Super Eagles news: Utaka’s Russia warning, Super Falcons update & more

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If you are looking for the latest Super Eagles news, you are in the right place. Today’s headlines are led by former Nigeria striker John Utaka who has a strong advice ahead of the game against Russia on Tuesday.

Stick with Afrik-Foot as we break down his comments, share a fresh update on the Super Falcons, and round up the rest of the day’s top football stories.

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John Utaka Sends Warning To Super Eagles Ahead of Russia

Super Eagles players.
Super Eagles players. Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Russia in an international friendly game on Tuesday at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod.

The Russians are the favourites going into the encounter, as they have the home advantage and the better players on paper. Ahead of the encounter, former Nigeria, striker John Utaka has sent a warning to Eric Chelle and his team about a Russian player.

He spent most of his years in Europe and understands the terrain. You can read more about his comments here.

Fresh Super Falcons Update Ahead Of Comoros Qualifiers

Asisat Oshoala and Onyi Echegini of Super Falcons in the Super Eagles news.
Super Falcons of Nigeria. Photo by Mansa Ayoola/Imago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria return to action later this month for the 2028 Olympics qualifiers. They will take on Comoros in a double-header to stand a chance of advancing to the next round of qualifers.

Augustine Eguavoen. (Photo by Imago)
Coach Augustine Eguavoen of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxKristerxCastrox

Recall that last week, interim head coach Augustine Eguaveon called up a list of 28 players to camp. That list included regulars like Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Toni Payne, and even had Ashleigh Plumptre who missed the last WAFCON through injury.

However, his assistants for the game had remained under the wraps, as he was the one who was announced to take over the team. But now, the NFF have confirmed his assistants. Read more here.

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Kelvin Omachonu is a sports writer covering Nigeria, with 6 years in sports media and a Reuters Digital Journalism certification. A bettor for 7 years, he specialises in football and basketball odds and responsible gambling, and has used operators including Bet9ja, SportyBet, Betano and 1xBet.