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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
U20 AFCON : Who are the key Gambia players that Flying Eagles must be wary of in semifinal clash?
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U20 AFCON : Who are the key Gambia players that Flying Eagles must be wary of in semifinal clash?

The Flying Eagles will face the Young Scorpions of Gambia in one of the two semifinals at the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt on Monday. ​ Nigeria defeated the Hippos of Uganda...

Mar 5, 2023
Is it time for Peseiro to look beyond rusty Uzoho, Okoye, and start Adeleye?
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Is it time for Peseiro to look beyond rusty Uzoho, Okoye, and start Adeleye?

Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia, Maduka Okoye of Watford and Adebayo Adeleye of Hapoel Jerusalem are Super Eagles' top three goalkeepers at the moment. ​ Uzoho and Okoye have made 27 ...

Mar 4, 2023
How is Akpoguma proving to be a good centre-back for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga?
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How is Akpoguma proving to be a good centre-back for Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga?

 Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has been in good form for his club side, Hoffenheim, in the Bundesliga.   He has been deployed mainly as a right-back for the Super Eagles, featur...

Mar 4, 2023
Nigeria should make a move for Rennes midfielder, has the makings of heir to Wilfred Ndidi
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Nigeria should make a move for Rennes midfielder, has the makings of heir to Wilfred Ndidi

Lesley Ugochukwu is a defensive midfielder that plays for Rennes in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old who was born in France to Nigerian parents is a cousin of retired Nigeria international Onyekachi Akpam. ...

Mar 4, 2023
Nigeria U23 squad announcement : Full 30-man roster for AFCONQ v Guinea
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Nigeria U23 squad announcement : Full 30-man roster for AFCONQ v Guinea

Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has called to camp 30 players ahead of this month’s Africa U23 Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Guinea.   The list includes four goalkeeper, eig...

Mar 3, 2023
What are the chances of Arsenal-owned striker Balogun breaking into Super Eagles if he commits?
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What are the chances of Arsenal-owned striker Balogun breaking into Super Eagles if he commits?

Folarin Balogun has caps for England's youth teams but his international future has been the subject of debate in recent weeks following his brilliant performances for Stade de Reims.  ...

Mar 3, 2023
Why Chelsea winger Madueke should choose Super Eagles over the Three Lions 
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Why Chelsea winger Madueke should choose Super Eagles over the Three Lions 

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is one of the many players born abroad but eligible to play for Nigeria as he has Nigerian parents.  ​ He has represented the Young Lions at youth level b...

Mar 3, 2023
Despite beating Uganda, Flying Eagles are still far from their best - major weakness highlighted
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Despite beating Uganda, Flying Eagles are still far from their best - major weakness highlighted

The Flying Eagles defeated Uganda 1-0 in one of the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which is being held in Egypt.   While Nigerians are celebrating the Flying Eagles'...

Mar 3, 2023
World Cup-bound Flying Eagles player grades : Ogwuche excellent backup, Aniagboso 'Mr. cleansheet'
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World Cup-bound Flying Eagles player grades : Ogwuche excellent backup, Aniagboso 'Mr. cleansheet'

Nigeria on Thursday picked one of four African tickets for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.    The team defeated Uganda 1-0 to reach the semifinals  of the tournament an...

Mar 2, 2023
U20 AFCON : Quiet VAR and four other observations from Flying Eagles 1-0 win v Uganda
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U20 AFCON : Quiet VAR and four other observations from Flying Eagles 1-0 win v Uganda

The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles have booked their place in the semifinals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and also ensured they qualified for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup ...

Mar 2, 2023
U20 AFCON Uganda 0 Nigeria 1 : Own goal hands Flying Eagles ticket to World Cup in Indonesia
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U20 AFCON Uganda 0 Nigeria 1 : Own goal hands Flying Eagles ticket to World Cup in Indonesia

Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, on Thursday booked their place in the semifinals of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa  Cup of Nations in Egypt, reports All Nigeria Soccer.   ...

Mar 2, 2023
'We are in a confident mood' - Aniagboso hopeful Flying Eagles will seal World Cup ticket
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'We are in a confident mood' - Aniagboso hopeful Flying Eagles will seal World Cup ticket

Chijoke Aniagboso was the player picked to attend the pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday evening's 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Uganda, a hint that he w...

Mar 1, 2023