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'I attribute it to nervousness' - Viktoria Plzen coach admits Super Eagles forward had a tough European debut
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'I attribute it to nervousness' - Viktoria Plzen coach admits Super Eagles forward had a tough European debut

Viktoria Plzeň coach Martin Hyský has revealed that Super Eagles forward Salim Fago faced a challenging introduction to European football during the club’s recent Europa League tie against Panathinaikos. The 23-year-old striker made his European debut in the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw for the Czech side.Addressing Fago’s performance, Hyský said, as quoted by Infotbal, “It was a tough match for him, his first time on the European stage against a very good opponent. I expect him to play more balls; he lost a lot of things. But I would attribute it to nervousness.” The coach ackn...

February 20, 2026
Rohr On Ekong's Late Arrival, Axing Two Players From Super Eagles Squad
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Rohr On Ekong's Late Arrival, Axing Two Players From Super Eagles Squad

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong reported late for international duty due to club commitments. The 25 players named to the provisional roster were instruct...

Jun 6, 2019
Villarreal's Chukwueze Looking Up To Mikel, Musa; Reacts To Liverpool Transfer Speculation
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Villarreal's Chukwueze Looking Up To Mikel, Musa; Reacts To Liverpool Transfer Speculation

Villarreal new kid on the block, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that he is drawing inspiration from two experienced Super Eagles players in John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nat...

Jun 6, 2019
No One Is Missing : Ighalo, Ekong Finally Join Super Eagles In Asaba
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No One Is Missing : Ighalo, Ekong Finally Join Super Eagles In Asaba

For the first time since the start of the Super Eagles training camp in Asaba, manager Gernot Rohr will work with 25 players named to the provisional squad list on Thursday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer...

Jun 6, 2019
Mikel Reveals One Advantage Super Eagles Have Over Other Africa Cup Of Nations Teams
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Mikel Reveals One Advantage Super Eagles Have Over Other Africa Cup Of Nations Teams

John Obi Mikel believes the Super Eagles have an advantage over other teams at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations as most of the players in camp are in tip-top contention. The former Chelsea midfie...

Jun 6, 2019
Leon Balogun On Being 'Injury Prone', Competition With Omeruo & Ekong For Starting Shirt
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Leon Balogun On Being 'Injury Prone', Competition With Omeruo & Ekong For Starting Shirt

Brighton & Hove star Leon Balogun was not pleased to be labelled as an injury-prone player, stressing that he has not had any serious injury in the last couple of years. The German-born center ...

Jun 6, 2019
Obi Mikel On Moving To Middlesbrough, Replacement In Super Eagles, Self-Imposed Sabbatical & More
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Obi Mikel On Moving To Middlesbrough, Replacement In Super Eagles, Self-Imposed Sabbatical & More

John Obi Mikel attended the Super Eagles press conference on Thursday and was quizzed about returning to England to join Middlesbrough in the winter transfer market and spoke about the Super Eagles yo...

Jun 6, 2019
2019 Women's World Cup : Three Reasons Why Nigeria Should Progress To Next Round
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2019 Women's World Cup : Three Reasons Why Nigeria Should Progress To Next Round

The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to begin on Friday as host nation France welcome South Korea to the Parc des Princes Stadium.The Super Falcons of Nigeria, who are in the same group with the host cou...

Jun 6, 2019
Aigbogun Points Accusing Finger At NFF; Why He Had To Play Eletu; Team Secretary, Asst Coaches Collected Bribe; Pays Backroom Staff From His Pocket
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Aigbogun Points Accusing Finger At NFF; Why He Had To Play Eletu; Team Secretary, Asst Coaches Collected Bribe; Pays Backroom Staff From His Pocket

Nigeria U20 coach Paul Aigbogun has vowed to get a better job when he returns to England following the Flying Eagles exit from the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report....

Jun 6, 2019
Iwobi, Musa, Aina Train Fully With Super Eagles; Balogun Individual Session; GK Ezenwa Injured
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Iwobi, Musa, Aina Train Fully With Super Eagles; Balogun Individual Session; GK Ezenwa Injured

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Leon Balogun ahead of the international friendly against Zimbabwe on Saturday, June 8, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In the latest train...

Jun 6, 2019
Basel's Okafor Still Up For Grabs : Unused Sub For Switzerland In Nations League Semifinal
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Basel's Okafor Still Up For Grabs : Unused Sub For Switzerland In Nations League Semifinal

The race for the services of Basel wonderkid Noah Okafor is still on after he failed to make his senior debut for Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League semifinal clash against Portugal on Wednesday...

Jun 5, 2019
Arsenal Prodigy Tops Three Foreign-born Players Who Can Secure Super Eagles Goalkeeping Department
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Arsenal Prodigy Tops Three Foreign-born Players Who Can Secure Super Eagles Goalkeeping Department

The Super Eagles is currently blessed with many young strikers who are in top form but the same cannot be said about goalkeepers.Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi have manned the goal ...

Jun 5, 2019
Arsenal Winger Iwobi, Two Other Super Eagles Stars Report For International Duty
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Arsenal Winger Iwobi, Two Other Super Eagles Stars Report For International Duty

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, Al-Nassr's Ahmed Musa and Bursapor's Abdullahi Shehu have reported for international duty ahead of the Super Eagles workout at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Wednesday afterno...

Jun 5, 2019