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31st January 2026

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'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro
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'He needs to stay clam' - Pisa coach highlights physical toll of Afcon on Akinsanmiro

Pisa head coach Alberto Gilardino has attributed Ebenezer Akinsanmiro's below-par showing in the heavy defeat to Inter Milan to the midfielder's recent involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Akinsanmiro, who has enjoyed an impressive campaign since the start of the season, featured for just 45 minutes as Pisa were thrashed 6–2 by his parent club, Inter. The Nigeria international struggled to impose himself on the game, lacking his usual physicality, composure and control in midfield.Speaking ahead of Pisa's upcoming league clash against Sassuolo, Gilardino admitted that Akinsa...

January 31, 2026
Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen, Lookman caged; Onyemaechi, Bassey outstanding; Nwabali shines; Onyedika struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen, Lookman caged; Onyemaechi, Bassey outstanding; Nwabali shines; Onyedika struggles

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of Super Eagles players following Nigeria’s penaty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in Rabat.The startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali (8/10): The Chippa United...

Jan 15, 2026
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco (2-4 pens): Five observations from Super Eagles' heartbreaking shootout loss to Atlas Lions
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Nigeria 0-0 Morocco (2-4 pens): Five observations from Super Eagles' heartbreaking shootout loss to Atlas Lions

The Super Eagles missed the chance to reach the final of the AFCON tournament after falling to hosts Morocco in the semifinals.Nigeria were edged out 4–2 on penalties following a goalless draw in re...

Jan 15, 2026
Nigeria 0-0 Morocco (2-4 pens): Chukwueze, Onyemaechi spot-kick misses cost Super Eagles Afcon final place
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Nigeria 0-0 Morocco (2-4 pens): Chukwueze, Onyemaechi spot-kick misses cost Super Eagles Afcon final place

Nigeria failed to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their penalty shootout loss to tournament hosts Morocco on Wednesday. The match, played in a highly charged atmospher...

Jan 14, 2026
Super Eagles starting XI: Onyedika replaces Ndidi; starts for Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Nwabali
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Super Eagles starting XI: Onyedika replaces Ndidi; starts for Iwobi, Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Nwabali

Manager Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday night's blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against hosts Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat,...

Jan 14, 2026
Nwabali, Bassey, Onyeka and Simon at risk of missing Afcon final if Nigeria beat Morocco
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Nwabali, Bassey, Onyeka and Simon at risk of missing Afcon final if Nigeria beat Morocco

Four Super Eagles players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Goa...

Jan 14, 2026
Morocco coach tasks Torino CB with neutralising Nigeria's deadly duo Osimhen and Lookman
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Morocco coach tasks Torino CB with neutralising Nigeria's deadly duo Osimhen and Lookman

Morocco coach Walid Regragui is reportedly relying on Torino centre-back Adam Masina's Italian Serie A experience to prevent Nigeria's marquee forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from wre...

Jan 14, 2026
Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina send heartfelt messages to Super Eagles, Eric Chelle pre-Morocco
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Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina send heartfelt messages to Super Eagles, Eric Chelle pre-Morocco

As the Super Eagles gear up for a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Morocco, William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina have sent messages of encouragement to the national tea...

Jan 14, 2026
Four Morocco threats the Super Eagles must contain in Wednesday's Afcon semifinal cracker
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Four Morocco threats the Super Eagles must contain in Wednesday's Afcon semifinal cracker

As the Africa Cup of Nations semi‑final between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lions unfolds today, tactical focus will fall heavily on a quartet of Moroccan match‑winners wh...

Jan 14, 2026
'Mentality never changes' - History-making Morocco forward before 'difficult game' v Nigeria
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'Mentality never changes' - History-making Morocco forward before 'difficult game' v Nigeria

Morocco forward Soufiane Rahimi has acknowledged the difficulty of his side’s upcoming clash against Nigeria ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal encounter, highlighting the challenge...

Jan 14, 2026
'I'm ready' - Former Barcelona trialist Muhammed prioritises Super Eagles success over game time
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'I'm ready' - Former Barcelona trialist Muhammed prioritises Super Eagles success over game time

Former Barcelona trialist Usman Muhammed has shared his thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final clash against host nation Morocco.The highly anticipated fixture is schedule...

Jan 14, 2026
'God is with us' - Igoh Ogbu reveals Super Eagles are united and fearless before Morocco clash
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'God is with us' - Igoh Ogbu reveals Super Eagles are united and fearless before Morocco clash

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has expressed confidence and unity within the Nigerian camp ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco. The defender spoke...

Jan 14, 2026
'We know Diaz' - Super Eagles CB describes Afcon leading scorer as a dangerous player
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'We know Diaz' - Super Eagles CB describes Afcon leading scorer as a dangerous player

Nantes centre-back Chidozie Awaziem has acknowledged the danger posed by Brahim Diaz ahead of Nigeria’s showdown with Morocco on Wednesday night.Diaz has been in red-hot form at the AFCON and is reg...

Jan 14, 2026