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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
Zimbabwe sweating on fitness of Luton Town striker ahead of WCQ v Nigeria; Peter Ndlovu watches training 
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Zimbabwe sweating on fitness of Luton Town striker ahead of WCQ v Nigeria; Peter Ndlovu watches training 

Zimbabwe are sweating over the fitness of Luton Town-owned striker Admiral Muskwe before a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria.   According to a press release by the&nbs...

Nov 17, 2023
Awoniyi lands in Lagos ahead of return to Nottingham Forest, ruled out of Zimbabwe v Nigeria 
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Awoniyi lands in Lagos ahead of return to Nottingham Forest, ruled out of Zimbabwe v Nigeria 

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of Nigeria's matchday two 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare.    Prov...

Nov 17, 2023
'Why should South Africa play tomorrow?'  - Peseiro slams Fifa over 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling
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'Why should South Africa play tomorrow?'  - Peseiro slams Fifa over 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling

Manager Jose Peseiro has criticized football's governing body, Fifa over the 2026 World Cup qualifiers scheduling, which would see the Super Eagles complete their November internationals a day aft...

Nov 17, 2023
'Absolutely not' - Super Eagles' saviour against Lesotho, Ajayi insists Crocodiles were not underrated 
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'Absolutely not' - Super Eagles' saviour against Lesotho, Ajayi insists Crocodiles were not underrated 

West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi proved to be Nigeria's saviour in their 1-1 draw against Lesotho as his headed goal prevented the three-time African champions from suffering an embarrassing ...

Nov 17, 2023
'Boniface, Awoniyi, Osimhen, Moffi don't play with two strikers' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles forwards uncoordinated
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'Boniface, Awoniyi, Osimhen, Moffi don't play with two strikers' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles forwards uncoordinated

Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro admitted that his strikers f...

Nov 17, 2023
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 
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Super Eagles player ratings: Simon standout; Iheanacho nearly scores; Ajayi redeems himself; Awoniyi poor 

The Super Eagles were held to an embarrassing 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eag...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' frustrating 1-1 draw against Lesotho 

Nigeria began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a disappointing note with a 1-1 draw against Lesotho at the Uyo Township stadium in Akwa Ibom State.   Motlomelo Mkhwanazi sco...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 Lesotho 1: Ajayi's headed goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat 
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2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 Lesotho 1: Ajayi's headed goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing defeat 

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Lesotho in their first qualification game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Thursday evening. Nigeria started in the...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Lesotho
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2026 WCQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Lesotho

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.   Allnigerias...

Nov 16, 2023
Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Iheanacho start; Uzoho gets the nod in goal 
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Super Eagles confirmed starting XI: Iwobi, Lookman, Awoniyi, Iheanacho start; Uzoho gets the nod in goal 

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the national team's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. &...

Nov 16, 2023
Two questions facing Peseiro ahead of Lesotho clash: Aina or Osayi-Samuel at RB; Lookman or Simon in LM?
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Two questions facing Peseiro ahead of Lesotho clash: Aina or Osayi-Samuel at RB; Lookman or Simon in LM?

The Super Eagles will get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers underway later today against Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. With an avalanche of choices at the disposal of coach Jos&eacu...

Nov 16, 2023
2026 WCQ Nigeria v Lesotho: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
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2026 WCQ Nigeria v Lesotho: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will face Lesotho in the first 2026 World Cup qualifiers of both sides on Thursday evening. Nigeria failed to qualify for the last edition of the tournament having been by Ghana ...

Nov 16, 2023