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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
Nwabali reacts after MotM performance in Super Eagles win against Bafana Bafana 
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Nwabali reacts after MotM performance in Super Eagles win against Bafana Bafana 

Stanley Nwabali has reacted to being named as man-of-the-match in the Super Eagles victory over South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Chippa United goalkeep...

Feb 7, 2024
2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles shootout win against Bafana Bafana
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2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles shootout win against Bafana Bafana

Nigeria's journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations reached a thrilling crescendo as they secured a hard-fought victory against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the semifinals, eventually trium...

Feb 7, 2024
Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali saviour; Ajayi solid; Ekong leader; Osimhen selfless; Iheanacho decisive
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Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali saviour; Ajayi solid; Ekong leader; Osimhen selfless; Iheanacho decisive

Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a penalty shoot-out victory over South Africa.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian p...

Feb 7, 2024
2023 AFCON: Five takeaways from Super Eagles hard-fought shootout win against Bafana Bafana 
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2023 AFCON: Five takeaways from Super Eagles hard-fought shootout win against Bafana Bafana 

Nigeria secured their spot in the 2023  AFCON final after a tense encounter against South Africa ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time. The Super Eagles triumphed 4-2 over the Bafana Bafana in...

Feb 7, 2024
NGA 1 RSA 1 (4-2 on pens): Troost-Ekong equals goalscoring record as Super Eagles march on to AFCON final 
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NGA 1 RSA 1 (4-2 on pens): Troost-Ekong equals goalscoring record as Super Eagles march on to AFCON final 

Nigeria defeated 5-2 South Africa on penalties in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Wednesday evening,  with the game ending 1-1 after 120 minutes of football played. ...

Feb 7, 2024
Nwabali targets record held by Shorunmu, Aina overtakes Eguavoen, 6 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI 
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Nwabali targets record held by Shorunmu, Aina overtakes Eguavoen, 6 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa  at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké on We...

Feb 7, 2024
2023 AFCON: Six tactical benefits of Super Eagles starting lineup against Bafana Bafana
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2023 AFCON: Six tactical benefits of Super Eagles starting lineup against Bafana Bafana

Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed the starting line up for Wednesday's AFCON 2023 Semi-final clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and South Africa's Bafana Bafana earlier on, with ...

Feb 7, 2024
Super Eagles starting XI v Bafana Bafana: Nwabali, Onyeka, Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel start; Zaidu out 
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Super Eagles starting XI v Bafana Bafana: Nwabali, Onyeka, Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel start; Zaidu out 

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash with South Africa at the&...

Feb 7, 2024
'Defence has been rock solid' - Ronwen Williams insists South Africa backline can handle Osimhen, Lookman, Simon 
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'Defence has been rock solid' - Ronwen Williams insists South Africa backline can handle Osimhen, Lookman, Simon 

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams was on media duties on Tuesday, on the eve of a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria and one of the questions he was asked w...

Feb 7, 2024
'It's not only Osimhen' - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists Nigeria team is not all about African POTY 
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'It's not only Osimhen' - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists Nigeria team is not all about African POTY 

The Super Eagles have a date with South Africa on Wednesday, February 7 and the prize at stake is a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria were handed a fitne...

Feb 7, 2024
Nwabali v Ronwen Williams: Who will come out on top in spectacular advertisement for DStv Premiership?
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Nwabali v Ronwen Williams: Who will come out on top in spectacular advertisement for DStv Premiership?

In the heart-pounding saga of the Africa Cup of Nations , Nigeria and South Africa stand at the brink of glory as they clash in the semi-finals on Wednesday.   While the spotlight often shi...

Feb 7, 2024
Nigeria v South Africa: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time and venue
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Nigeria v South Africa: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time and venue

Nigeria will slug it out with South Africa for a ticket in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the winner set to face the victor between Ivory Coast and DR Congo. The Super Eagles ha...

Feb 7, 2024