6 players open Eagles camp ahead of Ethiopia clash
Only one foreign-based and five home-based players were in camp on Monday a day after the Super Eagles opened camp ahead of Sunday’s 2014 World Cup Qualifier in Addis Ababa.
Mikel out of Nelson Mandela Challenge
Super Eagles’ midfielder, Mikel Obi has been ruled out of the South Africa international friendly, the Nelson Mandela Challenge, scheduled for Aug. 14, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.
Malawi can’t beat Eagles, Umeh vows
Chief Mike Umeh is the First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation. In this chat, he speaks on NFF’s plan for Super Eagles participation in the 2014 African Nations Championship,CHAN, the achievements of the Aminu Maigari-led board and other sundry issues. Excerpts:
FIFA ranking: Eagles remain static
The Super Eagles maintained their place as the 35th best national team in the World, according to the latest Fifa ranking released in Zurich yesterday.
New book on Super Eagles in honour of President Jonathan
A new book which chronicles the exploits of the Super Eagles at the last African Nations Cup in South Africa is set to be released.
Malawi can’t stop Eagles’ World Cup dream – Aroh
As the Super Eagles prepare to battle Malawi in the final leg of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Brazil, Dr. Edozie Okey Aroh, commissioner for youth and sports in Anambra State has advised Nigerians not to lose sleep over the match but be confident the Stephen Keshi-tutored side.
Fuludu sets Eagles target
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Edema Fuludu has tasked Coach Stephen Keshi to surpass Nigeria’s best finish at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
We were jittery, Keshi admits
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has described Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire in the second leg of the final round of the CHAN qualifier as a good experience for the national team.
CHAN battle: Be wary of Elephants – Ekpo warns Eagles
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo has warned the Super Eagles not to be carried away by the 4-1 scoreline recorded over the Elephants of Ivory Coast from the first leg of the African Nations Championship qualifier in Kaduna.
Eagles seek elusive CHAN ticket
Tomorrow in Abidjan, the Super Eagles home-based team will attempt to break the jinx that has prevented Nigeria from qualifying for the last two editions of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), when they confront Cote d’ Ivoire in a second leg final round match at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.
Nigeria to end CHAN misery
Nigeria are set to end five years of African Nations Championship (CHAN) failure by reaching the finals for the first time this weekend.
