Tag: Super Eagles
Atletico friendly: Nigerians make Kelechi Nwakali World Cup plea
Kelechi Nwakali's fine performance against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday appears to have opened the eyes of Nigerians about the midfielder's potentials.
Nwakali opened the scoring...
Fernando Torres shines as Atletico Madrid pip Nigeria
Fernando Torres was among the goals as Atletico Madrid defeated Nigeria's Super Eagles 3-2 in a Hybrid Friendly on Tuesday.
Torress, 34, notched his side's...
Leon Balogun completes Brighton move
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has completed a switch to Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 29-year-old joins from German side Mainz on...
Balogun approached by Premier League club
Brighton & Hove Albion are close to signing Nigerian international defender Leon Balogun from Mainz.
Balogun is out of contract at Mainz this summer and...
Atletico Madrid get warm reception in Uyo
Nigerians stormed the Uyo International Airport, singing and cheering Atletico Madrid on Monday night.
The Spanish giants are in the Southern city for a Hybrid...
Atletico name Torres, Oblak, others for Super Eagles friendly
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak, Juanfran, Gabriel Arena and Fernando Torres are part of a 20-man Atletico Madrid squad that will face the Super Eagles B...
Super Eagles star, Tyronne Ebuehi, joins Benfica
Portuguese giants, Benfica, have confirmed the loan signing of Super Eagles defender, Tyronne Ebuehi.
The 22-year joins the Primeira Liga runner-up on a free contract...
FIFA bars Super Eagles stars from DR Congo friendly
As many as 10 Super Eagles stars could likely miss the final pre-World Cup friendly clash with DR Congo in Port Harcourt.
According to FIFA, all...
Nwakali brothers lead Super Eagles squad for Atletico Madrid
Nwakali brothers, Chidiebere and Kelechi were among 23 players invited by Super Eagles assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf, for the forthcoming hybrid friendly with Atletico...
Super Eagles unmoved in final ranking before World Cup
Super Eagles were unmoved in the final FIFA World rankings before the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Nigeria retained its 47th global ranking and...