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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
2023 Fifa U20 WC star Nnadi picks Onyeka as the Nigeria midfielder that impressed him the most at AFCON
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2023 Fifa U20 WC star Nnadi picks Onyeka as the Nigeria midfielder that impressed him the most at AFCON

2023 Fifa U20 World Cup star Tochukwu Nnadi has picked Frank Onyeka as the Nigerian midfielder that impressed him the most during the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.  ...

Feb 19, 2024
'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final
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'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final

Whoscored.com pundit Jonathan Wilson was full of praise for Brighton & Hove's Ivorian winger Simon Adingra after his brilliant performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between ...

Feb 19, 2024
Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON
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Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON

Best Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong is not at the disposal of PAOK Thessaloniki coach Răzvan Lucescu for the league meeting with their bitter rivals Olympi...

Feb 18, 2024
Moses Simon back in service at Nantes as Mbappe comes to the rescue of Paris Saint-Germain
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Moses Simon back in service at Nantes as Mbappe comes to the rescue of Paris Saint-Germain

After approximately two months of unavailability due to his commitments with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Moses Simon is back in service at Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports....

Feb 18, 2024
'I hope you die' - Omeruo reveals threatening message a fan sent to Aina after poor display in AFCON final
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'I hope you die' - Omeruo reveals threatening message a fan sent to Aina after poor display in AFCON final

Veteran Nigerian central defender Kenneth Omeruo has shed light on the extent of online abuse Super Eagles players are subjected to when they lose matches and not performing up to expectations. &nb...

Feb 18, 2024
'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions
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'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions

The international future of Elijah Adebayo has been a subject of speculation in recent weeks on the back of his outstanding performances for Premier League side Luton Town.    Adebayo ...

Feb 17, 2024
Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 
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Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 

Kenneth Omeruo was in action for Kasimpasa on Friday, five days after the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.   The former Chelsea cen...

Feb 17, 2024
'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
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'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty

Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi Iheanacho is back in England following the conclusion of t...

Feb 16, 2024
Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 
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Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 

Ademola Lookman is reportedly not in contention to take to the pitch on Saturday night when Atalanta face U.S. Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium - a game corresponding to the 25th round of...

Feb 16, 2024
Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 
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Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 

Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem is unlikely to be available for selection on Saturday afternoon when Boavista take on Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.    According to var...

Feb 16, 2024
Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 
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Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 

Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro will have to resist interest from a host of teams in order to stay on as coach of Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles.    Th...

Feb 15, 2024
Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha
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Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha

Alex Iwobi has no plans whatsoever to quit the Nigeria national team contrary to sensational reports in the local media that he was calling time on his international career in the wake of the unfortun...

Feb 15, 2024