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'Nigeria had the best attack' - Former PSL top scorer insists Senegal were best team at Afcon 2025
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'Nigeria had the best attack' - Former PSL top scorer insists Senegal were best team at Afcon 2025

Former Moroka Swallows striker and South African Premiership's top goalscorer for the 2005-2006 season, Mame Niang has argued that Senegal were the best team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite Nigeria's attacking brilliance.The Teranga Lions lifted the title in dramatic fashion, edging past hosts Morocco 1-0 thanks to Pape Gueye's decisive goal in the first half of extra time.The Super Eagls finished as the tournament's top-scoring team, netting 14 goals across seven matches, with influential forwards Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen directly involved in 13 of those goals.Senegal boa...

February 20, 2026
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina With Throw-In Assist For Torino Vs Lazio
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Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina With Throw-In Assist For Torino Vs Lazio

Nigeria international Ola Aina provided an assist for Torino in their 3-1 victory against Lazio on the final day of the Italian Serie A season on Sunday afternoon. Five minutes into the second half...

May 26, 2019
United States Coach Fires Warning To Nigeria Ahead Of FIFA U20 World Cup Cracker
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United States Coach Fires Warning To Nigeria Ahead Of FIFA U20 World Cup Cracker

The United States lost 2-1 to Ukraine in their opening game of the 2019 U20 World Cup and must avoid defeat in their next game against Nigeria on Monday to stand a chance of progressing to the last si...

May 26, 2019
'So Many Talents In Flying Eagles, We Can Surprise The World' - Kingsley Michael Ahead Of Showdown Vs USA
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'So Many Talents In Flying Eagles, We Can Surprise The World' - Kingsley Michael Ahead Of Showdown Vs USA

Bologna starlet Kingsley Michael was one of the star performers for the Flying Eagles as they began their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Qatar. Tom Dele-Bashi...

May 26, 2019
Osimhen Wins 'Nigerian Golden Shoe'; Nwakaeme Only Player To Register Double Figures Goals & Assists
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Osimhen Wins 'Nigerian Golden Shoe'; Nwakaeme Only Player To Register Double Figures Goals & Assists

Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has won the 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' after finishing the 2018-2019 campaign as the country's top scorer in the European Leagues. Osimhen's 18 goals in 33 le...

May 25, 2019
'We Need To Start Looking At Chukwueze' - NFF Boss Unhappy No Nigerian Among Three Africans That Shared EPL Golden Boot
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'We Need To Start Looking At Chukwueze' - NFF Boss Unhappy No Nigerian Among Three Africans That Shared EPL Golden Boot

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick was not pleased that no Nigerian player was among the three African stars that shared the Premier League Golden Boot in the recently concluded seas...

May 25, 2019
Danny Shittu Watches Flying Eagles Star Michael Vs Qatar; Aigbogun Hails Bologna Midfielder
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Danny Shittu Watches Flying Eagles Star Michael Vs Qatar; Aigbogun Hails Bologna Midfielder

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Danny Shittu was at the Tychy Stadium, Tychy (see photo) to watch the Flying Eagles record a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Qatar at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Pol...

May 25, 2019
Rohr Singles Out The Two Nigeria U20 Players That Impressed Him Against Qatar
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Rohr Singles Out The Two Nigeria U20 Players That Impressed Him Against Qatar

The Flying Eagles won their opening game at a FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time in eight years, thrashing Qatar 4-0 in a Group D clash on Friday evening thanks to goals from Maxwell Effiom, Henry ...

May 25, 2019
Man City Prodigy Dele-Bashiru Reacts To Scoring On International Debut For Nigeria
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Man City Prodigy Dele-Bashiru Reacts To Scoring On International Debut For Nigeria

Manchester City prodigy, Tom Dele-Bashiru was one of the players that inspired the Flying Eagles to a comprehensive 4-0 win against Qatar in their opening game at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. Midwa...

May 25, 2019
FIFA WWC: Barcelona's Oshoala Headlines Nigeria's 23-Player Squad; Brighton Striker High-Profile Omission
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FIFA WWC: Barcelona's Oshoala Headlines Nigeria's 23-Player Squad; Brighton Striker High-Profile Omission

The Nigeria Football Federation unveiled on Friday evening the twenty-three players that will have the honour of defending the colours of the country at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France. Barcel...

May 24, 2019
'Dele Alli Snubbed Us, Now We Have Dele-Bashiru' - Nigerians Can't Stop Praising Man City Whizkid & His Flying Eagles Teammates
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'Dele Alli Snubbed Us, Now We Have Dele-Bashiru' - Nigerians Can't Stop Praising Man City Whizkid & His Flying Eagles Teammates

Flying Eagles' 4-0 victory over Qatar at the ongoing U20 World Cup in Poland sent Twitter into total meltdown as Nigerians were full of praise for Paul Aigbogun's men.Here's how they reacted to the Fl...

May 24, 2019
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles Emphatic Win Over Qatar
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Five Takeaways From Flying Eagles Emphatic Win Over Qatar

The Flying Eagles began their quest for glory at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in style  with an emphatic 4-0 win over Qatar on Friday evening.Izuchukwu Okosi presents the five takeaways from the ...

May 24, 2019
Nigeria Player Ratings Vs Qatar : Top Marks For Dele-Bashiru, Utin; Offia Catches The Eye; Ozornwafor Imposing; Aliu Splendid
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Nigeria Player Ratings Vs Qatar : Top Marks For Dele-Bashiru, Utin; Offia Catches The Eye; Ozornwafor Imposing; Aliu Splendid

Nigeria began their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland with a 4-0 thumping of Qatar in their Group D clash at Stadion miejski on Friday evening. Goals from Maxwell Effiom, Henry Offia...

May 24, 2019