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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
Highest scoring defender in Afcon history names three countries as Nigeria's biggest tournament rivals
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Highest scoring defender in Afcon history names three countries as Nigeria's biggest tournament rivals

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has played down suggestions that Nigeria are the outright favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Across three editions of the Africa Cup ...

Oct 27, 2025
'A lot of frustration' - Rohr admits defeat to Super Eagles hurt Cheetahs' players and backroom staff
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'A lot of frustration' - Rohr admits defeat to Super Eagles hurt Cheetahs' players and backroom staff

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has confessed that his players and backroom staff were deeply upset and disappointed following their crushing defeat to the Super Eagles in the final group match of the 2026 Fi...

Oct 27, 2025
Eric Chelle explains why Super Eagles goalscoring issues are not Osimhen and Lookman's fault
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Eric Chelle explains why Super Eagles goalscoring issues are not Osimhen and Lookman's fault

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has insisted that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman should not be blamed for Nigeria's recent goalscoring issues, stressing that the problem lies more in the team's tra...

Oct 27, 2025
Pre-Afcon friendly: Egypt FA confirm Pharaohs will battle Super Eagles, date and venue revealed
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Pre-Afcon friendly: Egypt FA confirm Pharaohs will battle Super Eagles, date and venue revealed

The Egyptian Football Association has confirmed that the Pharaohs will face Nigeria in a friendly match on December 14 at the Cairo International Stadium as part of their final preparations for the 20...

Oct 26, 2025
Tug of war for Bayern Munich loanee: Coaches of world and African champions give updates on Imade
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Tug of war for Bayern Munich loanee: Coaches of world and African champions give updates on Imade

Coaches of the reigning world and African champions, Sonia Bermudez of Spain and Justin Madugu of Nigeria, have provided updates on the international future of Bayern Munich loanee Edna Imade, who is ...

Oct 26, 2025
Eric Chelle omits Nigeria's most experienced player Iwobi, names four members of his inner circle
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Eric Chelle omits Nigeria's most experienced player Iwobi, names four members of his inner circle

Manager Eric Chelle has insisted that William Troost-Ekong is still the captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon's Panthers.Although the Al-Kho...

Oct 26, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-0 victory over Samoa
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-0 victory over Samoa

Nigeria cruised to a commanding 4-0 win over Samoa in their final Group D fixture at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.A brace from Queen Joseph, along with goals from Rasheedat Moshood and Az...

Oct 25, 2025
'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali
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'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has thrown his full support behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following widespread criticism of his performances in Nigeria's recent World Cup qualifier matches a...

Oct 25, 2025
Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles
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Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has shed light on how Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Krasnodar-owned winger were handed call-ups for a Nigeria training camp during the summer.Fredrick received ...

Oct 25, 2025
'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL
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'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle was among the 42,766 spectators at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday night as Portuguese champions Sporting CP faced Olympique Marseille on matchday three of the ...

Oct 25, 2025
Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons
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Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons cruised to a dominant 2-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers on Friday.Goals from Esther Okoronk...

Oct 24, 2025
Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff
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Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff

Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma will be worried ahead of the Panthers' 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles on November 13, given his poor record against Africa's top ten team...

Oct 24, 2025