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Europa League: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho back in action in difficult night for Celtic
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Europa League: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho back in action in difficult night for Celtic

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his long-awaited return for Celtic in their disappointing 4-1 home defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the Europa League on Thursday. Iheanacho was introduced as a second-half substitute in the 71st minute, marking his first appearance since February 1, when he also came off the bench against Falkirk.The Nigerian striker had been sidelined with fitness issues, missing Celtic’s league matches against Livingston and Kilmarnock since the start of February. His comeback, however, was unable to inspire the Scottish side as Stuttgart ran out comfortable winn...

February 19, 2026
Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar
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Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar

The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded their first defeat at the ongoing AFCON as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by one of the tournament's debutants Madagascar.Though Gernot Rohr rested some key m...

Jun 30, 2019
Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants
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Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants

The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to finish second in the table. Lalaina Nomenjanahar...

Jun 30, 2019
Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles
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Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles

Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles that their final group opponents in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Madagascar are a difficult team to get past. &n...

Jun 30, 2019
2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar
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2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Madagascar on Sunday evening in the team's last Group B match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Eagles are currently atop the group's table with six points from tw...

Jun 30, 2019
Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar
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Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has rested several players against Madagascar with an eye on the round of 16 clash against the third-placed team in Group A/C/D or the runner up in Group F next weekend.Of ...

Jun 30, 2019
'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel
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'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel

Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that he is learning the ropes from Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel ahead of a potential debut at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sund...

Jun 30, 2019
Rohr Reveals The One Area That Madagascar Are Better Than Eagles; Discusses Potential Round Of 16 Opponents
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Rohr Reveals The One Area That Madagascar Are Better Than Eagles; Discusses Potential Round Of 16 Opponents

Coach Gernot Rohr has advised the Super Eagles defenders to be at their best when they face Madagascar on Sunday as he believes the opponents are an attacking threat. Nigeria managed to score two g...

Jun 29, 2019
Two Events That Show Gernot Rohr Has Learned From World Cup Experience
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Two Events That Show Gernot Rohr Has Learned From World Cup Experience

Everything is going fine for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation in Egypt after picking up a spot in the round of 16 of the competition.Though the three-time African champi...

Jun 29, 2019
Enyimba Star Afelokhai Reveals The Goalkeeper He Wants Rohr To Start Against Madagascar
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Enyimba Star Afelokhai Reveals The Goalkeeper He Wants Rohr To Start Against Madagascar

Enyimba goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai believes Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr will not ring too many changes in his starting eleven that faces the Barea of Madagascar in Nigeria's last Group B ...

Jun 29, 2019
Ahmed Musa : Every Word On Madagascar, Mood In Super Eagles Camp, Pay Dispute With NFF, Players' Commitment & More
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Ahmed Musa : Every Word On Madagascar, Mood In Super Eagles Camp, Pay Dispute With NFF, Players' Commitment & More

Ahmed Musa represented the Super Eagles players at Saturday's pre-match press conference at the Press Conference Room of the Alexandria Stadium ahead of tomorrow's last group match at the Africa Cup o...

Jun 29, 2019
Rohr Hints Awaziem & Aina Will Continue As Fullbacks As Shehu, Collins Ruled Out Of Madagascar Clash
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Rohr Hints Awaziem & Aina Will Continue As Fullbacks As Shehu, Collins Ruled Out Of Madagascar Clash

Abdullahi Shehu and Jamilu Collins have been ruled out of Nigeria's final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sunday, according to manager Gernot Rohr. The German footba...

Jun 29, 2019
Rohr Confirms He Will Make Changes Against Fit Madagascar Side With A Good Coach
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Rohr Confirms He Will Make Changes Against Fit Madagascar Side With A Good Coach

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he will certainly make changes when his side face Madagascar in their final group match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening. Rohr ...

Jun 29, 2019