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'The things I was facing' - Oliseh opens up on challenges as Super Eagles coach
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'The things I was facing' - Oliseh opens up on challenges as Super Eagles coach

Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has opened up on the challenges he faced while managing the team, revealing that a lack of basic training equipment hampered his work.The former Juventus midfielder was appointed Super Eagles coach in 2015 following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and defend the 2013 title.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Oliseh recounted the harsh conditions he worked under, highlighting the absence of basic training equipment."When I was coaching the Super Eagles we did not have the equipment," Oliseh said on the Sunday O...

January 26, 2026
Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee hoping to bounce back after injury-plagued season at Stoke City
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Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee hoping to bounce back after injury-plagued season at Stoke City

Former Golden Eaglets invitee Iffy Udanoh is hoping to bounce back after an injury-plagued season at Championship outfit Stoke City, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Potters saw off competition f...

May 22, 2021
Ex-Golden Eaglets star likened to Victor Moses scores first professional goal for Viborg
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Ex-Golden Eaglets star likened to Victor Moses scores first professional goal for Viborg

One of the stars of the Golden Eaglets squad to the 2019 U17 World Cup in Brazil, Ibrahim Said scored his first professional goal for Viborg as they registered an impressive 3-0 road win against Frede...

May 22, 2021
Arteta promotes five teenagers of Nigerian descent to first-team training pre-Brighton & Hove
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Arteta promotes five teenagers of Nigerian descent to first-team training pre-Brighton & Hove

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over five Nigeria-eligible teenagers during Arsenal's penultimate workout before taking to the pitch against Brighton & Hove on Sunday, May 23. The 19-...

May 22, 2021
Nigeria could play a second friendly next month in Austria, four days after facing Cameroon
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Nigeria could play a second friendly next month in Austria, four days after facing Cameroon

The Nigeria Football Federation have lined up a second friendly for the Super Eagles next month in Austria. The official website of Spanish La Liga club Villarreal has confirmed that Samuel Chukwue...

May 21, 2021
Super Eagles striker Olayinka wins the double with Slavia Prague
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Super Eagles striker Olayinka wins the double with Slavia Prague

Nigeria international Peter Olayinka has won the double with Czech side Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague won their third MOL Cup in last four years on Thursday evening, beating Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 a...

May 21, 2021
Things not looking good for ex-Flying Eagles star ahead of transfer to Glasgow Rangers
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Things not looking good for ex-Flying Eagles star ahead of transfer to Glasgow Rangers

Former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie fears that ex-Flying Eagles midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh might struggle to break into Glasgow Rangers' starting lineup next season. Three months ago, the Scott...

May 20, 2021
'Bordeaux told us no' - Rohr reveals Kalu was blocked from joining Super Eagles for AFCONQ
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'Bordeaux told us no' - Rohr reveals Kalu was blocked from joining Super Eagles for AFCONQ

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that French Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux prevented Samuel Kalu from linking up with the Super Eagles squad for their last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match...

May 20, 2021
Rohr sweating on the fitness of Leganes defender Omeruo ahead of friendly vs Cameroon
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Rohr sweating on the fitness of Leganes defender Omeruo ahead of friendly vs Cameroon

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Leganes center back Kenneth Omeruo before his side's international friendly against Cameroon in Austria on June 4. The former Chelsea sta...

May 20, 2021
Mexico coach Gerardo Martino reveals why The Tricolor are facing Nigeria in friendly on July 3
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Mexico coach Gerardo Martino reveals why The Tricolor are facing Nigeria in friendly on July 3

The Mexico Football Federation have confirmed that their national team, The Tricolor will face three-time African champions Nigeria in a friendly on July 3. The friendly will hold at United Airlin...

May 19, 2021
Former Super Eagles invitee named in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season
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Former Super Eagles invitee named in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season

Former Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme has been named to the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season by football statistics website Whoscored.com. In the recently concluded season, Nwakaeme appe...

May 17, 2021
CD Feirense proud of Marcus' inclusion in Super Eagles provisional squad for friendly vs Cameroon
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CD Feirense proud of Marcus' inclusion in Super Eagles provisional squad for friendly vs Cameroon

Portuguese second-tier club CD Feirense are delighted at the inclusion of their star winger Marcus Abraham in the Super Eagles provisional squad list for the upcoming international friendly against Ca...

May 15, 2021
Nigeria captain named in Barcelona squad to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League final
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Nigeria captain named in Barcelona squad to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League final

Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala is seemingly in contention to be named in Barcelona's matchday squad when they take on Chelsea in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Sunday, May 16. The forme...

May 15, 2021