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'I will feature my first team' - Super Eagles coach reveals he will field strongest XI v Poland and Portugal
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'I will feature my first team' - Super Eagles coach reveals he will field strongest XI v Poland and Portugal

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Nigeria will field a full-strength squad in their upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal in June.The fixtures offer  Nigeria a crucial opportunity to improve its position in the global rankings.Speaking in a press release made available to allnigeriasoccer.com, Chelle emphasized the importance of the high-profile encounters, noting that he intends to deploy his strongest available XI."For the big warm up games in June against Poland and Portugal, I will feature my first team players. These are games that can push...

April 14, 2026
AFCONQ: Musa On Starting On The Bench Against Benin; Rohr Shares Advice From Substantive Captain
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AFCONQ: Musa On Starting On The Bench Against Benin; Rohr Shares Advice From Substantive Captain

Former Super Eagles captains Joseph Yobo and John Obi Mikel ended their careers with the national team as 'non-playing captains' as other players were ahead of the duo in the pecking order.   N...

Nov 14, 2019
Cypriot Club Move Ahead Of Brentford In Race For Former Nigeria U23 Invitee
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Cypriot Club Move Ahead Of Brentford In Race For Former Nigeria U23 Invitee

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Nigeria U23 invitee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu could be heading to Cyprus in the January transfer window. The teenage goalkeeper is currently une...

Nov 14, 2019
AFCONQ: Ahmed Musa Fears For Some Super Eagles Stars Ahead Of Trip To Lesotho
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AFCONQ: Ahmed Musa Fears For Some Super Eagles Stars Ahead Of Trip To Lesotho

Ahmed Musa has revealed that he fears for some Super Eagles players ahead of their trip to Lesotho for a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match because the game will be played on a synthetic surf...

Nov 14, 2019
'The Quality We Have Abroad Is Higher' - Rohr Writes Off NPFL Players Chances Of Playing For Eagles
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'The Quality We Have Abroad Is Higher' - Rohr Writes Off NPFL Players Chances Of Playing For Eagles

Speaking at Wednesday's post-match press conference, Gernot Rohr has reiterated that the chances of Nigeria Professional Football League players making his roster for subsequent national team games ar...

Nov 14, 2019
Rohr Gives Reasons Why He Cap-tied Glasgow Rangers Star In AFCONQ Vs Benin
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Rohr Gives Reasons Why He Cap-tied Glasgow Rangers Star In AFCONQ Vs Benin

Gernot Rohr had hinted during Tuesday's pre-match press conference that Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo was set to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles against Benin, provided he proved his...

Nov 14, 2019
How Leicester, Everton, Bordeaux, Lille, Paderborn Reacted To Super Eagles First Post-AFCON Win
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How Leicester, Everton, Bordeaux, Lille, Paderborn Reacted To Super Eagles First Post-AFCON Win

Several European clubs monitored proceedings from the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday evening and noted the influence of their Nigerian players in action.The Super Eagles kick started their 2021...

Nov 14, 2019
Rohr Names Two Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Against Benin
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Rohr Names Two Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Against Benin

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr singled out Torino defender Ola Aina and Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu for special praise following his side's 2-1 victory against Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...

Nov 14, 2019
'We Could Have Scored A Third Goal' - Rohr Assesses Super Eagles Win Against Benin
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'We Could Have Scored A Third Goal' - Rohr Assesses Super Eagles Win Against Benin

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after the national team beat the Squirrels of Benin 2-1 in their opening 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday evening. The Ge...

Nov 14, 2019
'I'll Always Take Samuel Kalu Over Chukwueze' - Nigeria Fans Heap Praise On Bordeaux Winger After Brilliant Strike
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'I'll Always Take Samuel Kalu Over Chukwueze' - Nigeria Fans Heap Praise On Bordeaux Winger After Brilliant Strike

Nigerians were full of praise for Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu following his display in the Super Eagles 2-1 victory over Benin to open the 2021 AFCON qualifiers with a victory on Wednesday. The winge...

Nov 13, 2019
Four Things We Noticed Following Super Eagles Comeback Win Against Benin
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Four Things We Noticed Following Super Eagles Comeback Win Against Benin

Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 2-1 to begin the 2021 AFCON qualifiers on a winning note.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the four takeaways from the Group L match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.1. Supe...

Nov 13, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Benin: Aina Eye-Catching; Kalu The Best; Collins Off Day; Aribo Here To Stay; Iwobi Above Average
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Benin: Aina Eye-Catching; Kalu The Best; Collins Off Day; Aribo Here To Stay; Iwobi Above Average

Nigeria's Super Eagles began the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a 2-1 win over Benin to top the Group L table after Lesotho and Sierra Leone ended the other group action in a d...

Nov 13, 2019
Nigeria 2 Benin 1: Osimhen Coverts Penalty, Kalu Scores Brilliant Solo Goal
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Nigeria 2 Benin 1: Osimhen Coverts Penalty, Kalu Scores Brilliant Solo Goal

Nigeria produced an impressive comeback at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium after coming from behind to beat Benin Republic 2-1 in their opening group game of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on...

Nov 13, 2019