Eagles didn’t ‘fight dirty’ at Russia 2018, says Balogun (Vanguard)

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has attributed Nigeria’s ouster from the Russia 2018 World Cup to lack of fighting spirit on the path of the team. In their last group D match against Argentina, the Super Eagles needed to hold the…

Star Lager Beer rewards Super Eagles Fans with Russia Trip

Star Lager, the official beer brand of the Super Eagles, selected five lucky fans to cheer on the Nigerian national team in Russia. The fans, who were chosen from a series of raffle draws at Star activations in different states…

Sokoto donates Hajj seat, house to Eagles player, Shehu (Nation)

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Monday, honoured Super Eagles player, Abdullahi Shehu of Sokoto state origin with a donation of a hajj seat and a four bedroom house complex. Tambuwal announced the donation while receiving the star…

Aiteo Group will continue to invest in Nigerian football, says Benedict Peters

Aiteo Group, the Official Optimum Partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has said that it is motivated to continue to invest in football, having watched the Super Eagles play their hearts out and fans across the country lay their…

Ighalo reacts to death threat to Family (Independent)

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has reacted to the alleged death threat issued to his family in Lagos on the social media due to his failure to score goals from clear-cut opportunities against Argentina, saying it was not deliberate. Ighalo,…

Why Eagles lost to Argentina – Okocha (Punch)

Former Nigerian captain Austin Okocha has attributed the Super Eagles’ early exit at the 2018 World Cup to inexperience. The Eagles lost to Argentina 2-1 in their last group match on Tuesday to exit the tournament. A lack-lustre Argentina team advanced…

Amstel Malta, fans show support, solidarity for Super Eagles

Amstel Malta, the official malt drink of the Super Eagles, fans and football lovers have extended their support and solidarity to the Nigerian national team. The team which was unlucky in its last Group D game will not proceed to…

Where will you be at 7pm tonight?

A quick drive around Lagos this afternoon showed that the streets are clogged as Lagosians race home and to viewing centers to take vantage positions in front of their television sets. 7pm is kick off time for the finals before…

Super Eagles stars call for peace in Plateau state (Guardian)

Ahead of the decisive final group match against Argentina in Russia, Super Eagles stars have lent their voices; calling for a halt to the killings in the country. The Police Command in Plateau on Sunday confirmed the killing of 86…

Nigeria vs Argentina: Rohr banks on ‘Lionel Musa’ to wreck Argentina (Punch)

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is hoping Ahmed Musa will again step up to the plate in their deciding match against Argentina on Tuesday, but is quick to admit that the Super Eagles forward is no Lionel Messi … yet. The…

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