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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
'We lost 1-0' - CIV's ex-Barcelona star Kessie hopes lightning does not strike twice in AFCON final v Nigeria 
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'We lost 1-0' - CIV's ex-Barcelona star Kessie hopes lightning does not strike twice in AFCON final v Nigeria 

Former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessié is hoping lightning does not strike twice on Sunday when Ivory Coast face off with tournament favorites Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Feb 9, 2024
'We have revenge to take on Nigeria' - Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller fires warning to Super Eagles 
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'We have revenge to take on Nigeria' - Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller fires warning to Super Eagles 

A new country will be crowned as champions of Africa on Sunday as Nigeria will be taking on tournament host Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alassane Ouattara Sta...

Feb 9, 2024
Kaizer Chiefs, France or Saudi Arabia: What is the best destination for Super Eagles AFCON star Nwabali?
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Kaizer Chiefs, France or Saudi Arabia: What is the best destination for Super Eagles AFCON star Nwabali?

Following his standout performances so far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Stanley Nwabali has garnered attention from various clubs across different leagues.   With his agent Mohammed L...

Feb 8, 2024
'This is the time' - Chukwueze bullish ahead of Super Eagles AFCON final clash against Elephants 
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'This is the time' - Chukwueze bullish ahead of Super Eagles AFCON final clash against Elephants 

Samuel Chukwueze is bullish ahead of Nigeria's clash with Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, declaring his belief that the Super Eagles can defeat the host to win ...

Feb 8, 2024
Key stats NGA v RSA: Nwabali most clearances; Lookman dirtiest player; Onyeka top interceptor; Chukwueze top dribbler
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Key stats NGA v RSA: Nwabali most clearances; Lookman dirtiest player; Onyeka top interceptor; Chukwueze top dribbler

Nigeria sealed their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final after beating South Africa through penalty kicks in a dramatic encounter on Wednesday evening.    Captain William Troo...

Feb 8, 2024
Super Eagles CB Ajayi has his say on that great tackle in first half v RSA; drug tested by CAF after superb display 
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Super Eagles CB Ajayi has his say on that great tackle in first half v RSA; drug tested by CAF after superb display 

Tournament favorites Nigeria reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 4-2 win on penalties against South Africa in Wednesday's semifinal at the Stade de la Paix...

Feb 8, 2024
'I wouldn't write him off' - Ex-Bafana Bafana captain tips Osimhen to be the star man of AFCON final
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'I wouldn't write him off' - Ex-Bafana Bafana captain tips Osimhen to be the star man of AFCON final

Former Bafana Bafana captain Dean Furman has tipped Victor Osimhen to be the star man when Nigeria face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.    The Nap...

Feb 8, 2024
'They played well' - Osayi-Samuel reveals what impressed him most about Bafana Bafana in loss to Nigeria 
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'They played well' - Osayi-Samuel reveals what impressed him most about Bafana Bafana in loss to Nigeria 

Bright Osayi-Samuel has admitted that he was left impressed by the performance of the South Africa team despite their loss to Nigeria in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday ev...

Feb 8, 2024
'They were afraid' - Bafana Bafana coach reveals what he saw Peseiro doing many times in AFCON semifinal 
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'They were afraid' - Bafana Bafana coach reveals what he saw Peseiro doing many times in AFCON semifinal 

Nigeria advanced to another Africa Cup of Nations final at the expense of South Africa on Wednesday, beating Bafana Bafana on penalties to set up a meeting with hosts Ivory Coast in the showpiece.&nbs...

Feb 8, 2024
'I don't know' -  Peseiro admits he's in the dark over availability of key defender for AFCON showpiece
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'I don't know' -  Peseiro admits he's in the dark over availability of key defender for AFCON showpiece

Nigeria reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the eighth time on Wednesday evening after beating South Africa and in doing so set up a meeting with hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's showp...

Feb 8, 2024
'Make or break' - Iheanacho reacts to that decisive kick as Super Eagles overcome AFCON semifinal curse 
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'Make or break' - Iheanacho reacts to that decisive kick as Super Eagles overcome AFCON semifinal curse 

Kelechi Iheanacho has had his say on taking the decisive penalty during Nigeria's semifinal victory over South Africa at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Having lost five of their last...

Feb 8, 2024
Most minutes without conceding a goal at AFCON: Nwabali breaks Nigerian record that stood for exactly 22 years
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Most minutes without conceding a goal at AFCON: Nwabali breaks Nigerian record that stood for exactly 22 years

Stanley Nwabali etched his name into Nigerian folklore on Wednesday evening as the Super Eagles earned a hard-fought win on penalties against South Africa to advance to the final of the 2023 Africa Cu...

Feb 8, 2024