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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'll be ready to play on Friday' - Troost-Ekong dismisses spurious claims he may miss Nigeria v Angola 
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'I'll be ready to play on Friday' - Troost-Ekong dismisses spurious claims he may miss Nigeria v Angola 

William Troost-Ekong has dismissed spurious claims that he may not be available for selection on Friday, February 2 when the Super Eagles face off with Angola in the quarterfinals of the 202...

Jan 30, 2024
'Everyone knows what's at stake' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu expects a tough match against Angola 
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'Everyone knows what's at stake' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu expects a tough match against Angola 

Southampton-owned striker Paul Onuachu has predicted a tough match on Friday, February 2 when the Super Eagles take on dark horses Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  ...

Jan 30, 2024
Nantes make N3.1b bid to sign Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi ahead of deadline day 
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Nantes make N3.1b bid to sign Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi ahead of deadline day 

French Ligue 1 outfit Nantes have submitted a concrete offer to Boavista for the purchase of Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi ahead of the close of the January transfer window.  Accor...

Jan 30, 2024
'It's going to be difficult' - Troost-Ekong admits Peseiro faces selection dilemma over who to start v Angola 
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'It's going to be difficult' - Troost-Ekong admits Peseiro faces selection dilemma over who to start v Angola 

Speaking to reporters at the end of the Super Eagles' recovery session at the Ecole Nationale de la Police on Monday, assistant captain William Troost-Ekong admitted that manager Jose Pe...

Jan 30, 2024
Super Eagles team news: Nwabali knows fate by Wednesday; Troost-Ekong, Osimhen resume training today 
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Super Eagles team news: Nwabali knows fate by Wednesday; Troost-Ekong, Osimhen resume training today 

The Super Eagles have started preparations for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal tie against Angola with a recovery session held on Monday, two days after their convincing win against the ...

Jan 30, 2024
Who is Gelson Dala? The Angola forward making a splash at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
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Who is Gelson Dala? The Angola forward making a splash at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations , one name has been resonating with football enthusiasts and capturing the attention of fans worldwide – Gelson Dala.   The prolific forward from Ang...

Jan 30, 2024
'There is commitment' - Former Super Eagles coach backs Osimhen to lead Nigeria to AFCON glory
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'There is commitment' - Former Super Eagles coach backs Osimhen to lead Nigeria to AFCON glory

Former Nigeria coach and captain Sunday Oliseh believes Victor Osimhen can fire the Super Eagles to Africa Cup of Nations glory.   Although the Napoli superstar has netted just once at the ...

Jan 29, 2024
Confirmed: Danish club that trained three Nigeria AFCON stars reward Musa with new long-term deal
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Confirmed: Danish club that trained three Nigeria AFCON stars reward Musa with new long-term deal

With a statement on their official website, Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland have announced that Nigerian striker Isa Musa has signed a new-long term contract.    The 19-year-...

Jan 29, 2024
Ex-Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner names six Nigeria players that have caught his eye at 2023 AFCON
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Ex-Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner names six Nigeria players that have caught his eye at 2023 AFCON

French Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner for the 1993-1994 season, Roger Boli has named six Super Eagles players that have impressed him at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Ivorian born Roger Bol...

Jan 29, 2024
'Should have placed it' -  Aina reacts to that big chance he missed in Super Eagles win against Indomitable Lions 
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'Should have placed it' -  Aina reacts to that big chance he missed in Super Eagles win against Indomitable Lions 

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been one of the Super Eagles standout players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations even though he has yet to register a goal or assist.    ...

Jan 29, 2024
2023 AFCON: Five reasons Super Eagles should not underestimate bogey team Palancas Negras
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2023 AFCON: Five reasons Super Eagles should not underestimate bogey team Palancas Negras

The upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash between the Super Eagles and the Palancas Negras of Angola is poised to be an intriguing encounter.   While the Super Ea...

Jan 29, 2024
Angola's Portuguese coach namechecks two Super Eagles players who have impressed him at 2023 AFCON
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Angola's Portuguese coach namechecks two Super Eagles players who have impressed him at 2023 AFCON

Speaking to the media in his homeland, Angola's Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves namechecked two Super Eagles players that have caught his eye at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in I...

Jan 29, 2024