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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
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on the Super Eagles 27-man squad
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Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on the Super Eagles 27-man squad

The Nigeria Football Federation announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone (June 9) and São Tomé and Prín...

Jun 4, 2022
Iwobi finally proving that Okocha was right on his best playing position
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Iwobi finally proving that Okocha was right on his best playing position

Many Nigerians are optimistic about the national team despite their recent defeats to Mexico and Ecuador in the last round of international friendly matches.   Three players deserved high p...

Jun 4, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Ex-Chelsea stars, Arsenal product, Rangers duo, 2 NPFL stars called up
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Nigeria squad announcement : Ex-Chelsea stars, Arsenal product, Rangers duo, 2 NPFL stars called up

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final roster for the Super Eagles 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Príncipe t...

Jun 4, 2022
Ecuador v Nigeria : Three key areas for the Super Eagles to improve on before 2023 AFCONQ
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Ecuador v Nigeria : Three key areas for the Super Eagles to improve on before 2023 AFCONQ

The Super Eagles, under the guidance of new manager José Peseiro, took on the Mexican Senior National team in an international friendly last week.   With a 2-1 victory after Jimenez&...

Jun 3, 2022
Official : Super Eagles defender has been let go by Glasgow Rangers
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Official : Super Eagles defender has been let go by Glasgow Rangers

Glasgow Rangers have released Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun following the expiry of his contract, informs the official website of the Scottish Cup winners for the 2021-2022 season.   T...

Jun 3, 2022
Every word Peseiro said on first & second half display, penalty denied, Mexico, AFCONQ
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Every word Peseiro said on first & second half display, penalty denied, Mexico, AFCONQ

Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after losing his second consecutive game as coach of three-time African champions Nigeria.   The Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by Ecuador on Friday mor...

Jun 3, 2022
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive
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Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive

Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide faces an uncertain future at club level ahead of the start of pre-season preparations.   The Glasgow Celtic central defender joined KV Oostende in...

Jun 3, 2022
'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles
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'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles

Speaking at the post-match press conference after Ecuador's hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly in New Jersey on Friday morning, Fenerbahce's La Tricolor striker Enne...

Jun 3, 2022
Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans
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Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans

Jose Peseiro was named Nigeria's national team head coach many weeks after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2022.   The first game under the Portuguese manager ended i...

Jun 3, 2022
Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador
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Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador

The Super Eagles' second game under new coach Jose Peseiro ended in a 1-0 defeat to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.   After losing 2-1 to Mexico just a few days earlier, Jose P...

Jun 3, 2022
Classy Iwobi and four other takeaways from Super Eagles loss to Ecuador
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Classy Iwobi and four other takeaways from Super Eagles loss to Ecuador

The following are allnigeriasoccer.com's takeaways from the game against Ecuador as the Super Eagles look forward to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and...

Jun 3, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Bassey exceptional; Dessers poor; Iwobi stars; Mbaoma makes his case; Sani fatigued
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Super Eagles player ratings : Bassey exceptional; Dessers poor; Iwobi stars; Mbaoma makes his case; Sani fatigued

The Super Eagles ended their friendlies in the United States with a 1-0 loss to Ecuador at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Friday morning.     Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule o...

Jun 3, 2022