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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
'It wasn't just about Salah' - Troost-Ekong hails Super Eagles defensive display vs Egypt
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'It wasn't just about Salah' - Troost-Ekong hails Super Eagles defensive display vs Egypt

William Troost-Ekong has praised his Super Eagles teammates for their defensive performance against seven-time champions Egypt in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening. T...

Jan 13, 2022
Eguavoen reveals formation that worked wonders vs Egypt decided by Super Eagles stars themselves
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Eguavoen reveals formation that worked wonders vs Egypt decided by Super Eagles stars themselves

Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has made a huge claim regarding the formation the Super Eagles team was set up during the 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday evening, revealing that it was the playe...

Jan 13, 2022
'They need to stop it' - Awoniyi gets angry over question of not scoring for Super Eagles
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'They need to stop it' - Awoniyi gets angry over question of not scoring for Super Eagles

Taiwo Awoniyi showed his true colours as he responded to a question about not opening his account for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday evening....

Jan 13, 2022
'We are vibrant and strong' - Nigeria match-winner Iheanacho confident ahead of Sudan tie
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'We are vibrant and strong' - Nigeria match-winner Iheanacho confident ahead of Sudan tie

Nigeria's match-winner against Egypt, Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted to get on the scoresheet on his Africa Cup of Nations debut on Tuesday, but has admitted the Super Eagles missed some chances in t...

Jan 13, 2022
Okoye predicts physical battle against Falcons; Omeruo targets round of 16 Saturday
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Okoye predicts physical battle against Falcons; Omeruo targets round of 16 Saturday

Watford loanee Maduka Okoye has predicted a physical battle when the Super Eagles face off with the Falcons of Sudan in their second group game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria made a stateme...

Jan 13, 2022
'There are other good teams' - Ex-Barcelona star won't name Super Eagles as favourites to win AFCON
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'There are other good teams' - Ex-Barcelona star won't name Super Eagles as favourites to win AFCON

Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has downplayed the notion that the Super Eagles are now favorites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations following their victory over Egypt on Tuesday evening.T...

Jan 13, 2022
Super Eagles recovery session : Omeruo participates fully, Awaziem absent, ball-work for non-starters
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Super Eagles recovery session : Omeruo participates fully, Awaziem absent, ball-work for non-starters

The Super Eagles held a training session at the VSTS-ANNEX, Roumde Adija Stadium in Garoua on Wednesday morning, starting from approximately 1100 hours, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  As is the ...

Jan 12, 2022
Super Eagles dazzler Simon credits Eguavoen for his fine display vs Egypt; speaks on Sudan
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Super Eagles dazzler Simon credits Eguavoen for his fine display vs Egypt; speaks on Sudan

Moses Simon has credited Super Eagles coaching staff led by Augustine Eguavoen for his brilliant display during the national team's 1-0 win over seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Natio...

Jan 12, 2022
Two League One clubs and Motherwell interested in Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder
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Two League One clubs and Motherwell interested in Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder

Tariq Uwakwe could be leaving Chelsea before the close of the January transfer window with reports linking him with possible moves to League One and Scottish Premiership teams. Football Insider say...

Jan 12, 2022
Okoye reveals how Super Eagles players kept Salah quiet, speaks on Omeruo and Ekong partnership
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Okoye reveals how Super Eagles players kept Salah quiet, speaks on Omeruo and Ekong partnership

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has praised the Super Eagles defenders and midfielders for nullifying Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah in Tuesday evening's win versus Egypt. The Egypt captain was limited to...

Jan 12, 2022
'Everyone knows he's world-class' - Chelsea product Aina on encounter with Mohamed Salah
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'Everyone knows he's world-class' - Chelsea product Aina on encounter with Mohamed Salah

Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina has refused to take the credit for snuffing out the threat of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah during Nigeria's 1-0 win over Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations clash o...

Jan 12, 2022
'We gave him that' - Aribo reveals what Eguavoen told Super Eagles stars at start of game vs Egypt
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'We gave him that' - Aribo reveals what Eguavoen told Super Eagles stars at start of game vs Egypt

Joe Aribo was one of the impressive players as the Super Eagles began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory against one of the pre-tournament favorites Egypt on Tuesday evening. M...

Jan 12, 2022