

Jan 15, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Simon MOTM : Aribo shines; Omeruo experienced; Sadiq struggles; Awoniyi wasteful
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Super Eagles player ratings : Simon MOTM : Aribo shines; Omeruo experienced; Sadiq struggles; Awoniyi wasteful

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will be able to rest some of his key players on Wednesday after his side's emphatic 3-1 victory over Sudan on Saturday evening - a result that sees them ad...

Jan 15, 2022
Nigeria 3 Sudan 1 : Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Simon strike as Eagles qualify for knockout stage
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Nigeria 3 Sudan 1 : Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Simon strike as Eagles qualify for knockout stage

Nigeria's Super Eagles reached the round of 16 stages of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday evening after a 3-1 win against Sudan at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua.Samuel Chukwueze, Ta...

Jan 15, 2022
AFCON 2021 : Eight interesting facts about Nigeria's starting lineup to face Sudan
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AFCON 2021 : Eight interesting facts about Nigeria's starting lineup to face Sudan

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for his side's second group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Sudan at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in...

Jan 15, 2022
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Prediction spot on as ex-Chelsea stars, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iheanacho start
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Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Prediction spot on as ex-Chelsea stars, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iheanacho start

Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for his side's second group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.In naming his starting lineup, Eguavoen has adhered...

Jan 15, 2022
AFCON : Super Eagles star Iheanacho targets record-equaling strike against Falcons
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AFCON : Super Eagles star Iheanacho targets record-equaling strike against Falcons

Kelechi Iheanacho is targeting a record-equaling strike when Nigeria face off with Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations tie at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Saturday evening, allnigeriasocce...

Jan 15, 2022
Eguavoen hints at bringing Omeruo, Troost-Ekong forward for set-pieces against Sudan
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Eguavoen hints at bringing Omeruo, Troost-Ekong forward for set-pieces against Sudan

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he has been working with the Super Eagles players on finishing before their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Suda...

Jan 15, 2022