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Super Eagles edges Ghana to reach Unity Cup final

Super Eagles edges Ghana to reach Unity Cup final

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Black Stars of Ghana to set up Jamaica clash in Unity Cup final Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Razak Simpson’s own goal gave Nigeria the 2-1 victory, as Eagles withstood second-half fightback to book Saturday’s final With the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and some key players all

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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles dump Senegal, books semifinal spot and World Cup ticket

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles dump Senegal, books semifinal spot and World Cup ticket

Nigeria saw off Senegal in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach U20 African Cup of Nations semi final. The 7-time winners edged the defending champions 3-1 on shootout, after playing a goalless draw after regular time and extra-time. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt secured qualification for the Flying Eagles, as he denied Senegalese’s Mame Mor Faye’s

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U20 AFCON: Nigeria kickoff campaign with win over Tunisia

U20 AFCON: Nigeria kickoff campaign with win over Tunisia

Nigeria defeated Tunisia 1-0 to earn a winning start in their quest for an eighth TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations title. A first-half strike from Auwal Ibrahim gave the Flying Eagles the victory, in a tightly contested Group B opener of the 2025 U20 AFCON. Nigeria dominated the early proceedings, but a resilient

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WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

WCQ: Super Eagles slips to a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe

A missed opportunity at the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Zimbabwe forward, Tawanda Chirewa, denied the home side the chance of getting all three points. Nigeria started the game

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WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace
  • Nigeria
  • March 21, 2025
  • 2 min read

WCQ: Super Eagles earns crucial win over Rwanda as Osimhen nets brace

Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to a comfortable vital victory over Rwanda, in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria won 2-0 on matchday five, to get back on track for the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Osimhen scored twice as the three-time AFCON winner gained all three points to move to fourth

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