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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
2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Three key tactical decisions Flamingos coach should make before France game
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2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Three key tactical decisions Flamingos coach should make before France game

Nigeria U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will need to make key tactical adjustments ahead of their crucial group-stage match against France on Wednesday, Following a 4–1 defeat to C...

Oct 20, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-1 defeat to Canada
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-1 defeat to Canada

Nigeria began their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a disappointing 4-1 loss against Canada on Sunday evening.Gabriela Istocki put the Canadians ahead just two minutes into the ma...

Oct 19, 2025
U17 WWC Nigeria 1-4 Canada: Joseph goal counts for nothing as Flamingos lose opener
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U17 WWC Nigeria 1-4 Canada: Joseph goal counts for nothing as Flamingos lose opener

The Flamingos of Nigeria suffered a 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening Fifa U17 Women's World Cup match on Sunday night in Morocco.Canada took an early lead just two minutes into the game through G...

Oct 19, 2025
Injury blow for Nigeria: Dessers all but ruled out of WCQ playoffs, replaced in Panathinaikos UEL squad
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Injury blow for Nigeria: Dessers all but ruled out of WCQ playoffs, replaced in Panathinaikos UEL squad

Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers is highly unlikely to feature for Nigeria in next month's 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in Morocco due to ongoing fitness issues, allnigeriasoccer.com reports...

Oct 19, 2025
Good news for Eric Chelle: Super Eagles right-back returns to Birmingham City matchday squad
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Good news for Eric Chelle: Super Eagles right-back returns to Birmingham City matchday squad

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has received a boost before announcing his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers playoffs in Morocco, with Birmingham City right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel declared fi...

Oct 19, 2025
'Full of attacking talent' - Tanzania coach admits Super Eagles pose major threat in Afcon Group C
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'Full of attacking talent' - Tanzania coach admits Super Eagles pose major threat in Afcon Group C

Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman, has commended the attacking strength of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to start in Morocco this December.The Taifa S...

Oct 18, 2025
NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players
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NFF president discusses Eric Chelle, World Cup qualifiers playoffs and Super Eagles players

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoffs against Gabon in ...

Oct 17, 2025
Right calf injury: Super Eagles fullback Zaidu ruled out of Porto v Celoricense
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Right calf injury: Super Eagles fullback Zaidu ruled out of Porto v Celoricense

Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Nigeria's 4-0 victory over Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, Octo...

Oct 17, 2025
Birmingham coach provides update on Osayi-Samuel after withdrawal from Super Eagles WCQs squad
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Birmingham coach provides update on Osayi-Samuel after withdrawal from Super Eagles WCQs squad

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has confirmed that Bright Osayi-Samuel is nearing full fitness ahead of their Championship fixture against Hull City.The Nigerian international picked up an injury...

Oct 17, 2025
Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars
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Nigeria squad announcement: Super Falcons call ups for NWSLers, Brighton, PSG and Galatasaray stars

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 21-woman squad for the Super Falcons' upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against neighbours Republic of Benin.An analysis of...

Oct 17, 2025
Former Nigeria captain warns Eric Chelle: Don't start Troost-Ekong in WCQ playoffs
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Former Nigeria captain warns Eric Chelle: Don't start Troost-Ekong in WCQ playoffs

Two-time World Cupper and former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh has sent a message to Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation, insisting that William Troost-Ekong should...

Oct 17, 2025
'He is the best player' - Nigeria great Oliseh chooses Osimhen over Lookman, backs him for PL move
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'He is the best player' - Nigeria great Oliseh chooses Osimhen over Lookman, backs him for PL move

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has hailed Victor Osimhen as Nigeria's best player and backed him for a big-money move to the Premier League in the near future.Osimhen, who was previously li...

Oct 17, 2025