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'Pleased Nigeria taught Benin a lesson' - Benni McCarthy on unwanted rivalry between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana
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'Pleased Nigeria taught Benin a lesson' - Benni McCarthy on unwanted rivalry between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana

South African football icon Benni McCarthy has admitted that he was delighted Nigeria thrashed the Republic of Benin 4-0 in their final group match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Going into the last round of fixtures in Group C, Benin sat at the top of the standings and needed only a victory over the Super Eagles to seal a historic World Cup spot, irrespective of the result between South Africa and Rwanda. But a Victor Osimhen hat-trick alongside Frank Onyeka's late strike ended those hopes emphatically, while simultaneously reviving Bafana Bafana's.Nigeria's commanding win confirmed So...

December 4, 2025
Genk's Dessers Makes Big Claim He Would Have Picked Nigeria If Belgium Called Him Up
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Genk's Dessers Makes Big Claim He Would Have Picked Nigeria If Belgium Called Him Up

Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers has sensationally claimed he would rather represent the Nigerian national team even if he was handed a call-up by the top ranked FIFA nation, Belgium. Belgian-bo...

Nov 11, 2020
Rohr Still Awaiting His Most Influential Player AFCONQ; Chukwueze, Ejuke Arrive Eagles Camp
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Rohr Still Awaiting His Most Influential Player AFCONQ; Chukwueze, Ejuke Arrive Eagles Camp

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is still awaiting his most influential player in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the form of Victor Osimhen ahead of the start of Wednesday's training ses...

Nov 11, 2020
In-Demand Concord Rangers Star Who Idolises Drogba, Henry Open To Representing Nigeria
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In-Demand Concord Rangers Star Who Idolises Drogba, Henry Open To Representing Nigeria

Concord Rangers star Temi Babalola has not ruled out representing the Nigerian national teams though he was born in England and is a potential Young Lion. The highly-rated teenager is being linked...

Nov 11, 2020
Pinnick Tips Super Eagles Duo Osimhen, Chukwueze To Become Africa's Next Big Thing
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Pinnick Tips Super Eagles Duo Osimhen, Chukwueze To Become Africa's Next Big Thing

Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick believes Super Eagles youngsters Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze have the potential to become two of the best players in Africa. Osimhen and Chuk...

Nov 11, 2020
Bordeaux's Nigeria International Samuel Kalu On The Road To Recovery
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Bordeaux's Nigeria International Samuel Kalu On The Road To Recovery

Bordeaux's Nigeria international Samuel Kalu is on the road to recovery, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The winger was omitted from the latest Nigeria squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Sierra ...

Nov 10, 2020
The Roll Call Of Players Involved In Super Eagles First Workout Pre-Sierra Leone
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The Roll Call Of Players Involved In Super Eagles First Workout Pre-Sierra Leone

Sixteen players trained with the Super Eagles in their first workout at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday evening ahead of the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match ...

Nov 10, 2020
Super Eagles Await Akpeyi, Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeeper Won't Report For International Duty Today
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Super Eagles Await Akpeyi, Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeeper Won't Report For International Duty Today

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Daniel Akpeyi is among the Super Eagles players faced with a travel delay before Nigeria's upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leo...

Nov 10, 2020
Everton's Iwobi, Fulham's Aina, Rangers Duo Among The Latest Arrivals In Nigeria Camp
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Everton's Iwobi, Fulham's Aina, Rangers Duo Among The Latest Arrivals In Nigeria Camp

Five British-based players have reported for international duty in Benin City three days before Nigeria face off against Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, allnigeriasoccer.com re...

Nov 10, 2020
Super Eagles Stars Aribo, Balogun Among Eight Rangers Players In Scottish Premiership TOTW
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Super Eagles Stars Aribo, Balogun Among Eight Rangers Players In Scottish Premiership TOTW

Nigeria internationals Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun have both been named in Whoscored.com's Scottish Premiership Team of the Week after playing key roles for Glasgow Rangers in their 8-0 demolition of H...

Nov 10, 2020
2013 U17 World Cup Winner Suggests Best Position For Iheanacho; Reveals Rohr's Failed Promise
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2013 U17 World Cup Winner Suggests Best Position For Iheanacho; Reveals Rohr's Failed Promise

2013 U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Abdullahi Alfa reckons that Kelechi Iheanacho is better off as a support striker than a number 10. The Leicester City star was utilised as an advanced playmak...

Nov 10, 2020
'Sierra Leone Is A Difficult Place To Go To' - Yobo Warns Super Eagles Ahead Of Trip To Freetown
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'Sierra Leone Is A Difficult Place To Go To' - Yobo Warns Super Eagles Ahead Of Trip To Freetown

Nigeria assistant coach Joseph Yobo has urged the Super Eagles players to settle for nothing less than three points when they face off against Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on...

Nov 9, 2020
Super Eagles Captain Musa On Flight Hitch; Playing Without Fans; Advice To Nigeria U20s
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Super Eagles Captain Musa On Flight Hitch; Playing Without Fans; Advice To Nigeria U20s

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has revealed that he was faced with traveling difficulties before linking up with the Nigeria squad in Benin City ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying mat...

Nov 9, 2020