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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
'Winning AFCON will be a highlight of my career' - Peseiro eyes history with Nigeria
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'Winning AFCON will be a highlight of my career' - Peseiro eyes history with Nigeria

Jose Peseiro has admitted that winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be a highlight of his career.    Nigeria are aiming to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time and ...

Feb 11, 2024
2023 AFCON final: Five tactical gains of Super Eagles starting lineup against Ivory Coast 
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2023 AFCON final: Five tactical gains of Super Eagles starting lineup against Ivory Coast 

The Nigerian national football team's starting lineup for the highly and eagerly anticipated AFCON 2023 final against Ivory Coast has been disclosed, showcasing what looks like a potent 3-4-3 form...

Feb 11, 2024
Super Eagles starting XI v CIV: Zaidu is back; Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Bassey, Osimhen start; Simon out
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Super Eagles starting XI v CIV: Zaidu is back; Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Bassey, Osimhen start; Simon out

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday night's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast following th...

Feb 11, 2024
'We were on the verge of losing' - Peseiro reveals Super Eagles worst game at 2023 AFCON
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'We were on the verge of losing' - Peseiro reveals Super Eagles worst game at 2023 AFCON

Speaking ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, manager Jose Peseiro has confessed that the Super Eagles played their worst game of the competition in the semifinal win...

Feb 11, 2024
'About to reach the best level' - Peseiro says Lookman has benefited from defenders focusing attention on Osimhen
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'About to reach the best level' - Peseiro says Lookman has benefited from defenders focusing attention on Osimhen

Jose Peseiro reckons that Ademola Lookman has benefited from defenders focusing their attention on stopping reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen at the 2023 Africa Cup of Natio...

Feb 11, 2024
Tottenham-reared CB, U17 WC winner, history-making GK: Three Nigeria players to watch out for v CIV 
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Tottenham-reared CB, U17 WC winner, history-making GK: Three Nigeria players to watch out for v CIV 

Allnigeriasoccer.com conducts an analysis of these three standout players and how instrumental they will prove to be in Nigeria's quest for a fourth AFCON title in Sunday's final against Ivory...

Feb 11, 2024
'It will be a really good final' - Atalanta manager impressed with Lookman's performances at AFCON
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'It will be a really good final' - Atalanta manager impressed with Lookman's performances at AFCON

Speaking at a press conference held at the Centro Bortolotti ahead of his side's Serie A clash with Genoa, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini touched on the performances of Ademola Lookman...

Feb 11, 2024
'He reminds me of Drogba' - Arsenal legend Emmanuel Eboue warns Elephants to be wary of Osimhen 
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'He reminds me of Drogba' - Arsenal legend Emmanuel Eboue warns Elephants to be wary of Osimhen 

The final of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations pits tournament favorites Nigeria against Ivory Coast this Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    It's...

Feb 11, 2024
Osimhen v Ndicka: The key battle involving two Serie A stars that could decide 2023 AFCON final 
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Osimhen v Ndicka: The key battle involving two Serie A stars that could decide 2023 AFCON final 

As the anticipation mounts for the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, one particular battle looms large on the horizon – the clash between Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor O...

Feb 11, 2024
Nigeria v Ivory Coast: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, venue, kickoff time
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Nigeria v Ivory Coast: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, venue, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.   It would be the second meeting between the two nations in the competition with Niger...

Feb 10, 2024
Who is Sebastien Haller? The Ivory Coast striker with CL record neither Messi nor Ronaldo can boast of 
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Who is Sebastien Haller? The Ivory Coast striker with CL record neither Messi nor Ronaldo can boast of 

In the world of football, where the spotlight often shines brightest on the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, there emerges a new sensation, a striker whose prowess in the UEFA Champions Le...

Feb 10, 2024
2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles final clash against Elephants
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2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles final clash against Elephants

As the African Cup of Nations reaches its climax, all eyes are set on Sunday night's electrifying showdown between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the highly anticipated final.   With both t...

Feb 10, 2024