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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
Roster changes : NFF call up quartet of replacements for Shehu, Osimhen, Balogun, Dennis
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Roster changes : NFF call up quartet of replacements for Shehu, Osimhen, Balogun, Dennis

The Nigeria Football Federation have made changes to the Super Eagles 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad, calling up a quartet of replacements for four unavailable players. Omonia Nicosia right-back...

Dec 31, 2021
'It was a surprise' - Orlando Pirates rising star reacts to earning roster spot for AFCON 2021
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'It was a surprise' - Orlando Pirates rising star reacts to earning roster spot for AFCON 2021

Orlando Pirates center-back Olisa Ndah has revealed that he's honoured to earn a roster spot for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.It was a decision by interim boss Augustine Egua...

Dec 31, 2021
CSKA Moscow winger Ejuke, 5 others reports for international duty ahead of AFCON 2021
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CSKA Moscow winger Ejuke, 5 others reports for international duty ahead of AFCON 2021

Six invitees named in Nigeria's finalized squad list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations have reported for international duty in Abuja as the national team begin their preparations for the tournament i...

Dec 30, 2021
Super Eagles striker doubtful for AFCON cracker vs Egypt after positive Covid-19 test
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Super Eagles striker doubtful for AFCON cracker vs Egypt after positive Covid-19 test

Victor Osimhen is now a big doubt to take to the pitch on January 11 when Nigeria face Egypt in their mouthwatering opening clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, and this has nothing to do with a c...

Dec 30, 2021
'I'm excited' - Brentford midfielder buzzing ahead of big month with Super Eagles at AFCON
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'I'm excited' - Brentford midfielder buzzing ahead of big month with Super Eagles at AFCON

Brentford star Frank Onyeka is set to represent Nigeria in his first major tournament - the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9.  It is almost a foregone conclus...

Dec 30, 2021
'They have to go to AFCON' - Brentford manager on the loss of Super Eagles star in January
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'They have to go to AFCON' - Brentford manager on the loss of Super Eagles star in January

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Frank Onyeka will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The FC ...

Dec 30, 2021
Ex-Celtic hitman insists Rangers will only sign a high profile player if Aribo leaves January
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Ex-Celtic hitman insists Rangers will only sign a high profile player if Aribo leaves January

Former Celtic hitman Frank McAvennie believes Rangers will only sign a high-profile player in the January transfer window if Joe Aribo departs the club.The Nigeria international will enter the final e...

Dec 30, 2021
Photo : Ex-Liverpool striker among three invitees in Super Eagles' Abuja camp pre-AFCON
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Photo : Ex-Liverpool striker among three invitees in Super Eagles' Abuja camp pre-AFCON

Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi is among three roster invitees in the Super Eagles camp in Abuja as the three-time African champions gear up to begin their preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup ...

Dec 30, 2021
'Mourinho recommended him' - Super Eagles fans react to appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria boss
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'Mourinho recommended him' - Super Eagles fans react to appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria boss

Through a press release, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the appointment of José Peseiro as the new coach of the Super Eagles on Wednesday,December 29, eleven days before the start of...

Dec 29, 2021
NFF boss Pinnick reveals real reason Leicester winger wasn't named in Nigeria AFCON squad
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NFF boss Pinnick reveals real reason Leicester winger wasn't named in Nigeria AFCON squad

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has dismissed speculation in a section of the local media which had erroneously claimed that Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman was now eligible ...

Dec 29, 2021
'It's important for them to play' - Rodgers confirms release of Iheanacho, Ndidi to NFF for AFCON
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'It's important for them to play' - Rodgers confirms release of Iheanacho, Ndidi to NFF for AFCON

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The hold...

Dec 29, 2021
'Injuries are part of the game' - Omonia Nicosia stopper thrilled to be back with Super Eagles
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'Injuries are part of the game' - Omonia Nicosia stopper thrilled to be back with Super Eagles

Omonia Nicosia netminder Francis Uzoho says he's delighted to be back with the Super Eagles after a lengthy injury layoff. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner suffered a horrific knee injury during a pre...

Dec 29, 2021