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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss
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'Penalty shootout' - Fulham boss admits Super Eagles trio still feeling the pain of World Cup miss

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva revealed that Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are still dealing with the emotional impact of Nigeria's painful penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Chukwueze, Iwobi and Bassey all started as the Super Eagles lost to the Leopards 4-3 on penalties despite taking an early lead through Frank Onyeka, whose deflected strike beat goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.A moment of carelessness from Iwobi in midfield, where he...

November 22, 2025
'Nigeria has Boniface, Osimhen' - Red-hot Dutch-born striker Zirkzee now open to representing Super Eagles 
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'Nigeria has Boniface, Osimhen' - Red-hot Dutch-born striker Zirkzee now open to representing Super Eagles 

Red-hot striker Joshua Zirkzee has discussed the possibility of representing the Super Eagles with him being eligible to play for Nigeria through one of his parents. The Bologna central forward was...

Feb 28, 2024
Who will plug the gap? Two centre-backs including PL star capable of replacing injured Troost-Ekong 
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Who will plug the gap? Two centre-backs including PL star capable of replacing injured Troost-Ekong 

In the wake of an unfortunate injury to 2023 AFCON Player of the Tournament, William Troost Ekong, the Nigerian national football team faces the challenge of finding capable replacements for...

Feb 28, 2024
Waldrum cites Chelsea v Liverpool as he discusses Super Falcons' showdown with clinical Bayana Bayana side 
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Waldrum cites Chelsea v Liverpool as he discusses Super Falcons' showdown with clinical Bayana Bayana side 

Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum has defended his misfiring strikers ahead of April's highly anticipated showdown against South Africa's Bayana Bayana in the fourth round of qualifiers for the 20...

Feb 27, 2024
Deborah Abiodun reacts: Super Falcons to face Bayana Bayana in final phase of Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers 
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Deborah Abiodun reacts: Super Falcons to face Bayana Bayana in final phase of Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers 

The Super Falcons will face South Africa's Bayana Bayana in the fourth round of qualifiers for the 2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament.    South Africa thrashed...

Feb 27, 2024
Three uncapped teenagers who could break into Super Eagles squad before 2026 World Cup
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Three uncapped teenagers who could break into Super Eagles squad before 2026 World Cup

The Nigerian national team, fondly known as the Super Eagles, has a rich history of unearthing young talents who go on to become stars on the international stage.   As the next FIFA World C...

Feb 27, 2024
Who is Sylvester Jasper? The Fulham product observed by Peseiro; insists he's good enough for Super Eagles
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Who is Sylvester Jasper? The Fulham product observed by Peseiro; insists he's good enough for Super Eagles

Sylvester Jasper, a name that might not ring a bell for the casual football fan, was recently monitored by Nigerian national team coach, Jose Peseiro during Benfica's 4-0 win over Portimonens...

Feb 27, 2024
Medical update: Porto's Super Eagles LB Zaidu operated on by Cristiano Ronaldo's most trusted doctor
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Medical update: Porto's Super Eagles LB Zaidu operated on by Cristiano Ronaldo's most trusted doctor

Through their official website, Porto have released a medical update on Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi, stating that  the fullback was operated on his left knee on Monday, February 26 at Hosp...

Feb 27, 2024
'It was hard watching AFCON from home' - Udinese GK Okoye makes himself available for Super Eagles recall 
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'It was hard watching AFCON from home' - Udinese GK Okoye makes himself available for Super Eagles recall 

Former Watford shot-stopper Maduka Okoye is eyeing a recall to the Super Eagles after missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Okoye hasn't featured for Nigeria since committing a howl...

Feb 27, 2024
Three hits and three flops from Super Falcons' narrow 1-0 victory over Indomitable Lionesses
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Three hits and three flops from Super Falcons' narrow 1-0 victory over Indomitable Lionesses

The Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers third round.   The much needed...

Feb 26, 2024
Super Falcons player ratings: Echegini Messi-esque assist; Abiodun stands tall; Plumptre takes the heat
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Super Falcons player ratings: Echegini Messi-esque assist; Abiodun stands tall; Plumptre takes the heat

The Super Falcons got the better of Cameroon by a solitary goal in the second leg of the third round of the Paris 2024 Olympics.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs through the Nigerian players in ...

Feb 26, 2024
2024 Olympic qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons 1-0 win over Indomitable Lionesses 
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2024 Olympic qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons 1-0 win over Indomitable Lionesses 

Nigeria progressed to the final round of qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics with a victory over Cameroon.    The Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 1-0 courtesy of a goal fr...

Feb 26, 2024
Nigeria 1 Cameroon 0: Okoronkwo goal enough for Super Falcons to beat Indomitable Lionesses
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Nigeria 1 Cameroon 0: Okoronkwo goal enough for Super Falcons to beat Indomitable Lionesses

The Super Falcons defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the second leg of the third round of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday evening at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Nigeria started the game on the front f...

Feb 26, 2024