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CAF names Eguavoen AFCON best Coach

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Interim Coach, Augustine Eguavoen has been named the best Manager of the group stage by Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon. Eguavoen guided the Super Eagles to a 100% group record with three wins out of three matches; becoming the only coach to reach the last 16 with a perfect win…

Super Eagles To Get 102M From Femi Otedola If They Win AFCON

Femi Otedola, a billionaire businessman, has given the Super Eagles $250,000 in naira (N102,895,000) if they win the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in 2021. The Eagles would also earn N49,389,600 ($120,000) from the Coalition Against COVID-19 for the six goals they scored in the ongoing continental showpiece’s group stage. CACOVID, a private-sector-led platform designed to aid the government…

UNLIKE ROHR, EGUAVOEN BROUGHT OUT EAGLES’ ATTACKING FLAIR – CHRISTIAN CHUKWU

Super Eagles legend, Christian Chukwu, has hailed Austine Eguavoen for his handling of the team, saying the Nigerian side have been transformed since he took over from long-time coach, Gernot Rohr.The former international said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Sports.DCO Global News Published on January 16, 2022 By Odoh Dominic Chukwuemeka“Based on what I have seen, I give…

Eguavoen reveals the problem he has with Gernot Rohr

Former Nigerian international, Austin Eguavoen has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr works and lives in the country.

The former Super Eagles coach, in a chat however applauded the German tactician for his efforts at rebuilding the national team.

“I think Gernot Rohr and he has done well. He should be hired but there must be conditions. If you own an…

Finidi George, El Hadji Diouf, Seydou Keita, others in Lagos for Ambode testimonial match

Top African footballers including Finidi George, Kanu Nwankwo, Victor Ikpeba, El Hadji Diouf, Diomansy Kamara, and Didier Zokora on Friday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode ahead of a testimonial match in honour of the governor on Saturday.

Others who also made the trip were Khalilou Fadiga, Austin Eguavoen, Mutiu Adepoju, Waidi Akanni, Uche Okechukwu, and Seydou Keita.

While…

Super Eagles and Changchun Yatai forward Odion Ighalo is set to launch an orphanage home.

He broke the news on his Twitter, sharing photos of the completed home and announcing it will be launched on the 16th of December.

The orphanage, called the Ighalo Orphanage Home, is located at Ijegun, Ikotun, Lagos.

He also held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the launch, with former Super Eagles…

Obaseki Inaugurates 11-man committee for Edo Sports Commission.

*Framework for a premier sports commission in Nigeria

As part of the new intiatives to take sports in his state forward, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated an 11-man committee to assist with the modalities for setting up a sports commission that will help the state reclaim her top position in sports in the country.

www.gongnews.netrecalls that in the early part of his…

Austin Eguavoen Says Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr’s Must Beat Cameroon

Austin Eguavoen says Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles must beat Cameroon in August to keep their chances of reaching the 2018 Fifa World Cup tournament alive.

Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau goals ensured South Africa defeat Nigeria for the first time in a competitive game, but despite the disappointing defeat, the former national team manager believes the defeat was a wake-up call for the squad.

Eguavoen,…