Category: Sports
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W’Cup Qualifiers: Rwanda coach seeks useful information from Rohr’s against Eagles
Rwanda head coach, Thorsten Frannk Splitter, says he will be relying on Gernot Rohr for essential information to claim the scalp of the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup CAF Qualifying Group C match day 5 fixture on March 17, 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After four rounds of matches, Rwanda are surprisingly topping…
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I’ve lost respect for him, Osimhen fires at Finidi George
The Nation reported that Finidi, who has resigned, commented about Osimhen’s attitude towards the national team, saying that he can’t beg the star striker to play for the Super Eagles. Osimhen was infuriated by the comments and, in a live Instagram video on Saturday, opened up on the circumstances that led to his withdrawal from…
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Why Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George Resigned
The recently appointed coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles team, Finidi George has resigned. This is coming after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that it would appoint a foreign coach to assist him in carrying out his job. The NFF and the Minister for sports summoned Finidi to a meeting earlier this week after…
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NFF denies knowledge of Finidi’s resignation
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, says he is unaware embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has tendered his resignation. This comes amid reports online that the coach resigned after the NFF announced Thursday that it would hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Eagles, following their dismal performances in the 2026…
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Super Falcons maintain position in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons retained 36th position in the latest FIFA women’s ranking released on Friday. Randy Waldrum’s side also maintained top position in Africa. Banyana Banyana of South Africa stayed in second position on the continent and are ranked 51st in the world. The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, who are the third highest ranked team…
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NFF to appoint technical adviser for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is planning to appoint a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles, who would be Finidi George’s immediate boss, according to ScoreNigeria. The football house only appointed Finidi as the substantive coach in April. Before his appointment, the former international was an assistant to Jose Peseiro, whose contract ended in…
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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Joins Sudanese club
Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has completed a move to Sudanese club, Al Merrikh Omdurman, from NPFL champions, Enyimba International, on a two-year deal. The former Flying Eagles shot-stopper who joined Enyimba from Abia Warriors in 2021 is expected to join his new team at the end of the season. Details later
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EPL: Man Utd make decision on Ten Hag
Manchester United have decided to keep Erik ten Hag as their manager, according to The Athletic. This comes after the Red Devils’ conclusion of their 2023/24 season review. It is also understood that negotiations on a contract extension have begun with Ten Hag. The Dutchman’s current deal ends at the end of next season,…
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We’ll fight hard to qualify for 2026 World Cup — Super Eagles assure
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performances in the games against South Africa and Benin Republic, respectively. Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw, on Friday, in the first game against South Africa at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. However, on Monday, the team lost 2-1 to the Cheetahs of…
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Super Eagles’ Coach faces fans’ fury, insults over misfiring Super Eagles
Fans have flooded the Instagram page of Super Eagles head coach Finidi George with insults and demands for his dismissal after Nigeria’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in their fourth Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday. This loss has significantly jeopardized Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026…