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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
Bafana Bafana confirmed team news: History-making winger unavailable for selection against Nigeria 
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Bafana Bafana confirmed team news: History-making winger unavailable for selection against Nigeria 

Talented Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko has been ruled out of South Africa's semifinal clash against Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Hugo Broos confirmed at the pr...

Feb 6, 2024
Super Eagles confirmed team news: Osimhen available for selection against Bafana Bafana 
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Super Eagles confirmed team news: Osimhen available for selection against Bafana Bafana 

Nigeria will take on South Africa in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday and manager Jose Peseiro has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the game with Victor Osim...

Feb 6, 2024
'Stats don't play the game' - Williams insists he's not bothered by Bafana Bafana's poor record against Nigeria
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'Stats don't play the game' - Williams insists he's not bothered by Bafana Bafana's poor record against Nigeria

Speaking during the pre-match conference earlier today, South Africa's first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has said that they are not worried about their poor record against Nigeria ahead of t...

Feb 6, 2024
Aina takes a bullet for Peseiro as Nigeria is forced to explain Iheanacho's no-show at press conference
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Aina takes a bullet for Peseiro as Nigeria is forced to explain Iheanacho's no-show at press conference

Nigeria officials were forced to explain Kelechi Iheanacho's absence at the mandatory pre-match press conference on the eve of the Super Eagles meeting with South Africa in the semifinals of the 2...

Feb 6, 2024
'Not in our heads' - Peseiro plays down suggestions Super Eagles are favourites to beat Bafana Bafana 
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'Not in our heads' - Peseiro plays down suggestions Super Eagles are favourites to beat Bafana Bafana 

Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has declared that his team are unconcerned about being the favorites ahead of tomorrow's clash with South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup...

Feb 6, 2024
Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fresh fitness update on Osimhen pre-Bafana Bafana 
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Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fresh fitness update on Osimhen pre-Bafana Bafana 

Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown with Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro provided a fresh fitness update on ...

Feb 6, 2024
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana a bit of a headache
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2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana a bit of a headache

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against their formidable rivals, South Africa in a semifinal clash of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Allnigeriasoccer.com h...

Feb 6, 2024
Troost-Ekong v Makgopa: The key battle that could decide Nigeria's AFCON showdown with South Africa
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Troost-Ekong v Makgopa: The key battle that could decide Nigeria's AFCON showdown with South Africa

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax, the stage is set for a thrilling semi-final showdown between Nigeria and South Africa.   Amid the anticipation and excitement, one...

Feb 6, 2024
Who is Ronwen Williams? The Tottenham-reared GK that stands between Super Eagles and AFCON final
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Who is Ronwen Williams? The Tottenham-reared GK that stands between Super Eagles and AFCON final

In the realm of African football, where talent often emerges from unexpected corners, Ronwen Williams stands tall, both literally and figuratively, as a testament to the continent's rich footballi...

Feb 6, 2024
'Imagine going to the final' - Bafana Bafana striker Mayambela dreaming of beating Super Eagles 
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'Imagine going to the final' - Bafana Bafana striker Mayambela dreaming of beating Super Eagles 

Bafana Bafana striker Mihlali Mayambela is hoping South Africa can seal their spot in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating tournament favourites Super Eagles on Wednes...

Feb 6, 2024
Super Eagles team news: Nigeria sweat on fitness of Osimhen as star striker is left behind in Abidjan
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Super Eagles team news: Nigeria sweat on fitness of Osimhen as star striker is left behind in Abidjan

Nigeria are sweating on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the semifinal clash with South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The reigning African Footballer of the...

Feb 5, 2024
'I'm not saying he's not a good GK' - Chukwueze dismisses notion RSA star Williams is a penalty-saving specialist
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'I'm not saying he's not a good GK' - Chukwueze dismisses notion RSA star Williams is a penalty-saving specialist

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has dismissed the notion that Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is a penalty-saving specialist ahead of the mouthwatering clash between Nigeria and South Af...

Feb 5, 2024