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'If we had gone through' - Eric Chelle says he wants to win Afcon and World Cup with Super Eagles
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'If we had gone through' - Eric Chelle says he wants to win Afcon and World Cup with Super Eagles

Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has revealed that he dreams of guiding the Super Eagles to glory at both the Africa Cup of Nations and the Fifa World Cup.The Super Eagles, who finished as the highest-scoring side at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saw their impressive campaign end in heartbreaking fashion, losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semifinals. The defeat denied Nigeria a place in the final despite a tournament run that had showcased their attacking strength and resilience.Just two months before that semifinal clash, Nigeria's hopes of returning to the World Cup had also suffered ...

February 27, 2026
Not A Single Referee From Nigeria As Fifa Announces World Cup Referees & Assistants
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Not A Single Referee From Nigeria As Fifa Announces World Cup Referees & Assistants

On Thursday, March 29, FIFA Referees Committee announced 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, who will officiate matches at the 2018 World Cup.Referees and assistant referees representing 46 differe...

Mar 29, 2018
Leicester City Boss Provides Major Update On Iheanacho Injury Pre-Brighton
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Leicester City Boss Provides Major Update On Iheanacho Injury Pre-Brighton

Leicester City boss Claude Puel has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho will undergo a late fitness test on Friday to determine his availability for Saturday's Premier League tie at Brighton & Hove.Th...

Mar 29, 2018
Chelsea Striker Abraham To Learn His World Cup Fate Before Nigeria Friendly
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Chelsea Striker Abraham To Learn His World Cup Fate Before Nigeria Friendly

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham will learn if he has been named to England World Cup roster before their next friendly against Nigeria on June 2 in London.Despite playing two games for the Three Lions, ...

Mar 29, 2018
Brian 'Abuja' Idowu Given Clean Bill Of Health, Trains Fully With Amkar Perm
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Brian 'Abuja' Idowu Given Clean Bill Of Health, Trains Fully With Amkar Perm

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Brian Idowu has been given a clean bill of health to resume training at Russian Premier League club Amkar Perm ahead of their game against L...

Mar 29, 2018
Alex Iwobi Trolls Iheanacho For Bringing Microwave On Super Eagles Duty
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Alex Iwobi Trolls Iheanacho For Bringing Microwave On Super Eagles Duty

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has made fun of Super Eagles teammate Kelechi Iheanacho for bringing a microwave with him to the Crowne Plaza Hotel during this month's international break.The Hale End Acade...

Mar 29, 2018
Opinion: Super Eagles Need Seasoned Defenders
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Opinion: Super Eagles Need Seasoned Defenders

The all-important March international friendlies have come and gone. The Super Eagles made do with the opportunity as a build-up to the June World Cup kick off.The defensive frailty was rightly expose...

Mar 28, 2018
Nigerian Federation Hold Secret Talks With Chelsea Wonderkid Over Playing For Eagles
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Nigerian Federation Hold Secret Talks With Chelsea Wonderkid Over Playing For Eagles

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation held secret talks with an English-born Chelsea starlet over committing his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of...

Mar 28, 2018
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reacts To Display Of Showboating Iwobi Against Serbia
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Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reacts To Display Of Showboating Iwobi Against Serbia

Gernot Rohr has reacted to the performance of Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi in Nigeria's 2-0 loss to Serbia at the Hive Stadium on Tuesday night.Though the Hale End Academy product was praised by Rohr, th...

Mar 28, 2018
Bournemouth Teen Sensation Makes Nigeria Debut As Flying Eagles Lose To Egypt
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Bournemouth Teen Sensation Makes Nigeria Debut As Flying Eagles Lose To Egypt

In the second of the warm up matches between Nigeria U20 and their Egyptian counterparts, the home side edged the Flying Eagles 2-1 in Alexandra.The first of the two games ended 0-0 with Kogi United g...

Mar 28, 2018
Rohr Reveals Strategy To Stop Barcelona Superstar Messi, Sends Spies To Watch Argentina
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Rohr Reveals Strategy To Stop Barcelona Superstar Messi, Sends Spies To Watch Argentina

Coach Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles players can stop Argentina superstar Lionel Messi from scoring when the two sides clash at the 2018 World Cup on June 26, if the striker is fielded.For the ...

Mar 28, 2018
Mikel Sends Message Of Encouragement To Eagles, Vows To Return Against England
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Mikel Sends Message Of Encouragement To Eagles, Vows To Return Against England

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles in the wake of their 2-0 loss to Serbia in a pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday, March 27.The Nigeria Football...

Mar 28, 2018
What Went Wrong In London? Viable Replacements Needed In Super Eagles
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What Went Wrong In London? Viable Replacements Needed In Super Eagles

The clarity of the Super Eagles misdemeanor at the Hive Stadium in London skewed a lot towards some inevitable deficiencies and once again set pulses racing, calling for measures to be taken as well.T...

Mar 28, 2018