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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
'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions
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'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions

The international future of Elijah Adebayo has been a subject of speculation in recent weeks on the back of his outstanding performances for Premier League side Luton Town.    Adebayo ...

Feb 17, 2024
Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 
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Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 

Kenneth Omeruo was in action for Kasimpasa on Friday, five days after the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.   The former Chelsea cen...

Feb 17, 2024
'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
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'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty

Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi Iheanacho is back in England following the conclusion of t...

Feb 16, 2024
Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 
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Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 

Ademola Lookman is reportedly not in contention to take to the pitch on Saturday night when Atalanta face U.S. Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium - a game corresponding to the 25th round of...

Feb 16, 2024
Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 
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Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 

Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem is unlikely to be available for selection on Saturday afternoon when Boavista take on Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.    According to var...

Feb 16, 2024
Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 
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Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 

Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro will have to resist interest from a host of teams in order to stay on as coach of Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles.    Th...

Feb 15, 2024
Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha
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Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha

Alex Iwobi has no plans whatsoever to quit the Nigeria national team contrary to sensational reports in the local media that he was calling time on his international career in the wake of the unfortun...

Feb 15, 2024
West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty
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West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has admitted that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles on Tuesday delayed Semi Ajayi's return to the club after his commitments ...

Feb 14, 2024
Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job
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Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job

Despite guiding the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the future of coach José Peseiro remains unclear. The Portuguese tactician has confirmed that h...

Feb 14, 2024
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 
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Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 

Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy following a 2-1 loss to hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday...

Feb 14, 2024
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 
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Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 

The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles stars making the cut.   Chelsea-reared fullb...

Feb 14, 2024
Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 
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Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 

Leicester City are still awaiting feedback from the Nigeria Football Federation on the return of Kelechi Iheanacho to the East Midlands after international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2023 ...

Feb 14, 2024