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28th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC ticket
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'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC ticket

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident that his side can beat Nigeria and other rivals to top spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.In the race for World Cup qualification, South Afric...

Mar 26, 2025
2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties
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2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties

Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles are awaiting a new host for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast stepped down from hosting duties. As part of their tournament prepa...

Mar 26, 2025
'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group
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'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group

The debate surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation after South Africa's 2-0 victory over Lesotho last Friday has prompted a response from Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi.The controversy cen...

Mar 26, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of position
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of position

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his unorthodox use of Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina and Samuel Chukwueze during his side's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match held at t...

Mar 26, 2025
'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super Eagles
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'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super Eagles

Zimbabwe manager Michael Nees has boasted that the Warriors would have stunned Nigeria if more time was awarded due to stoppages. The Warriors, bottom of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers ...

Mar 26, 2025
Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors
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Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged that fatigue played a significant role in his team's 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, following a strong performance in the first half. The Super Ea...

Mar 26, 2025
Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe
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Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles suffered a blow in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a matchday six clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesda...

Mar 26, 2025
'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena
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'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena

The Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Group C winners are hanging in the balance following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadiu...

Mar 25, 2025
'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors
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'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over his team's missed chances following their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening.  Nigeria took the lead in the 74t...

Mar 25, 2025
Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to protest
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Lesotho confirms letter to Fifa over Mokoena ineligibility, admits Nigeria fully entitled to protest

The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has officially written to FIFA, challenging South Africa’s use of Teboho Mokoena in last Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier. The LFA claims the...

Mar 25, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster
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Super Eagles player ratings: Troost-Ekong, Nwabali exposed; Ola Aina not bad; Osimhen headmaster

The Super Eagles failed to secure all three points as Zimbabwe snatched a late equalizer in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.Here’s how the Nigerian players performed:The startersGoal...

Mar 25, 2025
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles embarrassing 1-1 draw v Warriors

The Super Eagles were forced to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening in Uyo, dealing a further blow to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes.  Galatasar...

Mar 25, 2025