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BREAKING: Libya Authority Bow To Pressure, Super Eagles Now En Route To Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

After more than 14 hours of being detained at Al Abraq International Airport, the Libyan government has finally succumbed to pressure from various quarters and cleared the Nigerian flight to bring the players and officials back home. This was disclosed in a post by sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia. He said: “After pressure from several quarters, the Libyan government has agreed to issue clearance for ValueJet Airline to fly and sell aviation fuel to the airline. READ ALSO ‘I Have Escalated The Matter,’ Minister Speaks About…

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‘I Have Escalated The Matter,’ Minister Speaks About Super Eagles Ordeal In Libya

Ganiyu Amodu

The Sports Minister, John Enoh said he has escalated the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles by the Libyan authorities since they landed at the Al Abaq Airport on Sunday, to all concerned authorities. A statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department on Monday said the team were left unattended to at the Al Abraq Airport. A video posted by the Eagles media team also confirmed the development, as the players and officials, along with their luggage, were left stranded at the airport, with the Libyan airport…

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Former Sweden Manager Linked With Super Eagles Job

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former Sweden manager Janne Andersson is reportedly the leading candidate for the vacant Super Eagles coaching role. Although the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not yet made an official announcement, Score Nigeria sources suggest that the 61-year-old is poised to take over the reins of Nigeria’s national team. Andersson, who concluded his tenure with Sweden in November 2023 after a seven-year stint, previously turned down an offer from Latvia. His potential appointment would make him the second Swedish coach to manage the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of Lars…

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Face Benin, Rwanda, Libya In Group D

Ganiyu Amodu

The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both teams in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. Both teams were paired together in a draw that took place yesterday as they aim to be among the 24 countries that will participate in the 35th Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco, 21st December 2025 – 18th January 2026. The Super Eagles were placed in…

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Osimhen’s ‘Goal’ Cancelled Again,’ How Super Eagles Landed At CAF Final

Ganiyu Amodu

  Full details of how 4-2 penalty crackers and Grammy award rekindled rivalry between the two nations + tantrums Nigerians and South Africans are throwing on Twitter     For the second time in two matches, the Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, lost two goals to VAR technology, some Nigerians have claimed as Super Eagles defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to land at the final of the African Cup of Nations. The Nigerian national beat South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on penalties in the ongoing African Cup of Nations…

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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Defeat Cameroon 2-0 To Reach Quarter-finals

Ganiyu Amodu

Ademola Lookman was the star of the show, scoring twice as the Super Eagles devoured fierce rivals Cameroon in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 game late Saturday. The Atalanta man scored one goal in each half to send the Super Eagles to the competition’s quarter-final with a 2-0 win. READ ALSO Why Nigerian Referees Are Not Officiating At AFCON — CAF BREAKING: Angola Defeat Namibia 3-0 To Reach AFCON Quarter-finals NNPC Rakes In N8.8trn Revenue, Releases 2022 Financial Report Lagos Teacher Allegedly Flogs Pupil To…

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Super Eagles To Face Cameroon In AFCON Last 16

Ganiyu Amodu

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. The fixture was confirmed after the Cameroonians rounded off the group stage with a pulsating 3-2 victory over the Gambia on Tuesday night. By the win, they finished Group C with four points behind Senegal while Guinea who lost to the Teranga Lions also on Tuesday qualified for the knockout as one of the best losers. Super Eagles reached the knockout stage after beating Guinea…

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‘With Immediate Effect’, Ghana Sacks Coach Hughton After AFCON Exit

Ganiyu Amodu

Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of Ghana after the Black Stars’ early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Hughton’s side failed to win any of their three group-stage matches in Cote D’Ivoire, picking up only two points and finishing third in Group B. A statement from the Ghana Football Federation on Tuesday stated the sack of the Englishman was decided by the executive council. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior…

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BREAKING: Super Eagles Defeat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 To Reach Round Of 16

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to reach the round of 16 in the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on Monday. An own goal by O. Sangante after a dangerous pass from Moses Simon, has sealed a qualification to the next round. READ ALSO WAEC To Conduct First CBT Mock Exam Burna Boy To Perform At 2024 Grammys BREAKING: Court Declares Rivers N800bn 2024 Budget Illegal Peseiro stuck with the same 3-4-3 lineup that he adopted against Cote d’Ivoire in the last match. Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria was…

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Don’t Expect Much From Super Eagles, Okocha Warns Fans

Tade Salako

Ex-Nigeria captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has warned that fans should lower their expectations on the Super Eagles because the team is rebuilding after the failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup when they lost out to perennial rivals Ghana in March. That was after they crashed out in the second round of the delayed 2021 AFCON in Cameroon earlier this year. READ ALSO: How Decomposing Body of Popular Nollywood Actor Was Found 13 Year-Old Girl Breaks US…

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