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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
2022 WC playoff : Five observations from Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana
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2022 WC playoff : Five observations from Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana

The Super Eagles played out a goalless draw against the Black Stars of Ghana  in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff. Here's five observations from last night's clash at the Baba Yara...

Mar 26, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Uzoho brilliant; Aina grown up; Aribo sparkles; Ekong leader; Simon struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings : Uzoho brilliant; Aina grown up; Aribo sparkles; Ekong leader; Simon struggles

The Super Eagles are in a strong position heading into the second leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff after a goalless draw with Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday night. In a abso...

Mar 26, 2022
Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles in strong position for second leg after holding Black Stars to draw
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Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles in strong position for second leg after holding Black Stars to draw

The first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria ended in a goalless draw on  Friday night at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.  The West African rivals are gun...

Mar 25, 2022
2022 World Cup playoff : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup vs Ghana
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2022 World Cup playoff : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup vs Ghana

Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday evening.Allnig...

Mar 25, 2022
Nigeria starting XI vs Ghana: Chelsea product, Rangers duo, Iheanacho, Osimhen start
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Nigeria starting XI vs Ghana: Chelsea product, Rangers duo, Iheanacho, Osimhen start

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, starting from 2030 hours.The former K.V....

Mar 25, 2022
Ex-Super Eagles invitee becomes provisionally cap-tied to France after competitive debut for U21s
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Ex-Super Eagles invitee becomes provisionally cap-tied to France after competitive debut for U21s

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise became provisionally cap-tied to the France on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Having played two non-binding games for France U18s at the Toulon T...

Mar 25, 2022
'We have the squad to do it' - Super Eagles, ex-Chelsea star confident of beating Ghana
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'We have the squad to do it' - Super Eagles, ex-Chelsea star confident of beating Ghana

Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo believes the Super Eagles are in good shape to beat Ghana in Friday evening's 2022 World Cup playoff in Kumasi. The three-time African champions had t...

Mar 25, 2022
Akpeyi, Noble or Uzoho? Eguavoen chooses starting goalkeeper against Ghana
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Akpeyi, Noble or Uzoho? Eguavoen chooses starting goalkeeper against Ghana

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has decided on the goalkeeper who will be in between the sticks for the Super Eagles when they take on Ghana at the...

Mar 25, 2022
'We are going to win by one or two goals' - Aghahowa makes bold prediction about Ghana vs Nigeria
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'We are going to win by one or two goals' - Aghahowa makes bold prediction about Ghana vs Nigeria

Retired Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa fancies the chances of the Super Eagles beating Ghana in Friday evening's 2022 World Cup qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium. Given the rivalry between ...

Mar 25, 2022
2022 WC playoff : The two players with potential expected to play key roles for Super Eagles vs Ghana
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2022 WC playoff : The two players with potential expected to play key roles for Super Eagles vs Ghana

An in-depth look at two players with potential that might likely catapult the Super Eagles into a win in the first leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana in Kumasi on Friday evening. My ...

Mar 25, 2022
'A great opponent with quality players' - Arsenal star Partey praises Super Eagles ahead of WC playoff
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'A great opponent with quality players' - Arsenal star Partey praises Super Eagles ahead of WC playoff

Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Thursday, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey praised the Super Eagles, labeling the national team a quality side, but underlined that the Black Stars are re...

Mar 24, 2022
'It's quite unfortunate' - Eguavoen speaks on two key players suspended for Ghana vs Nigeria
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'It's quite unfortunate' - Eguavoen speaks on two key players suspended for Ghana vs Nigeria

Former Swansea City striker André Ayew will not be at the disposal of manager Otto Addo for Ghana's back-to-back matches against Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff. The Black Stars captai...

Mar 24, 2022