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Victor Boniface is reportedly considering stepping away from the Super Eagles due to repeated injuries sustained while on national duty. Though he...
Despite halting Russia’s 36-goal streak, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says the team must improve its pressing ahead of September’s World...
It was never meant to be close, but the Super Eagles had other plans. On a freezing night in Moscow, Nigeria ended Russia’s two-year winning...
Tolu Arokodare’s debut goal rescued a draw for the Super Eagles after an own goal gifted Russia the lead in a tense friendly in Moscow. Nigeria...
Ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly with Russia, William Troost-Ekong and coach Eric Chelle say the match is vital for building a cohesive...
Victor Osimhen has once again turned down Al Hilal’s lucrative offer, with a top Italian side and Galatasaray now competing to sign the Super...
It’s a game of firsts and gaps. Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Russia for the first time in senior-level football, but they’ll do so without several...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia for the first time in a senior international match on Friday, June 6, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow...
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