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'A powerful left winger' - Eric Chelle says he's happy with what Simon is doing for Super Eagles
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'A powerful left winger' - Eric Chelle says he's happy with what Simon is doing for Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has expressed his satisfaction with the performances of Moses Simon, describing the Paris FC player as a powerful left winger.Simon was ranked behind Ademola Lookman in the winger pecking order for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the former Nantes standout starting only twice during the tournament in Morocco.The 30-year-old was named in the starting XI in the group-stage clash against Uganda and the third-place playoff against Egypt, with Chelle choosing to rest several key players.In an interview with RMC Sport's After Foot last Friday, Chelle highlighted S...

February 10, 2026
Eguavoen reveals key Super Eagles player suffered a knock vs Ghana, misses recovery training
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Eguavoen reveals key Super Eagles player suffered a knock vs Ghana, misses recovery training

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that one of the players in his ideal starting lineup in Samuel Chukwueze suffered a knock during the 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana on...

Mar 26, 2022
Amokachi reveals what impressed him about Aribo despite missed scoring chance against Ghana
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Amokachi reveals what impressed him about Aribo despite missed scoring chance against Ghana

Nigeria legend Daniel Amokachi praised Joe Aribo for his performance especially in the first half of the Super Eagles' goalless draw against Ghana in a 2022 World Cup playoff on Friday night. The R...

Mar 26, 2022
Musa cites quotes from Harry Potter author as he appeals for fans to support Super Eagles vs Ghana
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Musa cites quotes from Harry Potter author as he appeals for fans to support Super Eagles vs Ghana

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa cited quotes from Harry Potter author, J. K. Rowling as he appealed for fans to support the Super Eagles from the stands in Tuesday evening's 2022 World Cup playoff against ...

Mar 26, 2022
Troost-Ekong namechecks ex-Man Utd star among strikers he's backing to score vs Ghana in Abuja
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Troost-Ekong namechecks ex-Man Utd star among strikers he's backing to score vs Ghana in Abuja

William Troost-Ekong namechecked former Manchester United star Odion Ighalo among the Super Eagles strikers he is backing to score in Tuesday evening's 2022 World Cup playoff between Nigeria and Ghana...

Mar 26, 2022
'The pitch didn't help' - Troost-Ekong reacts to Ghana defenders pocketing Chukwueze, Simon
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'The pitch didn't help' - Troost-Ekong reacts to Ghana defenders pocketing Chukwueze, Simon

William Troost-Ekong has blamed the playing surface for the lackluster display of Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon in Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana on Friday night. The ineffective Villarre...

Mar 26, 2022
Penalty incident : Eguavoen careful not to criticize ref with past incident costing him West Brom move
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Penalty incident : Eguavoen careful not to criticize ref with past incident costing him West Brom move

Speaking at the post-match press conference in the wake of his side's goalless draw with Ghana in a 2022 World Cup playoff at the Baba Yara Stadium, Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen refuse...

Mar 26, 2022
'Referee got it spot on' - Nigeria legend Amokachi reacts to penalty incident against Ghana
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'Referee got it spot on' - Nigeria legend Amokachi reacts to penalty incident against Ghana

One of the talking points of the goalless draw between Ghana and Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday night was the penalty call reversed by the referee after a handball by Iddrisu Bab...

Mar 26, 2022
Rangers star no longer eligible for England, Italy; cap-tied to Nigeria for life after cameo vs Ghana
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Rangers star no longer eligible for England, Italy; cap-tied to Nigeria for life after cameo vs Ghana

Glasgow Rangers rising star Calvin Bassey is no longer eligible to represent England and Italy at international level after becoming cap-tied to Nigeria on Friday night.Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusivel...

Mar 26, 2022
2022 WC playoff : Five observations from Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana
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2022 WC playoff : Five observations from Nigeria's goalless draw against Ghana

The Super Eagles played out a goalless draw against the Black Stars of Ghana  in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff. Here's five observations from last night's clash at the Baba Yara...

Mar 26, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Uzoho brilliant; Aina grown up; Aribo sparkles; Ekong leader; Simon struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings : Uzoho brilliant; Aina grown up; Aribo sparkles; Ekong leader; Simon struggles

The Super Eagles are in a strong position heading into the second leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff after a goalless draw with Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday night. In a abso...

Mar 26, 2022
Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles in strong position for second leg after holding Black Stars to draw
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Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles in strong position for second leg after holding Black Stars to draw

The first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria ended in a goalless draw on  Friday night at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.  The West African rivals are gun...

Mar 25, 2022
2022 World Cup playoff : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup vs Ghana
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2022 World Cup playoff : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup vs Ghana

Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday evening.Allnig...

Mar 25, 2022