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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
'No contact with national team' - Ligue 1's second top scorer plays down chances of Super Eagles call-up
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'No contact with national team' - Ligue 1's second top scorer plays down chances of Super Eagles call-up

French Ligue 1's second top scorer Akor Adams has played down the chances of being called up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the upcoming 2026 World cup qualifiers.   Adams has been ...

Oct 30, 2023
Super Eagles suffer big blow ahead of WCQ: Leicester City block Ndidi from joining Nigeria squad 
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Super Eagles suffer big blow ahead of WCQ: Leicester City block Ndidi from joining Nigeria squad 

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe ah...

Oct 29, 2023
Porto left-back Sanusi big doubt for Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November 
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Porto left-back Sanusi big doubt for Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November 

Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has emerged as a big doubt for Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe as he is unlikely to have recovered from a muscle injury. ...

Oct 28, 2023
'My father is from there' - European-born GK reveals he is open to representing Nigeria
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'My father is from there' - European-born GK reveals he is open to representing Nigeria

IFK Värnamo's tri-national goalkeeper Jonathan Rasheed has revealed that he is open to representing the Super Eagles.   Born in Gothenburg to a Nigerian father and Norwegian m...

Oct 27, 2023
Jamilu Collins reveals why Cardiff City coach advised him to withdraw from Super Eagles October roster 
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Jamilu Collins reveals why Cardiff City coach advised him to withdraw from Super Eagles October roster 

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, October 26, Jamilu Collins admitted that he was advised by Cardiff City coach Erol Bulut to withdraw from Nigeria's squad for their October interna...

Oct 26, 2023
Football's funniest Man of the Match awards
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Football's funniest Man of the Match awards

Football is a game of skill, passion, and incredible talent. And at the end of every match, there's a special recognition for the standout player - the Man of the Match award. But while most sport...

Oct 26, 2023
Nigerian Federation announce new date for Super Eagles v Crocodiles World Cup qualifier 
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Nigerian Federation announce new date for Super Eagles v Crocodiles World Cup qualifier 

The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday morning announced a new date for the 2026 World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Crocodiles of Lesotho.    The Nigerian Federation...

Oct 26, 2023
Super Falcons player ratings: Alozie, Ajibade versatile; Babajide shows off her flair; Nicole Payne surprise starter 
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Super Falcons player ratings: Alozie, Ajibade versatile; Babajide shows off her flair; Nicole Payne surprise starter 

It ended 1-1 between Nigeria and Ethiopia in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic qualifiers played on Wednesday afternoon at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa.   Allnigerisoccer.com runs ...

Oct 25, 2023
Paris 2024 women's football qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons 1-1 draw against Lucy
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Paris 2024 women's football qualifier: Five observations from Super Falcons 1-1 draw against Lucy

In the second round of African qualifying for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024, the Super Falcons forced the Lucy of Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday afternoon.   ...

Oct 25, 2023
Ethiopia 1 Nigeria 1: Super Falcons stand-in-captain Ajibade salvages draw with superb long-range strike
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Ethiopia 1 Nigeria 1: Super Falcons stand-in-captain Ajibade salvages draw with superb long-range strike

The Super Falcons played out a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games played at the Abebe Bikila Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.   Nigeria lined up in a 4-3-3 for...

Oct 25, 2023
West Brom defender Ajayi joins Osimhen, Chukwueze on the list of injured Super Eagles players ahead of WCQ
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West Brom defender Ajayi joins Osimhen, Chukwueze on the list of injured Super Eagles players ahead of WCQ

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has suffered another injury blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.    West Brom defender SemI A...

Oct 25, 2023
Super Eagles watch: Osayi-Samuel's half volley, Lookman's belated birthday gift, Odey's counter-attack goal 
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Super Eagles watch: Osayi-Samuel's half volley, Lookman's belated birthday gift, Odey's counter-attack goal 

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe next month, there were some standout performances from Super Eagles players in league matches on Sunday, October 22.   Fe...

Oct 22, 2023