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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss
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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva revealed that Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are still dealing with the emotional impact of Nigeria's painful penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Chukwueze, Iwobi and Bassey all started as the Super Eagles lost to the Leopards 4-3 on penalties despite taking an early lead through Frank Onyeka, whose deflected strike beat goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.A moment of carelessness from Iwobi in midfield, where he...

November 22, 2025
'I'm not aware of what's going on' - Iwobi confirms he took himself off social media after AFCON final
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'I'm not aware of what's going on' - Iwobi confirms he took himself off social media after AFCON final

Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh is very concerned about how Alex Iwobi was treated by Super Eagles fans during and after the national team's loss to Ivory Coast in the...

Feb 13, 2024
'How would you feel if you've just lost a final?' - Troost-Ekong reacts to defeat to CIV, winning Best Player award 
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'How would you feel if you've just lost a final?' - Troost-Ekong reacts to defeat to CIV, winning Best Player award 

The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Sunday night with hosts Ivory Coast coming from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the showpiece staged at Alassane Ouattara Stadium.   ...

Feb 12, 2024
'Ronwen Williams is a very good GK' - Nwabali believes RSA captain was worthy winner of AFCON Golden Glove 
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'Ronwen Williams is a very good GK' - Nwabali believes RSA captain was worthy winner of AFCON Golden Glove 

Stanley Nwabali believes South Africa captain Ronwen Williams was a worthy winner of the Golden Glove award of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stoppe...

Feb 12, 2024
'Fire him' - Ex-Super Eagles GK calls for Peseiro's head after defeat to Ivory Coast in AFCON final
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'Fire him' - Ex-Super Eagles GK calls for Peseiro's head after defeat to Ivory Coast in AFCON final

Former Super goalkeeper Idah Peterside has called for the sacking of José Peseiro after he failed to lead Nigeria to another AFCON glory, losing 2-0 to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Afri...

Feb 12, 2024
'Nigeria were exhausted' - Elephants coach reveals what he told his players at halftime to spark comeback
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'Nigeria were exhausted' - Elephants coach reveals what he told his players at halftime to spark comeback

 Ivory Coast's interim manager Emerse Fae.has revealed what he told his players at halftime to spark their stunning second half comeback in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on...

Feb 12, 2024
'He's a genius in football' - Peseiro responds to Jose Mourinho backing Super Eagles to win AFCON final 
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'He's a genius in football' - Peseiro responds to Jose Mourinho backing Super Eagles to win AFCON final 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has responded to comments made by Jose Mourinho before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, in which he showed his support for his compatriot and Super Eagles to win the ...

Feb 12, 2024
'Lost balls without pressure' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles were a shadow version of themselves in loss to CIV
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'Lost balls without pressure' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles were a shadow version of themselves in loss to CIV

Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles were nervous in their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 11.   Nigeria did not perfor...

Feb 12, 2024
'It's the truth' - Peseiro confesses Super Eagles were second-best to Cinderella team Elephants in AFCON final
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'It's the truth' - Peseiro confesses Super Eagles were second-best to Cinderella team Elephants in AFCON final

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles were second best to the Elephants in Sunday night's dramatic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium,...

Feb 12, 2024
Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi, Aina exposed; Nwabali blemish; Ekong hero to zero; Onyeka, Bassey standouts
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Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi, Aina exposed; Nwabali blemish; Ekong hero to zero; Onyeka, Bassey standouts

The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Sunday night at Stade Stadium of Ebimpé.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over t...

Feb 12, 2024
2023 AFCON final Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing loss to Elephants
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2023 AFCON final Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing loss to Elephants

Ivory Coast won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   William Troost-Ekong s...

Feb 11, 2024
Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Troost-Ekong breaks record but Elephants come from behind to stun Super Eagles in AFCON final
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Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Troost-Ekong breaks record but Elephants come from behind to stun Super Eagles in AFCON final

Ivory Coast have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.&n...

Feb 11, 2024
2023 AFCON final: Five things Peseiro must do to avoid defeat against Ivory Coast 
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2023 AFCON final: Five things Peseiro must do to avoid defeat against Ivory Coast 

As the excitement reaches its crescendo and the stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 AFCON final showdown between two footballing powerhouses, Nigeria's head coach, José Peseiro, fi...

Feb 11, 2024