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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
'One step at a time' - Okocha backs Super Eagles to beat Bafana Bafana and reach 2023 AFCON final 
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'One step at a time' - Okocha backs Super Eagles to beat Bafana Bafana and reach 2023 AFCON final 

Nigeria and South Africa will face off in a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké on Wednesday evening.   Former Nigeria captain...

Feb 5, 2024
Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana's penalty-saving specialist, admits Super Eagles face tough team 
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Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana's penalty-saving specialist, admits Super Eagles face tough team 

Jose Peseiro has underlined that he's not thinking about South Africa's penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between th...

Feb 5, 2024
'We have a good defence' - Bafana Bafana star Mashego warns Osimhen, Super Eagles teammates 
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'We have a good defence' - Bafana Bafana star Mashego warns Osimhen, Super Eagles teammates 

South Africa are through to their first Africa Cup of Nations semifinals in 24 years after beating Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in an incredible tight contest with very few chances in regulation and ex...

Feb 5, 2024
'One of the favourites for the Nigerian fans' - Mikel left impressed by AFCON performances of Nwabali
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'One of the favourites for the Nigerian fans' - Mikel left impressed by AFCON performances of Nwabali

Nigeria icon John Obi Mikel has been left impressed by the performances of Stanley Nwabali at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The former Chelsea midfielder admitted that Nigeria wer...

Feb 5, 2024
Chelsea legend predicts the two countries that will make it to the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 
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Chelsea legend predicts the two countries that will make it to the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has predicted that the Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Both sides are in the last four in the tournament w...

Feb 5, 2024
2023 AFCON Nigeria v South Africa: Get everything you should know ahead of huge clash 
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2023 AFCON Nigeria v South Africa: Get everything you should know ahead of huge clash 

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament gradually reaches its climax, football enthusiasts around the continent are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated clash between the Super Eagles...

Feb 5, 2024
Meet the enemy: Three Bafana Bafana players Super Eagles players should keep an eye on
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Meet the enemy: Three Bafana Bafana players Super Eagles players should keep an eye on

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals approach, the spotlight is firmly on the clash between South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Nigeria's Super Eagles.   Both teams have displa...

Feb 5, 2024
'Nigeria has a lot of quality players' - Bafana Bafana CB Kekana ahead of AFCON semifinal showdown 
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'Nigeria has a lot of quality players' - Bafana Bafana CB Kekana ahead of AFCON semifinal showdown 

Bafana Bafana secured their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal spot after a hard-fought win over Cape Verde on Saturday to set up a semifinal showdown against Nigeria at the Stade de la Paix, B...

Feb 5, 2024
Super Eagles recovery session: Osimhen, Onyeka among 5 players rested; Onyedika trains fully; Musa individual 
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Super Eagles recovery session: Osimhen, Onyeka among 5 players rested; Onyedika trains fully; Musa individual 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started their preparations for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa, with a training session held at t...

Feb 4, 2024
'Ajayi is doing a great work at the back' - Former Nigeria coach celebrates Super Eagles unsung hero 
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'Ajayi is doing a great work at the back' - Former Nigeria coach celebrates Super Eagles unsung hero 

Former Nigeria coach and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Semi Ajayi has been a significant player for the Super Eagles from a tactical perspective at the ongoing Afr...

Feb 4, 2024
'He's a solder' - Iwobi responds to on-the-field incident with Nwabali in Super Eagles win against Angola
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'He's a solder' - Iwobi responds to on-the-field incident with Nwabali in Super Eagles win against Angola

Alex Iwobi has responded to an on-the-field incident with Stanley Nwabali during the second half of Nigeria's 1-0 win over Angola in a quarterfinal clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. ...

Feb 4, 2024
South Africa coach Hugo Broos hails 'very good player' Lookman, vows to exploit Nigeria's weaknesses
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos hails 'very good player' Lookman, vows to exploit Nigeria's weaknesses

South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday night to set up a semifinal clash with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   With neither team scoring in regulation and ext...

Feb 4, 2024