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Nigeria set to debut at World Beach Sambo Championships
Buoyed by their impressive outing at the 18th African Sambo Championship in Egypt, Nigeria is set to compete at the World Beach Sambo Championship, organised by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS).
Tanimu replaces injured Osayi-Samuel as 19 players now in camp
Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has drafted in Benjamin Tanimu, who recently joined English League One (Third Division) club, Crawley Town FC, as a replacement for injured Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Ekong, Lookman, eight other Eagles begin training in Uyo
Super Eagles’ Captain, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Taiwo Awoniyi and Olisa Ndah were among the first players to arrive in the national team’s Uyo camp, at the weekend, ahead of Saturday’s Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Nine players arrive Super Eagles camp
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Bruno Labbadia turns down Super Eagles job?
German tactician Bruno Labbadia has reportedly broken off communication with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and will no longer become the head coach of the Super Eagles, as earlier announced.
Morocco 2025: Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian referee, Amin Omar, for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
Nigeria pick Osimhen, Lookman for Africa Cup qualifiers
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who are both locked in possible transfer talks away from their Italian clubs, have been called up for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.