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'He's going to the Afcon' - Hull City coach says Ajayi to get more minutes before Super Eagles duty
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'He's going to the Afcon' - Hull City coach says Ajayi to get more minutes before Super Eagles duty

Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has confirmed that Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi will feature more prominently in the coming weeks as the club prepares for his expected departure to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.Ajayi, who is on loan from West Bromwich Albion, played in the Tigers’ 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium in midweek.Since joining the Championship side, the former Arsenal youth player has made just eight league appearances as Hull City continue their push for promotion back to the Premier League.Speaking to Yorkshire Post,...

November 27, 2025
'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana
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'The whole Board have to go' - Mikel tears into NFF after Super Eagles' draw against Bafana Bafana

Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup were dealt a major setback following a 1-1 draw against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening, leaving the Super Eagles' fate out ...

Sep 11, 2025
'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades
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'Disgraceful' - ESPN pundit calls current Super Eagles the worst in three decades

Respected ESPN pundit Colin Udoh has insisted that it is still theoretically possible on paper for the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup but in practical reality he does not believe they will ...

Sep 11, 2025
'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA
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'A goal is a goal' – Ex-Chippa United GK gives his two cents on Bassey's controversial strike vs RSA

Former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Calvin Bassey's disputed equaliser in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening....

Sep 10, 2025
'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility
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'We are tied on points with RSA' – Rohr urges Fifa to make decision on Mokoena ineligibility

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has urged Fifa to issue a ruling on the eligibility case surrounding South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena, which could have major implications for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qua...

Sep 10, 2025
'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution
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'Sometimes you have to fight' – Chelle explains touchline spat with Broos and Aina substitution

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a major blow on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The r...

Sep 9, 2025
'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed
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'It was handball' – Bafana Bafana coach Broos insists Bassey's goal should have been disallowed

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed frustration over Calvin Bassey's controversial equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria, insisting the goal should have been ruled out for handball.Bassey ...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable
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Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey shines, Lookman rusty, Troost-Ekong erratic, Fredrick reliable

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result casts doubt over the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the World ...

Sep 9, 2025
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana
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South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium.The host took the lead after captain William Troost-Ekong inadvertently scored an own goal, before Calvin Basse...

Sep 9, 2025
2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal
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2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coming from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against the group leaders o...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in
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Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State...

Sep 9, 2025
'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown
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'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown

Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina has revealed his personal wish ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, admitting he is still chasing his first internationa...

Sep 9, 2025
'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana
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'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana

Wolverhampton Wanderers deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, insisting that both he and his te...

Sep 9, 2025