Super Eagles pegged back by Jordan, Iwobi sent off

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6 months ago

April 1, 2026

The Super Eagles were tonight held to a 2-2 draw by World Cup debutants Jordan in a friendly played in Turkey.

Emmanuel Fernandez don give Super Eagles of Nigeria the lead.

41’ mins

Jordan 1 – 2 Nigeria pic.twitter.com/GhmnUKrG7G

— Football in Pidgin (@Honorablefip) March 31, 2026

In the earlier game of this four-nation tournament, Iran trounced Costa Rica 5-0.

The spirited Jordanians took the lead against the run of play in the 17th minute courtesy of Mousa Altamari, whose free kick from distance beat Francis Uzoho in goal for Nigeria.

An effort by Nigeria soon after was ruled out by the referee, before stand-in captain Moses Simon restored parity on 24 minutes.

The Super Eagles then went in front in the 41st minute, when an unmarked central defender Emmanuel Fernandez justified his first start with a coolly taken goal.

In the second half, Nigeria pressed on for more goals with Frank Onyeka and Fernandez coming close to increasing the lead.

In the 58th minute, goalkeeper Uzoho was replaced by Adebayo Adeleye after he suffered an injury that forced him out of the contest.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi came on to stablise the Super Eagles midfield.

Adeleye made a point-blank save in the 74th minute, when he made himself big against the Jordanian striker to only concede a corner.

However, three minutes later Jordan drew level with a great team goal.

It was a fitting reward for their attacking appetite as they kept chasing the game in the second half.

In the 78th minute, Iwobi missed a good chance after he was set up by Jerome Akor.

In the closing moments of the encounter, the Fulham star was sent off after a scuffle involving both teams.

Super Eagles Starting XI vs Jordan: Uzoho (Adeleye 58) – Zaidu, Osayi-Samuel, Ogbu, Fernandez – Onyedika (Iwobi 59), Onyeka,(Otele 80) Moses Simon (Chukwueze 80), Yira Sor (Ndidi 59) – Akor, Lookman

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Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Kenny Malone

Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

Goal of the Week
Winner is Gorge Ilenikhena pic.twitter.com/1jSg93uUy4

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) September 8, 2026

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

20 year-old in-form Al Ittihad Forward, George Ilenikhena may have just confirmed his allegiance for Nigeria and NOT France, with Coach Eric Chelle liking the post and the Super Eagles International break Squad list around the corner.

He was born in Lagos but grew up… pic.twitter.com/Ar3X2r5tIE

— Football Fans Tribe (@FansTribeHQ) September 9, 2026

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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