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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
How Leicester, Everton, Bordeaux, Lille, Paderborn Reacted To Super Eagles First Post-AFCON Win
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How Leicester, Everton, Bordeaux, Lille, Paderborn Reacted To Super Eagles First Post-AFCON Win

Several European clubs monitored proceedings from the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday evening and noted the influence of their Nigerian players in action.The Super Eagles kick started their 2021...

Nov 14, 2019
Rohr Names Two Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Against Benin
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Rohr Names Two Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Against Benin

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr singled out Torino defender Ola Aina and Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu for special praise following his side's 2-1 victory against Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...

Nov 14, 2019
'We Could Have Scored A Third Goal' - Rohr Assesses Super Eagles Win Against Benin
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'We Could Have Scored A Third Goal' - Rohr Assesses Super Eagles Win Against Benin

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after the national team beat the Squirrels of Benin 2-1 in their opening 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday evening. The Ge...

Nov 14, 2019
'I'll Always Take Samuel Kalu Over Chukwueze' - Nigeria Fans Heap Praise On Bordeaux Winger After Brilliant Strike
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'I'll Always Take Samuel Kalu Over Chukwueze' - Nigeria Fans Heap Praise On Bordeaux Winger After Brilliant Strike

Nigerians were full of praise for Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu following his display in the Super Eagles 2-1 victory over Benin to open the 2021 AFCON qualifiers with a victory on Wednesday. The winge...

Nov 13, 2019
Four Things We Noticed Following Super Eagles Comeback Win Against Benin
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Four Things We Noticed Following Super Eagles Comeback Win Against Benin

Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 2-1 to begin the 2021 AFCON qualifiers on a winning note.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the four takeaways from the Group L match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.1. Supe...

Nov 13, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Benin: Aina Eye-Catching; Kalu The Best; Collins Off Day; Aribo Here To Stay; Iwobi Above Average
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Benin: Aina Eye-Catching; Kalu The Best; Collins Off Day; Aribo Here To Stay; Iwobi Above Average

Nigeria's Super Eagles began the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a 2-1 win over Benin to top the Group L table after Lesotho and Sierra Leone ended the other group action in a d...

Nov 13, 2019
Nigeria 2 Benin 1: Osimhen Coverts Penalty, Kalu Scores Brilliant Solo Goal
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Nigeria 2 Benin 1: Osimhen Coverts Penalty, Kalu Scores Brilliant Solo Goal

Nigeria produced an impressive comeback at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium after coming from behind to beat Benin Republic 2-1 in their opening group game of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on...

Nov 13, 2019
Ahmed Musa Tells Rohr : I Am Ready Any Minute You Want Me
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Ahmed Musa Tells Rohr : I Am Ready Any Minute You Want Me

Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Gernot Rohr that he is prepared to come off the bench in today's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin. Having only ret...

Nov 13, 2019
'I Am Not The Only Striker That Can Score' - Osimhen Calls On Kalu, Chukwueze To Share Goalscoring Burden
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'I Am Not The Only Striker That Can Score' - Osimhen Calls On Kalu, Chukwueze To Share Goalscoring Burden

In-form Lille striker Victor Osimhen has urged Samuel Chukwueze and Samuel Kalu to ease the goalscoring burden on him when the Super Eagles face Benin in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesd...

Nov 13, 2019
Rohr Reveals When He'll Hold Showdown Talks With NFF Regarding His Future
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Rohr Reveals When He'll Hold Showdown Talks With NFF Regarding His Future

Gernot Rohr is planning to hold showdown talks with the Nigeria Football Federation regarding his future at the end of the year. The German has stressed that he is not distracted by his contract si...

Nov 13, 2019
Aribo To Play Cap-tying Game; Ndidi, Iwobi, Ajayi, Akpeyi Start As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Benin
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Aribo To Play Cap-tying Game; Ndidi, Iwobi, Ajayi, Akpeyi Start As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Benin

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Wednesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and there are ...

Nov 13, 2019
'Our U23 Team Don't Have The Best Players' - Rohr Names 4 Super Eagles Stars Eligible To Play At Olympics
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'Our U23 Team Don't Have The Best Players' - Rohr Names 4 Super Eagles Stars Eligible To Play At Olympics

One of the subjects Gernot Rohr spoke about at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday was the composition of the Dream Team VII, with the German stating that not all the best players are with the t...

Nov 13, 2019