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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
Ivory Coast v Nigeria: Everything you need to know about must-watch AFCON clash on Thursday 
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Ivory Coast v Nigeria: Everything you need to know about must-watch AFCON clash on Thursday 

A heavyweight AFCON clash kicks off Thursday as regional powers Nigeria and Ivory Coast square off in a high stakes Group A affair.   With both nations expecting deep tournament runs, their...

Jan 17, 2024
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Ivory Coast
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2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Ivory Coast

A blockbuster clash between continental heavyweights Nigeria and Ivory Coast sees talent strewn across the pitch.   However, the Super Eagles will look to a trio of game-changers to rise to...

Jan 17, 2024
'Excited about it' -  Dad wants free-scoring Chelsea youth teamer to represent Nigeria over Cameroon, England 
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'Excited about it' -  Dad wants free-scoring Chelsea youth teamer to represent Nigeria over Cameroon, England 

Ndubuisi Ezenwata, the father of free-scoring Chelsea youth teamer Chizzy Ezenwata, has revealed that he wants his son to prioritize playing for Nigeria at international level.  Chizzy was b...

Jan 17, 2024
'We know what is at stake' - Terem Moffi admits Super Eagles are under pressure at AFCON 
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'We know what is at stake' - Terem Moffi admits Super Eagles are under pressure at AFCON 

Terem Moffi has admitted that the Super Eagles are under pressure at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Nigeria last won the competition in 2013 which was the the third time in the country&#...

Jan 16, 2024
'Osimhen could have had a hat-trick' - Italian pundit explains why he's not concerned for Super Eagles 
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'Osimhen could have had a hat-trick' - Italian pundit explains why he's not concerned for Super Eagles 

Respected Italian pundit Gabriele Marcotti has explained why he's not concerned for the Super Eagles after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nation...

Jan 16, 2024
2023 AFCON: Three Ivory Coast stars that could give Super Eagles a bit of headache on Thursday 
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2023 AFCON: Three Ivory Coast stars that could give Super Eagles a bit of headache on Thursday 

A mouthwatering Africa Cup of Nations second round of group games sees rivals Nigeria and Ivory Coast collide on Thursday in Group A.   While Nigeria boasts attacking talents capable o...

Jan 16, 2024
'We don't fear no one' - Alex Iwobi plays down Ivory Coast's pedigree ahead of massive game
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'We don't fear no one' - Alex Iwobi plays down Ivory Coast's pedigree ahead of massive game

Despite an underwhelming start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is confident Nigeria can pick up their first win in four competitive matches on Thursday when ...

Jan 16, 2024
Sadiq's withdrawal from AFCON squad: Nigeria Football Federation set the record straight
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Sadiq's withdrawal from AFCON squad: Nigeria Football Federation set the record straight

The Nigeria Football Federation communication department has released a statement clearing the air on the supposed wrong treatment of  Umar Sadiq. Sadiq picked up a knee injury in the Super ...

Jan 16, 2024
The Best Awards 2023: Messi is still the best, Osimhen in 5th place, Peseiro and Musa choices 
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The Best Awards 2023: Messi is still the best, Osimhen in 5th place, Peseiro and Musa choices 

Argentina legend Lionel Messi was named the winner of The Best Men's Player at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 held in London on Monday, January 15.   The Inter Miami superstar ...

Jan 16, 2024
Super Eagles' Monday session: Osimhen, Yusuf given a breather; Moffi, Iheanacho, Onuachu train fully 
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Super Eagles' Monday session: Osimhen, Yusuf given a breather; Moffi, Iheanacho, Onuachu train fully 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Victor Osimhen missed the recovery session of the Super Eagles on Monday afternoon as they began preparation for the game against Ivory Coast in their second matchday ...

Jan 15, 2024
2013 AFCON winner Ambrose urges Super Eagles to play better ahead of must-watch game against CIV
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2013 AFCON winner Ambrose urges Super Eagles to play better ahead of must-watch game against CIV

Nigeria had an underwhelming start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in a Group A game on Sunday afternoon.    Iban Salvador gave t...

Jan 15, 2024
Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George believes Senegal will win AFCON; names 5 other contenders 
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Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George believes Senegal will win AFCON; names 5 other contenders 

Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George has predicted that Senegal will win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and also listed Morocco, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Algeria and Cameroon as the contenders for ...

Jan 15, 2024