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'We are going to lose three players' - Fulham coach on Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze's Afcon call-ups
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'We are going to lose three players' - Fulham coach on Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze's Afcon call-ups

Fulham manager Marco Silva says the club is weighing January reinforcements as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze get set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Iwobi and Bassey have been pivotal for the Portuguese manager, featuring in every Premier League match for the Cottagers since the campaign began.Meanwhile, summer loan signing Samuel Chukwueze has made a strong impact off the bench, providing two assists so far, including the decisive pass for Raul Jiménez's winner against Sunderland.Silva described the impending AFCON absences as a major challenge for the squ...

November 29, 2025
VAR not used in WCQs: Finidi cites two instances Super Eagles were denied potential goals 
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VAR not used in WCQs: Finidi cites two instances Super Eagles were denied potential goals 

Finidi George was left to rue the absence of the video assistant referee (VAR) during his side's 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Int...

Jun 8, 2024
'He didn't come to the party as quick as others' - Finidi rates the performance of Iheanacho against RSA 
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'He didn't come to the party as quick as others' - Finidi rates the performance of Iheanacho against RSA 

Super Eagles coach Finidi George has acknowledged that Kelechi Iheanacho was not at his best during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Friday night, noting that it took the Leic...

Jun 8, 2024
Finidi provides update on Dele-Bashiru's injury, hails performance of Man City-reared midfielder 
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Finidi provides update on Dele-Bashiru's injury, hails performance of Man City-reared midfielder 

Nigeria manager Finidi George has provided an update on the injury suffered by Manchester City-reared midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru during the second half of his side's 1-1 draw against Sout...

Jun 8, 2024
Finidi reveals the real reason Ajayi was substituted in the closing minutes of WCQ v Bafana Bafana 
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Finidi reveals the real reason Ajayi was substituted in the closing minutes of WCQ v Bafana Bafana 

West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi had a subdued performance during Nigeria's 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match staged at the Godswill Akpabio Internationa...

Jun 8, 2024
Super Eagles player ratings: Dele-Bashiru saviour; Chukwueze provides spark; Ajayi rusty; Iwobi creative 
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Super Eagles player ratings: Dele-Bashiru saviour; Chukwueze provides spark; Ajayi rusty; Iwobi creative 

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana on matchday three of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Allnigeriasoc...

Jun 7, 2024
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles nervy 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana 
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five takeaways from Super Eagles nervy 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana 

Nigeria failed to capitalize on a chance to top Group C with a disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday night.  Themba Zwane scored f...

Jun 7, 2024
2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 South Africa 1: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru stunning goal salvages point for Super Eagles 
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2026 WCQ Nigeria 1 South Africa 1: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru stunning goal salvages point for Super Eagles 

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in matchday three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers played on Friday night at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In the openin...

Jun 7, 2024
Super Eagles starting XI: Nwabali, Tanimu home debut; Dele-Bashiru cap-tied; Ndidi, Iwobi in midfield
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Super Eagles starting XI: Nwabali, Tanimu home debut; Dele-Bashiru cap-tied; Ndidi, Iwobi in midfield

Nigeria manager Finidi George has announced his first starting lineup as substantive coach of the Super Eagles ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafa...

Jun 7, 2024
'Soldier go, soldier come' - Ndidi insists he is not competing for a starting spot with any player
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'Soldier go, soldier come' - Ndidi insists he is not competing for a starting spot with any player

Speaking at Thursday evening's pre-match press conference ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, Wilfred Ndidi has insisted that he is not competing...

Jun 7, 2024
'We are ready for it' - Super Eagles history-making striker Onuachu tells fans what to expect v Bafana Bafana
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'We are ready for it' - Super Eagles history-making striker Onuachu tells fans what to expect v Bafana Bafana

Paul Onuachu has told Super Eagles fans to expect their first win of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Friday when they battle Group C rivals Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International St...

Jun 7, 2024
D-Day for Super Eagles showdown against Bafana Bafana in Uyo: Everything you need to know 
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D-Day for Super Eagles showdown against Bafana Bafana in Uyo: Everything you need to know 

Matchday three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers kick off in Nigeria with a high-voltage encounter as the Super Eagles host South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International S...

Jun 7, 2024
Finidi drops early clues about starting lineup, Super Eagles captain against Bafana Bafana
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Finidi drops early clues about starting lineup, Super Eagles captain against Bafana Bafana

Ahead of his first competitive game as substantive coach of Nigeria's senior national team, George Finidi dropped early clues about his starting lineup and captain for Friday's game at the&nbs...

Jun 7, 2024