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22nd November 2025

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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
Osimhen sees off challenges from Liverpool and PSG stars to land African football's biggest individual prize
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Osimhen sees off challenges from Liverpool and PSG stars to land African football's biggest individual prize

Napoli star and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has seen off challenges from Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and PSG fullback Achraf Hakimi to win African football's biggest individual prize -...

Dec 11, 2023
CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala wins 6th POTY; Nnadozie Goalkeeper of the Year; Super Falcons best national team 
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CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala wins 6th POTY; Nnadozie Goalkeeper of the Year; Super Falcons best national team 

Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala and Paris FC shot stopper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the CAF Women's Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year at the Award Gala held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday n...

Dec 11, 2023
'A great understanding with Osimhen' - Peseiro on similarities and differences between Lookman and Chukwueze
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'A great understanding with Osimhen' - Peseiro on similarities and differences between Lookman and Chukwueze

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has explained the similarities and differences between Atalanta star Ademola Lookman and AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze.    The two Nigeria international...

Dec 11, 2023
CAF Awards 2023: Can Osimhen end Nigeria's 24-year wait for an African football king?
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CAF Awards 2023: Can Osimhen end Nigeria's 24-year wait for an African football king?

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards 2023 edition beckons, with the event scheduled to hold on the 11th of December 2023.   The final three man shortlist of nominees for the p...

Dec 11, 2023
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Can the Super Eagles do it again? 
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2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Can the Super Eagles do it again? 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria last won the African Cup of Nations tournament a decade ago.   Apart from Kenneth Omeruo and Ahmed Musa, none of the squad members  is in the present team. ...

Dec 11, 2023
'He did his job' - Omonia coach hails Uzoho as Nigeria international reminds everyone he's not a bad GK
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'He did his job' - Omonia coach hails Uzoho as Nigeria international reminds everyone he's not a bad GK

Omonia Nicosia coach Sofronios Avgousti faced the cameras shortly after his side's 2-0 win against Nea Salamis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division and has assessed the performan...

Dec 10, 2023
Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho keeps clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days 
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Uzoho keeps clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days 

Francis Uzoho kept his first clean sheet in his first league start in 204 days in  Omonia Nicosia's  2-0 win over Nea Salamis Famagusta FC  on matchday 14 of the Cypriot First Divis...

Dec 10, 2023
'This is his strong point' - Peseiro names four different positions versatile Atalanta star Lookman can play 
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'This is his strong point' - Peseiro names four different positions versatile Atalanta star Lookman can play 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro believes Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is good enough to play in four different positions for club and country.    Lookman has been mostly used as a s...

Dec 10, 2023
'I wish to get a call-up but it's not compulsory' - Super Eagles GK Nwabili keen on reviving international career
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'I wish to get a call-up but it's not compulsory' - Super Eagles GK Nwabili keen on reviving international career

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili is keen on reviving his international career with Nigeria ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.   Nwabili has been in the international wilde...

Dec 10, 2023
'I'm sure he'll become the next captain of Nigeria' -  Peseiro anoints Osimhen as Super Eagles talisman for AFCON
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'I'm sure he'll become the next captain of Nigeria' -  Peseiro anoints Osimhen as Super Eagles talisman for AFCON

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has anointed Victor Osimhen as the Super Eagles talisman for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which is not surprising given than the Napoli striker has been in red...

Dec 10, 2023
'We're not the only ones' - Peseiro names Senegal, Morocco among his six favourites to win 2023 AFCON
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'We're not the only ones' - Peseiro names Senegal, Morocco among his six favourites to win 2023 AFCON

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has made it clear that the Super Eagles are competing with other strong national teams to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Apart from Nigeria, the Po...

Dec 10, 2023
Super Eagles watch: Ninth goal involvement for Ndidi; Dessers powerful strike; Ejuke gets his groove back 
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Super Eagles watch: Ninth goal involvement for Ndidi; Dessers powerful strike; Ejuke gets his groove back 

Three Super Eagles players were on target to help their respective clubs register wins in league matches on Saturday, December 9.   Wilfred Ndidi continued to play an integral role for Leic...

Dec 9, 2023