Tag: AFCON
AFCON qualifier: Siasia confident of another historic victory over Egypt
Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia, believes his lads can recreate history once again when they face the Pharaohs of Egypt in a two-legged...
Nigeria vs. DR Congo: Can unsettled Super Eagles fly pass Leopards...
By Toby Prince
Nigeria will continue her quest towards returning to the glory days when they tackle the Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Oliseh knocks Lukman Haruna over Tanzania display
By Toby Prince
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has rebuked midfielder, Lukman Haruna, for his poor showing in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Oliseh seeks redemption in Niger friendly
By Toby Prince
With just a point in the bag for Nigeria in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania, all eyes will...
Five talking points from Oliseh’s debut as Super Eagles coach
By Toby Prince
Sunday Oliseh began his reign as Nigeria national team coach in a so-so manner, picking up a point away from home against...
AFCON qualifier: Ikeme spares Oliseh’s blushes as Eagles hold Tanzania
By Toby Prince
Nigeria Super Eagles forced the Taifa Stars of Tanzania to a barren draw in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played at...
Enyeama shattered over mother’s death
By Toby Prince
Those who accused Super Eagles goalkeeper and skipper, Vincent Enyeama, of chickening out of Saturday’s AFCON 2017 qualifier against Tanzania owe him...
AFCON qualifier: Full house as Super Eagles resume training
By Toby Prince
In a total departure from the common trend of late arrivals synonymous with previous national team handlers, almost all the players invited...
Mikel didn’t snub Oliseh, agent claims
By Toby Prince
The agent of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has responded to Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh's assertion that his client deliberately ignored...
Ebola: Sierra Leone adopt Nigeria for AFCON qualifier against Cote d’Ivoire
By Toby Prince
Nigeria will host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between reigning African champions, Cote d’Ivoire, and the Leone Stars...