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Emmanuel Amunike Appointed as New Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 21, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Emmanuel Amunike as the new coach of the Super Eagles, the senior national football team of Nigeria. Amunike, a former coach of the Nigeria U17 and U20 teams, was chosen following a review and recommendation process by the NFF’s technical committee, which initially considered three foreign coaches. Pressure […]

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Boboye Reflects on First 10 Games as Sunshine Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 18, 2024

Kennedy Boboye, the head coach of Sunshine Stars, shared his reflections on his initial ten games in charge, expressing that the journey has been less than ideal. Despite a narrow defeat to Sporting Lagos, underscored by a 19th minute header from Pascal Durugbor, Boboye remains optimistic about the future. Discussing the challenges faced, Boboye highlighted

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7 Players Deserve Super Eagles Call Up for 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 16, 2024

The Super Eagles face pivotal matches against South Africa and the Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this June. Currently positioned third in Group C with two points, behind Rwanda and South Africa, the Eagles are potentially without key players like William Troost Ekong, Moses Simon, Tyronne Ebuehi, and Zaidu Sanusi. In

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Omeruo Calls for New Super Eagles Coach Before Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 13, 2024

Kenneth Omeruo has highlighted the urgent need for the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to secure a new head coach for the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Currently, the team lacks a permanent coach following Jose Peseiro’s departure at the end of February. In

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Frank Onyeka Optimistic About Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers

By Kelechi / National Team News / April 2, 2024

Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ prospects in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria is set to face Benin and South Africa in the next international break in June, with the aim of securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Reflecting on the challenges ahead, Onyeka acknowledged the strength

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