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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
Southgate invites Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible striker to train with England senior squad
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Southgate invites Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible striker to train with England senior squad

England manager Gareth Southgate invited Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun to train with the Three Lions on Tuesday.   The English Football Association informed this eveni...

May 31, 2022
NFF confirm Aina suffered injury first training in USA; solo session for Torino star and Bonke
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NFF confirm Aina suffered injury first training in USA; solo session for Torino star and Bonke

In a press release on Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Torino defender Ola Aina was unavailable for selection against Mexico on Sunday morning after picking up a knock during th...

May 31, 2022
Snapped : Watford striker links up with international teammates in New Jersey, United States
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Snapped : Watford striker links up with international teammates in New Jersey, United States

The official Twitter handle of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has confirmed that Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis has joined up with the squad in New Jersey,  United States ahead of their second frie...

May 31, 2022
How Peseiro's style could lead the Super Eagles to a new deadly strike partnership
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How Peseiro's style could lead the Super Eagles to a new deadly strike partnership

Jose Peseiro's team structure was not clearly visible in the game against Mexico but glimpses of it were on show.   It made sense that he started with two strikers up front in a hybrid ...

May 31, 2022
Super Eagles coach Peseiro hands call-up to Sporting Charleroi central defender for AFCONQ
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Super Eagles coach Peseiro hands call-up to Sporting Charleroi central defender for AFCONQ

New Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has handed a call-up to Sporting Charleroi central defender Valentine Ozornwafor for the national team's competitive matches in June and this is confirmed. &...

May 31, 2022
Super Eagles defender reveals what he has noticed about Jose Peseiro's coaching methods
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Super Eagles defender reveals what he has noticed about Jose Peseiro's coaching methods

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has revealed what he has noticed about Jose Peseiro's coaching methods, saying that the Portuguese is playing the role of a motivator and tactician.  ...

May 31, 2022
Two positive signs from Peseiro's first game that bode well for Super Eagles
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Two positive signs from Peseiro's first game that bode well for Super Eagles

Despite losing their first game under Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, the Nigerian Super Eagles have made progress.   While there were mistakes made in the game as expected from a team under...

May 31, 2022
Ex-African POTY says he's shocked some players received Super Eagles call-ups; hails Dessers
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Ex-African POTY says he's shocked some players received Super Eagles call-ups; hails Dessers

Without mentioning names, former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba says he's surprised that some players received international call-ups to the Super Eagles for their games this summer...

May 30, 2022
Lorient striker's market value drops a day after full Super Eagles debut
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Lorient striker's market value drops a day after full Super Eagles debut

Lorient striker Terem Moffi's market value has dropped, a day after he was handed his full Super Eagles debut by Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro.   Moffi started and was in a...

May 30, 2022
Azeez and two other U21 youngsters of Nigerian descent facing uncertain few weeks ahead
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Azeez and two other U21 youngsters of Nigerian descent facing uncertain few weeks ahead

The summer transfer window is certainly one of the most exciting times for fans as it is a time when key squad problems are addressed with the arrival and departure of new players.   On the...

May 30, 2022
Brighton & Hove duo, Villarreal, Leverkusen and MLS stars in Ecuador squad to face Nigeria
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Brighton & Hove duo, Villarreal, Leverkusen and MLS stars in Ecuador squad to face Nigeria

The Ecuadorian Football Federation have announced the national team's roster for their upcoming international matches against Nigeria, Mexico and Cape Verde in the United States next month. &nb...

May 29, 2022
Possible solutions for the worst performing players during Super Eagles' loss to Mexico
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Possible solutions for the worst performing players during Super Eagles' loss to Mexico

Albeit a disappointing result, the friendly game against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Texas was an eye-opener and so many issues were laid bare.   Some players generally performed well...

May 29, 2022