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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
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Everything you need to know about mouthwatering round of 16 clash 
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2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Everything you need to know about mouthwatering round of 16 clash 

A mouthwatering AFCON round of 16 clash sees regional powers Nigeria and Cameroon square off for a coveted quarterfinal spot on Saturday.   With both nations expecting to continue in the to...

Jan 26, 2024
No ongoing feud: Peseiro reveals the real reason Iheanacho has not been given minutes at 2023 AFCON 
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No ongoing feud: Peseiro reveals the real reason Iheanacho has not been given minutes at 2023 AFCON 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has dismissed speculation in a section of the local media that there is an ongoing feud between him and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.    I...

Jan 26, 2024
Gernot Rohr reveals two problems Cameroon have ahead of AFCON round of 16 clash against Nigeria 
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Gernot Rohr reveals two problems Cameroon have ahead of AFCON round of 16 clash against Nigeria 

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted two problems Cameroon are facing before their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stad...

Jan 26, 2024
Fox in the box, midfield general, reliable captain: 3 Super Eagles players who fans should keep an eye on
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Fox in the box, midfield general, reliable captain: 3 Super Eagles players who fans should keep an eye on

A vengeance seeking Cameroon side awaits Nigeria in a heavyweight last 16 knockout clash on Saturday.   Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has his side purring defensively and is ready...

Jan 26, 2024
Just how bad is Onana? Key stat highlights Cameroon GK struggles at 2023 AFCON; Nwabali one of the best
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Just how bad is Onana? Key stat highlights Cameroon GK struggles at 2023 AFCON; Nwabali one of the best

Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has a big decision to make on Saturday, whether to reinstate Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana into the starting lineup or continue with Fabrice Ond...

Jan 26, 2024
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Peseiro drops early clue regarding Super Eagles starting XI
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2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Peseiro drops early clue regarding Super Eagles starting XI

Jose Peseiro has dropped an early clue regarding his starting lineup for Saturday night's mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match against five-time champions Cameroon, allnigeri...

Jan 26, 2024
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Is it time to unleash Kelechi Iheanacho?
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2023 AFCON Nigeria v Cameroon: Is it time to unleash Kelechi Iheanacho?

A heavyweight AFCON clash sees Nigeria meet five-time champions Cameroon with a quarterfinal spot at stake on Saturday.   With chances likely to be at a premium against conservative opponen...

Jan 25, 2024
Five things Super Eagles must do avoid defeat against vengeance-seeking Indomitable Lions 
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Five things Super Eagles must do avoid defeat against vengeance-seeking Indomitable Lions 

A wounded Cameroon side awaits a tactically precise Nigeria in Sunday's marquee AFCON Round of 16 battle.   After unexpectedly crashing out in the knockout stages of the 2019 AFCON owin...

Jan 25, 2024
'They hate each other' - Ex-DR Congo captain gives his perspective on Nigeria v Cameroon AFCON clash 
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'They hate each other' - Ex-DR Congo captain gives his perspective on Nigeria v Cameroon AFCON clash 

Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has predicted that the Nigeria versus Cameroon 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match will be a feisty encounter.    Whi...

Jan 25, 2024
Indomitable Lions team news: Song handed double injury boost as Aboubakar, N'Jie train fully pre-Nigeria 
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Indomitable Lions team news: Song handed double injury boost as Aboubakar, N'Jie train fully pre-Nigeria 

Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has been handed a double injury boost ahead of his side's highly anticipated blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 tie against the Su...

Jan 25, 2024
Osayi-Samuel discusses AFCON debut, win against GNB, what Nigerians should expect against Cameroon 
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Osayi-Samuel discusses AFCON debut, win against GNB, what Nigerians should expect against Cameroon 

Fenerbahce right back Bright Osayi-Samuel has given his assessment about the performance of the Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau in their last group game in the  2023 Africa Cup of Nations and ...

Jan 24, 2024
'A familiar face' - Omeruo banking on Peseiro to devise a game plan for Super Eagles to beat Cameroon 
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'A familiar face' - Omeruo banking on Peseiro to devise a game plan for Super Eagles to beat Cameroon 

Speaking after Wednesday's training session in Abidjan, Kenneth Omeruo admitted that he is banking on Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro to draw up a tactical plan to help the team beat old foes Ca...

Jan 24, 2024