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28th November 2025

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No shots fired: Oliseh clarifies remarks on Eric Chelle's appointment after World Cup miss
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No shots fired: Oliseh clarifies remarks on Eric Chelle's appointment after World Cup miss

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has denied reports claiming he criticized the appointment of head coach Eric Chelle following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria crashed out of the qualifiers after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. In the aftermath of the disappointing result, reports circulated suggesting Oliseh had condemned Chelle's appointment.However, the former Juventus and Borussia Dortmund midfielder clarified his stance in a post on X, insisting his comments were misinterpreted.Oliseh explain...

November 28, 2025
The reason Onyemaechi reported late for Super Eagles duty in Moscow and missed training
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The reason Onyemaechi reported late for Super Eagles duty in Moscow and missed training

The Super Eagles now have a full complement of 20 players in camp ahead of Friday’s international friendly against Russia, following the arrival of Bruno Onyemaechi in Moscow. The Olympiak...

Jun 3, 2025
Ajibade in sensational form and four other talking points from Super Falcons' 2-0 win over Cameroon
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Ajibade in sensational form and four other talking points from Super Falcons' 2-0 win over Cameroon

Nigeria secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Cameroon in the first of two friendly matches between the nations, as both sides intensify preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCO...

Jun 3, 2025
Nigeria 2 Cameroon 0: Ajibade at the double as Falcons record 15th victory v Indomitable Lionesses
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Nigeria 2 Cameroon 0: Ajibade at the double as Falcons record 15th victory v Indomitable Lionesses

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade delivered a superb performance as Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in an entertaining encounter at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.With C...

Jun 3, 2025
19 players including new invitee Olusegun take part in Super Eagles first training session pre-Russia
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19 players including new invitee Olusegun take part in Super Eagles first training session pre-Russia

The Super Eagles have kicked off preparations for their glamour friendly against 2018 World Cup hosts Russia, scheduled for Friday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nineteen players particip...

Jun 3, 2025
'The whole world knows their players' - Ex-Spartak defender labels Nigeria a top opponent
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'The whole world knows their players' - Ex-Spartak defender labels Nigeria a top opponent

Former Spartak Moscow defender Eduard Mor has called the Super Eagles a world-class team ahead of their friendly with 2018 World Cup hosts Russia in Moscow on Friday evening. Mor praised the atta...

Jun 3, 2025
'Why should we be afraid?' - Russia defender fires warning to Super Eagles ahead of friendly
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'Why should we be afraid?' - Russia defender fires warning to Super Eagles ahead of friendly

Russia international defender Danil Krugovoy has sent a strong message to the Nigerian national team ahead of their international friendly, insisting the hosts are under obligation to win on home soil...

Jun 3, 2025
'Not below the level' - Russia coach impressed by Super Eagles even without Osimhen, Lookman
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'Not below the level' - Russia coach impressed by Super Eagles even without Osimhen, Lookman

Russia national team coach Valery Karpin has shared his thoughts on the strength of the Nigeria national team, saying that the three-time African champions remain a formidable opponent even without th...

Jun 3, 2025
'I know all the players' - New Super Eagles invitee Olusegun hails Russia's winning mentality
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'I know all the players' - New Super Eagles invitee Olusegun hails Russia's winning mentality

Olakunle Olusegun has shared his thoughts ahead of Nigeria's highly anticipated international friendly against Russia on Friday, calling for determination and focus from his teammates.The FC Krasnodar...

Jun 3, 2025
Marriage vs Super Eagles duty: John Utaka shares honest take on Ahmed Musa's exit from camp
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Marriage vs Super Eagles duty: John Utaka shares honest take on Ahmed Musa's exit from camp

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has reacted to Ahmed Musa’s decision to leave Nigeria’s national team camp to get married, calling for due process and proper handling of national ...

Jun 3, 2025
Super Eagles camp update: Boniface, Obasogie among 18 players in Moscow; Onyemaechi yet to arrive
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Super Eagles camp update: Boniface, Obasogie among 18 players in Moscow; Onyemaechi yet to arrive

Following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Jamaica in the final of the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on Saturday, the Super Eagles have arrived in Moscow to begin...

Jun 2, 2025
'Osimhen won't come' - CSKA midfielder insists Russia are not scared of depleted Super Eagles
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'Osimhen won't come' - CSKA midfielder insists Russia are not scared of depleted Super Eagles

CSKA Moscow's Russia national team attacking midfielder Matvey Kislyak has downplayed the challenge posed by the Nigerian national team ahead of their friendly on June 6, highlighting the absence of m...

Jun 2, 2025
Aina, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Sadiq, Ndidi, Tella withdraw from Super Eagles squad; Olusegen gets first call-up
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Aina, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Sadiq, Ndidi, Tella withdraw from Super Eagles squad; Olusegen gets first call-up

A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from the original...

Jun 2, 2025