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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
2019 FIFA U20 World Cup : Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles 2-1 Loss To Senegal
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2019 FIFA U20 World Cup : Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles 2-1 Loss To Senegal

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria crashed out of the ongoing U20 World Cup in Poland after losing 2-1 to Senegal in a  second round tie. Okon scored a second-half goal but it turned out to be a mere ...

Jun 3, 2019
Post-Match : Nigeria U20 Coach On Not Starting Dele-Bashiru, Penalty Claim, Pre-tournament Target
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Post-Match : Nigeria U20 Coach On Not Starting Dele-Bashiru, Penalty Claim, Pre-tournament Target

Nigeria U20 coach Paul Aigbogun faced the cameras shortly after his team crashed out of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup following their 2-1 loss to Senegal in a West African derby at the Lodz Stadium. ...

Jun 3, 2019
Nigeria U20 Player Ratings Vs Senegal : Makanjuola The Bright Spark; Okon Promising; Tijani Awful; Ofoborh Below Average
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Nigeria U20 Player Ratings Vs Senegal : Makanjuola The Bright Spark; Okon Promising; Tijani Awful; Ofoborh Below Average

The Flying Eagles on Monday evening lost 2-1 to the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal in the all West Africa duel in the last 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi here pr...

Jun 3, 2019
Senegal 2 Nigeria 1: Okon Scores Consolation Goal As Flying Eagles Crash Out Of World Cup
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Senegal 2 Nigeria 1: Okon Scores Consolation Goal As Flying Eagles Crash Out Of World Cup

Nigeria crashed out of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Senegal in their Round of Sixteen clash at the Lodz Stadium on Monday evening. Paul Aigbogun went with the same starting XI a...

Jun 3, 2019
2019 U20 World Cup : Man City's Dele-Bashiru Still Out Of Favour As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Senegal
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2019 U20 World Cup : Man City's Dele-Bashiru Still Out Of Favour As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Senegal

Paul Aigbogun has repeated the same starting line-up he used against Ukraine for Nigeria's round of 16 clash against Senegal on Monday evening at the Lodz Stadium, Lodz. Olawale Oremade has been sele...

Jun 3, 2019
Super Eagles Camp Update: Ndidi, Omeruo Land In Asaba
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Super Eagles Camp Update: Ndidi, Omeruo Land In Asaba

Two players on the books of Premier League clubs have joined the Super Eagles get-together in Asaba, bringing the total number of players in camp to twenty. allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Leicester ...

Jun 3, 2019
2019 U20 World Cup : Senegal Seeking Revenge Against Flying Eagles
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2019 U20 World Cup : Senegal Seeking Revenge Against Flying Eagles

Senegal would be seeking revenge when they confront the Flying Eagles in the last sixteen of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup on Monday evening, starting from 1930 hours. The Nigeria U20s were held to ...

Jun 3, 2019
'He Is Very Committed To Lead Super Eagles' - Rohr On Mikel's Early Arrival
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'He Is Very Committed To Lead Super Eagles' - Rohr On Mikel's Early Arrival

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has praised Chelsea legend Obi Mikel after the midfielder's early arrival at the national team's get-together in Asaba. The German said that Mikel has showed commitm...

Jun 3, 2019
AFCON 2019 : Good To Have Mikel Back In Super Eagles But Musa Is More Needed By Rohr
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AFCON 2019 : Good To Have Mikel Back In Super Eagles But Musa Is More Needed By Rohr

Mikel Obi is set to return back to the Super Eagles camp for the first time since his appearance against Argentina during the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia.The former Chelsea midfielder, who was...

Jun 3, 2019
Super Eagles Camp Update : Aina, Iheanacho, Onyekuru Among 18 Players In Camp
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Super Eagles Camp Update : Aina, Iheanacho, Onyekuru Among 18 Players In Camp

Eighteen Super Eagles stars named to the provisional roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations have reported at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Asaba, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Nigeria manager Gernot R...

Jun 2, 2019
Reading Playmaker Eligible For Nigeria, England Makes Debut For France
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Reading Playmaker Eligible For Nigeria, England Makes Debut For France

Reading playmaker Michael Olise made his international debut for France as their U18 team registered a 2-0 win over Qatar at the ongoing Tournoi Maurice Revello on Sunday, June 2. Eligible for Nige...

Jun 2, 2019
Pomurje 0 Nigeria 3: Barcelona's Oshoala Scores Eight-Minute Brace In Final Tune-Up Match
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Pomurje 0 Nigeria 3: Barcelona's Oshoala Scores Eight-Minute Brace In Final Tune-Up Match

Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala scored an eight-minute brace as Nigeria thrashed Slovenian champions ZNK Pomurje 3-0 in their final tune-up game ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Nigeria m...

Jun 2, 2019