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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
West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty
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West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has admitted that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles on Tuesday delayed Semi Ajayi's return to the club after his commitments ...

Feb 14, 2024
Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job
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Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job

Despite guiding the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the future of coach José Peseiro remains unclear. The Portuguese tactician has confirmed that h...

Feb 14, 2024
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 
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Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 

Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy following a 2-1 loss to hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday...

Feb 14, 2024
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 
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Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 

The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles stars making the cut.   Chelsea-reared fullb...

Feb 14, 2024
Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 
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Iheanacho's return from AFCON duty: Nigeria Football Federation leave Leicester City hanging 

Leicester City are still awaiting feedback from the Nigeria Football Federation on the return of Kelechi Iheanacho to the East Midlands after international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2023 ...

Feb 14, 2024
'Came almost 30-40m away from his goal to save another danger' - Peter Rufai waxes lyrical about Nwabali 
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'Came almost 30-40m away from his goal to save another danger' - Peter Rufai waxes lyrical about Nwabali 

Nigeria's goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai was left impressed by the performances of Stanley Nwabali during the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and reckons that the Super Eagles goalke...

Feb 14, 2024
Will he stay or leave? Soon-to-be free agent Peseiro provides update on contract situation 
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Will he stay or leave? Soon-to-be free agent Peseiro provides update on contract situation 

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has provided an update on his contract situation with the Nigeria Football Federation.    The Portuguese football tactician has sixteen days left on his...

Feb 13, 2024
'Let us show him love and not hatred' - NFF condemn cyber attacks on Super Eagles star Iwobi 
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'Let us show him love and not hatred' - NFF condemn cyber attacks on Super Eagles star Iwobi 

The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commi...

Feb 13, 2024
Long-serving Nigeria CB Omeruo makes decision on international future, defends mentality of Super Eagles players 
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Long-serving Nigeria CB Omeruo makes decision on international future, defends mentality of Super Eagles players 

It was dashed hope for Nigeria following their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Two second ...

Feb 13, 2024
2023 AFCON star Nwabali makes big decision on Chippa United future, speaks on Super Eagles loss to CIV
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2023 AFCON star Nwabali makes big decision on Chippa United future, speaks on Super Eagles loss to CIV

2023 Africa Cup of Nations star Stanley Nwabali has made a big decision on his future with Chippa United, stating that he wishes to leave the South African DStv Premiership club.   ...

Feb 13, 2024
2023 AFCON: Ex-Barcelona winger explains why Nigeria talisman Osimhen was not at his goalscoring best 
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2023 AFCON: Ex-Barcelona winger explains why Nigeria talisman Osimhen was not at his goalscoring best 

Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has explained the reason behind the struggles of Victor Osimhen at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Super Eagles striker was amo...

Feb 13, 2024
Five reasons Super Eagles were outplayed by Ivory Coast in 2023 AFCON final
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Five reasons Super Eagles were outplayed by Ivory Coast in 2023 AFCON final

In a thrilling showdown for continental supremacy, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced off against the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.   However, despite the...

Feb 13, 2024