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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal
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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has admitted regret over the controversial towel incidents that marred the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following separate episodes involving Stanley Nwabali and Édouard Mendy.Moroccan stewards, ball boys and even players, including Hakimi, were caught on camera repeatedly attempting to snatch towels from opposition goalkeepers during both the semifinal and final. The scenes left neutral observers bewildered as the actions appeared aimed at disrupting the goalkeepers' ability to maintain grip in wet conditions.During the final, video foo...

April 9, 2026
Another Nugget From Ighalo : People Will Still Criticize You No Matter What You Do
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Another Nugget From Ighalo : People Will Still Criticize You No Matter What You Do

Former Watford star Odion Ighalo was philosophical as always during Thursday's press conference, stating that whatever you do, good or bad, people will always have something negative to say about you ...

Oct 5, 2017
Ezenwa To Fellow NPFL Stars Eyeing Call-Up : Keep Working Hard, Door Is Open
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Ezenwa To Fellow NPFL Stars Eyeing Call-Up : Keep Working Hard, Door Is Open

FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has advised fellow Nigeria Professional Football League stars dreaming of playing for the Super Eagles not to lose hope if they have not been invited yet. ...

Oct 5, 2017
Iwobi Aware He's Not Guaranteed Starting Spot: It's Up To The Coach
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Iwobi Aware He's Not Guaranteed Starting Spot: It's Up To The Coach

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is ready to add to his international caps for the Nigerian national team in their World Cup qualifier against Zambia, but he is fully aware that he's not guaranteed a startin...

Oct 5, 2017
Ex-England U19 Skipper Ola Aina : I Am Ready To Make My Debut For Nigeria
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Ex-England U19 Skipper Ola Aina : I Am Ready To Make My Debut For Nigeria

Chelsea product Ola Aina is ready to make his competitive debut for Nigeria when they take on Zambia in a vital World Cup qualifying match in Uyo on Saturday. Born in the London Borough of Southwar...

Oct 5, 2017
Match Preview Nigeria Vs Zambia : What To Expect Of The N4.3 Billion Game
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Match Preview Nigeria Vs Zambia : What To Expect Of The N4.3 Billion Game

Nigeria and Zambia will renew rivalry once again over the weekend as they both chase the much-coveted World Cup qualification spot, so let us look distinctively at what we might come to expect of the ...

Oct 5, 2017
Leon Balogun : Not Many People Gave Us A Chance On June 24, 2016
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Leon Balogun : Not Many People Gave Us A Chance On June 24, 2016

As Mainz central defender Leon Balogun put it, the Super Eagles had to upset the form guide in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. When the draw was made on June 24, 2016, Nigeria were paired...

Oct 5, 2017
(Photo) Zambia Lodging At Chelsea Hotel, Train In Abuja Thursday Morning
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(Photo) Zambia Lodging At Chelsea Hotel, Train In Abuja Thursday Morning

The Zambian National Team will fly out to Uyo on Thursday afternoon, subject to the availability of flights, and all the players summoned for the World Cup qualifier with Nigeria have reported for int...

Oct 5, 2017
Pinnick's Message To Moses', Iwobi, Ighalo, Iheanacho : Be Ruthless In Front Of Goal
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Pinnick's Message To Moses', Iwobi, Ighalo, Iheanacho : Be Ruthless In Front Of Goal

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked the Super Eagles to be calm but clinical in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup showdown with the Zambians.“The...

Oct 5, 2017
Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel : We'll Do Our Talking On The Pitch
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Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel : We'll Do Our Talking On The Pitch

Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi has declared the players have no need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia’s Chipolopolo.The 201...

Oct 5, 2017
Super Eagles Training Session : Moses Looking Fit & Sharp, Iwobi Has Eagle Eyes, Aina Bedding-In
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Super Eagles Training Session : Moses Looking Fit & Sharp, Iwobi Has Eagle Eyes, Aina Bedding-In

The Super Eagles had their second training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday evening, with two mini-games taking place. The training games were quite compet...

Oct 4, 2017
How Super Eagles Team A & B Lined Up In Wednesday Evening's Training
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How Super Eagles Team A & B Lined Up In Wednesday Evening's Training

The Super Eagles held their second training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Wednesday evening. After an initial physical session of stretching and run...

Oct 4, 2017
Echiejile Resumes Full Training, Rohr Drops Hint Monaco Loanee Will Start
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Echiejile Resumes Full Training, Rohr Drops Hint Monaco Loanee Will Start

Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile returned to training with the Super Eagles on Wednesday evening after failing to complete yesterday's workout due to an ankle injury. Allnigeriasoccer.com understan...

Oct 4, 2017