The Nigeria Super Eagles have moved up four places to 42nd place in the latest world ranking released by Fifa on Thursday. The Super Eagles climbed four spots from the 46th position they got in the first global ranking for 2019 after back to back wins against some African teams.
One of the most decorated football player that has adorned the Jersey of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, who was known for his exploits in Lokomotiv Moscow, West Brom and Stoke City respectively. The forward who drew the curtain on his goal (136) laden career striker made this disclosure at UEFA’s Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday.
Manchester United has confirmed caretaker manager and former striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, as the permanent manager on a three-year contract.
The Super Eagles on Tuesday defeated Egypt 1-0 in a friendly match in Asaba, Delta State, breaking a jinx of 29 years with one of the fastest goals in the Nations football history. This Victory will boost the morale of the National team in preparation for the upcoming Afcon in June.
Victor Osimhen scored a hat trick on Monday as Nigeria U-23 team humiliate their Libya counterpart 4-0 to make it to the final stage of the African qualifiers. Having lost in the first leg of the march of 2-0, the Nigerian team had to redouble its effort this time to ensure they pay back to their rival in a fold of its own coin.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has cemented its place in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers after thrashing Seychelles to top the group with a 3-1 home win in Asaba, Delta State on Friday evening.
