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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
AFCON 2023: Should Rangers defender Leon Balogun be recalled to the national team?
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AFCON 2023: Should Rangers defender Leon Balogun be recalled to the national team?

The importance of defenders in a football team can be better understood by taking a closer look at the various roles they play.   In the modern day, defensive duties have gone beyond the tr...

Dec 5, 2023
'Ministry played a role in that employment' - Sports Minister confirms Peseiro's future will be determined after AFCON 
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'Ministry played a role in that employment' - Sports Minister confirms Peseiro's future will be determined after AFCON 

Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh has confirmed that the future of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro will be determined after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Based on the pron...

Dec 4, 2023
Umar Sadiq steals the headlines again with another long-range beauty to salvage point for Real Sociedad 
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Umar Sadiq steals the headlines again with another long-range beauty to salvage point for Real Sociedad 

Less than a week after ending a goal drought that lasted for 449 days, Umar Sadiq stole the headlines again after scoring another spectacular goal for Real Sociedad in their La Liga meeting with CA Os...

Dec 3, 2023
AFCON 2023: Could Amas Obasogie be the answer to Super Eagles goalkeeper crisis?
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AFCON 2023: Could Amas Obasogie be the answer to Super Eagles goalkeeper crisis?

A goalkeeper they say, is the last line of defense, tasked with protecting the goal from the opposing team's attacks.   The importance of a goalkeeper to any football team cannot be ove...

Dec 3, 2023
'Peseiro's assistant came to see our game' - Nwakali hoping to gatecrash Super Eagles' AFCON squad again
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'Peseiro's assistant came to see our game' - Nwakali hoping to gatecrash Super Eagles' AFCON squad again

Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles captain Kelechi Nwakali is hoping to gatecrash the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations squad for the second tournament running.    Augustine...

Dec 2, 2023
Super Falcons ratings: Kanu, Okoronkwo grab headlines; Nnadozie can't be judged; Okwuchukwu one to watch 
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Super Falcons ratings: Kanu, Okoronkwo grab headlines; Nnadozie can't be judged; Okwuchukwu one to watch 

The Super Falcons beat Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg  of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played on Thursday evening.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over Super ...

Nov 30, 2023
WAFCONQ: Five takeaways from Super Falcons convincing 5-0 win against Cape Verde 
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WAFCONQ: Five takeaways from Super Falcons convincing 5-0 win against Cape Verde 

The Super Falcons took a significant step towards qualifying for the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations tournament on Thursday.    Nigeria secured a convincing 5-0 victory against Cape V...

Nov 30, 2023
WAFCONQ Nigeria 5 Cape Verde 0: Kanu and Okoronkwo at the double in Super Falcons convincing win  
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WAFCONQ Nigeria 5 Cape Verde 0: Kanu and Okoronkwo at the double in Super Falcons convincing win  

The Super Falcons walloped Cape Verde in the second round of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Thursday evening.   The interim coach J...

Nov 30, 2023
Super Eagles drop two spots in latest Fifa rankings after draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe
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Super Eagles drop two spots in latest Fifa rankings after draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe

Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, November 30, 2023 published its latest ranking of National Teams.   Three-time African champions Nigeria have dropped to 42nd in the latest ranki...

Nov 30, 2023
'Nothing strange' - Peter Rufai expects Super Eagles to correct their flaws ahead of resumption of WCQ
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'Nothing strange' - Peter Rufai expects Super Eagles to correct their flaws ahead of resumption of WCQ

Two-time World Cupper Peter Rufai has shared his views on the way the Super Eagles started the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.   Fans and pundits alike were thinking the Super Eagles would ...

Nov 29, 2023
'It's unacceptable' - Bayer CEO considering legal action to stop Boniface, Tella from Super Eagles duty at AFCON
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'It's unacceptable' - Bayer CEO considering legal action to stop Boniface, Tella from Super Eagles duty at AFCON

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro is considering legal action to prevent Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella from representing the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Whil...

Nov 27, 2023
CAF Awards 2023: Four Super Falcons players including Barcelona, Paris FC stars still in the running 
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CAF Awards 2023: Four Super Falcons players including Barcelona, Paris FC stars still in the running 

Four Super Falcons players including Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala and Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are still in the running for the CAF Awards 2023 (Women).   Oshoala ...

Nov 27, 2023