Tag: AFCON 2019
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Iheanacho needs to leave Leicester City – Obuh
Former Nigeria U17 and U20 coach John Obuh has advised Kelechi Iheanacho to search for a new club in a bid for regular playing time after he was left out of the Gernot Rohr’s quad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. After playing no part in Nigeria’s goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Saturday, Iheanacho…
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AFCON 2019: Moses reacts after being included by Rohr in Super Eagles squad
Levante forward, Simon Moses has expressed his happiness over the decision of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, to include him in the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Rohr, on Sunday included Moses in the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in…
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Iheanacho’s exclusion didn’t come as a surprise says Fuludu
Ex-international Edema Fuludu on Monday said that the exclusion of Super Eagles striker. Kelechi Iheanacho from the 23 man list by Coach Gernot Rohr didn’t come as a surprise to him. Fuludu, a member of the victorious 1994 AFCON squad, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.…
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Super Eagles coach Rohr praises Mikel ahead of AFCON 2019
Super Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr has praised Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel after the midfielder’s early arrival at the national team’s get-together in Asaba. The German said that Mikel had demonstrated commitment to contribute to the team’s success at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The number 10 had not played for the Super Eagles…
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AFCON 2019: Rohr returns to Nigeria for Eagles’ preparation
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr is already in Nigeria to begin the team’s preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The training for the biggest football competition in Africa begins on Sunday, June 2 in Asaba, the Delta state capital. “The coach is around now and the preparation is on…
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Man Utd defender Bailly out of AFCON 2019
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly will miss the final two games of the season and this summer’s Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. The Ivory Coast international, 25, injured his medial ligament in a collision with Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic during the second half. Bailly was…
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AFCON 2019 will be tough, Super Eagles’ll give 100% fight – Media Officer
The Media Officer of Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye, on Saturday predicted an acid test for the team as they seek their fourth time glory in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Ibitoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that though the 32nd AFCON tournament would be tough, the team would give a…
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AFCON 2019: Nigeria, Ghana friendly called off
In preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the proposed friendly match the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been called off. It was earlier report that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Black Stars in a preparatory match ahead of the tournament in Egypt. However,…
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2019 AFCON: Fans counsel Eagles against complacency with `favourable’ group
Football fans on Saturday have counsel the Super Eagles against complacency with the group pairings they got at the draw of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin said they should not underrate the teams because there are no longer minors…
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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles to face Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn to face Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi in Group B of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw ceremony took place behind the famous Giza Pyramids, Cairo. The event was greeted with great fanfare that showcased the culture of the country. It was a spectacular treat that left…