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Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi influential, Ajayi solid, Lookman creative, Simon lively, Ejuke flashy
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Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi influential, Ajayi solid, Lookman creative, Simon lively, Ejuke flashy

Allnigeriasoccer.com present its player ratings for the Super Eagles following their 2–1 friendly win over Iran in Turkey on Friday. The startersGoalkeeperMaduka Okoye (6.5/10): Okoye put in a decent shift but was slow to react to Taremi's rebound, which led to Iran's goal.DefendersIgoh Ogbu (7/10): A composed display at the heart of defence, keeping Iran quiet and well contained during his time on the pitch.Semi Ajayi (7.5/10): The Hull City defender showed leadership and strong coordination with Ogbu to maintain defensive stability.Bright Osayi-Samuel (6/10): A solid outing defensivel...

March 27, 2026
2024 WAFU B U17 Championship: Manu Garba's ex-assistant Haruna backs Golden Eaglets to perform
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2024 WAFU B U17 Championship: Manu Garba's ex-assistant Haruna backs Golden Eaglets to perform

Former assistant coach Nigeria National U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, coach Bunmi Haruna has backed coach Manu Garba to qualify Nigeria for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. Manu Garba a...

May 15, 2024
'He needs to respect Finidi' - Ex-Nigeria GK on appointment of Amokachi as Super Eagles assistant coach 
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'He needs to respect Finidi' - Ex-Nigeria GK on appointment of Amokachi as Super Eagles assistant coach 

The unveiling of former Ajax Amsterdam winger Finidi George as the new Super Eagles head coach happened in Abuja on Monday, May 13. The Nigeria Football Federation had announced Finidi's appoin...

May 14, 2024
'Very, very perfect' - Finidi assures he has a good relationship with Super Eagles players 
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'Very, very perfect' - Finidi assures he has a good relationship with Super Eagles players 

Speaking during his unveiling ceremony on Monday, Finidi George dismissed insinuations that he does not have a good relationship with some Super Eagles players. Two months ago, the rumour mill was ...

May 13, 2024
'If you can do that' - Nigeria coach Finidi reveals two conditions for inviting players to the Super Eagles 
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'If you can do that' - Nigeria coach Finidi reveals two conditions for inviting players to the Super Eagles 

New Nigeria manager Finidi George faced the cameras on Monday during his unveiling ceremony in Abuja and one of the topics he touched on was the criteria he plans to use to select players for the Supe...

May 13, 2024
'I have a tough skin' - Finidi insists pressure is not in his dictionary ahead of World Cup qualifiers 
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'I have a tough skin' - Finidi insists pressure is not in his dictionary ahead of World Cup qualifiers 

Finidi George was presented as the new Super Eagles coach in an event on Monday morning, with Nigeria's Sports Minister Senator John Enoh and president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ib...

May 13, 2024
Confirmed: Ajax legend Finidi will be presented as new Super Eagles coach on Monday 
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Confirmed: Ajax legend Finidi will be presented as new Super Eagles coach on Monday 

According to a press release, the Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday morning in Abuja stage an unveiling ceremony to formally present to the public Ajax Amsterdam legend Finidi George, as...

May 12, 2024
U17 WWCQ Burkina Faso 1 Nigeria 1: Chidi Harmony on target as Flamingos are held by Burkinabes
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U17 WWCQ Burkina Faso 1 Nigeria 1: Chidi Harmony on target as Flamingos are held by Burkinabes

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the third round of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier held at the Stade du 26 Mar, Bamako on Saturday evening. The Flamingos started th...

May 11, 2024
Nigeria U17 squad announcement: Manu Garba picks 19  players for WAFU B U17 Championship
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Nigeria U17 squad announcement: Manu Garba picks 19  players for WAFU B U17 Championship

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Golden Eaglets squad list for the 2024 WAFU B U17 Championship. Nigeria U17 boss Manu Garba has selected nineteen players for the tournament which...

May 10, 2024
Ex-Nigeria defender backs Finidi despite his preferred candidate Amuneke snubbed for Super Eagles job  
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Ex-Nigeria defender backs Finidi despite his preferred candidate Amuneke snubbed for Super Eagles job  

Former Nigeria defender Mobi Oparaku believes Finidi George and former Barcelona forward Emmanuel Amuneke would have been a perfect fit for the Super Eagles coaching crew. Both were in the running ...

May 9, 2024
Finidi sweating on fitness of Fenerbahce RB Osayi-Samuel ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement
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Finidi sweating on fitness of Fenerbahce RB Osayi-Samuel ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement

Nigeria coach Finidi George is sweating on the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa's Bafana Baf...

May 8, 2024
Neither Bafana Bafana nor Elephants: Lookman reveals the most difficult game he played at AFCON 
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Neither Bafana Bafana nor Elephants: Lookman reveals the most difficult game he played at AFCON 

Ademola Lookman has revealed the most difficult game he played for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atalanta forward made the left wing his own during the tournament in Ivory...

May 7, 2024
'That is no mean feat' - NFF opens up on why Finidi got the Super Eagles job over Amuneke, others
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'That is no mean feat' - NFF opens up on why Finidi got the Super Eagles job over Amuneke, others

The Nigeria Football Federation has opened up on why Finidi George was appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, ahead of other competent coaches like Emmanuel Amuneke. According to NFF ...

May 7, 2024