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Exclusive: Nigeria hero Ighalo nearly quit after death threats
Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo scored five goals in two games this week, but nearly hung up his boots after social media death threats and abuse.
Rohr pleased with young Nigeria despite wobble
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has praised the effort and quality of his young team after they secured a vital 3-2 win against Libya in Sfax on Tuesday.
Libya 2-3 Nigeria: What did we learn?
Nigeria took a massive step towards the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday when they defeated Libya 3-2 away to move to the top of Group E.
Nigeria player ratings: Which Eagles impressed vs. Libya?
Odion Ighalo stole the headlines as Nigeria boosted their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 victory over Libya.
Libya vs. Nigeria: What to expect
What should supporters expect when Nigeria travel to Sfax to face Libya in Tuesday's crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier?
Rohr set to name unchanged Nigeria team vs. Libya
Gernot Rohr is set to keep faith with the Nigeria team that dispatched Libya 4-0 in Uyo, barring one enforced change.
Late Ighalo winner puts Nigeria in driving seat
Odion Ighalo scored twice - including an 81st-minute winner - as Nigeria overcame Libya's comeback to win 3-2 in North Africa.
Jamilu Collins brings balance to Super Eagles
Jamilu Collins still has lots to learn, but the signs are there that he could finally solve Nigeria's left-back problem.
Silent Ighalo's Nigeria hat-trick does the talking for him
A lesser man may have hung up his boots after a dire World Cup, but Odion Ighalo, who has stayed silent to the media, lets his boots do the talking.
Nigeria's Rohr braced for Libya reaction
Nigeria's Gernot Rohr is bracing for a reaction from Libya in the return leg of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.
Ighalo fires Nigeria closer to AFCON, South Africa win big
Odion Ighalo scored a hat-trick as Nigeria took a big step towards the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a thumping 4-0 success over Libya.
Nigeria 4-0 Libya: What did we learn?
What were the key lessons learned from Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Libya in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Saturday?
Ighalo perfect 10 as Nigeria thump Libya
Which Super Eagles impressed as the Mediterranean Knights were dispatched emphatically in Uyo?
Hat-trick hero Ighalo fires Nigeria past Libya
Odion Ighalo scored three times and Samuel Kalu added a fourth as Nigeria eclipsed Libya in Uyo on Saturday.
Onazi injury eases Rohr's selection choices
With hours to go until Nigeria face Libya, Gernot Rohr's choices for his starting line-up were made a little easier with Ogenyi Onazi's injury.
Rohr dismisses Libya pressure
The Nigeria coach is hopeful that his side can rise to the occasion against the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo.
Nigeria vs. Libya: Five unanswered questions
Which questions will Gernot Rohr and his team attempt to answer in Uyo this weekend?
Amrouche exit could make Libya even more dangerous, says Rohr
Gernot Rohr and his teammates are wary of a wounded Libya side ahead of Saturday's AFCON qualifier in Uyo.
Nigeria must not underestimate Libya despite Amrouche exit
Libya may have lost their coach only days before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but they remain a threat.
Danjuma all but lost to Nigeria after Dutch call
Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld recently burst to prominence in the UEFA Champions League but is about to be lost to Nigeria in favour of the Netherlands.
Ex-Nigeria international Akpoborie slams Brian Idowu
The former-Super Eagles international hasn't held back in his criticism of the first-choice left-back.
Favourites survive scares to qualify for Aiteo Cup final
Favourites Enugu Rangers and Kano Pillars will meet in the Aiteo Cup final after both survived scares from Nasarawa United and Katsina United.
Exclusive: Troost-Ekong talks Super Eagles, Serie A
Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong sat down with KweséESPN to discuss his start to life with Udinese and his hopes for the Super Eagles.
2017-19 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| South Africa | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 8 |
| Libya | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Seychelles | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -13 | 1 |