Blame Politics And Nepotism Not Nigerian Referees For AFCON Snub – Ferdinand Udoh

Former FIFA badge referee, Anietie Ferdinand Udoh has backed his erstwhile colleagues after they were snubbed by CAF in the selection for referees to officiate at next year’s Nations Cup. CAF released a 69-man list of match officials on Tuesday. the referees will undergo a preparatory course to get them ready for the continental championship …

Osimhen’s Hattrick Moves Him Closer To Yekini’s All-Time Goals Record

A Victor Osimhen hattrick and goals from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze helped the Super Eagles of Nigeria wallop Sao Tome, finishing the AFCON2023Q as group winners. The Napoli striker opened the goal scoring for Nigeria against Sao Tome and Principe in the 14th minute of the first half. A penalty in the …

Nigeria Vs. Sao Tome: Preview, Team News, Stars and How To watch

The Nigeria vs. Sao Tome game will see the Super Eagles looking to finish the 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign top of the group on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Furthermore, the Jose Peseiro-led team has already booked a slot in the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled to be held in …

Godswill Akpabio Stadium: The Nest of the Super Eagles

By: Christopher Emenyonu “If you had asked me what I wanted to do here, I would have said that I would like to make the Emirates the toughest stadium to play at in England, to create a really unique atmosphere that you feel on your skin when you go there.” Mikel Arteta and indeed every …

S/Leone 2-3 Nigeria: An Inquest On Adebayo Adeleye’s Super Eagles Debut

Adebayo Adeleye made his long-awaited debut for the super eagles in an AFCON 2023 qualifier match against Sierra Leone. The Super Eagles came out tops, winning 3-2 as Adebayo marshalled the defence in Moronvia. Sportsintel.ng shares the views of Veteran sports journalist Kayode Ogundare on his performance on the day. A goalkeeper is as good …

George Weah: The Right Mentor Victor Osimhen Needs To Rule The World

Former world footballer of the year, George Weah, is taking a new interest in the growth of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after the Napoli striker broke his African scoring record in the Serie A. George Weah: The Goal That Kick Started The Relationship On Sunday, May 7, the 24-year-old converted a penalty to score Napoli’s …

AFCON 2023 Qualifier: Peseiro lists Two New Goalkeepers, 21 0thers for Sierra Leone

Coach José Peseiro has invited Victor Sochima and Olorunleke Ojo for next weekend’s AFCON 2023 Qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Monrovia. Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, is out after picking a second yellow against Guinea Bissau. Sochima and Ojo play in the Nigerian Professional League for Rivers United and Enyimba, respectively. …

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