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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
'The coach will decide' - Enyimba GK Noble on his chances of starting for Super Eagles
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'The coach will decide' - Enyimba GK Noble on his chances of starting for Super Eagles

Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble started a new chapter in his career after he was named in the Super Eagles 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. A month ago, Noble was...

Mar 25, 2021
'It's every player's dream' - Injured Liverpool loanee Awoniyi disappointed to miss out on AFCONQ
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'It's every player's dream' - Injured Liverpool loanee Awoniyi disappointed to miss out on AFCONQ

Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has admitted that he was disappointed to miss out on a roster spot for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. ...

Mar 25, 2021
'Always an honour to play in Nigeria' - Dutch-born Twente fullback Ebuehi ahead of AFCONQ vs Lesotho
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'Always an honour to play in Nigeria' - Dutch-born Twente fullback Ebuehi ahead of AFCONQ vs Lesotho

The prospect of the Super Eagles playing their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Lesotho in front of the fans at the Teslim Balogun Stadium is something FC Twente fullback Tyronne Eb...

Mar 25, 2021
Rohr on Super Eagles training session, fitness update, Lagos pitch, travel plans to Republic of Benin
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Rohr on Super Eagles training session, fitness update, Lagos pitch, travel plans to Republic of Benin

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr spoke to the media shortly after his team's training session at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Wednesday evening. The German football tactician was satisfied with the ...

Mar 25, 2021
Everton star Iwobi explains why Super Eagles are motivated before showdown vs Benin
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Everton star Iwobi explains why Super Eagles are motivated before showdown vs Benin

Everton winger Alex Iwobi believes that the Super Eagles players would be motivated going into their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. On matchday three of ...

Mar 24, 2021
'I'm happy Rohr chose me' - Sparta Rotterdam's Okoye reacts to being selected as Eagles No. 1
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'I'm happy Rohr chose me' - Sparta Rotterdam's Okoye reacts to being selected as Eagles No. 1

Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted to being installed as the Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. With only...

Mar 24, 2021
'I look to raise my game even more with Super Eagles' - 'Aggressive' Ajayi on his West Brom form
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'I look to raise my game even more with Super Eagles' - 'Aggressive' Ajayi on his West Brom form

Semi Ajayi has admitted that he looks to take his game to a higher level while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The former Arsenal U23 captain was a shining light for West Brom until h...

Mar 24, 2021
Super Eagles captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ
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Super Eagles captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ

Ahmed Musa has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see his name among the list of 24 players called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and ...

Mar 24, 2021
2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy
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2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy

Versatile Fulham defender Ola Aina has vowed to make the Super Eagles fans happy by winning Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. The Chelsea academy pro...

Mar 24, 2021
'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking
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'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking

Kelechi Iheanacho finally reported for international duty on Wednesday, a day after he was scheduled to link up with the squad who are preparing for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match a...

Mar 24, 2021
Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players
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Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players

Gernot Rohr has highlighted that the Republic of Benin are defensively strong and recalled that the Squirrels eliminated Morocco from the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super E...

Mar 24, 2021
Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster
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Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to omit Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu from the original 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifi...

Mar 24, 2021