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Former Flying Eagles coach, Fatai Amoo, has praised Nigeria’s interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, for a job well done since he took over in September, Soccernet.ng reports. Eguavoen, in his fourth spell in charge of the three-time AFCON winners, is yet to lose a game from three attempts, winning two and playing one draw. Away from…

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has shrugged off the pressure that comes with wearing the legendary number 10 jersey for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. The iconic jersey number has been previously worn by Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi, and Kelechi Iheanacho during his early days in the Super Eagles team. Although, he…

London City Lionesses have strengthened their squad with the signing of Nigerian winger Rofiat Imuran on a three-year contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old joins the English Women’s Championship side on a free transfer after the expiration of her contract with French club Stade de Reims. Imuran, who played a key role in Reims’ back-to-back top-six…

PariPesa, a leading name in the betting and gaming industry since its establishment in 2019, has taken a major step forward by welcoming Nigerian football icon Obafemi Martins as its new brand ambassador. The company’s exciting announcement revealed its vision to inspire and engage fans through this high-profile partnership. A Legend Joins the Team Obafemi…

Interim manager of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Augustine Eguavoen, has rued his team’s profilgacy in front of goal when they faced Libya yesterday evening, Soccernet.ng report. The 59-year-old took charge of the team at the start of last month after talks with the Nigerian Football Federation and German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, ended in futility.…

Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed his national teammates will have to put in their best to grind out a result against Libya on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old captained the three-time AFCON Champions to a 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean knights yesterday evening in what was a tight affair.…

Super Eagles Victor Osimhen has thrown his support behind Victor Boniface, who continues to struggle to find the back of the net for Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface fired blanks again as the Super Eagles secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Libya in the first leg of their 2025 AFCON qualifying doubleheader. A late strike from…

Boavista fullback Bruno Onyemaechi has called on the Confederation of African Football to create a new award and hand it to Libya following the Mediterranean Knights’ crafty display in Uyo on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria traded tackles with Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo for their matchday three meeting of the Africa Cup…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has aimed a low blow at his Libyan counterpart Murad Al Wuheeshi for his underhand tactics during Friday’s match, Soccernet.ng reports. Underdogs Libya were four minutes away from claiming a memorable away point at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo before a late Fisayo Dele-Bashiru strike broke the visitors’ hearts.…

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo and former Nigeria international Desire Oparanozie have voiced their displeasure with CAF’s officials for disallowing Ademola Lookman’s goal against Libya on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Libya’s Meditteranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netting a late winner for the…

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has shared his views on Lamine Yamal’s potential and future prospects, while also reflecting on the talents of Pedri, Gavi, and his ambitions of one day coaching at Barcelona, Soccernet.football reports. In an interview with SPORT, Iniesta was full of praise for Yamal, emphasizing the importance of careful guidance for the…

The stage is set, and the excitement is building as Infinix partners with PUBG Mobile to launch the highly anticipated Campus Championship! The tournament begins on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at the University of Abuja, marking the first of four thrilling qualifiers that will see students from top Nigerian universities battle it out to become…

Mauricio Pochettino has emphasised that his US Men’s National Team (USMNT) carries a “massive responsibility” with the United States co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.football reports. Speaking ahead of his debut match as USMNT head coach against Panama in Austin, Texas, Pochettino urged fans to support the team as they embark on their journey…

Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has condemned Libya’s time wasting antics in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers clash on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria continued their good start to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers when they defeated Libya in their third game of the series. Going into the game, the Super Eagles were favourites to…

Julian Nagelsmann expressed disappointment that his Germany team lacked ruthlessness despite securing a 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Nations League on Friday, Soccernet.football reports. Germany now sit at the top of Group A3 after three games. However, Nagelsmann emphasized the need for sharper finishing after dominating large portions of the match at…

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to net a late winner as Nigeria claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Libya in their Africa Cup of Nations matchday three qualifier. Here are the major takeaways from the encounter. Eguavoen’s tactical flexibility Faced with an opponent 82 places below the Super Eagles on the FIFA ranking, Augustine…

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live commentary of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights coming to you from the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, where Nigeria is looking to take a big step toward AFCON qualification. Head coach Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with…

Head coach of the Libyan National football team, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has revealed the Super Eagles will meet an improved team when both sides clash this evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The Libyans are without a win in their last three games against the Super Eagles, with Nigeria winning 1-0, 4-0 and 3-2 respectively. However, their new coach…

Super Eagles’ interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has expressed full confidence in striker Victor Boniface ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier against Libya, Soccernet.ng reports. The big striker has not had the best of luck on international duty, having struggled to score his first goal for Nigeria despite getting extended playing…