Aguero downplays Super Eagles threat
Argentina and Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero said he was more concerned about the dangers Iceland and Croatia pose in the group D draw of the FIFA 2018 World Cup tournament.
Nigeria in Pot 4 as FIFA prepares for final draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed in Pot 4 ahead of the group stage draw for the FIFA World Cup set to hold on Dec 1.
Eagles exhibited strong will – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr praised his team’s resolve after the three-time African champions came from two goals down to beat Argentina 4-2.
Russia 2018: Nigeria not going as a spectator – Dalung
Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, Wednesday said Nigeria’s qualification for the World Cup, Russia 2018, is a confirmation that the country is not going there to make the numbers as a spectator.
Super Eagles must remain humble, focused — Balogun
A renowned sport analyst, Tayo Balogun, on Wednesday described Nigeria’s victory over Argentina in the friendly match at Krasnodar, Russia, as a major boost for the team’s preparations for the World Cup.
Udeze, Allen, hail Super Eagles’ remarkable 4-2 victory over Albiceleste
More football stakeholders on Wednesday hailed the remarkable performance of the Super Eagles, after their hard-earned victory over the Albiceleste of Argentina in the international friendly match at Krasnodar, Russia.
Argentina vs Nigeria: Super Eagles, truly super – Onigbinde
Argentina vs Nigeria: Akinade Onigbinde, coach of FRSC FC of Abuja, on Tuesday, described Super Eagles as “truly super” with the 4-2 thrashing of Argentina.
Nigeria avert World Cup bonus strike
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reached an agreement with the national team over earnings for the World Cup in Russia on Tuesday, hoping to avoid a pay strike similar to the one in Brazil in 2014.
Video: Super Eagles whip Argentina
Super Eagles fight back from two goals down to beat Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly at Krasnodar in Russia, with Alex Iwobi grabbing a braceon Tuesday.
With or without Messi, we have a plan — Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr said that his team was ready to take on Argentina’s highly rated squad today with or without their talisman Lionel Messi.
Idowu will go to World Cup —Rohr
The invitation of Amkar Perm star Brian Idowu to the Super Eagles was not to make up the numbers, with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr more or less promising to include the defender in the 23-man squad list for the World Cup.
Russia 2018: Nigeria deserves to be in the World Cup -Green
Chris Green, member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said on Monday that the Super Eagles worked hard and deserved to be at the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Rohr drops Ezenwa
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed the changes he will make in his squad from the one that drew 1-1 with Algeria when they face Argentina tomorrow in Russia.
NFF, players, coaches negotiate Russia 2018 participation terms
Nigeria’s Super Eagles yesterday evening landed in Krasnodar, Russia to prepare for their international friendly game against Argentina on Tuesday.
World Cup qualifiers: Football enthusiasts hail Eagles’ unbeaten run
Some football enthusiasts on Saturday hailed the Super Eagles after the team played out 1-1 draw against the Fennecs of Algeria to finish their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.
Iwobi, Iheanacho, Nwakaeme to lead Eagles attack
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is likely to start Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho and Anthony Nwakaeme in the attack as the Eagles file out today against Algeria’s Fennec Foxes in the last game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Constantine. Kick off 8.30pm.
