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Coach Jose Peseiro has changed his starting lineup with Zaidu Sanusi out for Bright Osayi Samuel for the South Africa game. Reports from camp say Zaidu Sanusi will miss tonight’s game after he skipped yesterday’s training with a knock. Despite the personnel change, Peseiro sticks with his usual 3-4-3 system with some position shifts. Zaidu …
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Alex Iwobi’s role in the Nigerian team has drawn the ire of the fans for lack of adventure in attack. In the absence of an attacking midfielder, Alex has been the go-to player for the Eagles’ attack, but that is missing at the AFCON. Despite his explanations at a pre-match conference, Alex Iwobi’s role still …
An Ademola Lookman’s goal in the first half earns Nigeria a win over Angola and a semi-final spot at the 2023 AFCON. Man of the match, Simon Moses beat Kialondar Gaspar on the left wing before squaring a pass to Lookman to blast home for the only goal of the game. Sportsintel provides five key …
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The Super Eagles snatch a crucial 1-0 win courtesy of a Lookman’s goal in the first half to pick a semi-final spot at the 2023 AFCON. Simon Moses broke through on the left, beating his man before sending the ball across to Lookman to slam in for the first goal. In a tense game, Jose Peseiro …
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Stanley Nwabali’s availability is the biggest news for the Nigeria Vs Angola AFCON quarter-final game as Jose Peseiro sticks with the starting 11 from the Cameroon game. After picking an injury against Cameroon, there were fears of Nwabali returning to fitness for the quarterfinal game. Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is keeping faith with the …
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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is keeping faith with the 3-4-3 system as he prepares for the Nigeria Vs Cameroon clash. Captain William Troost Ekong returns to the team after missing the game against Guinea Bissau due to injury. Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will join Troost-Ekong in a three-player defense for the Eagles. Frank …
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For the second game running Coach Jose Peseiro has decided to stick with the 3-4-3 formation for the Super Eagles starting 11 against Guinea Bissau. Kenneth Omeruo captains the team on his 62nd international cap for the country after Troost Ekong was ruled out. Calvin Bassey and Ajayi are the other central defenders making up …
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Stanley Nwabali has come full circle as he is in the frame to get another chance with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The last time Nwabali was in goal for the Super Eagles was in an international friendly against Mexico. Conceding four goals in the game didn’t help him, as the then-main Eagles coach, Gernot …
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The journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest to reach the mundial against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. While the fans are hoping that Qatar 2022 heartbreak will not happen, Super Eagles’ gaffer Jose Peseiro has declared that qualifying for the 2026 World Cup is a must for his …
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be flying high yet again on Thursday, the 16th of November 2023 as they tackle the Likuena of Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match-up at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Super Eagles who seem to be in a metamorphic phase, will be hoping to find a …
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