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Photo: Former Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Nigeria's heartbreaking loss to DR Congo
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Photo: Former Super Eagles coach Peseiro watches Nigeria's heartbreaking loss to DR Congo

Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro was present as Nigeria suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the DR Congo Leopards in the decisive World Cup qualifying playoff. The match ended 1-1 after extra time before DR Congo secured victory through a 4-3 penalty shootout, ending Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Peseiro, who led Nigeria to the final of the most recent Africa Cup of Nations where the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast, watched the encounter from the stands (as pictured). His appearance marked a notable mo...

November 20, 2025
'We have to manage him' - NSC chairman admits Osimhen is way too passionate about Super Eagles
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'We have to manage him' - NSC chairman admits Osimhen is way too passionate about Super Eagles

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has highlighted how Victor Osimhen inspired the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup playoffs when hope had almost faded. Statist...

Nov 1, 2025
'We have Lookman and Osimhen' - Iwobi admits it'll be a shame if Super Eagles miss out on World Cup
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'We have Lookman and Osimhen' - Iwobi admits it'll be a shame if Super Eagles miss out on World Cup

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that it would be a shame if the Super Eagles, with their array of top European-based stars, fail to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, afte...

Nov 1, 2025
Atalanta coach reveals how Super Eagles duty affected Lookman's recent training sessions
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Atalanta coach reveals how Super Eagles duty affected Lookman's recent training sessions

Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has disclosed that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has not been able to train fully in recent weeks due to his national team commitments with the Super Eagles.Lookman, who...

Oct 31, 2025
'Let's not lie' - 2013 Afcon final match winner blasts Super Eagles over WCQ form ahead of Gabon clash
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'Let's not lie' - 2013 Afcon final match winner blasts Super Eagles over WCQ form ahead of Gabon clash

Retired Nigeria international Sunday Mba, best remembered for scoring the decisive goal in the final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, has delivered a damning assessment of the Super Eagles ahead of ...

Oct 31, 2025
'Threats everywhere from their squad' - Uganda coach gives honest verdict on facing Nigeria at Afcon
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'Threats everywhere from their squad' - Uganda coach gives honest verdict on facing Nigeria at Afcon

Uganda coach Paul Put has warned of Nigeria's quality ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as a team packed with exceptional talent and top-level European experience.Th...

Oct 31, 2025
Super Eagles dual-nationals XI featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley, Leicester stars
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Super Eagles dual-nationals XI featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley, Leicester stars

The National Team Football Hub has unveiled its ultimate Super Eagles dual-nationals XI, highlighting players born overseas who remain eligible to represent Nigeria.Nigeria continues to boast a wealth...

Oct 29, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 WWC Italy 4-0 Nigeria: Five observations from Flamingos' defeat to Azzurrine
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2025 Fifa U17 WWC Italy 4-0 Nigeria: Five observations from Flamingos' defeat to Azzurrine

Nigeria crashed out of the 2025 Fifa U17 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Italy on Tuesday night.The Flamingos held their own for most of the first half but conceded shortly before the break when C...

Oct 29, 2025
'Scored a hat-trick' - Mikel hails Osimhen for stepping up when Super Eagles needed him most
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'Scored a hat-trick' - Mikel hails Osimhen for stepping up when Super Eagles needed him most

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen for his decisive contribution in Nigeria's 4–0 demolition of Republic of Benin's Cheetahs on October 14, a resul...

Oct 28, 2025
Women's Afconq Nigeria 1-1 Benin: Plumptre scores her first-ever goal for Super Falcons
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Women's Afconq Nigeria 1-1 Benin: Plumptre scores her first-ever goal for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons have booked their place at the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after playing out a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening.Ashleigh Plumptre open...

Oct 28, 2025
'I want to be in the World Cup' - Osimhen vows to deliver for Super Eagles ahead of Gabon clash
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'I want to be in the World Cup' - Osimhen vows to deliver for Super Eagles ahead of Gabon clash

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is determined to lead Nigeria back to the Fifa World Cup after the three-time African champions missed out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.The former African Footballer...

Oct 28, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight
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2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight

The Flamingos of Nigeria will be seeking to contain four key Italian players as they aim to progress to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Round of 16 clash against It...

Oct 28, 2025
England make early move to keep Everton and Newcastle midfielders away from Super Eagles
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England make early move to keep Everton and Newcastle midfielders away from Super Eagles

The English Football Association has made the first move to provisionally cap-tie two promising midfielders of Nigerian descent, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Everton's Malik Olayiwola and Newcastle Un...

Oct 27, 2025