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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
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Moroccan Defender : Nigeria Is A Strong African Team & Proves It Often
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Wolverhampton Wanderers' Moroccan Defender : Nigeria Is A Strong African Team & Proves It Often

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Morocco international, Romain Saiss says it would be a good thing for the Atlas Lions to face the Super Eagles in a friendly before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Although...

May 6, 2019
Chelsea Sing The Praises Of Omeruo After Brilliant Display Against Sevilla
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Chelsea Sing The Praises Of Omeruo After Brilliant Display Against Sevilla

Chelsea were delighted with the performance of Kenneth Omeruo in the last round of matches in La Liga after the Nigeria international helped goalkeeper Pichu Cuéllar to post a shutout in CD Leg...

May 6, 2019
The 41-Goal Crystal Palace Striker Who Can Solve Nigeria U17 Goalscoring Problems
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The 41-Goal Crystal Palace Striker Who Can Solve Nigeria U17 Goalscoring Problems

Goals were hard to come by for the Golden Eaglets in their last four matches at the recently concluded U17 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Manu Garba-led side finding the net only three times. If t...

May 6, 2019
The Three Flying Eagles Stars Red Bull Salzburg, Rapid Vienna Could Have Been Scouting In Nigeria's Loss To Saudi Arabia
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The Three Flying Eagles Stars Red Bull Salzburg, Rapid Vienna Could Have Been Scouting In Nigeria's Loss To Saudi Arabia

There were a number of European clubs and several agents in attendance during the Flying Eagles 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclus...

May 6, 2019
What Next For Former Arsenal Youngster Ajayi After Rotherham's Relegation?
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What Next For Former Arsenal Youngster Ajayi After Rotherham's Relegation?

The 2018-19 EFL Championship season has come to an end after Sunday's rounds of matches and three clubs are officially relegated to League One.Unfortunately, Nigeria's centre-back Semi Ajayi was releg...

May 6, 2019
Shanghai Shenhua's Ighalo, PAOK's Akpom, Galatasaray's Henry, Molde's Ohi, Dinamo Minsk's Fatai, Denizlispor's Kehinde Strike
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Shanghai Shenhua's Ighalo, PAOK's Akpom, Galatasaray's Henry, Molde's Ohi, Dinamo Minsk's Fatai, Denizlispor's Kehinde Strike

Catch up on the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective foreign clubs in league matches on Sunday, May 5. We begin in China, where Odion Ighalo's remarkable start to the 2019 sea...

May 5, 2019
Three Off-form Players In Contention To Be Named In Nigeria's AFCON Squad
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Three Off-form Players In Contention To Be Named In Nigeria's AFCON Squad

The Africa Cup of Nations will take center stage in less than seven weeks and managers are expected to unveil their provisional squads any moment from now.Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr isn't exempt...

May 5, 2019
The Real Reason Why Man City, Watford Midfielders Did Not Make Nigeria Debuts Vs Saudi Arabia
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The Real Reason Why Man City, Watford Midfielders Did Not Make Nigeria Debuts Vs Saudi Arabia

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that two Manchester City youth-teamers did not make their Nigeria debuts in today's international friendly against Saudi Arabia because they had issues with their trav...

May 5, 2019
Saudi Arabia 2 Nigeria 1 : Swedish-Based Star Henry Offia On Target For Flying Eagles In Loss To Asians
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Saudi Arabia 2 Nigeria 1 : Swedish-Based Star Henry Offia On Target For Flying Eagles In Loss To Asians

The Flying Eagles still have a lot of work to do ahead of their trip to Poland for the FIFA U20 World Cup after a surprising 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in an international friendly staged at the Sport...

May 5, 2019
Obi Mikel Makes Big Statement About His Future At Middlesbrough
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Obi Mikel Makes Big Statement About His Future At Middlesbrough

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has strongly hinted that he is not extending his contract with Middlesbrough, saying he has options elsewhere and wants to win trophies. Shortly after Boro's 2-1 win ...

May 5, 2019
Man City & Watford Starlets Omitted, Udo Starts As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Saudi Arabia
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Man City & Watford Starlets Omitted, Udo Starts As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Saudi Arabia

Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for Sunday afternoon's international friendly against Saudi Arabia U20 National Team, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. ...

May 5, 2019
Mikel Opens Middlesbrough Account, 5 Years & 226 Days After Last League Goal For Chelsea
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Mikel Opens Middlesbrough Account, 5 Years & 226 Days After Last League Goal For Chelsea

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel waited until the final day of the regular season before netting his maiden goal for Middlesbrough in their 2-1 win against Rotherham United at the New York Stadium on Sun...

May 5, 2019