Tag: Super Eagles
Ex-Eagles defender Yisa Sofoluwe dies at 53
Former Super Eagles defender Yisa Sofoluwe has passed on aged 53 at the intensive care unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
The footballer was...
I won’t apologise for missing 2010 World Cup goal – Aiyegbeni
Ex-Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni says he has no apology to offer for missing a golden opportunity to score during the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
John Ogu loses mum
Nigeria international John Ogu has lost his mother to an undisclosed ailment.
The midfielder announced the death in a tweet on Monday evening, saying "Worse...
NFF pays tributes to Joe Erico
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday mourned former goalkeeper and one-time assistant coach of the Super Eagles Joe Erico.
Family sources said the flamboyant...
Ex-Green Eagles’ goalkeeper Joe Erico is dead
Former goalkeeper and assistant coach of the Super Eagles Joe Erico is dead.
The outspoken tactician died at age 72 after a brief illness, surrounded...
I’m alive – Christian Chukwu
Former coach of the Super Eagles Christian Chukwu has debunked reports of his death which went viral on social media on Saturday.
Chukwu, who captained...
Ahmed Musa impostor arrested in Kano
Kano State Police Command has arrested Gambo Yakubu, 30, of Brigade Quarters, Kano for allegedly impersonating Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa.
Spokesman of the command...
Ex-Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade for burial January 15
The remains of former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade will be buried in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on January 15, 2021, retired goalkeeper Ike...
Iwobi, Troost-Ekong lead shout-out to Amaju Pinnick at 50
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and others have made a special birthday...
Super Eagles mourn Diego Maradona
The Super Eagles have mourned Argentine football legend Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday of cardiac arrest.
The Eagles tweeted three emojis depicting heartbreak, adding...