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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
Aina or Osayi-Samuel: Who should start at RB for the Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON?
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Aina or Osayi-Samuel: Who should start at RB for the Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON?

A tough task awaits Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro concerning Nigeria's right-back berth heading into the pressure cooker of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Surprisingly, this is o...

Jan 12, 2024
'They have a strong team' - Equatorial Guinea coach says it won't be easy facing Nigeria in AFCON opener 
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'They have a strong team' - Equatorial Guinea coach says it won't be easy facing Nigeria in AFCON opener 

Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha has acknowledged that it will be difficult facing a Nigerian side with several top players in their ranks in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation...

Jan 12, 2024
Super Eagles team news: Iheanacho still not fit to return to action as Leicester coach counters Peseiro 
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Super Eagles team news: Iheanacho still not fit to return to action as Leicester coach counters Peseiro 

Speaking to reporters at the pre-match press conference before his side's Championship clash versus Coventry City, Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca made it clear that Kelechi Iheanacho is ...

Jan 12, 2024
'We rejoiced too quickly' - OGC Nice coach reacts to Moffi's late inclusion in Nigeria's final AFCON squad 
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'We rejoiced too quickly' - OGC Nice coach reacts to Moffi's late inclusion in Nigeria's final AFCON squad 

Coach Francesco Farioli has confessed that OGC Nice prematurely celebrated the initial omission of Terem Moffi from Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations and has admitted that it would be difficult...

Jan 12, 2024
Five attributes Onuachu will bring to Super Eagles after replacing Sadiq in AFCON squad 
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Five attributes Onuachu will bring to Super Eagles after replacing Sadiq in AFCON squad 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has decided to hand a call-up to Trabzonspor marksman Paul Onuachu due to the injury suffered by Real Sociedad's Sadiq Umar.   The former Racing Genk h...

Jan 12, 2024
'Had the highest number of goals' - Peseiro highlights offensive pedigree of Super Eagles
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'Had the highest number of goals' - Peseiro highlights offensive pedigree of Super Eagles

José Peseiro has highlighted the offensive pedigree of the Super Eagles ahead of the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this weekend. Nigeria qualified for the biggest African footbal...

Jan 12, 2024
Onyemaechi, Zaidu or Aina: Who should start at left-back for Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON?
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Onyemaechi, Zaidu or Aina: Who should start at left-back for Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON?

A revolving door has seen Nigeria employ a cast of left-backs over recent years without ever finding a long-term solution since the eras of greats like Ben Iroha and Ifeanyi Udeze.   Coach ...

Jan 12, 2024
Super Eagles AFCON roster update: Peseiro calls up Southampton loanee to replace injured Sadiq 
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Super Eagles AFCON roster update: Peseiro calls up Southampton loanee to replace injured Sadiq 

The injury suffered by Sadiq Umar in the Super Eagles pre-Africa Cup of Nations training camp is worse than first feared and the Real Sociedad centre forward faces a spell on the sidelines, effectivel...

Jan 12, 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: The best centre-back pairing for the Super Eagles
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2023 Africa Cup of Nations: The best centre-back pairing for the Super Eagles

With the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations expanded to 24 teams, Nigeria will be looking to regain their status as kings of African football.   Coach Jose Peseiro will have big expectations to del...

Jan 11, 2024
Super Eagles team news: Sadiq not involved in Thursday's workout, wears canvas shoes to training 
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Super Eagles team news: Sadiq not involved in Thursday's workout, wears canvas shoes to training 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that there's genuine cause for alarm over the fitness of Umar Sadiq few days before Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea. ...

Jan 11, 2024
'I feel sorry for them' - Terem Moffi predicts Jeremie Boga's Ivory Coast will lose at home to Nigeria
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'I feel sorry for them' - Terem Moffi predicts Jeremie Boga's Ivory Coast will lose at home to Nigeria

Terem Moffi has predicted that Côte d'Ivoire will suffer a defeat when they face off with Nigeria in their second group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alassane ...

Jan 11, 2024
Nigeria v Equatorial Guinea: Four key reasons Peseiro may consider sticking with Uzoho in goal 
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Nigeria v Equatorial Guinea: Four key reasons Peseiro may consider sticking with Uzoho in goal 

The Super Eagles will begin their quest for AFCON glory as they take on Equatorial Guinea in their first match on Sunday, 14th January.   However, there is still  a debate amongst fans...

Jan 11, 2024