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'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro
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'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro

Pisa head coach Alberto Gilardino has attributed Ebenezer Akinsanmiro's below-par showing in the heavy defeat to Inter Milan to the midfielder's recent involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Akinsanmiro, who has enjoyed an impressive campaign since the start of the season, featured for just 45 minutes as Pisa were thrashed 6–2 by his parent club, Inter. The Nigeria international struggled to impose himself on the game, lacking his usual physicality, composure and control in midfield.Speaking ahead of Pisa's upcoming league clash against Sassuolo, Gilardino admitted that Akinsa...

January 31, 2026
'Lapse of concentration' - Dele-Bashiru identifies moment that allowed Tanzania back into Afcon clash
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'Lapse of concentration' - Dele-Bashiru identifies moment that allowed Tanzania back into Afcon clash

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has shed light on the early second-half goal Nigeria conceded in their 2–1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday night at the Fez Stadium in Morocco.The Lazio midf...

Dec 24, 2025
'I'll speak to him' - Ndidi reacts to Osimhen's frustration after substitution in win against Tanzania
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'I'll speak to him' - Ndidi reacts to Osimhen's frustration after substitution in win against Tanzania

Besiktas midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has addressed Victor Osimhen’s reaction after the striker appeared visibly upset when he was substituted in Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday night...

Dec 24, 2025
Yakubu Aiyegbeni names two Super Eagles players who impressed him in win over Tanzania
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni names two Super Eagles players who impressed him in win over Tanzania

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has praised the performances of two Nigerian players following the team’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Natio...

Dec 23, 2025
'We are definitely aware' - Man-of-the-match Ajayi identifies two areas Super Eagles must improve
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'We are definitely aware' - Man-of-the-match Ajayi identifies two areas Super Eagles must improve

Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has highlighted two key areas the Super Eagles must improve after their 2-1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday night at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The 32-year-old ope...

Dec 23, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi creates, Lookman delivers, Osimhen wasteful, Simon lively
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Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi creates, Lookman delivers, Osimhen wasteful, Simon lively

Allnigeriasoccer.com provides the player ratings for the Super Eagles players following their 2-1 victory over the Taifa Stars.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (6/10):  The Chippa United cap...

Dec 23, 2025
Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought win against Taifa Stars
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Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought win against Taifa Stars

The Super Eagles battled to a hard-fought 2–1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday night at the Fez Stadium.Semi Ajayi broke the deadlock late in the first half, rising highest to nod Nigeria in front. Char...

Dec 23, 2025
Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ajayi and Lookman find the net as Super Eagles begin Afcon 2025 with win
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Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania: Ajayi and Lookman find the net as Super Eagles begin Afcon 2025 with win

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their campaign for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-earned 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday evening in Morocco, building momentum as runner...

Dec 23, 2025
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Adams, Lookman, Nwabali, Ajayi, Chukwueze in
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Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Adams, Lookman, Nwabali, Ajayi, Chukwueze in

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Tanzania's Taifa Stars.Follo...

Dec 23, 2025
Blind ranking: Okocha rates Maradona, Messi and Neymar as better dribblers than Cristiano Ronaldo
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Blind ranking: Okocha rates Maradona, Messi and Neymar as better dribblers than Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has offered his take on football’s greatest dribblers, placing late Argentine legend Diego Armando Maradona at the top of his list ahead of Li...

Dec 23, 2025
'We all know that' - Akor Adams admits striking rival Osimhen is Super Eagles main man
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'We all know that' - Akor Adams admits striking rival Osimhen is Super Eagles main man

Akor Adams has openly acknowledged Victor Osimhen’s importance to the Super Eagles, admitting that his striking rival remains the undisputed main man in Nigeria's national team despite competition f...

Dec 23, 2025
Afcon 2025: Five Tanzania troublemakers the Super Eagles must tame on Tuesday evening
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Afcon 2025: Five Tanzania troublemakers the Super Eagles must tame on Tuesday evening

The Super Eagles  will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign today with a Group C clash against Tanzania. While Nigeria enter the contest as favourites, the Taifa Stars have several pla...

Dec 23, 2025
Bassey sends message to injured CB Fredrick, highlights Iwobi and Chukwueze chemistry
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Bassey sends message to injured CB Fredrick, highlights Iwobi and Chukwueze chemistry

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed optimism over teammate Benjamin Fredrick's recovery and potential return to the national team setup, noting that his presence would be a major boost f...

Dec 23, 2025