But for now, with this exciting, young, and inexperienced squad, we can hope that the next decade will become a much more memorable period for Nigerian football. Read every Super Eagles of Nigeria latest news, breaking Nigeria Super Eagles news, pictures and videos about Super Eagles of Nigeria on GoalBalllive.com In a match that also saw wing back Zaidu Sanusi, centre-back Kevin Akpoguna and midfielder Samson Tijani also earning their first senior caps, the Eagles huffed and puffed and strove hard to find cohesion and some sort of solidity, but failed to match the mentality and organisation of the Fennecs. Learn how your comment data is processed. Nigeria capped four new players against Algeria, with midfield dependable Wilfred Ndidi, Joseph Ayodele-Aribo and Oghenekaro Etebo, as well as forward Victor Osimhen unavailable. It is an opportunity for some of the players to rise up to the occasion, stake a claim. PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Friday’s match against Algeria saw Ramy Bensebaini reacting fastest to the ball in the box from a corner kick to poke the ball behind goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. NFF officials confirmed yesterday that a fresh round of COVID-19 tests was conducted on Eagles players and coaches yesterday. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), N75b Youth Investment Fund ready, portal opens for applications, Odunlade Adekola, Kunle Afod, others hail Sanyeri, Buratai, army under fire after threatening #EndSARS protesters, #EndSARS: Nigerian Army talks tough, warns trouble makers, #EndSARS: Sowore disgraced on protest ground (Video). Super Eagles camp bubbles ahead Algeria, Tunisia friendly matches A full house is expected Monday night ahead of Friday night’s clash against the reigning African champions. In that era, the Eagles never missed the FIFA World Cup showdowns and dutifully claimed the 2013 AFCON trophy as well as winning bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 2023: This is what INEC's release of timetable will cause in Nigeria - Shehu San... 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That group that came third in the event had the mix; the long-serving players and the greenhorns. In their absence, Rohr had to start first-cap Frank Onyeka alongside Alex Iwobi and defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi in midfield, with Paul Onuachu as the lone striker. NFF unveils new kit for Super Eagles and Super Falcons for 2020 to 2022 (photo: Getty)Source: Getty Images. The Super Eagles played their last major competition at the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt in 2019. Today, the three-time African champions must be at their best against a motivated Carthage Eagles, who thumped Sudan 3-0 in Tunis on Friday. Goalkeepers Dele Alampasu and Matthew Yakubu, defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Olaoluwa Aina and Jamilu Collins and forwards Cyril Dessers and Chidera Ejuke were not part of the run-out with Algeria and could be considered for action this night. And with the international friendlies against Cote D’Ivoire and Tunisia drawing nigh, the present Eagles team now has the make-up of a young, exciting team. In the new ranking, Nigeria are now occupying third position in Africa behind Tunisia and AFCON 2019 runners-up Senegal who are occupying first. This is will be the second match played by the Super Eagles in the space of 4 days as both sides continue their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. It remains coach Rohr’s desire to create a new Super Eagles team for the future. The event was the Egypt 2019 African Cup of Nations. Most of the new players are yet to play together and 5 players have been handed their first-ever call ups by the national team. Rohr has decided to put his faith into a lot of youngsters, and this largely new group- spearheaded by the Napoli star Victor Osimhen- will have the spotlight shine on them as they prepare to don the country’s colours. Senegal were beaten in the final of the 2019 African Cup of Nations held in Egypt by Algeria who are occupying fourth on the latest FIFA ranking. They are ready to go and I believe we will see a much better game on Tuesday (today).”. October 6, 2020 Nigeria News All 24 players in camp were involved in yesterday evening’s training session, and are available for selection. This latest 25-man team Super Eagles, young and inexperienced, could possibly be the beginning of a new group of players for the next decade. I don’t regret leaving Nigeria, a stadium might be named after me in Benin – Omotoyossi | Legit TV, Leave your email to receive our newsletter, Get the hottest stories from the largest news site in Nigeria, Drop your mail and be the first to get fresh news, Sadio Mane, Jota score as Liverpool record big win over Arsenal in tough Premier League tie, Just in: Algeria name 6 big stars that will likely miss epic friendly with Super Eagles of Nigeria. Tunisia have not beaten Nigeria in a competitive game since the 2004 AFCON that they hosted, when they edged the Super Eagles in a penalty shoot-out after both teams tied 1-1 in regulation and extra time at the Stade Olympique in Rades, outside Tunis.
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