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22nd November 2025

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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
'We expected a 4-2-4' - Interim Elephants coach admits Peseiro's change of formation caught CIV off guard 
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'We expected a 4-2-4' - Interim Elephants coach admits Peseiro's change of formation caught CIV off guard 

Interim coach of the Elephants, Emerse Faé has admitted that Jose Peseiro's change of formation for the second matchday in Group A was a key reason they were outplayed by the Supe...

Feb 10, 2024
'They try to shout at us' -  Peseiro believes Nigeria won't be intimidated by revenge-seeking Elephants fans
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'They try to shout at us' -  Peseiro believes Nigeria won't be intimidated by revenge-seeking Elephants fans

Super Eagles coach José Peseiro believes his team won't be intimidated by the atmosphere when they trade tackles with  Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tomorr...

Feb 10, 2024
'An important player' - Peseiro highlights the qualities of Osimhen that make him Super Eagles main man
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'An important player' - Peseiro highlights the qualities of Osimhen that make him Super Eagles main man

Jose Peseiro has highlighted the qualities of Victor Osimhen that make him a fundamental player for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The reigning African Football...

Feb 10, 2024
Super Eagles confirmed team news pre-CIV: Zaidu faces late fitness check before AFCON final 
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Super Eagles confirmed team news pre-CIV: Zaidu faces late fitness check before AFCON final 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro was on media duties on Saturday, on the eve of his side's match against Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abid...

Feb 10, 2024
Troost-Ekong reveals what is making the Super Eagles play well, insists no superstar in squad ahead of AFCON final
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Troost-Ekong reveals what is making the Super Eagles play well, insists no superstar in squad ahead of AFCON final

William Troost-Ekong believes the Super Eagles are challenging for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy because there is a strong sense of unity in the squad and the young talented players have somet...

Feb 10, 2024
'Super powerful player' -  Arsenal Invincible Toure warns CIV to watch out for Osimhen, Nigeria's transition play 
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'Super powerful player' -  Arsenal Invincible Toure warns CIV to watch out for Osimhen, Nigeria's transition play 

Arsenal Invincible Kolo Toure has nothing but praise for Victor Osimhen, few days before his country  Ivory Coast take on Nigeria in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    ...

Feb 9, 2024
Osayi-Samuel reveals three things Super Eagles must do to have a very good chance of beating CIV
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Osayi-Samuel reveals three things Super Eagles must do to have a very good chance of beating CIV

Bright Osayi-Samuel has identified three things Super Eagles must do to have a very good chance of beating Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, stating that they must focus on t...

Feb 9, 2024
Troost-Ekong drawing interest from Saudi clubs after brilliant displays for Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON 
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Troost-Ekong drawing interest from Saudi clubs after brilliant displays for Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON 

According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Super Eagles center-back William Troost-Ekong has caught the attention of Saudi Pro League clubs following his brilliant outing at the 2023 Africa ...

Feb 9, 2024
Fulham boss supporting Iwobi and Bassey in AFCON final but admits missing Super Eagles duo
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Fulham boss supporting Iwobi and Bassey in AFCON final but admits missing Super Eagles duo

Fulham boss Marco Silva has revealed that his side has missed the services of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey who are currently representing Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The du...

Feb 9, 2024
'Nigeria have Osimhen' - Dismissed CIV coach Gasset insists Super Eagles are favourites to lift AFCON trophy
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'Nigeria have Osimhen' - Dismissed CIV coach Gasset insists Super Eagles are favourites to lift AFCON trophy

Jean-Louis Gasset has said that Nigeria are favorites when they take on Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   The 70-year...

Feb 9, 2024
'All the best to them' - RSA marquee player Percy Tau wishes success to Super Eagles ahead of AFCON final 
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'All the best to them' - RSA marquee player Percy Tau wishes success to Super Eagles ahead of AFCON final 

Bafana Bafana marquee player and reigning African Inter-Club Player of the Year, Percy Tau has wished the Super Eagles success ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.    ...

Feb 9, 2024
Man City-reared CM, Brighton winger, ex-Milan destroyer: Three CIV stars Super Eagles must watch out for 
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Man City-reared CM, Brighton winger, ex-Milan destroyer: Three CIV stars Super Eagles must watch out for 

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  final approaches, the clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Ivory Coast's Elephants promises to be a spectacle of skill, determination, and talent. ...

Feb 9, 2024