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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
Aina Receives Good Rating From Championship Coach After Win Against Ipswich Town
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Aina Receives Good Rating From Championship Coach After Win Against Ipswich Town

Super Eagles right back Ola Aina has received praises from his Hull City manager Nigel Adkins following his superb contributions in the club's 3-0 away win over Ipswich Town on Tuesday night.Markus He...

Mar 14, 2018
Nigeria Coach Thomas Dennerby Spies On South Africa In Cyprus : I Know How They Play
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Nigeria Coach Thomas Dennerby Spies On South Africa In Cyprus : I Know How They Play

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria national women's football team head coach, Thomas Dennerby, was among the spectators that watched the Cyprus Women's Cup in March. Ahead of the 2018 ...

Mar 14, 2018
Iceland FA Boss Warns Nigeria, Group D Foes: Two Years Ago We Surprised The World At Euro 2016
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Iceland FA Boss Warns Nigeria, Group D Foes: Two Years Ago We Surprised The World At Euro 2016

The president of the Icelandic Football Association Guðni Bergsson is confident that the national team can repeat the success of two years ago and qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2018 World...

Mar 14, 2018
Echiejile Declares Himself Fit For Friendlies After Illness; Etebo, Ebuehi & Obi Battling To Be Fit
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Echiejile Declares Himself Fit For Friendlies After Illness; Etebo, Ebuehi & Obi Battling To Be Fit

Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejijle has declared himself fit for Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia amid uncertainty surrounding his availability for both matches in Europe later th...

Mar 14, 2018
Bristol City's Iceland Defender Compliments Nigeria : They Have Good And Strong Players
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Bristol City's Iceland Defender Compliments Nigeria : They Have Good And Strong Players

Bristol City's Iceland international Hörður Björgvin Magnússon has complimented the Nigerian team ahead of the 2018 World Cup, saying that they have good and strong players.The ce...

Mar 13, 2018
Rohr Receives Injury Update On Ebuehi And His Worst Fears Are Confirmed
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Rohr Receives Injury Update On Ebuehi And His Worst Fears Are Confirmed

Tyronne Ebuehi faces a race against time to recover from an injury he sustained in ADO Den Haag's last match in the Dutch Eredivisie against NAC Breda, ahead of Nigeria's friendlies against Poland and...

Mar 13, 2018
Nigeria's Best-Ever RB Advises Eagles : Don't Leave Defending Duties Only To Ekong, Balogun
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Nigeria's Best-Ever RB Advises Eagles : Don't Leave Defending Duties Only To Ekong, Balogun

USA 1994 World Cup star Austin Eguavoen has advised that the Super Eagles players should not leave defensive duties only to the defenders in the team during the 2018 World Cup.The right-back, who was ...

Mar 13, 2018
Ex-Eagles Coach Eguavoen To Mikel & Co : Beat Croatia, See You In Next Round
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Ex-Eagles Coach Eguavoen To Mikel & Co : Beat Croatia, See You In Next Round

Former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has advised the Super Eagles players that beating Croatia in their first game at the 2018 World Cup will be a key factor in the team qualifying for the last s...

Mar 13, 2018
CSKA Loanee Samuel: Rohr In Touch With Me, Idowu & Ogude Worthy Of Playing At World Cup
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CSKA Loanee Samuel: Rohr In Touch With Me, Idowu & Ogude Worthy Of Playing At World Cup

Left-back Brian Idowu is the only Nigerian player in the ranks of Amkar Perm called up by manager Gernot Rohr for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia, but his teammate Aaron Samuel has s...

Mar 12, 2018
Samson Siasia: NFF Will Run To Me After World Cup, They Have Killed Their Best Coaches
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Samson Siasia: NFF Will Run To Me After World Cup, They Have Killed Their Best Coaches

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has predicted that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF will run back to him to rescue the country after the 2018 World Cup.The USA 1994 World Cup star humorous...

Mar 12, 2018
QPR Manager On Super Eagles Trainee : He Has Got Some Wonderful Skills
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QPR Manager On Super Eagles Trainee : He Has Got Some Wonderful Skills

Queens Park Rangers boss Ian Holloway reserved special praise for former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze following his performance against Sunderland in the EFL Championship on Saturday afternoon.Ez...

Mar 12, 2018
Rohr Names The Two Goalkeepers That Won't Make World Cup Squad
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Rohr Names The Two Goalkeepers That Won't Make World Cup Squad

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that Plateau United netminder Dele Ajiboye and Feirense starlet Dele Alampasu will not be included on the 23-man roster for the 2018 World Cup.The...

Mar 12, 2018