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AFCON 2019: Libya can’t stop Super Eagles, says Ladan Bosso

Former Flying Eagles Coach Ladan Bosso says he is confident that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will participate in the AFCON 2019 competition to be hosted by Cameroon. Bosso said despite being behind Libya and South Africa in Group E of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, he strongly believes that Libya cannot stop the Eagles. “The result achieved in Seychelles is a great one for the Super Eagles. It was a tough game, the boys kept focus and worked hard,” Bosso told Footballlive sources. “The boys know what is at stake and as long as…

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There is another Ballon D’Or winner in Africa, says George Weah

Liberian President, George Oppong Weah has revealed that there lies another World best Footballer in Africa that must be found and exposed to the International scene. Speaking after Tuesday night’s exhibition match between the Lone Star and the Super Eagles at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia, which the Eagles edged 2-1, Weah, a former World Footballer of the Year, revealed that Nigerian Football has always inspired him. “As a young, upcoming footballer, I was always fascinated by Nigeria’s football stars. I looked up to the likes of Stephen Keshi, Rashidi Yekini, Friday Ekpo, and…

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Manu Garba Confident Of Eaglets Victory Against Niger

Coach Manu Garba is confident his team will beat host Niger in Wednesday’s semi-final clash at the WAFU B 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament. Speaking to www.brila.net ahead of the clash, stated that his players needs to put more balls on the ground even though his strikers are scoring goals. The Golden Eaglets started the competition on a poor note, losing 3-2 against Burkina Faso but defeated Cote d’Ivoire 5-1 in their second game to finish top of Group B. Garba who also revealed that his aim is to build a team that will stand…

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Nigeria Midfielder John Ogu ‘proud’ to wear the Captain’s armband for the first time

Power-playing Midfielder John Ogu admits he is ‘extremely proud’ to captain the Super Eagles for the first time on Tuesday night in a friendly match against the Lone Stars of Liberia. The Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder led Nigeria out at Monrovia in Skipper John Mikel Obi’s absence. And Ogu couldn’t contain his excitement after securing what looks like the biggest Night of his Super Eagles career. The Midfielder took to Social media earlier on Wednesday to express his delight. View this post on Instagram Don’t wake me up from this dream . Captain the Super…

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Onyekuru, Simy Nwankwo score as Eagles beat Liberia 2-1 in Monrovia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday night defeated hosts Liberia 2-1 in an International friendly match played in Monrovia. The game, played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, was arranged in honour of the country’s president and 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah. Henry Onyekuru, who is currently on Galatasaray, opened scoring for the Super Eagles, firing into the top corner to make it 1-0. The John Ogu captained side extended their lead before half time, with Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo heading in Oghenekaro Etebo’s corner kick. However, The lone stars pulled…

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Everton’s Ademola Lookman ‘ready’ to play for Nigeria

Everton’s Ademola Lookman is about to declare his allegiance to the Super Eagles According to a report in Owngoal. Lookman has made 27 appearances for various England teams – including that 2017 World Cup final when England beat Venezuela – and has long been targeted by the NFF. But after turning down the Super Eagles following a meeting with Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick earlier this year, Owngoal claims that Lookman has changed his mind and is poised to announce his decision. The report read: “An announcement will be made soon, I’m close to his management…

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