FIFA approves Ademola Lookman nationality switch to Nigeria
FIFA has approved Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman changing his nationality to represent Nigeria instead of EnglandFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tunisia fires coach Kebaier after African Cup exit
The Tunisian Football Federation has fired national team coach Mondher Kebaier following a quarterfinal exit at the African Cup of NationsJANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ghana fires coach Rajevac after early exit at African Cup
Ghana has fired coach Milovan Rajevac after its exit from the group stage at the African Cup of NationsJANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tough day for Salah's Egypt, Mahrez's Algeria at African Cup
Mohamed Salah has been kept in check as Egypt lost 1-0 to Nigeria on a superb goal by Kelechi Iheanacho in their first game at the African Cup of NationsJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watford could block Dennis from going to African Cup
Watford could block Emmanuel Dennis from going to the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria because he received a call-up too lateDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out
Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia have qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on the last day of the group stageNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nigeria a point from playoffs in World Cup qualifying
Nigeria has moved a point away from Africa’s final World Cup playoffs as a pair of penalties saw off Liberia 2-0NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying
Kelechi Iheanacho’s two goals gave Nigeria a winning start in its bid to qualify for the World Cup in QatarSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Funes Mori's 2 goals lead Mexico over Guatemala in Gold Cup
Rogelio Funes Mori scored twice and Orbelín Pineda added a goal to lead defending champion Mexico over Guatemala 3-0 in the CONCACAF Gold CupJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injury rules Ezenwa out of Nigeria vs Mexico friendly ' Goal.com NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen has confirmed Ikechukwu Ezenwa will miss the Super Eagles’ international friendly outing against Mexico on Sunday morning.
JUNE 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Soccer coach's life ban cut to 5 years in fixing case
The soccer coach who led Nigeria to two Olympic medals had his life ban by FIFA in a match-fixing case cut to five yearsJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin FC ties San Jose in first MLS game at Q2 Stadium
Brad Stuver tied his career-high with nine saves to help Austin FC to a 0-0 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in the first MLS game at Q2 StadiumJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Mewis scores in U.S. women's 1-0 win over Portugal
Sam Mewis scored in the 76th minute and the U.S. national team beat Portugal 1-0 in the Summer Series on Thursday nightJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackwood scores, Jamaican women beat Nigeria 1-0
Deneisha Blackwood scored early in the second half and Jamaica defeated Nigeria 1-0 to open the Summer SeriesJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uzoho and Awaziem on Nigeria's preparations ahead of Cameroon friendly | Goal.com Francis Uzoho and Chidozie Awaziem have revealed their readiness to give their best when Nigeria take on Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday.
JUNE 8, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Troost-Ekong and Collins ruled out of Nigeria clash with Cameroon | Goal.com Nigeria have seen experienced defenders William Troost-Ekong and Jamilu Collins ruled out of their plans heading into Tuesday’s tie against Cameroon
JUNE 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Lawal advises Rohr to give Moffi, Olayinka and other new Super Eagles more playing time in Cameroon friendly | Goal.com Garba Lawal has advised Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr to give more playing time to Terem Moffi, Abraham Marcus, Peter Olayinka and other new players against Cameroon..
JUNE 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Rohr reveals Super Eagles target against Cameroon | Goal.com Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has assured of his side’s desire to deliver a good performance against Cameroon on Friday.
JUNE 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Nigeria vs Cameroon: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview | Goal.com Cameroon have been performing below their usual standards in recent outings and they will be determined to improve against Nigeria.
JUNE 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Back-up to star man: Iheanacho's stunning rise at Leicester
Being a back-up was all Kelechi Iheanacho ever knewMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US women to play Summer Series in Texas ahead of Olympics
The US women’s national soccer team will play Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria during a five-match Summer Series next month in TexasMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chukwueze, Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon lead Super Eagles stars to celebrate Christmas Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze, Watford’s Willam Troost-Ekong and Nantes forward Moses Simon are among the Nigeria stars who celebrated...
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Chievo Verona condemn racial abuse towards Nigeria’s Joel Obi Chievo Verona have expressed their bitterness following the racial comment to Nigeria's Joel Obi during Tuesday’s Serie B game
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • GOAL.COM
‘Super Eagles now play kick and follow football’ – Babangida laments Nigeria style under Rohr Tijani Babangida has lamented Nigeria’s style of playing football, which he described as ‘kick and follow’ under Gernot Rohr.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Nigeria's latest position in the Fifa World Rankings revealed Three-time African champions Nigeria remain unmoved in the latest Fifa ranking released by the world football governing body
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • GOAL.COM
