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Super Eagles goal hero Ilenikhena, Akor train apart
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The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
More on Wikipedia ↗Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has indicated that Nigeria might be missing one or two players when they play Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
George Ilenikhena says Victor Osimhen and Jay-Jay Okocha inspired him after he scored on his Super Eagles debut in a 2-1 AFCON qualifier win over Madagasca
Saudi Arabia-based striker George Ilenikhena, who scored on his Super Eagles debut, as well as Jerome Akor did not train with the rest of the squad Saturday in Uyo. SCORENigeria understands that this may be that the two strikers picked up knocks in the 2-1 win over Madagascar and so it was better for them