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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
Man Utd legend admits Bassey has not yet reached the level of Lisandro Martínez 
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Man Utd legend admits Bassey has not yet reached the level of Lisandro Martínez 

Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has acknowledged that Calvin Bassey has not yet reached the level of Lisandro Martínez at Ajax Amsterdam.    T...

Dec 1, 2022
Opinion : The World Cup appearance Nigerians would love to substitute for Qatar 2022
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Opinion : The World Cup appearance Nigerians would love to substitute for Qatar 2022

Nigeria's absence at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is deeply saddening and has undeniably affected the national team players' worth on the transfer market.   The Super Eagles mad...

Nov 27, 2022
Nigeria U20s squad announcement : 40 players named on roster for training camp 
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Nigeria U20s squad announcement : 40 players named on roster for training camp 

In preparation for the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, the Nigeria Football Federation have invited forty players to a training camp in Abuja.    Flying Eagles head coach Lada...

Nov 26, 2022
Portugal coach refuses to confirm which of his starters v Nigeria will make way for Ronaldo 
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Portugal coach refuses to confirm which of his starters v Nigeria will make way for Ronaldo 

Portugal coach Fernando Santos is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding his team selection for Thursday's World Cup H opener against Ghana at Stadium 974, Doha.   It is al...

Nov 23, 2022
World Cup - How did the Super Eagles perform at Russia 2018?
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World Cup - How did the Super Eagles perform at Russia 2018?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. OddsChecker, which compares World Cup odds and offers, have made Brazil the favourites for the tournament. And if they win the final in Lusail’s Icon...

Nov 22, 2022
World Cup 2022 : Former Nigeria striker delivers his verdict after Senegal's loss to Netherlands 
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World Cup 2022 : Former Nigeria striker delivers his verdict after Senegal's loss to Netherlands 

Former Super Eagles striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa berated Senegal's missed chances in their first 2022 FIFA World Cup Group A game on Monday evening.   African champions, Senegal, holds...

Nov 21, 2022
'Koulibaly a great leader, Mendy solid GK' - Three-timer World Cupper hails Chelsea's Senegal stars
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'Koulibaly a great leader, Mendy solid GK' - Three-timer World Cupper hails Chelsea's Senegal stars

Ahead of Senegal's World Cup opener against the Netherlands at the Al Thumama Stadium on Monday, Chelsea stars Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy have been singled out for p...

Nov 21, 2022
Amokachi advises Peseiro on how to use Iwobi, rates Osimhen among top 5 strikers in the world 
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Amokachi advises Peseiro on how to use Iwobi, rates Osimhen among top 5 strikers in the world 

Legendary Nigeria striker Daniel Amokachi has told Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro what to do to bring out the best in the national team players.    The two-time World Cupper un...

Nov 21, 2022
Nigeria's all-time Best XI at the World Cup including Chelsea icons, Ajax legend
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Nigeria's all-time Best XI at the World Cup including Chelsea icons, Ajax legend

The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off today, 20 November 2022 and Nigeria will not be one of the 32 teams taking part in the 32nd edition of the tournament.    However football faithful ha...

Nov 20, 2022
Fenerbahce wingback reacts to making senior debut for Nigeria against Portugal 
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Fenerbahce wingback reacts to making senior debut for Nigeria against Portugal 

With a post on social media, Fenerbahce wingback Bright Osayi-Samuel has reacted to making his senior debut for Nigeria against Portugal.   The Blackpool academy product was named in the st...

Nov 19, 2022
Most dribbles single World Cup game : Okocha top player ahead of Chelsea, Barca legends 
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Most dribbles single World Cup game : Okocha top player ahead of Chelsea, Barca legends 

Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has the honour of being the player with the most dribbles in a single World Cup since the 1966 edition of the tournament, according to the statisticians at OPTA.&n...

Nov 19, 2022
Peseiro names two national teams he believes are the main contenders to win World Cup 
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Peseiro names two national teams he believes are the main contenders to win World Cup 

Speaking after the friendly between the Super Eagles and Seleção das Quinas on Thursday night, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has named two countries he believes are the mai...

Nov 19, 2022