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'Let's wait for Fifa to decide' - Gaye cites late Bafana Bafana ruling in Nigeria's World Cup case against DRC
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'Let's wait for Fifa to decide' - Gaye cites late Bafana Bafana ruling in Nigeria's World Cup case against DRC

African football expert Mamadou Gaye has urged patience as Nigeria await  a ruling from football's governing body Fifa following defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoff final of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to the Leopards but subsequently lodged a formal complaint with Fifa, alleging that DR Congo fielded several ineligible dual-national players, including Manchester United alums Axel Tuanzebe and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.With just under three weeks remaining before the international match window op...

February 28, 2026
England Confirm Pre-World Cup Friendly With Nigeria At Wembley On June 2
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England Confirm Pre-World Cup Friendly With Nigeria At Wembley On June 2

The English Football Association have confirmed that the national team will play a pre-World Cup friendly with the Super Eagles in June. The official Twitter account of the Three Lions has tweeted tha...

Jan 10, 2018
Tevez Dreams Of Going To Russia 2018, Will He Play Against Nigeria?
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Tevez Dreams Of Going To Russia 2018, Will He Play Against Nigeria?

Former Manchester United star Carlos Tevez is hoping to be named to Argentina's roster for the 2018 World Cup following his return to Boca Juniors.Tevez, 33, has returned to Boca Juniors in his homela...

Jan 10, 2018
Son Of Former Super Eagles Winger Nets Hat-trick For Margate
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Son Of Former Super Eagles Winger Nets Hat-trick For Margate

Nigerian striker, Jordan Chiedozie inspired his Margate side to a 3-1 victory over Needham Market in the English Isthmian League, notching thrice for himself in the encounter.While the feat might prob...

Jan 10, 2018
Eagles GK Crisis : Rohr Counting On Uzoho, Sends Personal Trainer To Spain
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Eagles GK Crisis : Rohr Counting On Uzoho, Sends Personal Trainer To Spain

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that Deportivo de La Coruña netmider Francis Uzoho will be on the plane to Russia this summer and has praised the youngster once again for his perf...

Jan 9, 2018
United States Take First Step To Beat Nigeria To Best Defender In MLS
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United States Take First Step To Beat Nigeria To Best Defender In MLS

The United States Soccer Federation has taken the first step to beat the Nigerian Federation to the international future of the highly-rated Sporting Kansas defender Ike Opara.Acting United Men’...

Jan 8, 2018
Onariase, Osimhen, Onyedinma, Odelusi Make Nigerian Team Of The Week
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Onariase, Osimhen, Onyedinma, Odelusi Make Nigerian Team Of The Week

Team of the Week: With a couple of debutants impressing for their various clubs and few others putting in their consummate best during the past weekend, the list of best performers is hardly shorn of ...

Jan 8, 2018
Chelsea Congratulate Super Eagles Star For Scoring Maiden Goal
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Chelsea Congratulate Super Eagles Star For Scoring Maiden Goal

Chelsea have congratulated Super Eagles defender Ola Aina for scoring his first-ever goal as a professional.The former England U19 skipper achieved the feat in the 58th minute of Hull City's 1-0 win o...

Jan 8, 2018
Nottingham Forest 4 Arsenal 2: Iwobi Flops, Akpom Subbed In As Holders Are Knocked Out
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Nottingham Forest 4 Arsenal 2: Iwobi Flops, Akpom Subbed In As Holders Are Knocked Out

Nottingham Forest stunned Arsenal 4-2 in a breathtaking Emirates FA Cup third round encounter at the City Ground to oust the holders from the competition.Alex Iwobi started for Arsene Wenger's side in...

Jan 7, 2018
Chelsea Loanee Pleased To Net First Senior Goal After 40 Hours, 17 Minutes
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Chelsea Loanee Pleased To Net First Senior Goal After 40 Hours, 17 Minutes

Super Eagles young defender Ola Aina celebrated his first senior goal for Hull City in their 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 6.Named in the...

Jan 7, 2018
Coutinho To Barcelona The Most Expensive, Top Ten Costliest Nigerian Transfers In EPL
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Coutinho To Barcelona The Most Expensive, Top Ten Costliest Nigerian Transfers In EPL

The transfer of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for an initial fee of 120 million euros is the highest ever transfer in the history of the English Premier League.The Liverpool star will become the seco...

Jan 6, 2018
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Scores First Professional Goal Against Blackburn Rovers
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Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Scores First Professional Goal Against Blackburn Rovers

Nigeria international Ola Aina finally scored his maiden professional goal in Hull City's 1-0 win vs Blackburn Rovers in an Emirates FA Cup third round clash at Ewood Park on Saturday evening.In his 3...

Jan 6, 2018
Argentina GK, Who Conceded 4 Goals Against Nigeria, Breaks Silence On Defeat
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Argentina GK, Who Conceded 4 Goals Against Nigeria, Breaks Silence On Defeat

América de México's Argentina goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín has broken his silence on the humiliating defeat suffered by the two-time world champions in an international fri...

Jan 6, 2018