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    Sports 2019 AFCON: CAF reveals country to host tournament after stripping Cameroon of right – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked South Africa to step in as hosts .... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2zABpdK Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Rohr searches for Ighalo’s back-up – Newtelegraph

    Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has said he is looking for another main striker that can ease pressure on front man Odion Ighalo as the preparation for the 2019 African Cup of Nations is set to begin. Ighalo has been Rohr’s first choice even though Kelechi Iheanacho, … read more via...
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    Sports Pinnick hails Zenith Bank for AFCON 2019 ticket – Newtelegraph

    The Nigeria Football Federation President, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, has hailed Zenith Bank Plc. for its support towards the qualification of the Super Eagles for the 2019 African Cup of Nations slated for Cameroon. Pinnick made the remarks at the weekend when he visited the Head Office … read...
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    Sports Udi to Rohr: Build for the future, don’t just get results – Newtelegraph

    Former Nigeria international, Duke Udi, has said the Super Eagles Manager, Gernor Rohr should consolidate on his rebuilding process in the squad and shouldn’t get carried away by the desire to always get results. The Super Eagles were forced to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana … read more via...
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    Sports Okowa fetes Eagles, redeems pledge with $50,000 – Newtelegraph

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has redeemed his pledge of $25, 000 dollars per goal scored by the Super Eagles in their African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The Eagles trained at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba from where they … read more via...
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    Sports Visa extends contract with CAF for 2019, 2021 Nations Cup – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Global leader in payments, Visa (NYSE: V), has extended its contract with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), as a sponsor of the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2019 and 2021. By so doing, Visa has extended its … read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper –...
  7. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Jubilation As Governor Gifts Super Eagles $50,000 For AFCON Qualification (Photos) – Nairaland

    The Delta state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday organised as state banquet in honour of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for qualifying for the 2019 African Cup of nations which will be held in Cameroon. The governor gifted the Nigerian football team $50,000 (over N18 million) for...
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    Sports Leon Balogun Given Permission To Miss Super Eagle’s Friendly Vs Uganda On Tuesday – 360Nobs.com

    Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun will miss Nigeria’s friendly match against Uganda in Asaba on Tuesday after he was allowed to return to Europe, officials have said. The Brighton and Hove Albion central defender will be the only one from the 23-man squad for the vital 2019 AFCON in … read...
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    Metro Nigeria, Uganda Lock Horns in Asaba – Olisa.tv

    Nigeria and Uganda do battle again in an international friendly expected to attract a huge crowd to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, later today. The international friendly comes off the back of qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for both countries following Matchday 5 games...
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    Sports Referee Apologises To Nigeria For Mistakes In SA Match – OluFamous.Com

    The head referee who officiated the AFCON 2019 qualifying match between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria on Saturday in South Africa, has reportedly apologised for the costly mistakes made by officials during the game. The Gambian football referee identified as Bakary Papa Gassama apologised to the...
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    Sports Eagles c an win 2019 Nations Cup –Rohr – Newtelegraph

    Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr has said his side is good enough to claim their fourth African Cup of Nations title after they sealed the ticket to Cameroon 2019. The German tactician said that their experience at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia had helped … read more via Newtelegraph –...
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    Sports 5 things we learnt from Super Eagles draw 1-1 draw with South Africa – pulse.ng

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria managed a 1-1 draw away at South Africa to seal their qualification to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). These are … read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s entertainment & lifestyle platform online – https://ift.tt/2S0lyvI Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Don’t allow Eagles to bully you, Radebe tells Bafana – Newtelegraph

    Former captain Lucas Radebe feels the only way that the Bafana Bafana can outwit the Super Eagles in today’s all-important 2019 AFCON clash is to bar their opponents from playing to their physical strength. Having convincingly beaten them 2-0 away in June last year in their … read more via...
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    Sports Ahmed Musa says Super Eagles will pick AFCON 2019 ticket in South Africa – pulse.ng

    Ahmed Musa wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to wrap up qualification for the 2019 AFCON against South Africa. Super Eagles stand-in captain Ahmed Musa has stated that Nigeria aim to will pick up a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ticket … read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s entertainment...
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    Sports Gernot Rohr reveals goalkeeper choice for South Africa clash – Laila’s Blog

    Super Eagles gaffer, Gernot Rohr revealed the goalkeeper who will feature when his side clashes with South Africa in a Nations Cup qualifier. First choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has been ruled out of the game due to injury, leaving the German to make a choice … read more via Nigeria News...
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    Sports S’Africa Fears Nigerian Fans Will Outnumber Hosts At Stadium – Leadership Newspaper

    The chief executive officer of South Africa stadium management body, Jaqcues Grobbelaar has expressed worries that Nigeria’s football fans could outnumber those from his country in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.... read more via Leadership Newspaper –...
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    Sports Okowa Promises Eagles $25,000 for Each Goal Scored against S’Africa – Thisdaylive

    Super Eagles dream of avenging the 2-0 defeat South Africa inflicted on Nigeria at the beginning of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has received the backing of Delta … read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/2OHn3Nt Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports 22 Eagles Train In Asaba For Big Bafana Fight – Leadership Newspaper

    Stand -in Captain, Ahmed Musa and 21 other players trained at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, yesterday evening as the Super Eagles stepped into gear for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg. At training as well...
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    Sports Former South Africa coach says Nigeria are scared of their strikers – pulse.ng

    The South African's are talking tough ahead of the their clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Former South African goalkeeping coach Alexandro Heredia has stated that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are scared of the Bafana Bafana strikers ahead of the … read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s...
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    Sports 5 things to know about Theophilus Afelokhai who replaced Francis Uzoho – pulse.ng

    Here are five things to know about Theophilus Afelokhai the goalkeeper who replaced Francis Uzoho Theophilus Afelokhai replaced Francis Uzoho for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash between Nigeria and South Africa, here are five things to know about the … read more via pulse.ng –...
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