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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
'Was a plus to me when he came to Leicester' - Ndidi on his almost decade-long friendship with Iheanacho
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'Was a plus to me when he came to Leicester' - Ndidi on his almost decade-long friendship with Iheanacho

Wilfred Ndidi was on media duties on Saturday and one of the questions put to him was on his relationship with Super Eagles and Leicester City teammate Kelechi Iheanacho. The camaraderie between Ndid...

Jan 23, 2022
'They will be very, very ready to compete' - Eguavoen on Nigeria's starting XI to face Tunisia
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'They will be very, very ready to compete' - Eguavoen on Nigeria's starting XI to face Tunisia

Augustine Eguavoen has stressed that his starting lineup to face Tunisia in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Sunday evening will be capable of competing against the north African gian...

Jan 23, 2022
'Big game, I'll be there' - CAF President confirms his attendance for battle of the Eagles
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'Big game, I'll be there' - CAF President confirms his attendance for battle of the Eagles

Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that he will be in attendance for the round of sixteen clash between Nigeria and Tunisia on Sunday evening.The glamour clash o...

Jan 23, 2022
Arsenal offer new deal to teenage Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper ahead of next season
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Arsenal offer new deal to teenage Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper ahead of next season

According to information gathered from a club insider, allnigeriasoccer.com understands English Premier League club Arsenal have offered a new deal to talented teenage goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, ...

Jan 23, 2022
'Nigeria is going to Partey on Ghana' - Super Eagles fans react to 2022 World Cup playoff draw
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'Nigeria is going to Partey on Ghana' - Super Eagles fans react to 2022 World Cup playoff draw

Only one of Nigeria and Ghana will be going to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the two West African giants were drawn to face each other in the playoff draw held in Douala, Cameroon on Saturday, Januar...

Jan 23, 2022
'They are all healthy' - Eguavoen provides fitness update on his starting XI vs Tunisia
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'They are all healthy' - Eguavoen provides fitness update on his starting XI vs Tunisia

Augustine Eguavoen was unwilling to disclose the identities of the eleven players who will take to theRoumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua pitch for Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations round of sixt...

Jan 22, 2022
'Balogun was not too sure' - Eguavoen reveals the backstory behind Ndah's inclusion AFCON squad
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'Balogun was not too sure' - Eguavoen reveals the backstory behind Ndah's inclusion AFCON squad

Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the backstory behind the inclusion of Olisa Ndah in Nigeria's finalized squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, saying he was tipped about the then Akwa United defend...

Jan 22, 2022
Eguavoen namechecks the Super Eagles player who has been 'very exciting' at AFCON 2021
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Eguavoen namechecks the Super Eagles player who has been 'very exciting' at AFCON 2021

Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has acknowledged that Nantes winger Moses Simon has been the most exciting Super Eagles player so far at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations but has stressed the i...

Jan 22, 2022
'Look at assists before trying to score' - Eguavoen details conversation with Sadiq over obsession
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'Look at assists before trying to score' - Eguavoen details conversation with Sadiq over obsession

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen and Wilfred Ndidi attended a mandatory press conference on Saturday ahead of the national team's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of sixteen clash agains...

Jan 22, 2022
Ighalo's AFCON miss takes a new twist as Super Eagle wears captain's armband for Al-Shabab
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Ighalo's AFCON miss takes a new twist as Super Eagle wears captain's armband for Al-Shabab

Odion Ighalo continues to top the scoring charts in the Saudi Arabian Professional League after netting his 12th league goal for Al-Shabab as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Al Fateh on Thurs...

Jan 22, 2022
Official : Another dual-eligible player joins Spanish Primera Iberdrola club Real Betis
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Official : Another dual-eligible player joins Spanish Primera Iberdrola club Real Betis

Through a statement on their official website, Spanish Primera Iberdrola club Real Betis have announced the acquisition of Finnish-born striker Roosa Funmilayo Ariyo. The Super Falcon is the second...

Jan 22, 2022
Ekong, Simon join Liverpool, PSG, Brighton stars, 6 others in official Best XI group stage AFCON
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Ekong, Simon join Liverpool, PSG, Brighton stars, 6 others in official Best XI group stage AFCON

The Confederation of African Football has come up with the best eleven performers in each position following the conclusion of the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Two Nigeria stars i...

Jan 22, 2022