Onyedika and Onyemaechi share their thoughts ahead of Super Eagles Afconq against Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
Bruno Onyemaechi and Raphael Onyedika have shared their thoughts before Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya. Many fans and pundits have highlighted that it is a David versus Goliath clash, given that the top team in Group D of the qualifiers is doing battle with the bottom team.Nigeria'...
'The more you are performing' - La Liga top dribbler Ejuke happy to be back in Super Eagles fold
Published: October 10, 2024
Sevilla dazzler Chidera Ejuke is delighted to get another chance with the Nigeria national team after more than two years in the international wilderness. The former CSKA Moscow forward is back in the fold, twenty five months after he was a non-playing substitute against Algeria in an international friendly.Nigeria's ...
All present and correct: 23 players in camp as Osayi-Samuel reports for Nigeria duty ahead of 6pm workout
Published: October 10, 2024
Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has seemingly ended speculation about his fitness by reporting for international duty in Uyo, a day before the Super Eagles do battle with Libya's Mediterranean Knights in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. There were worries that Osayi-Samuel would miss the October ...
2 assists in last 32 Nigeria games: Iwobi goes defensive, says he's not given freedom to express himself
Published: October 10, 2024
After managing just two assists in his thirty-two appearances for the Nigeria national team, Alex Iwobi has underlined that he is given limited freedom to express himself by the Super Eagles coaches. The Fulham midfielder has been a divisive figure whenever he plays for Nigeria with his performance at the 2023 Africa ...
Afcon best, rejuvenated midfielder, history maker: 3 Super Eagles players to watch out for v Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
The Super Eagles will face Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11 on matchday three of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.The three-time African champions got off to a flying start in their qualification campaign, cruising past Benin Republic's Cheetahs by a 3-0 scoreline at the Nest of Champio...
Troost-Ekong: One of the six survivors of last Nigeria team to face Libya says he's unfamiliar with opponents
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles stand-in skipper William Troost-Ekong has admitted not being familiar with Libya ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Nigeria and Libya will do battle on matchday three and four of the qualification campaign and the reason behind Troost-Ekong's admission isn't far-fetched.The two nations ha...
'I dribble with the ball, run without the ball' - Moses Simon reacts to fans dubbing him 'automobile'
Published: October 10, 2024
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has responded to being dubbed 'automobile' by several Nigerian fans.The GBS Academy product offers pace and trickery aplenty on the flank and has been officially recognized as one of the fastest players in the French Ligue 1.Simon has stood out this season, registering four goal involvem...
'Privilege to play for Super Eagles' - Ex-England U19 skipper Aina happy to switch allegiance to Nigeria
Published: October 09, 2024
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina says he is delighted to play for the Super Eagles and his main ambition is to win a trophy with the national team after coming close to the Africa Cup of Nations title in February 2024.Aina was among the players that interacted with Nigerian journalists on Wednesday afternoon during ...
'As long as all the players are on same page' - Dele-Bashiru warns against complacency pre-Libya
Published: October 09, 2024
Libya are a much inferior side to Nigeria, but Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru believes that they cannot afford to underrate the Mediterranean Knights ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures against them.Libya have amassed just one point in their opening two games, having drawn with Rwanda in the...
Iwobi names all-time top 4 Super Eagles players; best left-footed, right-footed, fastest, strongest players
Published: October 09, 2024
In an interview with PoojaDissects, Alex Iwobi included his uncle Austin Jay-Jay Okocha as he was asked to name his all-time top four Super Eagles players.A three-time World Cupper, Okocha won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, and two years later the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Unite...
'Nothing but victory' - Ndidi declares Super Eagles readiness to overcome Libya in Afcon qualifier
Published: October 09, 2024
Wilfred Ndidi has revealed the Super Eagles’ level of concentration on getting positive results in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya.Nigeria will host the North African side on Friday for the first leg of the clash before travelling to Tripoli for the second leg on Tuesday.Ndidi is on...
'Mentality is strong' - Onyeka fires warning to Libya and speaks on shock debut for Augsburg
Published: October 09, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, has issued a  strong warning to Libya ahead of the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier clash in Uyo.Nigeria is set to play the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo on Friday, October 11, followed by a return fixture on Tuesday, October 15 in Benghazi.  Leading Group D with four points earned f...
'It's not just me' - Boniface insists he feels no added pressure stepping into the shoes of Osimhen
Published: October 09, 2024
Victor Boniface has insisted that he does not feel additional pressure stepping into the shoes of Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.The reigning African Footballer of the Year has lost his fitness battle to lead the Super Eagles attack and was not summoned for the i...
Iheanacho, Ejuke report for duty ahead of Super Eagles behind-closed-doors training session
Published: October 09, 2024
Sevilla forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo in preparation for the upcoming doubleheader against Libya.Their arrival follows their participation in Sevilla's derby victory against Real Betis over the weekend.While Kelechi Iheanacho did not feature in the 1-0 win ov...
1989 Fifa U20 World Cup star Elijah names the best defender in Super Eagles ahead of Afconq
Published: October 09, 2024
Sam Elijah, a key member of the Flying Eagles squad that reached the final of the 1989 Fifa U20 World Cup, has identified William Troost-Ekong as the team's most talented defender ahead of the double-header against Libya.Nigeria commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification games against Libya...