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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
WAFCON Nigeria 1 RSA 2 : Atletico Madrid star nets consolation goal for defending champions
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WAFCON Nigeria 1 RSA 2 : Atletico Madrid star nets consolation goal for defending champions

Africa women champions Nigeria were defeated 2-1 by South Africa in the first Group C game of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Monday evening.   There was nothing to se...

Jul 4, 2022
WAFCON Nigeria v RSA : Match preview, Super Falcons squad list, what to expect, kickoff time
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WAFCON Nigeria v RSA : Match preview, Super Falcons squad list, what to expect, kickoff time

The Super Falcons will lock horns against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa in the group stage of the African Women Cup Of Nations today Monday, July 4th 2022 at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, Moro...

Jul 4, 2022
Confederation of African Football makes AFCON decision that affects Super Eagles
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Confederation of African Football makes AFCON decision that affects Super Eagles

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that will held in Ivory Coast citing the unfavorable weather conditions.   ...

Jul 3, 2022
Exclusive : Ipswich Town youth team star pledges international future to Nigeria over Ireland
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Exclusive : Ipswich Town youth team star pledges international future to Nigeria over Ireland

Ipswich Town youth team star Jesse Nwabueze has pledged his international future to Nigeria, rather than the Republic of Ireland.   Nwabueze made a splash last season, ending the campaign a...

Jul 3, 2022
Nigerian wingers Simon and Amoo react after receiving CAF Awards 2022 nominations
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Nigerian wingers Simon and Amoo react after receiving CAF Awards 2022 nominations

Nigerian wingers Moses Simon and Akinkunmi Amoo have both taken to social media to react to being nominated for the CAF Awards 2022 which will be held on 21 July 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.   W...

Jun 30, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles star Sodje hails Golden Eaglets for WAFU B triumph, calls for youth development
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Ex-Super Eagles star Sodje hails Golden Eaglets for WAFU B triumph, calls for youth development

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has heaped plaudits on the Nigeria U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets who recently won the regional West Africa Zone B tournament in Cape Coast.   ...

Jun 30, 2022
Simon, Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal stars, 25 others fight it out for CAF Player of the Year
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Simon, Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal stars, 25 others fight it out for CAF Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has today announced the nominees for the 2022 African Player of the Year, with Nigerian and Nantes winger Moses Simon in the race for the prestigious indivi...

Jun 30, 2022
Amoo battles Manchester United starlet, 8 others for CAF Young Player of the Year
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Amoo battles Manchester United starlet, 8 others for CAF Young Player of the Year

The Confederation of African Football has revealed the first list of nominees for the CAF Awards 2022 which will be held on 21 July 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.   FC Copenhagen winger Akinkunmi ...

Jun 30, 2022
Aribo's transfer decision: What is the best option for the all-round midfielder?
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Aribo's transfer decision: What is the best option for the all-round midfielder?

Joe Aribo is no doubt one of the most talented footballers in the current Super Eagles squad. His roaming style of play becoming a key element of the national team and his club Rangers.   H...

Jun 29, 2022
WAFU B U17 : Five Golden Eaglets stars named in official Team of the Tournament
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WAFU B U17 : Five Golden Eaglets stars named in official Team of the Tournament

The official team of the tournament of the WAFU Zone B U17 tournament which was played in Cape Coast has been released.   Nigeria's Golden Eaglets were the eventual champions of the com...

Jun 27, 2022
'Possesses many of same traits' - Crystal Palace urged to sign Aribo as replacement for Chelsea star
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'Possesses many of same traits' - Crystal Palace urged to sign Aribo as replacement for Chelsea star

In an opinion article by The Athletic UK's Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Crystal Palace have been urged to firm up their interest in Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo.    Manager Patrick ...

Jun 27, 2022
'In our thoughts' - Stoke City boss confirms interest in Nigeria international
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'In our thoughts' - Stoke City boss confirms interest in Nigeria international

Manager Michael O'Neill has confirmed that Stoke City are interested in signing Nigeria international Josh Maja and Romaine Sawyers in the summer transfer window.   Allnigeriasoccer.com...

Jun 25, 2022