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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
Aribo reveals what Rangers must do to beat RB Leipzig to Europa League final spot
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Aribo reveals what Rangers must do to beat RB Leipzig to Europa League final spot

Joe Aribo has revealed that Rangers must stick to their task if they are to beat RB Leipzig to the Europa League final spot. Against all expectations, the Scottish Premiership champions saw  o...

Apr 27, 2022
Birmingham City retain interest in signing Nigeria international striker
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Birmingham City retain interest in signing Nigeria international striker

Championship club Birmingham City have reportedly not given up their pursuit of Nigeria international Josh Maja.Birmingham Live says The Blues are set to rekindle their interest in the Bordeaux-owned ...

Apr 27, 2022
'We can identify who has no business in this team' - Flying Eagles coach ahead of trip to Niger
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'We can identify who has no business in this team' - Flying Eagles coach ahead of trip to Niger

Speaking after Sunday's friendly against Cosmos FC, Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso has revealed that the preparatory games will give him an idea of the players to be named on the finalized roste...

Apr 25, 2022
Amoo suffers injury ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement; mom flies to Copenhagen
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Amoo suffers injury ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement; mom flies to Copenhagen

The Super Eagles technical crew is sweating over the fitness of FC Copenhagen winger Akinkunmi Amoo before announcing the roster for the upcoming international friendlies with Mexico and Ecuador in th...

Apr 25, 2022
Official : Super Eagles left-back named Rangers Men's Young Player of the Year
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Official : Super Eagles left-back named Rangers Men's Young Player of the Year

Calvin Bassey has been named as Rangers' Men's Young Player of the Year for the 2021-2022 season.The Super Eagles left-back and other winners were presented with their awards on Sunday night. Bassey ...

Apr 25, 2022
Nigerian exports : Nantes' Simon, Udinese duo, Keciorengucu's Eze score for Euro clubs
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Nigerian exports : Nantes' Simon, Udinese duo, Keciorengucu's Eze score for Euro clubs

Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on Sunday, April 24, 2022.We begin in Italy. In a mid-table duel ...

Apr 24, 2022
'Leon wanted to win the tackle' - Rangers manager delivers verdict on Balogun's red card
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'Leon wanted to win the tackle' - Rangers manager delivers verdict on Balogun's red card

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has delivered his verdict on Leon Balogun's red card in the first half of his side's impressive 3-1 road win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on Sat...

Apr 24, 2022
Mikel named Chelsea's youngest centurion in Premier League, another Nigerian in top three
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Mikel named Chelsea's youngest centurion in Premier League, another Nigerian in top three

The official website of Chelsea has confirmed that former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is the youngest player to reach one hundred Premier League appearances for Chelsea.The world champions hav...

Apr 24, 2022
'It's dangerous' - Ex-Rangers star admits referee was right to send off Balogun vs Motherwell
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'It's dangerous' - Ex-Rangers star admits referee was right to send off Balogun vs Motherwell

Glasgow Rangers' 3-1 win over Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon allowed Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side to narrow the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to three points. Wit...

Apr 23, 2022
Pundit would not be surprised to see 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee offered new Derby County deal
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Pundit would not be surprised to see 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee offered new Derby County deal

Answering questions from Derby County fans, DerbyshireLive's chief football writer Steve Nicholson says he would not be surprised to see 2019 Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei offered a new contract...

Apr 22, 2022
Burnley youth team RB makes himself available for Nigeria U20s, also eligible for Ireland
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Burnley youth team RB makes himself available for Nigeria U20s, also eligible for Ireland

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Burnley youth team star Tosin Olopade has made himself available for Flying Eagles selection.The right-back qualifies to represent the Republic of Ireland and N...

Apr 21, 2022
Nephew of former Super Eagles star youngest player to start a Ligue 1 game this season
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Nephew of former Super Eagles star youngest player to start a Ligue 1 game this season

The official website of the French Ligue 1 has compiled a list of the youngest players to start a league game for every club in the top-flight this season. The record holder for the season is Renne...

Apr 20, 2022