All posts tagged "international friendly"

Pre-Match: ‘We come here to win’ – Chelle challenges Nigeria youngsters against Russia

Eric Chelle says Nigeria’s young players must seize their opportunity against Russia on Tuesday after club restrictions forced changes to his squad...

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Chelle turns Russia friendly into Super Eagles audition with 14 fresh faces

Eric Chelle has used Nigeria’s October friendly against Russia to open the door to a new generation of Super Eagles hopefuls, naming...

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Eric Chelle's future as Super Eagles coach after BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji disputed claims that the Franco-Malian has signed a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation.

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Chelle plans Russia audition for 10 overseas-based U-23 players

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is planning to use Nigeria’s proposed friendly against Russia on October 6 as an early audition...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite on the same occasion at Carlos Tevez’s proposed testimonial match at La Bombonera in December.

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Messi and Ronaldo to face off one final time

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could find themselves at the same football event once again, with both superstars reportedly set to receive...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, just one week after their 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau.

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Nigeria face Russia again as October international friendly is confirmed

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will return to Russia in October for a rematch with the hosts, with the two countries set to meet...

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Portugal edge Nigeria in entertaining friendly as Conceicao strike seals comeback win

Portugal came from a spirited challenge by Nigeria to secure a 2-1 victory in an entertaining international friendly, with Francisco Conceicao’s brilliant...

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has described Nigeria as a highly competitive side ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly in Leiria, as both teams continue preparations for their upcoming assignments.

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‘I love the ideas of the coach’ — Martinez applauds Chelle ahead of Super Eagles test

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has singled out Eric Chelle’s tactical approach for praise as he prepares his side for an international...

Poland coach Jan Urban and defender Przemysław Wiśniewski have reacted to their 2-2 draw with Nigeria, praising their performance and insisting they deserved a result after a strong display in Warsaw.

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“Nigeria are very cruel to us” – Coach Urban admits frustration after Poland’s late equaliser

Poland head coach Jan Urban has praised his side’s resilience after they fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Nigeria...

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Calvin Bassey have reacted to Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Poland, praising first-half control but admitting frustration after late goals denied victory in Warsaw.

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