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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
'He's not your typical number 10' - Okocha issues verdict on Iheanacho's new role at AFCON
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'He's not your typical number 10' - Okocha issues verdict on Iheanacho's new role at AFCON

Nigeria legend Austin Okocha, who knows a thing or two about being a playmaker, has issued his verdict on Kelechi Iheanacho's new role at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria's caretaker boss August...

Jan 20, 2022
Iheanacho aims thinly-veiled dig at Rohr as he reveals two things Eagles have learned under Eguavoen
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Iheanacho aims thinly-veiled dig at Rohr as he reveals two things Eagles have learned under Eguavoen

Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone shortly after Nigeria recorded their third successive win at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted to finish the group phase with a hu...

Jan 20, 2022
Official Man of the Match Ekong reveals the biggest message from win vs Guinea-Bissau
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Official Man of the Match Ekong reveals the biggest message from win vs Guinea-Bissau

William Troost-Ekong was heavily criticized for his performance for club and country in the weeks leading up to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, so much so that he deleted his social media accounts.The...

Jan 20, 2022
Eguavoen explains why Sadiq started vs Guinea-Bissau despite not finding his feet first two games
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Eguavoen explains why Sadiq started vs Guinea-Bissau despite not finding his feet first two games

Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he handed a starting debut to Umar Sadiq in his side's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles c...

Jan 20, 2022
Osimhen names three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most vs Guinea-Bissau
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Osimhen names three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most vs Guinea-Bissau

Victor Osimhen has namechecked the three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most during the 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday night. The Napoli st...

Jan 19, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Iheanacho creator; Simon super-sub; Ekong shines; Ejuke promising
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Super Eagles player ratings : Iheanacho creator; Simon super-sub; Ekong shines; Ejuke promising

Nigeria's Super Eagles finished their Group D campaign in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with maximum nine points after their 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday evening at the Roumde Adjia stadiu...

Jan 19, 2022
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau
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Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea-Bissau.The Super Eagles are aiming to become the ...

Jan 19, 2022
Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI : Three former Arsenal players, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Sadiq start
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Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI : Three former Arsenal players, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Sadiq start

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has pulled a fast one on curious journalists who quizzed him during the pre-match press conference on his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's Africa Cu...

Jan 19, 2022
Ex-Gunner makes full Nigeria debut 2,264 days after winning MVP FIFA U17 World Cup
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Ex-Gunner makes full Nigeria debut 2,264 days after winning MVP FIFA U17 World Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali will make his starting debut for the Super Eagles when they take on Guinea-Bissau in their final group game of t...

Jan 19, 2022
Team news : Eguavoen decides on starting goalkeeper for Super Eagles clash vs Guinea-Bissau
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Team news : Eguavoen decides on starting goalkeeper for Super Eagles clash vs Guinea-Bissau

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has decided on the starting goalkeeper for the national team's final Group D fixture at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nation...

Jan 19, 2022
Super Eagles captain Musa sends message to Nigerians before AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau
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Super Eagles captain Musa sends message to Nigerians before AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Nigerians and fans of the national team ahead of their final group game against Guinea-Bissau.  Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen...

Jan 19, 2022
Interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen reveals the strengths he sees in Guinea-Bissau team
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Interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen reveals the strengths he sees in Guinea-Bissau team

Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has reiterated that he is not underestimating the Guinea-Bissau side in Wednesday evening's last group game at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua.  T...

Jan 19, 2022