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Super Eagles centre-back Ajayi scores first Hull City goal in win at Stoke City
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Super Eagles centre-back Ajayi scores first Hull City goal in win at Stoke City

Hull City central defender Semi Ajayi played a pivotal role as the Tigers staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Stoke City 2-1 at bet365 Stadium on Saturday. Stoke City took an early lead in the 17th minute when Sorba Thomas struck, putting the home side ahead.Hull responded early in the second half, with Ajayi leveling the score in the 48th minute. The goal came from a well-executed corner by Mohamed Belloumi, which Ajayi converted with a towering header from close range. This strike, his first in Hull City colours, marked a crucial turning point in the match, bringing the Tigers back into co...

November 29, 2025
'You can't compare Benin and Rwanda' - Troost-Ekong reveals Super Eagles will not underestimate the Wasps
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'You can't compare Benin and Rwanda' - Troost-Ekong reveals Super Eagles will not underestimate the Wasps

William Troost-Ekong has declared that the Super Eagles will not be affected by complacency when they face Rwanda in the second fixture in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagle...

Sep 9, 2024
Fourth stint as Super Eagles coach: Fifa Council member Pinnick insists Eguavoen has no godfather
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Fourth stint as Super Eagles coach: Fifa Council member Pinnick insists Eguavoen has no godfather

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has insisted that Augustine Eguavoen does not have a godfather following the former defender's return to the Super Eagles on an interim b...

Sep 9, 2024
Osimhen names the top three quickest and most skilful players in current Super Eagles 
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Osimhen names the top three quickest and most skilful players in current Super Eagles 

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has identified the fastest and most skillful players in the current Nigerian squad following their commanding 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday. ...

Sep 9, 2024
Osimhen insists Boniface had a very good game v Benin; 100 percent sure Lookman will win African POTY 
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Osimhen insists Boniface had a very good game v Benin; 100 percent sure Lookman will win African POTY 

Victor Osimhen has leapt to the defence of his international teammate and friend Victor Boniface in the wake of the criticism he received from some pundits and fans for his performance against Re...

Sep 8, 2024
'I have watched it 10 times' - Osimhen reveals what he told Semi Ajayi in Yoruba before acrobatic goal v Benin 
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'I have watched it 10 times' - Osimhen reveals what he told Semi Ajayi in Yoruba before acrobatic goal v Benin 

Victor Osimhen scored arguably the pick of the goals during Nigeria's 3-0 rout of Republic of Benin in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International...

Sep 8, 2024
Video: Super Eagles land in Kigali ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda 
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Video: Super Eagles land in Kigali ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda 

The Super Eagles arrived in Kigali on Sunday, September 8 ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. The Nigeria squad touched down in the Rwandan capital on a Valu...

Sep 8, 2024
'One of the best things to happen to Nigeria' - Eguavoen's lieutenant sings his praises
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'One of the best things to happen to Nigeria' - Eguavoen's lieutenant sings his praises

Interim assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has hailed Austin Eguavoen after Nigeria defeated Benin in the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Eguavoen wa...

Sep 8, 2024
Former Super Eagles star calls out 'very good striker' Boniface for below-par display against Benin 
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Former Super Eagles star calls out 'very good striker' Boniface for below-par display against Benin 

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has voiced his criticism of Victor Boniface's performance in Nigeria's recent 3-0 victory over Benin.  The Bayer Leverkusen striker started the ...

Sep 8, 2024
'We don't have many big players' - Rohr admits Nigeria fielded a stronger side compared to team beaten in Abidjan
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'We don't have many big players' - Rohr admits Nigeria fielded a stronger side compared to team beaten in Abidjan

Two stunning goals from 2024 Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen's acrobatic effort inspired the Super Eagles 3-0 rout of neighbors Republic of Benin in a 2025 Afr...

Sep 8, 2024
'The Nigeria bench is fantastic' - Rohr names three players that changed the game for Super Eagles
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'The Nigeria bench is fantastic' - Rohr names three players that changed the game for Super Eagles

Gernot Rohr has named three players that helped the Super Eagles ease past his Benin side 3-0 in the opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.  The Cheetahs had...

Sep 8, 2024
'I told six players to warm up' - Eguaoven provides an explanation for delaying substitution of Ndidi
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'I told six players to warm up' - Eguaoven provides an explanation for delaying substitution of Ndidi

Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's 3-0 rout of Republic of Benin on Saturday evening, Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen provided an explanation for delayin...

Sep 8, 2024
'There's an understanding' - Eguavoen defends bringing on Ndah to partner Troost-Ekong in central defence 
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'There's an understanding' - Eguavoen defends bringing on Ndah to partner Troost-Ekong in central defence 

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has defended his decision to bring on Orlando Pirates ace Olisa Ndah to partner William Troost-Ekong in the centre of defence during the second half of...

Sep 8, 2024