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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon
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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has paid a visit to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a quick recovery as the full-back continues his rehabilitation from injury.Aina has been sidelined for both club and country after suffering a hamstring injury that required surgery during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The setback ruled him out of recent international fixtures and several matches for Nottingham Forest, leaving both the NFF and his club closely monitoring his rehabilitation process.Nott...

November 23, 2025
2021 AFCONQ: What Super Eagles stars are saying after victory against Republic of Benin
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2021 AFCONQ: What Super Eagles stars are saying after victory against Republic of Benin

Five Super Eagles players who tasted action in Saturday's 1-0 win against the Republic of Benin have taken to social media to celebrate Nigeria's qualification to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. T...

Mar 28, 2021
Four things we noticed from Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Republic of Benin
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Four things we noticed from Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Republic of Benin

Nigeria have joined other big African countries in booking their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations after the 1-0 win over Benin Republic on Saturday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look...

Mar 27, 2021
Super Eagles player ratings : Aina catches the eye; Balogun solid; Onuachu match-winner; Onyekuru sparkles first half; Osimhen constant threat
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Super Eagles player ratings : Aina catches the eye; Balogun solid; Onuachu match-winner; Onyekuru sparkles first half; Osimhen constant threat

The slim win over Benin Republic ensures that the Super Eagles will be top of the Group L table in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after it is concluded next week. Gernot Rohr's team sec...

Mar 27, 2021
'They really pushed me' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu reacts to his match-winning goal vs Benin
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'They really pushed me' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu reacts to his match-winning goal vs Benin

Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu was delighted to get on the scoresheet as the Super Eagles ended the Republic of Benin's eight-year unbeaten run at home with a 1-0 victory at the Stade Charles de Gau...

Mar 27, 2021
Republic of Benin 0 Nigeria 1 : Onuachu's last-gasp header seals win for Super Eagles
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Republic of Benin 0 Nigeria 1 : Onuachu's last-gasp header seals win for Super Eagles

Paul Onuachu grabbed an all important late goal to ensure victory for Nigeria in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Satur...

Mar 27, 2021
'Fantastic Lineup' - Super Eagles fans love what Rohr has done vs Republic of Benin
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'Fantastic Lineup' - Super Eagles fans love what Rohr has done vs Republic of Benin

Super Eagles fans have taken to social media to react to the team manager Gernot Rohr has selected to face the Republic of Benin on Saturday evening. The German football tactician has named several ...

Mar 27, 2021
Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
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Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made one late change to the starting lineup for his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle...

Mar 27, 2021
Exclusive : Iwobi, Osimhen,Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Aina start as Rohr picks attack-heavy team vs Benin
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Exclusive : Iwobi, Osimhen,Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Aina start as Rohr picks attack-heavy team vs Benin

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has selected an attack-heavy team for Saturday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against hosts Republic...

Mar 27, 2021
Only 200 spectators including officials permitted to watch Benin vs Nigeria at Stade Charles de Gaulle
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Only 200 spectators including officials permitted to watch Benin vs Nigeria at Stade Charles de Gaulle

According to a press release by the Fédération Béninoise de Football, only 200 spectators including officials will be permitted to watch from the stands the Africa Cup of Nations ...

Mar 27, 2021
Super Eagles players to hold team walk at 1100 hours; why they trained under partial darkness
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Super Eagles players to hold team walk at 1100 hours; why they trained under partial darkness

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles are set to start their final preparations before taking to the pitch for a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Be...

Mar 27, 2021
'We know danger can come any time' - Benin coach wary of Super Eagles strikers Iheanacho, Osimhen et al
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'We know danger can come any time' - Benin coach wary of Super Eagles strikers Iheanacho, Osimhen et al

The Republic of Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has admitted that the Squirrels must be wary of the Super Eagles strikers when they take to the pitch in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday ...

Mar 27, 2021
'You must put in your best' - Sports Minister urges Super Eagles to go for outright win vs Benin
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'You must put in your best' - Sports Minister urges Super Eagles to go for outright win vs Benin

Minister  of Youth and Sports Development Chief  Sunday  Dare has charged the Super Eagles to go for outright  win against the Squirrels  of Benin Republic when they square up...

Mar 27, 2021