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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
Shocker: Argentina Star Ruled Out Of World Cup After Colliding With Iceland International
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Shocker: Argentina Star Ruled Out Of World Cup After Colliding With Iceland International

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg's Argentina international Emanuel Mammana has emerged as a doubt to suit up for the South Americans when they tackle the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup.The defender had t...

Mar 12, 2018
Rohr Not intimidated By Messi: He Is One Of The Best Players But We Are Not Scared
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Rohr Not intimidated By Messi: He Is One Of The Best Players But We Are Not Scared

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has declared that the Super Eagles will not be intimidated when they clash with two-time world champions Argentina and Lionel Messi at the 2018 World Cup.The Barcelona s...

Mar 12, 2018
Nigerian Team Of The Week : Awaziem, Uzoho, Iheanacho, Kalu, Aina Among The Top Performers
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Nigerian Team Of The Week : Awaziem, Uzoho, Iheanacho, Kalu, Aina Among The Top Performers

Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the actions of the past weekend in its Team of the Week.GoalkeeperFrancis Uzoho (Depor Fabril) : Having conceded four goals in his previous two ...

Mar 12, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho Looking Forward To Playing Against Chelsea
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Kelechi Iheanacho Looking Forward To Playing Against Chelsea

Kelechi Iheanacho is looking forward to Sunday's meeting with Chelsea in the quarterfinal of the Emirates FA Cup, and is confident that Leicester City can cause an upset at the King Power Stadium.The ...

Mar 12, 2018
Las Palmas Ace Etebo Plays Down Injury Fears, To Have A Check-Up Monday
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Las Palmas Ace Etebo Plays Down Injury Fears, To Have A Check-Up Monday

Oghenekaro Etebo has played down the seriousness of a knock he picked up in Las Palmas's 2-0 loss to Villarreal in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday evening, a week before he's expected to start training ...

Mar 12, 2018
Nigerian Exports: Goals For Gero, Olayinka, Akpala, Okosun, Aremu, Omoijuanfo & Okeuhie
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Nigerian Exports: Goals For Gero, Olayinka, Akpala, Okosun, Aremu, Omoijuanfo & Okeuhie

Catch up on the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European clubs on Sunday, March 11.In the last round of the regular season, Oostende lost 3-2 to Uche Agbo's Standard Liege at...

Mar 11, 2018
Nigeria To Make Approach For Talented Chelsea Attacking Midfielder Tushaun Tyreece-Walters
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Nigeria To Make Approach For Talented Chelsea Attacking Midfielder Tushaun Tyreece-Walters

Nigeria are set to make an approach for Chelsea wonderkid Tushaun Tyreece-Walters in their bid to win the race for his services at international level ahead of England.Born in London seventeen y...

Mar 11, 2018
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Wins Goal Of The Month, Mouscron Miss Him
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Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Wins Goal Of The Month, Mouscron Miss Him

Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi is in the spotlight once again after winning Royal Excel Mouscron's Goal of the Month award for February 2018, the Belgian First Division A club have announced. Last mon...

Mar 11, 2018
Super Eagles MO: Joel Obi Will Come For Friendlies; ADO Den Haag Yet To Contact NFF WRT Ebuehi
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Super Eagles MO: Joel Obi Will Come For Friendlies; ADO Den Haag Yet To Contact NFF WRT Ebuehi

Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye has played down speculations over the availability of Joel Obi for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia, saying the Torino midfielder is not injur...

Mar 11, 2018
Leicester City Teammate Gush Over Iheanacho's Aerial Ability, Striker Praised By Ndidi Too
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Leicester City Teammate Gush Over Iheanacho's Aerial Ability, Striker Praised By Ndidi Too

Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is receiving plenty of appraisals following his first Premier League goal for the Foxes in their 4-1 trouncing of West Brom on Saturday afternoon. The Su...

Mar 11, 2018
Rohr Suffers More Frustration As Ebuehi Picks Up Injury Pre-Poland Friendly
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Rohr Suffers More Frustration As Ebuehi Picks Up Injury Pre-Poland Friendly

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will be left frustrated over the fitness of two players he has called up for the pre-World Cup friendlies against Poland (March 23) and Serbia (March 27).Allnigeriasocce...

Mar 10, 2018
Ex-Eagles Defender Ajibade Babalade To Brian Idowu: Challenge Echiejile For LB Position
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Ex-Eagles Defender Ajibade Babalade To Brian Idowu: Challenge Echiejile For LB Position

Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade has expressed satisfaction by the choice of players invited by Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr for the international friendlies against Poland and Serbia.Ro...

Mar 10, 2018