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22nd November 2025

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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren
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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren

Celtic caretaker coach Martin O’Neill has delivered an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash with St Mirren. The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during Celtic's 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over SK Sturm Graz in October.Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer, had made an immediate impact before his setback. In eight appearances across all competitions, the former Manchester City striker recorded three goals and one assist, quickly becoming an important figure in Celtic’s...

November 22, 2025
'They gave us a tough game in AFCON' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi expects Bafana Bafana to put up a fight 
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'They gave us a tough game in AFCON' - Super Eagles CB Ajayi expects Bafana Bafana to put up a fight 

West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi was one of the five Super Eagles players who were airlifted to Uyo via a private jet arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation due to a strike by the Labour Uni...

Jun 6, 2024
2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana stranded in Port Harcourt due to Uyo Airport closed 
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Bafana Bafana stranded in Port Harcourt due to Uyo Airport closed 

Bafana Bafana's players and officials have arrived in Nigeria ahead of their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification game against the Super Eagles on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, ...

Jun 5, 2024
Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi name the fastest and strongest players in Super Eagles squad 
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Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi name the fastest and strongest players in Super Eagles squad 

As the anticipation mounts for the upcoming clash against South Africa, Super Eagles strikers Victor Boniface and Terem Moffi have provided an inside look into the squad dynamics, specifically highlig...

Jun 5, 2024
Ndidi v Mokoena: The battle of midfield generals that could decide Super Eagles WCQ against Bafana Bafana
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Ndidi v Mokoena: The battle of midfield generals that could decide Super Eagles WCQ against Bafana Bafana

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria is set to host a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa's Bafana Bafana. The mat...

Jun 5, 2024
'It affects the training' -  Iheanacho, Ndidi deliver brutal verdict on missing Super Eagles players
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'It affects the training' -  Iheanacho, Ndidi deliver brutal verdict on missing Super Eagles players

Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have raised concerns about the invited players yet to report for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' crucial 2026 World Cup ...

Jun 5, 2024
'They are on their way' - Finidi assures Iwobi, Lookman, Okoye will report for duty before Bafana Bafana clash 
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'They are on their way' - Finidi assures Iwobi, Lookman, Okoye will report for duty before Bafana Bafana clash 

Nigeria coach Finidi George has assured that Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi and Maduka Okoye will report for international duty before Friday's showdown against Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akp...

Jun 5, 2024
Snapped: Iwobi, Lookman report for Super Eagles duty Wednesday, spotted at London airport 
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Snapped: Iwobi, Lookman report for Super Eagles duty Wednesday, spotted at London airport 

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman should report for international duty in Uyo on Wednesday, all things being equal.  As at the time of this report, the Nigeria ...

Jun 5, 2024
'We know about them, they know about us' - Hugo Broos predicts Finidi will make changes v Bafana Bafana 
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'We know about them, they know about us' - Hugo Broos predicts Finidi will make changes v Bafana Bafana 

South Africa coach Hugo Broos expects Finidi George to make changes for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday evening.  Of th...

Jun 4, 2024
2026 WCQ: Three revenge-seeking Bafana Bafana players to watch out for against Super Eagles 
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2026 WCQ: Three revenge-seeking Bafana Bafana players to watch out for against Super Eagles 

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria is set to erupt on Friday as the Super Eagles face off against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. ...

Jun 4, 2024
Super Eagles stars Ajayi, Bassey, Onuachu, Onyeka, Osayi-Samuel land in Uyo pre-Bafana Bafana 
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Super Eagles stars Ajayi, Bassey, Onuachu, Onyeka, Osayi-Samuel land in Uyo pre-Bafana Bafana 

Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka and Paul Onuachu have arrived at the Uyo airport in preparation for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against South Africa, allnigeriasocc...

Jun 4, 2024
'We don't have to be afraid' - Hugo Broos explains why Bafana Bafana are confident before facing Super Eagles
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'We don't have to be afraid' - Hugo Broos explains why Bafana Bafana are confident before facing Super Eagles

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, manager Hugo Broos explained why Bafana Bafana are in confident mood before their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Super Eagles at the Go...

Jun 4, 2024
'There's no pressure' - Nwabali insists ahead of possible home debut for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana 
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'There's no pressure' - Nwabali insists ahead of possible home debut for Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana 

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has underlined that he's not under any pressure whatsoever ahead of a potential home debut for the Super Eagles when they take on South Africa's Bafana...

Jun 4, 2024