Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 30-man squad as preparations intensify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The CHAN, now in its 8th edition, is a tournament exclusively for players who compete in their country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has affirmed that his team has arrived in Abidjan with the goal of defeating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. While a single point would be sufficient to secure Nigeria’s spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Eguavoen stated that the team is focused on taking … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that additional players will be called up as preparations continue for the team’s Africa Nations Championship qualifying matches against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are some players we are still looking at. We have a pool of a lot of players. Next week, some … Read more
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has praised the technical skill of the invited home-based Eagles as they prepare for next month’s 2025 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana. Eguavoen shared his thoughts after the team completed their first training session on Wednesday at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has included Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye in his 35-man squad for the Super Eagles B, set to face Ghana in the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifiers. The first leg, a reminder of the previous qualifier series where Ghana … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the team’s ordeal in Libya as a traumatic experience. Eguavoen and the players were left stranded for hours at Al Abraq Airport upon their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed relief following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Speaking during the post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, a visibly excited Eguavoen admitted that he had expected his side to score more … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 4-3-3 formation for tonight’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Stanley Nwabali from Chippa United is set to start between the posts as expected. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has emphasized that the team will give their all to secure maximum points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Two victories would guarantee the Super Eagles a spot in the AFCON 2025 finals, set to be hosted by Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen now has all the invited players available to him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidera Ejuke, and Bright Osayi-Samuel joined their teammates in camp on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 22-man squad, including Captain William Ekong, rising star Ademola Lookman, and in-form winger Moses Simon, for Nigeria’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights this month. The squad features wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi, goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye, defenders Oluwasemilogo … Read more
French coach Hervé Renard has revealed that he was on the verge of becoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. Renard, who previously managed Ivory Coast and Zambia, said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reached out to him after Finidi George’s unexpected departure in May. Renard was a leading candidate for the role, especially after negotiations … Read more
Augustine Eguavoen will remain as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The NFF announced this via a statement on X on Thursday, explaining that the decision was based on a recommendation from the federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Former Nigerian international Taribo West has praised Augustine Eguavoen’s technical abilities but criticized his lack of finesse, which he believes is holding Eguavoen back from success with the Super Eagles. Eguavoen, who is also the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, took over as the senior men’s national team coach after a deal with … Read more
Augustine Eguavoen has stepped aside as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, EKO HOT BLOG reports. According to Eguavoen, his mandate was for two games. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains Freedom After 11 Days in Captivity … Read more
The stringent regulations of German tax authorities have derailed an agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to take charge of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Team, the Super Eagles. This was revealed in a statement issued by the NFF Communications Department on Friday. According to NFF President Ibrahim Musa … Read more
The identity of the new Super Eagles head coach has been revealed. Antonio Conceicao is tipped to replace Augustine Eguavoen, who left the role after failing to qualify for the Super Eagles for the 2022 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICK Erik ten Hag Receives Offer From Another Club After Man Utd Talks EPL: Gary Neville Slams … Read more
NFF has sacked the entire Super Eagles Technical Crew following World Cup exit in Abuja. This is coming shortly after the Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen resigned from his position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has sacked the entire technical crew of the Super Eagles following the failure … Read more
Nigeria Vs Tunisia: “We Are Ready” – Eguavoen EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles of Nigeria Technical Adviser, Austin Eguavoen on Friday insisted that his side will approach Tunisia business-like. Nigeria progressed from Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a perfect record after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 on Wednesday. Read Also: … Read more
NFF Speaks On Target For Eguavoen With Super Eagles at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has only been directed to do his best at the ongoing competition. NFF insisted that it has not set any … Read more