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UCL and UEL playoff draws: Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman, Aina, Iheanacho, Onyedika discover opponents
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UCL and UEL playoff draws: Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Lookman, Aina, Iheanacho, Onyedika discover opponents

Super Eagles stars, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho and Raphael Onyedika, have discovered their opponents in European competitions following the UEFA Champions League and Europa League knockout draws held on Friday.The Nigerian internationals featured for their respective clubs during the league phase of the competitions, earning qualification for the knockout rounds.In the UEFA Champions League, Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray have been drawn against Italian giants Juventus. The Turkish champions finished 20th in the league phase and now face a stern test...

January 30, 2026
'Obviously frustrating' - Super Eagles RB Alebiosu reflects on injury-marred Afcon debut
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'Obviously frustrating' - Super Eagles RB Alebiosu reflects on injury-marred Afcon debut

Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu has spoken about the impact of an injury that affected his debut at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.Asked about how the ...

Jan 17, 2026
Chelle explains why Osimhen was substituted v Morocco, reveals Chukwueze is Nigeria's best penalty taker
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Chelle explains why Osimhen was substituted v Morocco, reveals Chukwueze is Nigeria's best penalty taker

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained his decision to substitute Victor Osimhen before the penalty shootout in Nigeria’s 4-2 semifinal defeat to Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...

Jan 16, 2026
'Nigeria could have made it' - Egypt coach Hossam Hassan admits Super Eagles almost reached Afcon final
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'Nigeria could have made it' - Egypt coach Hossam Hassan admits Super Eagles almost reached Afcon final

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has revealed that the Super Eagles came just a step away from reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.Eric Chelle’s side will now face Egypt in Saturday's third-place...

Jan 16, 2026
'I have to bring some players' - Chelle outlines vision for Super Eagles if retained after Afcon
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'I have to bring some players' - Chelle outlines vision for Super Eagles if retained after Afcon

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has outlined his plans for the national team if the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decides to retain him after the conclusion of the AFCON tournament in Morocco.The...

Jan 16, 2026
'Three strikers in one' - Super Eagles captain Ndidi calls Osimhen a dream player for any team
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'Three strikers in one' - Super Eagles captain Ndidi calls Osimhen a dream player for any team

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, describing the Galatasaray star as a dream player for any team.Alongside the equally impressive centre-back Calvin Bassey, Osi...

Jan 16, 2026
'Calvin had a great Afcon' - Eric Chelle downplays Bassey's absence for Egypt clash
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'Calvin had a great Afcon' - Eric Chelle downplays Bassey's absence for Egypt clash

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has played down concerns over the absence of Calvin Bassey ahead of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) third-place playoff against Egypt on Saturday, insisting...

Jan 16, 2026
'Doing the dirty work' - Ex-South Africa star insists Ndidi is Nigeria's unsung hero despite Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi plaudits
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'Doing the dirty work' - Ex-South Africa star insists Ndidi is Nigeria's unsung hero despite Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi plaudits

Retired South Africa international Shaun Bartlett has highlighted Wilfred Ndidi’s importance to the Super Eagles, insisting the holding midfielder deserves greater recognition after his impressive p...

Jan 16, 2026
'Tough game' - Lookman reflects on Nigeria's defeat against Morocco, silent on Egypt clash
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'Tough game' - Lookman reflects on Nigeria's defeat against Morocco, silent on Egypt clash

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reflected on Nigeria’s disappointing penalty shootout defeat to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. The Atalanta attacker admitted t...

Jan 16, 2026
'Appease the fans back home' - Afcon 2019 top scorer urges Super Eagles to redeem themselves v Egypt
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'Appease the fans back home' - Afcon 2019 top scorer urges Super Eagles to redeem themselves v Egypt

2019 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner, Odion Ighalo has urged the Super Eagles to redeem themselves on Saturday evening when they take on record champions Egypt in the third place playoff of t...

Jan 16, 2026
'I was watching Nwabali' - Morocco captain Hakimi opens up on his penalty in shootout win v Nigeria
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'I was watching Nwabali' - Morocco captain Hakimi opens up on his penalty in shootout win v Nigeria

Morocco's Atlas Lions secured a hard-fought win over Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat on Wednesday night to progress to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.In a game billed...

Jan 16, 2026
'Nothing to write home about' - Osimhen fumes over officiating after Nigeria's painful loss to Morocco
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'Nothing to write home about' - Osimhen fumes over officiating after Nigeria's painful loss to Morocco

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reacted to Nigeria’s heartbreaking defeat to host nation Morocco in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, expressing disappointment over the outcome, t...

Jan 16, 2026
'You faced Nigeria, the toughest team in the tournament' - Egypt legend backs Morocco to beat Senegal
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'You faced Nigeria, the toughest team in the tournament' - Egypt legend backs Morocco to beat Senegal

Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika, currently serving as an analyst for Qatari sports channel beIN Sports, has praised Morocco’s national team following their dramatic semi-final victory ove...

Jan 16, 2026