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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
Watford loanee reveals what Super Eagles must do to stop Egypt sensation Salah
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Watford loanee reveals what Super Eagles must do to stop Egypt sensation Salah

Watford loanee Maduka Okoye has revealed what the Super Eagles players must to to prevent Egypt winger Mohamed Salah from wreaking havoc on the pitch when both countries face off in their Africa Cup o...

Jan 4, 2022
'Everyone is in top form' - Kaizer Chiefs star discusses competition for Nigeria no. 1 AFCON
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'Everyone is in top form' - Kaizer Chiefs star discusses competition for Nigeria no. 1 AFCON

The Super Eagles are under a new management and every position including the goalkeeping role is up for grabs at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye and John ...

Jan 4, 2022
'Every player wants to be here' - Ex-Everton winger reacts to late call-up to Nigeria's AFCON squad
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'Every player wants to be here' - Ex-Everton winger reacts to late call-up to Nigeria's AFCON squad

Olympiakos' Henry Onyekuru is delighted to be given an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The former Everton winger was handed a late call-up by interi...

Jan 3, 2022
'We're respected in Africa' - Eguavoen in bullish mood ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt
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'We're respected in Africa' - Eguavoen in bullish mood ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt

Augustine Eguavoen is in bullish mood ahead of Nigeria's opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Super Eagles begin their campaign at the AFCON against the continent's most ...

Jan 3, 2022
Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Balogun's injury; admits Osimhen, Dennis will be missed
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Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Balogun's injury; admits Osimhen, Dennis will be missed

Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has hinted at a potential formation switch at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with some key players pulling out of the squad. Glasgow Rangers star Leon...

Jan 3, 2022
Super Eagles captain Musa trains for the first time pre-AFCON; key defender trains individually
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Super Eagles captain Musa trains for the first time pre-AFCON; key defender trains individually

Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen ran the rule over half of the players named in the country's finalized squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com und...

Jan 3, 2022
AFCON 2021 : Former Arsenal midfielder links up with Nigeria squad on Tuesday
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AFCON 2021 : Former Arsenal midfielder links up with Nigeria squad on Tuesday

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will link up with the Super Eagles squad at their training camp in Abuja on January 4. The 2015 U17 World Cup-winning...

Jan 3, 2022
Awaziem positive ahead of AFCON 2021, hails caretaker coach Eguavoen
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Awaziem positive ahead of AFCON 2021, hails caretaker coach Eguavoen

Alanyaspor central defender Chidozie Awaziem has discussed the Super Eagles preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022. The Boavista-owned player is sou...

Jan 3, 2022
Eguavoen begins running the rule over four goalkeepers; UK-based players expected from today
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Eguavoen begins running the rule over four goalkeepers; UK-based players expected from today

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will begin running the rule over four goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles finalized squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Sparta Rotterdam gl...

Jan 3, 2022
Ex-West Brom midfielder picks two Rangers' Nigerian stars in Scottish Premiership Dream XI
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Ex-West Brom midfielder picks two Rangers' Nigerian stars in Scottish Premiership Dream XI

Former West Brom midfielder Derek McInnes has picked his Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far with Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey making the fantasy team.Nigeria-eligible players su...

Jan 3, 2022
AFCON 2021: Fringe Super Eagles player reacts after receiving a surprise call-up to Nigeria squad
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AFCON 2021: Fringe Super Eagles player reacts after receiving a surprise call-up to Nigeria squad

Peter Olayinka has spoken of his happiness after receiving a surprise call-up to link up with the Nigeria squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. T...

Jan 3, 2022
GFFN Top 100 players Ligue 1 : Two Super Eagles stars join Neymar, Messi in prestigious list
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GFFN Top 100 players Ligue 1 : Two Super Eagles stars join Neymar, Messi in prestigious list

Get French Football News has published a list of the top hundred footballers that French football has to offer with two Nigeria internationals making the cut. To be eligible for the GFFN 100, the p...

Jan 2, 2022