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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
Equatorial Guinea finally cap-tie Spanish-born Nigerian defender who can also play as a centre-forward
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Equatorial Guinea finally cap-tie Spanish-born Nigerian defender who can also play as a centre-forward

The Equatoguinean Football Federation have finally cap-tied released Huddersfield Town fullback Charles Nduwuisi Ondo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  Ondo offers versatility as he capable of p...

Jun 12, 2024
'That was not the reason' - Finidi refuses to blame fatigue, reveals why Super Eagles lost to Cheetahs 
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'That was not the reason' - Finidi refuses to blame fatigue, reveals why Super Eagles lost to Cheetahs 

Finidi George has insisted that fatigue was not to blame for the Super Eagles' 2-1 defeat suffered at the hands of neighbors Benin in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Monday evening.  ...

Jun 11, 2024
'Were not getting the crosses' - Finidi explains why he changed the positions of Bassey, Osayi-Samuel, Tanimu
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'Were not getting the crosses' - Finidi explains why he changed the positions of Bassey, Osayi-Samuel, Tanimu

Finidi George, usually a journalist's delight, was not his jovial self in the aftermath of the Super Eagles embarrassing 2-1 loss to Republic of Benin on matchday four of the 2026 World Cup qualif...

Jun 11, 2024
'We cannot throw in the towel' - Finidi shifts blame to Super Eagles players after historic loss to Benin 
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'We cannot throw in the towel' - Finidi shifts blame to Super Eagles players after historic loss to Benin 

Nigeria continued their poor form in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a surprising 2-1 loss to Gernot Rohr's Republic of Benin on Monday evening.  This marks the first time in their hist...

Jun 10, 2024
Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali, Bassey show their true colours; Onyedika the real deal; Chukwueze good 
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Super Eagles player ratings: Nwabali, Bassey show their true colours; Onyedika the real deal; Chukwueze good 

The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers played on Monday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players in action in the encounter played at ...

Jun 10, 2024
2026 WCQ upset: What we learned from Super Eagles' surprising 2-1 loss to Benin's Cheetahs
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2026 WCQ upset: What we learned from Super Eagles' surprising 2-1 loss to Benin's Cheetahs

Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup are hanging by a thread following their surprising 2-1 defeat to Benin on Monday evening.   Although Raphael Onyedi...

Jun 10, 2024
Benin 2 Nigeria 1: Onyedika's goal in vain as Cheetahs register first-ever win against Super Eagles 
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Benin 2 Nigeria 1: Onyedika's goal in vain as Cheetahs register first-ever win against Super Eagles 

Republic of Benin's Cheetahs registered their first-ever win against Nigeria in their fifteenth attempt, beating the Super Eagles 2-1 in a  2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at S...

Jun 10, 2024
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Chukwueze, Onyedika, Iwobi, Lookman in; Boniface, Dele-Bashiru bench 
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Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Chukwueze, Onyedika, Iwobi, Lookman in; Boniface, Dele-Bashiru bench 

Manager George Finidi has announced his starting lineup for Monday evening's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Republic of Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, a...

Jun 10, 2024
2026 WCQ: Benin captain Steve Mounie reveals the one advantage Cheetahs have over Super Eagles 
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2026 WCQ: Benin captain Steve Mounie reveals the one advantage Cheetahs have over Super Eagles 

Benin captain Steve Mounie has pointed out that the Cheetahs have an advantage over the Super Eagles in Monday's 2026 World Cup qualifying match due to the fact that they have had an ext...

Jun 10, 2024
Early team news Super Eagles: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru given the green light to face Benin after injury scare 
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Early team news Super Eagles: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru given the green light to face Benin after injury scare 

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of Monday evening's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Benin with Manchester City academy product Fis...

Jun 10, 2024
'We know they are a great team' - Gernot Rohr plays down talk of revenge mission against Super Eagles 
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'We know they are a great team' - Gernot Rohr plays down talk of revenge mission against Super Eagles 

Republic of Benin coach Gernot Rohr addressed the media in Abidjan on the eve of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Super Eagles at the Stade Félix Houphouët-B...

Jun 10, 2024
Finidi reveals how Super Eagles will approach World Cup qualifier against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs 
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Finidi reveals how Super Eagles will approach World Cup qualifier against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs 

Finidi George has made it clear that the Super Eagles will approach the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gernot Rohr's Cheetahs very seriously. The Super Eagles find themselves in fifth...

Jun 10, 2024