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31st January 2026

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UCL and UEL playoff draws: Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman, Aina, Iheanacho, Onyedika discover opponents
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UCL and UEL playoff draws: Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman, Aina, Iheanacho, Onyedika discover opponents

Super Eagles stars, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho and Raphael Onyedika, have discovered their opponents in European competitions following the UEFA Champions League and Europa League knockout draws held on Friday.The Nigerian internationals featured for their respective clubs during the league phase of the competitions, earning qualification for the knockout rounds.In the UEFA Champions League, Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray have been drawn against Italian giants Juventus. The Turkish champions finished 20th in the league phase and now face a stern test...

January 30, 2026
'Maybe end of March' - Hull City boss all but confirms Ajayi will miss Nigeria's next game after Afcon injury
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'Maybe end of March' - Hull City boss all but confirms Ajayi will miss Nigeria's next game after Afcon injury

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic has suggested that Semi Ajayi could miss Nigeria's next international fixture, following a hamstring injury he sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations third-place...

Jan 30, 2026
'I have heard a few things' - Alebiosu expects to stay at Blackburn amid Everton, Wolfsburg links
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'I have heard a few things' - Alebiosu expects to stay at Blackburn amid Everton, Wolfsburg links

Super Eagles right-back Ryan Alebiosu has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Blackburn Rovers, insisting he will remain at the club beyond the winter transfer window.The 23-year-o...

Jan 30, 2026
Iheanacho returns from hamstring injury in Celtic's Europa League win against Utrecht
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Iheanacho returns from hamstring injury in Celtic's Europa League win against Utrecht

Kelechi Iheanacho marked his return from injury as Celtic secured a 4-2 victory over Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday night.Goals from Benjamin Nygren, a Nick Viergever own goal and an Arne En...

Jan 29, 2026
Chukwueze loses mother as Super Eagles are hit by back-to-back personal tragedies
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Chukwueze loses mother as Super Eagles are hit by back-to-back personal tragedies

Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, following a brief illness, the family has confirmed. The news was shared on social media...

Jan 29, 2026
Back on the sidelines: Super Eagles centre-back Igoh Ogbu suffers hamstring injury again
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Back on the sidelines: Super Eagles centre-back Igoh Ogbu suffers hamstring injury again

Nigeria international central defender Igoh Ogbu is set to spend another period on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during the second half of Slavia Prague's 4–1 defeat to Pafos on Wednesday...

Jan 29, 2026
Scottish giants Celtic linked with move for Nigeria international striker
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Scottish giants Celtic linked with move for Nigeria international striker

Scottish giants Celtic have been linked with a potential January move for Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi, according to reports from The Herald. The Hoops are said to be monitoring the Nigerian ...

Jan 28, 2026
'When you return after 40 days' - Atalanta boss gives update on Lookman's Post-Afcon condition
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'When you return after 40 days' - Atalanta boss gives update on Lookman's Post-Afcon condition

Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino has expressed confidence in Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s ability to quickly return to top form after his return from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocc...

Jan 28, 2026
'A formidable Nigeria team' - Claude Le Roy explains why Morocco lost Afcon final to Senegal
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'A formidable Nigeria team' - Claude Le Roy explains why Morocco lost Afcon final to Senegal

1988 Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Claude Le Roy has highlighted that Morocco's physically demanding semifinal against Nigeria left the North Africans fatigued before they faced Senegal in the 2...

Jan 28, 2026
'We saw what happened' - Former Senegal striker criticises Morocco over Nwabali towel incident at Afcon
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'We saw what happened' - Former Senegal striker criticises Morocco over Nwabali towel incident at Afcon

Former Senegal striker Mamadou Niang has criticised Morocco for what he described as unsporting behaviour during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal and final matches against Nigeria and Senega...

Jan 28, 2026
NFF and Turkish Federation condole Super Eagles captain Ndidi over father's passing
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NFF and Turkish Federation condole Super Eagles captain Ndidi over father's passing

The global football community has been united in grief following the tragic passing of Sunday Ndidi, father of Nigeria international and Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.Beşiktaş confirmed the he...

Jan 27, 2026
'The things I was facing' - Oliseh opens up on challenges as Super Eagles coach
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'The things I was facing' - Oliseh opens up on challenges as Super Eagles coach

Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has opened up on the challenges he faced while managing the team, revealing that a lack of basic training equipment hampered his work.The for...

Jan 26, 2026
Championship club coached by Chelsea legend nailed-on favourites to sign Super Eagles Afcon star Onyeka
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Championship club coached by Chelsea legend nailed-on favourites to sign Super Eagles Afcon star Onyeka

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Championship table-toppers Coventry City are nailed-on favourites to sign Nigeria international Frank Onyeka ahead of the January transfer deadline day...

Jan 26, 2026