All posts tagged "Super Eagles"
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932AFCONEnyeama endorses Uzoho for success at 34th AFCON
In the lead-up to the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has thrown...
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573Latest NewsJohn Obi Mikel expresses desire for administrative role with Super Eagles
In an interview with CNN, former Chelsea midfield maestro John Obi Mikel revealed his strong inclination towards taking on an administrative role...
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![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathleticng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-450x270.jpeg)
![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathleticng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-80x80.jpeg)
430AFCONNFF President banks on In-form Super Eagles stars to achieve AFCON success
Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has exuded confidence in the Super Eagles’ capability to secure victory at...
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551AFCONSuper Eagles AFCON 2023 camp opens with 17 players in Abu Dhabi
The Super Eagles have officially opened their camp in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
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698Latest NewsVincent Enyeama denies appointment as Super Eagles backroom staff
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has clarified that he has not been appointed to the backroom staff for the Super Eagles...
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406AFCON“Winning AFCON will be a miracle for Nigeria ” – Ex Flying Eagles star says
Former Youth International, Waidi Akanni says winning the upcoming AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire will be a miracle for Nigeria. Akanni, a member...
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1.5KSuper EaglesJose Peseiro explains how he picked Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 squad
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has explained the process behind picking the 25 players to represent Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON
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Super Eagles end 2023 in 42nd position on FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded the year 2023 in the 42nd position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on...
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784AFCONLEAKED: Super Eagles 2023 AFCON Provisional list
Days after the Super Eagles of Nigeria National team provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was sumbitted to CAF,...
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389AFCONJulius Aghahowa urges Super Eagles players to develop must-win mentality ahead of AFCON
Legendary Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has urged the Super Eagles players to develop a must-win mentality ahead of the 2023 AFCON in...
