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Chelle breaks silence on why Osimhen opted out of penalty shootout v Atlas Lions, Lookman Nigeria's fifth taker
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Chelle breaks silence on why Osimhen opted out of penalty shootout v Atlas Lions, Lookman Nigeria's fifth taker

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has clarified why Victor Osimhen did not take part in the penalty shootout during Nigeria’s semifinal defeat to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties after extra time, with the decision coming amid questions over the striker’s late substitution.Osimhen was withdrawn in the closing moments of extra time and replaced by Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu, a change that ruled the Galatasaray striker out of the shootout. Onuachu went on to convert Nigeria’s opening spot kick, but misses from Samuel Chukwueze and Brun...

February 9, 2026
Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers
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Official : Stoke City confirm Super Eagles striker has returned to French Ligue 1 strugglers

It appears Championship club Stoke City will not be taking up the option to buy Josh Maja, with the Potters confirming that the striker has returned to his parent club.   Stoke City publish...

May 10, 2022
Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances
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Mexico, Ecuador friendlies: 5 players who may grab permanent Super Eagles places with good performances

The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday released a list of 30 players invited by Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf for the international friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador on May 2...

May 10, 2022
'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso
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'Ticket to semifinals is key' - Nigeria U20 boss unwilling to rest any of his regulars vs Burkina Faso

After a comfortable 2-0 win and three maximum points secured against defending champions and reigning Africa's best, Ghana on Sunday, Nigeria's Flying Eagles are expected to keep things intens...

May 10, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies
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Nigeria squad announcement : Chelsea & Arsenal products, Rangers trio, Dessers named in squad for friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles expanded roster for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the United States of America.   An analysis...

May 10, 2022
Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire
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Official : SC Paderborn say goodbye to Super Eagles defender with contract set to expire

German 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn have confirmed that Jamilu Collins will be moving on to pastures new in the summer transfer window.   Paderborn took to social media on Monday to anno...

May 10, 2022
'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker
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'He was again very dangerous' - Ex-Netherlands intl hails Feyenoord's Super Eagles striker

Retired Netherlands international  Danny Koevermans lauded Cyriel Dessers after his brace helped Feyenoord come away with a point against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.   The Eindhoven club ...

May 9, 2022
Flying Eagles number 11 picks up Man of the Match award after starring vs Ghana
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Flying Eagles number 11 picks up Man of the Match award after starring vs Ghana

Ibrahim Muhammad was named Man of the Match following his outstanding display during Nigeria's 2-0 win over Ghana at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA Zone B U20 Africa Cup of Nations.   The seven-...

May 9, 2022
Three observations from Flying Eagles impressive 2-0 win over defending AFCON champions Ghana
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Three observations from Flying Eagles impressive 2-0 win over defending AFCON champions Ghana

The WAFU Group B game between Nigeria and Ghana which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup which ultimately will produce Africa's representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2023 end...

May 9, 2022
Flying Eagles player ratings vs Ghana: Sholumade impresses, Abdullahi in shop window, Muhammad prospect
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Flying Eagles player ratings vs Ghana: Sholumade impresses, Abdullahi in shop window, Muhammad prospect

The Flying Eagles began their qualification campaign for the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the sub regional tournament in Niamey, Niger Republic with a 2-0 win over defending champions Ghana on Sun...

May 9, 2022
Nigerian exports : Genk, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich loanees on target; ex-Villarreal man too
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Nigerian exports : Genk, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich loanees on target; ex-Villarreal man too

Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on Sunday, May 8, 2022.   In the Dutch Eredivisie,...

May 8, 2022
Nigeria 2 Ghana 0 : Muhammad, Abdullahi goals help Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites
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Nigeria 2 Ghana 0 : Muhammad, Abdullahi goals help Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites

Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Sunday evening defeated the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-0 to start their West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament on a positive note at ...

May 8, 2022
Porto's Nigeria national teamer Sanusi reacts to winning MOTM award against Benfica
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Porto's Nigeria national teamer Sanusi reacts to winning MOTM award against Benfica

Nigeria national teamer Zaidu Sanusi was delighted to be named Man of the Match in Porto's 1-0 win over Benfica, after scoring arguably the most important goal of his career considering that his s...

May 8, 2022