Super Eagles news today: Onyeka breaks 25-year jinx, Iwobi gives NFF Ngumoha advice & more

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Keep up with the latest news in and around the Super Eagles, the Super Falcons, and Nigerian football as a whole.

From Frank Onyeka’s promotion with Coventry City, to Alex Iwobi’s praise for Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha. We’ve got you covered.

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Frank Onyeka Makes History With Coventry City

Frank Onyeka of Coventry City and Jack Rudoni of Coventry City and Bobby Thomas of Coventry City celebrates promotion back to the Premier League
Frank Onyeka, Jack Rudoni and Bobby Thomas of Coventry City celebrates promotion Copyright: ImagoxJorgexHorsted/NewsxImagesx

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka featured for Coventry in their 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Friday night. The Brentford loanee played 63 minutes before he was taken off.

That result sealed Coventry’s promotion to the English Premier League. It will be their first time in the English top-flight since the 2000/2001 season. It is a big moment in the history of the club. Read more.

Alex Iwobi Waxes Lyrical Over Rio Ngumoha

Rio Ngumoha and pip of Alex Iwobi.
Rio Ngumoha and pip of Alex Iwobi.. (Photo by Imago)

Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha are two of the highest-rated young footballers in England at the moment, but Alex Iwobi has been particularly impressed with the Liverpool starlet.

This is a big wake-up call for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as Ngumoha is of Nigerian heritage and is still eligible to represent the Super Eagles. Will the NFF be able to convince Ngumoha? Read more.

Akor Adams Attracting Interest From Premier League

Super Eagles' Akor Adams, Sevilla
AKOR ADAMS for Sevilla Copyright: Imago

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has been brilliant for Sevilla this season. He is their highest goalscorer this season, with eight goals and three assists in 26 La liga appearances.

His performances have not gone unnoticed, and new reports suggest that some Premier League clubs are seriously interested in him. Perhaps he might just make a move in the summer. Read more.

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