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Austin Eguavoen, the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and interim coach of the Super Eagles, has denied stepping down from the national team job after the two 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen, it would be recalled, was appointed by the

Austin Eguaveon has quit his role as interim Super Eagles coach, as reported by@owngoalnigeria. The medium quoted the coach as admitting that his mandate was for only two matches and he had to honour it. Eguaveon said; "My mandate was for two games and it ends today (against Rwanda). I appreciate my

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were unable to secure a win against Rwanda in their second match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign, settling for a goalless draw at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday. Despite creating numerous chances, the Eagles couldnt find the back

Super Eagles' interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has shed light on the decision to substitute Wilfred Ndidi during Nigeria's goalless draw against Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ndidi, a key midfielder for Leicester City, was taken off 20 minutes before the end of the game, rai

Nigerias Sports Minister, John Enoh, has expressed his disappointment over the failed appointment of German coach Bruno Labbadia as the Super Eagles head coach, calling the situation embarrassing. In August 2024, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Labbadia's appointment, but just days l

Austria's head coach, Ralf Rangnick, believes that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has overtaken Real Madrids Kylian Mbappe as the best striker in the world. According to Rangnick, Haaland's recent form gives him an edge over Mbappe, who has not been at his best. Haaland has had a phenomenal

The ex-boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei - who was accused of killing her by setting her on fire - has died of burns sustained during the alleged attack, the hospital treating him said Tuesday. Dickson Ndiema, 32, died on Monday evening in the intensive care unit of the Moi Teac

American NFL player Tyreek Hill has said he is still shell shocked after bodycam footage showed police pulling him from his car and forcing him to the ground. Hill, a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was detained by police for an alleged driving violation on Sunday, while driving to the Hard Ro

Project Manager of Rising Stars Football League (RSFL), Mr Ifeanyi Kama, has assured that the grassroots football league currently ongoing in the six area councils of Abuja will afterwards move to Abuja, and other states if they get an invite. The Abuja-based football administrator stated this while