Of course, animals are so prominent in the exclusive sobriquet of several African teams, but how did Nigeria get their choice of nickname? Does the name Super Eagles carry emblematic qualities which resonate with the country’ history or value – or is it just art for art s sake?
Goal tries to provide insight here.
What was Nigeria called before the Super Eagles ?
Although the Nigeria Football Federation was formed on August 21, 1933, it took them over 20 years to raise a national team. Even at that, Nigeria played neighbouring countries in official games. The first such a match was against the Gold Coast (now Ghana) on May 7, 1935, with a Lagos-selected team losing 4-0 in Accra.
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Eriksen collapse brought back Okwaraji memories – Ex-Eagles stars
Published 15 June 2021
Former Super Eagles stars say Christian Eriksen’s collapse and revival on Saturday in Copenhagen during Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash against Finland brought back memories of late Super Eagles star, Samuel Okwaraji, who slumped and died on August 12, 1989 in Lagos, The PUNCH reports.
Inter Milan forward Eriksen slumped on the pitch after suffering cardiac arrest, with pictures showing the Danish players and his girlfriend in tears as medical staff tried to revive him, causing the suspension of the game in the first half.
The 29-year-old’s collapse was similar to what happened to Okwaraji 22 years ago, but while Okwaraji gave up the ghost, Eriksen, whose heart stopped beating, survived.