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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
Kit clash and three other observations from Flying Eagles' 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso
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Kit clash and three other observations from Flying Eagles' 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso

The Nigeria U-20 national team, Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening booked their place in the semifinals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) sub regional competition ahead of the CAF U-20 Africa C...

May 12, 2022
Flying Eagles player ratings : Daga MOTM; Oyedele descent; Yahaya lively; Olubi & Aminu struggle
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Flying Eagles player ratings : Daga MOTM; Oyedele descent; Yahaya lively; Olubi & Aminu struggle

Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening qualified for the semifinals of the WAFU regional sub tournament ahead of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following ...

May 12, 2022
16-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder named Man of the Match against Burkina Faso
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16-year-old Flying Eagles midfielder named Man of the Match against Burkina Faso

Flying Eagles assistant captain Daga Daniel picked up the official Man of the Match award after his impressive display for the national team in a 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA...

May 11, 2022
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 2 : Muhammad forces OG, Yahaya strikes as Flying Eagles advance to semis
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Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 2 : Muhammad forces OG, Yahaya strikes as Flying Eagles advance to semis

Nigeria U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday evening qualified for the semifinals of the WAFU regional sub tournament ahead of the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following ...

May 11, 2022
Social : Three strikers named on roster react to call-up for friendlies against Mexico, Ecuador
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Social : Three strikers named on roster react to call-up for friendlies against Mexico, Ecuador

Three strikers called up for the international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador namely Cyriel Dessers, Victor Mbaoma and Ishaq Rafiu have taken to social media to react to their call-up to the na...

May 11, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles' 30-man roster for friendlies
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Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles' 30-man roster for friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles provisional squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador with three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight...

May 11, 2022
Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers
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Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers

It appears Championship club Stoke City will not be taking up the option to buy Josh Maja, with the Potters confirming that the striker has returned to his parent club.   Stoke City publish...

May 10, 2022
Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances
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Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances

The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday released a list of 30 players invited by Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf for the international friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador on May 2...

May 10, 2022
'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso
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'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso

After a comfortable 2-0 win and three maximum points secured against defending champions and reigning Africa's best, Ghana on Sunday, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are expected to keep things intens...

May 10, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies
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Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles expanded roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   An analysis...

May 10, 2022
Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire
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Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire

German 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn have confirmed that Jamilu Collins will be moving on to pastures new in the summer transfer window.   Paderborn took to social media on Monday to anno...

May 10, 2022
'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker
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'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker

Retired Netherlands international  Danny Koevermans lauded Cyriel Dessers after his brace helped Feyenoord come away with a point against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.   The Eindhoven club ...

May 9, 2022