Gernot Rohr
26 Jan
Former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, said most of the Super Eagles players have the mental strength and fighting spirit to defeat Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions. Nigeria and Cameroon will renew their rivalry when they clash in the round of 16 of at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan. The Cameroonians would be hoping to end…
24 Jan
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said current first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is better than Francis Uzoho. There were concerns over the Super Eagles goalkeeping department, before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to Uzoho’s unimpressive displays. Uzoho’s poor performances forced Jose Peseiro to scout for another first choice. The Portuguese traveled to…
19 Jan
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has said that the formation deployed by Jose Peseiro-led coaching crew was key in stopping Côte d’Ivoire’s attack. The Eagles got their AFCON campaign back on track with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Côte d’Ivoire in Thursday’s Group A clash. Nigeria's captain on the day, William Troost-Ekong,…
8 Jan
The Federal Government, yesterday, announced the approval of N12 billion to clear the debts owed players and officials of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on Saturday in Cote d’Ivoire.
14 Jul 2023
Festus Odini, a FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, said the Super Eagles of Nigeria will have no excuse not to qualify for the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The former Golden Eaglets star said this in reaction to Nigeria's listing in Group C alongside South Africa, Benin Republic, Rwanda,…
14 Jul 2023
After failing to qualify for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria were given another tough route to the 2026 edition of the competition at the draws held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, yesterday.
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