All Africa Games: Nigeria 3-0 Tanzania

The gold looks very close to reach has the most successful female team in Africa moved a step forward by beating Tanzania to qualify for the semi-final.

Nigeria women’s team, the Super Falcons, have booked a place in the semifinal of the All Africa Games football event after they thrashed Tanzania 3-0 on Wednesday in their second group match.

Amaju Pinnick Canvasses Support For Oliseh After Poor Outing

NFF President Amaju Pinnick refused to be despondent following Saturday’s 0-0 draw between the Super Eagles and Taifa Stars of Tanzania. Rather, he saw a lot of positives in the result and has called on Nigerians from far and near to exercise patience as new Head Coach Sunday Oliseh gradually steadies his ship.

Nigeria were expected to take three points away from Dar es Salaam on Saturday, but came away with a point as the race to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon gathered steam. Even with the draw, Pinnick remains confident the Eagles will get there.

“It was a good match in the sense that Oliseh has now seen his first set of players, and he has seen the good and the bad ones. If we had been able to play a friendly match before this game, he would certainly have had greater knowledge of each and everyone of his players.

Friday Ekpo, Christian Chukwu Disagree Over Eagles Draw

The Tanzania versus Nigeria match has generated different issues after the goalless draw. Former Eagles star Christian Chukwu has backed Oliseh while Friday Ekpo has slammed Oliseh's tactics.

Two former internationals, Christian Chukwu and Friday Ekpo have disagreed over the outcome of the Super Eagles goalless game against Taifa Stars of Tanzania on Saturday.

While Ekpo believes that the result of the match was a product of lack of game plan, Chukwu says it was a fair result. According to Ekpo, lack of a proper game plan contributed to the Eagles lackluster 0-0 draw.

Tanzania 0-0 Nigeria: Carl Ikeme Shines In Debut Match For Super Eagles

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars produced a stunning second half performance but failed to do enough to stun three-time African champions, Nigeria on match day two of 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying.

Saturday’s game at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam which finished 0-0 was Sunday Oliseh’s first after he replaced former coach, Stephen Keshi and he opted to hand 29-year-old goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme (below) his competitive debut in place of Vincent Enyeama who asked to be excused from the tie following the death of his mother.

It turned out to be a master stroke as the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper made no less than six stunning saves to prevent the Eagles from suffering a humiliating defeat.

AFCON 2017 Qualifier: Tanzanian Fans Threatens Eagles With "Juju & Voodooo"

Juju is Africa's magic and it sometimes surfaces in football with fans and some footballers. Tanzanian fans have threatened the Eagles that their voodoo powers will be at work against the Eagles during the match thereby predicting a 3-0 win for the Tafia Stars. If the predictions are doom or not only time will tell.

Right from the airport in Dar es Salaam, the song was “your team will be beaten.” According to one of the fans, Omar Obonde; “We are going to invoke all the witches and juju power to beat your team.

We know you have better players but we will not allow your team to intimidate us. “Our witches and juju powers have told us your team would fall by 3-0. It looks impossible but in football anything is possible,” he added.

5 Talking Points From Oma Akatugba - Oliseh To Get A Draw In First Match & More

Oma thinks Oliseh might get a draw in his first match, Musa, Udoh..... might hit the net for Nigeria and that the Tafia Stars of Tanzania are certainly a bug threat to the Eagles.

Oma is certainly on the road and i can't confirm if he's back from his Belgium/Netherlands trip but am sure he has missed out while on the road. When Oma mentioned his first 11 to start the the match he mentioned someone that............. find out yourself and see his match prediction below.

The absence of the likes of Osaze, Mikel, Moses and co will affect the Eagles because this is a new team that Oliseh is just putting together - In simple words, those big Eagles won't be missed.

Nigeria In Tanzania To Win - Ahmed Musa

In form CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa is sure of Nigeria's victory in Tanzania has he has emphasized that the Eagles are there to win. Musa knows that several fans will be banking on him to do the damage for Nigeria.

In their opening Group G fixture, the 2013 African champions beat Chad 2 – 0 while seven – time champions Egypt thrashed Tanzania 3 – 0, meaning the North Africans top the group, albeit only on goal difference.

“We are here to win. That is the spirit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Of course, we respect the Taifa Stars, but we do not fear any team,” Ahmed Musa, who will skipper the squad, said according to thenff.com.

Tanzania vs Nigeria - We Are Ready For Super Eagles Says John Bocco

Ahead of their clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria John says the Tafia Stars of Tanzania are in good shape for the clash. If his boosts are to be taken serious then the Eagles are in for a tough match.

Tanzania striker John Bocco believes the team is ready for Saturday's AFCON qualifying match against Nigeria in Dar es Salaam.

The assistant captain told Goal that the camp in Turkey has changed the team and has given the squad confidence which has boosted morale in the Taifa Stars to win the match.

AFCON: Leon Balogun To Miss Tanzanian Clash Due To Injury

Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun, has been ruled out of Saturday's 2017 Afcon qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

Balogun will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania owing to an ankle injury he has been nursing since Wednesday.

The 27-year-old FSV Mainz 05 defender once again sat out of the Super Eagles training session at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam like he did on Thursday and Friday in Abuja.

AFCON: Super Eagles Fear Hits Tanzanian Team

Fever has gripped Tanzania ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between the Taifa Stars and Super Eagles at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania are rooted to the bottom of Group G after losing 3-0 away to Egypt in match day one in June and now they need to get maximum points on board in their quest for a first ever AFCON appearance since 1980.

