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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
Super Eagles predicted starting XI vs Sudan : Chelsea product, Leicester duo, Porto star in
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Super Eagles predicted starting XI vs Sudan : Chelsea product, Leicester duo, Porto star in

Nigeria are likely to parade the same starting lineup that defeated seven-time champions Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday when they play in their second Group D match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon...

Jan 15, 2022
Aribo aiming for three points against Sudan, reflects on his AFCON debut vs Egypt
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Aribo aiming for three points against Sudan, reflects on his AFCON debut vs Egypt

Joe Aribo has revealed that the Super Eagles are aiming for three points when they face off with Sudan in their second group game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria can qualify for the last six...

Jan 15, 2022
'Nigeria looked really good' - Leicester City boss Rodgers hails Super Eagles, Iheanacho's goal
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'Nigeria looked really good' - Leicester City boss Rodgers hails Super Eagles, Iheanacho's goal

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers monitored proceedings from afar as Nigeria began their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations  with a 1-0 win over one of the pre-tournament favourites ...

Jan 14, 2022
'Aboubakar is on top scoring goals' - Eguavoen insists Ighalo, Osimhen absence won't hinder Eagles
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'Aboubakar is on top scoring goals' - Eguavoen insists Ighalo, Osimhen absence won't hinder Eagles

Augustine Eguavoen has insisted that the absence of Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen won't hinder the progress of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo and Osimhen were initi...

Jan 14, 2022
Super Eagles starting lineup vs Sudan : Eguavoen plays his cards close to his chest
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Super Eagles starting lineup vs Sudan : Eguavoen plays his cards close to his chest

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards to his starting lineup for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations clash against Sudan on Saturday ...

Jan 14, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker boss Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Awaziem's injury pre-Sudan
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Nigeria's caretaker boss Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Awaziem's injury pre-Sudan

Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has provided a fitness update on Chidozie Awaziem ahead of his side's second Group D fixture against Sudan at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Alanyasp...

Jan 14, 2022
Simon on media duties, Omeruo gets all-clear to face Sudan as Eagles hold final workout 1630 hours
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Simon on media duties, Omeruo gets all-clear to face Sudan as Eagles hold final workout 1630 hours

Nantes star Moses Simon has been selected to represent the Super Eagles players at Friday morning's pre-match press conference, where he will field questions journalists pose about the upcoming game a...

Jan 14, 2022
English Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Super Eagles dazzler at AFCON 2021
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English Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Super Eagles dazzler at AFCON 2021

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that several unnamed English Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on Super Eagles dazzler Moses Simon at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Simon was arguably th...

Jan 14, 2022
Penultimate workout pre-Sudan : How Super Eagles lined up, Nwakali nets brilliant goal, Awaziem update
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Penultimate workout pre-Sudan : How Super Eagles lined up, Nwakali nets brilliant goal, Awaziem update

The Super Eagles held their penultimate training session on Thursday, before their second Group D fixture of the 2021 Africa cup of Nations against Sudan, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Alanyaspor centr...

Jan 14, 2022
'We didn't miss Chukwueze' - Okocha impressed by strength in depth of Super Eagles squad
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'We didn't miss Chukwueze' - Okocha impressed by strength in depth of Super Eagles squad

1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Austin Okocha is impressed by the strength in depth of the Super Eagles squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavo...

Jan 13, 2022
Moses Simon sends message of support to injured Egypt defender Tawfik who's out of AFCON
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Moses Simon sends message of support to injured Egypt defender Tawfik who's out of AFCON

Super Eagles star Moses Simon has sent a message of support to Al Ahly's Egypt defender Akram Tawfik who suffered what is now confirmed to be a serious injury during the first half of Tuesday's Africa...

Jan 13, 2022
Former Gunner reacts to Super Eagles debut, win against Egypt; hopeful of win vs Sudan
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Former Gunner reacts to Super Eagles debut, win against Egypt; hopeful of win vs Sudan

Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was very pleased with Nigeria's opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. In one of their best games in recent years, Nigeria took a huge step toward...

Jan 13, 2022