Super Eagles and Marcus the pig at the World Cup -Reuben Abati

There has been nothing in recent memory like the build up to Nigeria’s first match at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Football is Nigeria’s greatest unifier: when it is football, our compatriots drop all ethnic, religious…

Rohr still hopeful of qualification despite Eagles’ loss to Croatia (Guardian)

Despite losing 0-2 to Croatian in their opening game of the on-going FIFA World cup in Russia, Super Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr still harbours hope that his side will qualify for the second round. Nigeria sits bottom of group D…

Moses, Iheanacho, Mikel key to Eagles success, says Taribo West (Vanguard)

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West says Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho and John Obi Mikel must have to raise their game if the Super Eagles are to make any impact in Russia 2018. “Players like Victor, Iheanacho, Obi Mikel have…

Attitude matters, not result, says Rohr (Vanguard)

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has stated that his team is out to play good football and gain confindece and they are not under pressure to produce results. The Super Eagles played their first game of the FIFA World Cup last…

Star gets new look to celebrate Super Eagles

Star Lager the official beer of the Nigerian Super Eagles launched new special edition bottles on June 13 to amplify its support for Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles and football fans across the country. The limited edition bottle is…

Nigeria will be ready for World Cup in 2022 – Odegbami (Nation)

Former Nigerian international, Chief Segun Odegbami has advised Nigerians to be humble, and not expect much from the Super Eagles as they go into the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia today. The 1980 Africa Cup of…

Women beware: the World Cup is here – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The real deal is here. Nothing compares to the FIFA World Cup. Even expired players beg to play! Forget all the noise about European club football. I was at the celebrated Suya Spot on Akerele Street, Surulere, Lagos, the other…

World Cup: Super Eagles land in Russia (Guardian)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Nigeria National team departed from Austria earlier on Thursday with native attires as they chose to be different from the other 31 teams who…

How Enugu fans enjoyed Super Eagles, Czech Republic friendly match

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on June 6th, 2018 continued their run in preparation for Russia 2018 as they faced Czech Republic in an international friendly game at Rudolf-Tonn-Stadion Stadium in Austria. While the game went on in Europe,  Star…

Believe in Eagles, despite pre-World Cup friendly losses, NFF begs Nigerians (Punch)

The Nigeria Football Federation has urged fans to keep faith with the Super Eagles in spite of the two recent losses recorded in their pre-World Cup friendly matches. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles lost their second straight…

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