Nigeria and Egypt have three points each after one game in Group G, though the Pharaohs have scored one more goal and are, therefore, ahead.

Sunday Oliseh Worried Over Aggressive Tanzania

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh is bracing the Super Eagles for a tough clash against Tanzania in their Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.

The Eagles suffered a big blow after goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama pulled out the encounter following the death of his mother, according to BBC Sport.

Tunisia ’94 Africa Cup of Nations winner Oliseh has been backed into a corner to choose one out of goalkeeping trio Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars) and Femi Thomas (Enyimba) for his inaugural game in charge of the national team.

AFCON: Super Eagles Set To Leave Nigeria For Tanzania Today

Nigeria will depart for their important 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on Thursday, September 3, two days before the game, Goal has learnt.

The game billed for the National Stadium, Da es Salam on Saturday will see Sunday Oliseh's men battle for maximum points in their bid to reach the tournament billed for Gabon.

The delegation will be made up of 23 players, technical officials, members of NFF Executive Committee, NFF Staff, some representatives of the media, football stakeholders and members of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club.

AFCON: Obafemi Martins Tips Nigeria Above Tanzania

In form Seattle Sounders forward and former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins thinks that Oliseh’s first list as the new Eagles' gaffer is spot on.

Martins, who has scored 18 goals in 39 games for Nigeria called the list, that includes 6 local stars from the NPFL (below with Oliseh ) , laden with talent and has tipped Nigeria to beat Tanzania.

“I think the coach has chosen a good squad and hopefully Nigeria will win in Tanzania,” the mercurial star said from his base in Seattle USA.

Nigeria: Super Eagles Captain Vincent Enyeama Loses Mother

Enyeama who was replaced by Femi Thomas of Enyimba FC has lost his precious mother and that's the reason why the Eagles captain has pulled out of the Tanzanian encounter. Reports suggest that Ikeme will replace Enyeama in goal.

Vincent Enyeama’s mother has passed away it has emerged, hours after Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh told media that the goalkeeper opted out of the Super Eagles ahead of their trip to Tanzania without an excuse.

The 101-capped Enyeama posted a message on his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon apologizing to Nigeria fans but fell short of stating the reason for his absence.

Super Eagles: Oliseh Replaces Enyeama With Enyimba's Femi Thomas

Femi Thomas has been given a late call up by coach Sunday Oliseh after Eagles No.1 goalie and captain pulled out of Tanzania's clash due to family issues.

Enyimba goalkeeper Femi Thomas has been called up to replace Vincent Enyeama after the Super Eagles skipper withdrew from the Afcon 2017 qualifying game with Tanzania.

Thomas was initially called up by Oliseh when the team resumed camping a couple of weeks ago but didn't make the cut after only five home based players got Oliseh's nod to join up with the foreign based pros.

Vincent Enyeama Withdraws From Super Eagles Clash Against Tanzania Due To Family Issues

We earlier reported that Vincent Enyeama has not reported to the eagles camp despite the monday deadline. Expectations were high that the captain will be available today but the reverse is the action. Reports show that he is not available at the camp now which implies that he won't be able to make the trip to tanzania tomorrow.

Nigeria captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has pulled out of this Saturday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

Supersport.com sources in the Super Eagles' camp revealed that the 33-year-old Lille OSC shot-stopper has asked to be excused from the trip to Dar es Salaam due to personal issues bordering on his family.

Enyeama Yet To Arrive At Eagles Camp Despite Monday Deadline

Despite a deadline of Monday, August 31 for all Super Eagles to hit camp for their trip to Tanzania, captain Vincent Enyeama has yet to arrive for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

According to Team Coordinator Patrick Pascal, all the invited players have already reported at the Bolton White Apartment Camp of the team.

“Russia-based Ahmed Musa came in [Tuesday] evening and even trained. But the only player we are still expecting is the team captain Vincent Enyeama. The chief coach Sunday Oliseh expects him to report to camp unfailingly [on Wednesday] morning,”

Super Eagles To Get Early Kick Off Against Tanzania - NFF

Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania will be an early kick off on September 5, it has emerged.

The game will commence at 2:30pm (West African Time/local time in Nigeria), according to a Nigeria Football Federation statement.

The Super Eagles will visit the Taifa Stars for their second game in Group G at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam in an encounter to be played on natural turf at 4:30pm local time in the East African country.

Oliseh Didn't Choose Our Best Players - Alhaji Shuaib Gara

Former Gombe State FA chairman, Alhaji Shuaib Gara Gombe has faulted the list of 18 foreign based professionals released on Monday by new Super Eagles  gaffer Sunday Oliseh for the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Tanzania, declaring that they are not the best legs the country can boast of.

Gara-Gombe told Daily Sunsports yesterday that he was surprised the NFF endorsed the list of players that was populated by those plying their trade in obscure clubs in Europe.

He said the same NFF that crucified Stephen Keshi for inviting a player “from nowhere” had endorsed Oliseh’s list that included players who have no business in Eagles.

Nigeria: Mikel, Moses Missing As Oliseh Calls 18 Players For Tanzania Clash

Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has invited 18 overseas-based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

First choice goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama headlines the list that also has defenders Godfrey Oboabona, Leon Balogun and Kenneth Omeruo, midfielders Rabiu Ibrahim, Lukman Haruna and Joel Obi, and forwards Ahmed Musa, Emmanuel Emenike and Anthony Ujah.

There are a number of surprises in line with Oliseh’s earlier pledge to make current form and first level football key indices for selection.