Captain Steve Mounie and fellow striker Jodel Dossou, who scored the goals that destroyed the Super Eagles in June, have again been named by coach Gernot Rohr in next month’s rematch.
Dossou drew The Cheetahs of Benin in the 37th minute after Raphael Onyedika opened scoring for Nigeria in a 2016 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan, before Mounie grabbed the famous match winner in first half stoppage time.
Former Super Eagles coach today announced a 25-man squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Super Eagles on September 7 in Uyo and Libya three days later.
There are no major changes to the squad with veteran goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe, England-based defender Cedric Hountondji and enterprising midfielder Junior Olaitan selected.
Lokomotiv Sofia striker Steve Traore has been recalled after he last featured for his country in November 2023.
Arokodare: I want to play in Premier LeagueTolu Arokodare has said it is his dream to play in the Premier League in England. Today, SportsBoom reported that Newcastle United and Fulham are among the Premier League clubs interested in the giant Genk striker. The player himself said he is very much aware of the rumours surrounding his future, but at the same ...
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Read more Continue reading here ▶ Remo Stars stay on course for first-ever NPFL crownRemo Stars today won a Southwest Derby at Shooting Stars to stay on track for a first-ever NPFL championship. Midfielder Alex Oyowah scored the match winner for Remo Stars after half an hour of action at Shooting Stars. Remo Stars now have 65 points from 34 matches, seven points clear of second-placed Rivers United, who ...
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