Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Victor Boniface took to X early Monday, October 14, to lament over the treatment received in Libya. He expressed dissatisfaction with how he and his teammates were treated by Libyan authorities. He wrote: “Been at the airport for almost 13 hours no food no wifi no where to sleep . African we can …
Read More »The Super Eagles are currently stranded in Libya, where the team is to play the second leg of the AFCON 2025 Qualifier game. Following Libya’s 1-0 loss to Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, October 11, both teams were expected to face off again in Benina, their fourth Group D match. The Super Eagles left Nigeria for the …
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Leeds Rhinos fought back to beat Halifax Panthers in the Wheelchair Super League Grand Final in Hull and secure their second title. Rob Hawkins crossed twice as Halifax led 22-16 at the break, with two tries from Nathan Collins keeping the Rhinos firmly in the hunt. Collins then set up two more quick tries to put Leeds back in front …
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The Mediterranean Knights of Libya have arrived Nigeria ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Uyo Township stadium. In a post on X, the Libyan players were pictured on arrival at the Murtala International Airport in Lagos. From the Lagos airport they will connect a flight to Uyo, where the match will be played. …
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20 players arrive at the Super Eagles Camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya on Wednesday, October 9. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon and Ola Aina are among the latest arrivals in camp but star player Victor Osimhen is absent. Also, Kelechi …
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Valkyrie made most of the early running, with Izzy Brennan’s shrewdly-placed kicks repeatedly putting the Saints defence under pressure, but they were unable to take advantage and fell behind after 10 minutes. Losing possession just inside their own half, the defending champions were punished as Paige Travis picked out Burke, who motored down the left wing to maintain her record …
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Nigeria internationals, Ahmed Musa and Sheu Abdullahi have rejoined Kano Pillars on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League. The players were pictured at the training ground of the former champions on Thursday, October 03, ahead of their NPFL match-day five home game against Sunshine Stars. “Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Nazir Laja, and the rest of the squad …
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French coach, Hervé Renard, has revealed why he rejected an offer to become the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Renard, who has enjoyed stints at Ivory Coast and Zambia, disclosed that he was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation after the exit of Finidi George in May. According to Renard, the NFF’s offer was the most lucrative he …
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has declared that he is worth over €100million. The 25-year-old established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in world football after joining Napoli from Lille in 2020. In the 2022-23 campaign, Osimhen netted 31 goals in all competitions as Luciano Spalletti led the club to their first Scudetto in more …
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Finidi George has explained why he did not succeed as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Finidi was handed the Eagles job on a permanent basis, after being appointed as interim coach, but left his role after just two competitive games. The Eagles could only manage a 1-1 draw in Uyo in his first official game against South Africa in the …
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