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Super Eagles, Gallant Troops And Nigeria’s Reward System

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2024February 22, 20240

By Chidi Omeje It is no longer news that Nigeria’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, had a spectacular outing at the just concluded AFCON

AFCON, And ‘Japa’ Issues

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

“If people have an opportunity for a decent job, a decent education, a decent health care system, and security, I know that forceful migration will

FlashBack: Nigeria Appoints Serial Loser, Jose Peseiro, As Super Eagles Head Coach (First published May 15, 2022)

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2024January 15, 20240

José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro, the Portuguese football manager appointed by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National

Buhari Congratulates Senegal on AFCON Cup Victory, Bids Ambassador to Nigeria Farewell

Global UpfrontFeb 10, 2022February 10, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received the Ambassador of Senegal in a farewell audience at the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja, asking him to convey

AFCON: Egypt Objects to Gambian Referee Picked for African Cup Semifinal Against Cameroon

Global UpfrontFeb 2, 2022February 2, 20220

The Egyptian Football Association did not give reasons for its complaint against Bakary Gassama, one of Africa’s best-known referees. He refereed the Pharaohs’ 1-0 loss

That Call Before the Eagles Crash

Global UpfrontJan 26, 2022January 26, 20220

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Superstitious Nigerians believe ever so vociferously that the crashing out of the Super Eagles from the AFCON tournament in Cameroun was

Super Eagles Crash Out of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, After Buhari’s Call

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2022January 23, 20220

Both teams went into the first-half break without goals Nigerian Super Eagles crashed out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a

AFCON 2nd Round: Buhari Speaks With Super Eagles, Charge Them to Fly Past Tunisia

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2022January 23, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday morning gave a pep talk to the Super Eagles, ahead of their second round match against Tunisia tonight in the

Team Monikers Clash As AFCON 2021 Hots Up

Global UpfrontJan 21, 2022January 21, 20220

By Isidore Emeka Uzoatu As I type, the 33rd edition of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) goes on

Nigeria Looks Forward to Super Eagles Winning AFCON Championship, says Buhari

Global UpfrontJan 20, 2022January 20, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari commends the Super Eagles of Nigeria for keeping hope alive in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon by winning