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Jul

06

2023

Sochima, the Super Eagles goaltender, and his wife welcome a son.

Lifestyle, SportsEntertainment, Metro, Sports, Super Eagles

Victor Sochima, a goalie with the Super Eagles, and his wife Juliet had their first child. On Wednesday, Juliet delivered birth in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Sochima, who was overjoyed, shared a photo of the new baby and a brief caption on social media. "God be praised for the safe delivery…Victor Sochima Jr. is present," he wrote. The 24-year-old recently became eligible for regular Super Eagles invitations. For the most recent three 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, the Rivers United goalkeeper was selected to the Super Eagles squad.

Mar

11

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria players set Europe alight ahead of Guinea-Bissau double-header

SportsGuinea Bissau, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles, World News

Nigeria will take on Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in the next fortnight. The Super Eagles host the first leg on Friday, March 24, and are away three days later. The three-time African champions are already top of Group A, having won their first two fixtures, and are two points ahead of Guinea-Bissau. So having the better of the Djurtus over the two legs will prove to be crucial in deciding the final outcome of the group. No doubt, the head coach of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, is looking to invite some of his top squad members for…

Nov

13

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Eriksson accuses Nigeria FA officials of demanding money for Super Eagles job

Opinion, SportsNFF, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Sven Goran Eriksson has accused Nigerian football officials of asking to take half of his salary before giving him the job of managing the Super Eagles. The Swedish football coach who has managed top sides, both club and country, said he was in the race to lead Nigeria to the first World Cup on African soil – South Africa, but his refusal to ‘play ball’ was the major reason why he missed the opportunity. “After Nigeria lost the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigerian FA had sacked the team coach, despite just four months remaining before the…

Nov

10

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peseiro wants Atalanta defender, Okoli to play for Super Eagles

NewsNigeria, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, will convince the Atalanta defender to switch international allegiance from Italy. Okoli, who was born in Italy is of Nigerian descent. The 21-year-old has represented Italy at the youth level but he is still eligible to play for Nigeria. The centre-back is a teammate of Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman at Atalanta and Peseiro has stated he will give the latter the task of persuading Okoli to pledge his international future to Nigeria. “Yes, we will try. After this friendly match against Portugal, there will be time to talk to him and to understand…

Oct

14

2022

By David Okoye

Uzoho nominated for UEFA Europa League POTW, SOTD

NewsFrancis Uzoho, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League Player of the Week and Save of the Day awards. Uzoho was in outstanding form in Omonia Nicosia’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The 23-year-old made 11 saves and only conceded in the 93rd minute. It was only his second appearance in the competition for the Cypriot club this season. The Nigerian will battle Vitor Oliveira, Joey Veerman, and William Boving for the Player of the Week award. He is running for the Save of the Day award along with Ugurcan…