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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
Super Eagles team news: Peseiro confirms Yusuf is out of Guinea-Bissau game but not ruled out of AFCON
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Super Eagles team news: Peseiro confirms Yusuf is out of Guinea-Bissau game but not ruled out of AFCON

Jose Peseiro has confirmed that Alhassan Yusuf is definitely out of the Nigeria versus Guinea-Bissau game - corresponding to both teams final game in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  ...

Jan 21, 2024
'They know the team is more important' - Peseiro explains why Iheanacho, Musa, Moffi, 5 others have not played 
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'They know the team is more important' - Peseiro explains why Iheanacho, Musa, Moffi, 5 others have not played 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro was on media duties at the Palais de la Culture, Abidjan on Sunday to preview his side's last group game against Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. ...

Jan 21, 2024
West Ham prepared to break transfer record to beat Chelsea, Newcastle to signing of Super Eagles striker
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West Ham prepared to break transfer record to beat Chelsea, Newcastle to signing of Super Eagles striker

West Ham United are ready to break their transfer record to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle United.   As reported by The Sun, ...

Jan 21, 2024
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Guinea-Bissau
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2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Guinea-Bissau

The Super Eagles will clash with familiar foes Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening.   They will be seeking to build on their victory a...

Jan 21, 2024
'We know them' - Osimhen reveals Super Eagles have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau 
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'We know them' - Osimhen reveals Super Eagles have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau 

Victor Osimhen has revealed that the Super Eagles players have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau, their next opponent at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau will fa...

Jan 21, 2024
'Keep it to yourself' - Nwabali reveals one secret Peseiro told him on the eve of Nigeria's opener v EQG
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'Keep it to yourself' - Nwabali reveals one secret Peseiro told him on the eve of Nigeria's opener v EQG

In a move that took almost everyone by surprise, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro opted to hand a competitive debut to Stanley Nwabali in his side's opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations agai...

Jan 20, 2024
2023 AFCON: What Super Eagles coach Peseiro must do to get the best out of Iwobi
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2023 AFCON: What Super Eagles coach Peseiro must do to get the best out of Iwobi

There are no mincing words that Alex Iwobi has had a slow start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Fulham midfielder failed to impress against Equatorial Guinea and didn't do any ...

Jan 20, 2024
'If we can reach the final' - Super Eagles winger Simon reveals 2023 AFCON target 
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'If we can reach the final' - Super Eagles winger Simon reveals 2023 AFCON target 

Moses Simon has revealed his target for Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying he will be delighted if he can help the Super Eagles reach the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium,...

Jan 20, 2024
Super Eagles recovery session: Zaidu potential fitness doubt; Yusuf individual training; Ekong, Osimhen rested  
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Super Eagles recovery session: Zaidu potential fitness doubt; Yusuf individual training; Ekong, Osimhen rested  

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started preparations for their final Group A fixture at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a recovery session held on Friday, a day...

Jan 20, 2024
'We all want revenge' - Osayi-Samuel explains why Super Eagles players are hunting for vengeance v GNB
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'We all want revenge' - Osayi-Samuel explains why Super Eagles players are hunting for vengeance v GNB

Bright Osayi-Samuel still doesn't know if he will make his starting debut at the Africa Cup of Nations in Monday's meeting between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny ...

Jan 20, 2024
'Still feeling a little bit tired' - Aina reacts after outstanding display v CIV, looks ahead to Guinea-Bissau
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'Still feeling a little bit tired' - Aina reacts after outstanding display v CIV, looks ahead to Guinea-Bissau

Ola Aina was arguably the top performer for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations but dd not get the credit he deserved as he was beaten to the official Ma...

Jan 19, 2024
'Defended as a team, from Victor to the GK' - Iwobi admits formation change helped Super Eagles beat CIV
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'Defended as a team, from Victor to the GK' - Iwobi admits formation change helped Super Eagles beat CIV

Alex Iwobi has admitted that the change of formation helped the Super Eagles register a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match on Thursday.   Manage...

Jan 19, 2024