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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
Super Eagles ratings: Iheanacho super-sub; Tella not bad but not good; Iwobi showed for the ball; Uzoho error-prone
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Super Eagles ratings: Iheanacho super-sub; Tella not bad but not good; Iwobi showed for the ball; Uzoho error-prone

The Super Eagles failed yet again to record maximum points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule ov...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe

The November international window concluded for the Super Eagles of Nigeria without a win as they secured two draws against Zimbabwe and Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   On ...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1: Iheanacho comes off the bench to get Super Eagles out of trouble 
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2026 WCQ Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1: Iheanacho comes off the bench to get Super Eagles out of trouble 

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe in their second qualifying game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda.   Jose Peseiro made some ...

Nov 19, 2023
Iwobi equals legendary CB Stephen Keshi and eight other things to note on Super Eagles starting XI
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Iwobi equals legendary CB Stephen Keshi and eight other things to note on Super Eagles starting XI

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare.   Allnigeriasoccer.com...

Nov 19, 2023
Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench
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Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Zimbabwe...

Nov 19, 2023
'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria
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'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria

Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins has sent a message to his Cardiff City teammate, Andy Rinomhota ahead of a possible cap-tying game for Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match agai...

Nov 19, 2023
'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 
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'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 

Former Paris Saint-Germain central defender Godwin Okpara has warned Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro that he risks being fired from his job as national team boss if points are dropped in this aft...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
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2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday afternoon.   Both sides failed to win their first game against Lesotho and Rwanda respectively a...

Nov 18, 2023
'Nigeria is with a knife here' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos reveals Super Eagles have a big problem on their hands  
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'Nigeria is with a knife here' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos reveals Super Eagles have a big problem on their hands  

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addressed the media at his pre-match press conference on Friday, on the eve of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Gernot Rohr's Republic of Benin...

Nov 18, 2023
Should Super Eagles coach Peseiro stick with his 4-4-2 formation against Zimbabwe?
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Should Super Eagles coach Peseiro stick with his 4-4-2 formation against Zimbabwe?

Nigeria head into the game against Zimbabwe under massive pressure after falling to pick the maximum points against Lesotho on matchday one of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   José P...

Nov 18, 2023
'Had three centre-forwards, Lookman, Iwobi' - Rohr admits he never believed Lesotho could pull off a draw v Nigeria
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'Had three centre-forwards, Lookman, Iwobi' - Rohr admits he never believed Lesotho could pull off a draw v Nigeria

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr monitored with keen interest Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and ha...

Nov 18, 2023
'Everyone knows Nigeria is a powerhouse'- Legendary Zimbabwe Dream Team striker Peter Ndlovu on Super Eagles 
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'Everyone knows Nigeria is a powerhouse'- Legendary Zimbabwe Dream Team striker Peter Ndlovu on Super Eagles 

Former Coventry City and Birmingham City forward Peter Ndlovu - arguably the greatest Zimbabwe soccer player in history -  has said that the Super Eagles must be respected ahead of Sunday's 2...

Nov 18, 2023