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22nd November 2025

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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
Toni Payne shows her class and four other takeaways from Super Falcons goalless draw v Ireland
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Toni Payne shows her class and four other takeaways from Super Falcons goalless draw v Ireland

The Super Falcons progressed to the knockout stage of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup despite being held to a goalless draw by the Republic of Ireland at the Brisbane Stadium.   Ni...

Jul 31, 2023
Super Falcons player ratings: Demehin comes of age, Alozie amazing, Payne industrious, Ajibade off-colour
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Super Falcons player ratings: Demehin comes of age, Alozie amazing, Payne industrious, Ajibade off-colour

The Super Falcons held the Republic of Ireland to a barren draw and secured their place in the knockout stages of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup on Monday afternoon  Allnigeriasoccer.co...

Jul 31, 2023
WWC Ireland 0 Nigeria 0: Super Falcons make history despite goalless draw 
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WWC Ireland 0 Nigeria 0: Super Falcons make history despite goalless draw 

The Super Falcons made history by avoiding defeat for the first time in three consecutive Women's World Cup matches, holding the Republic of Ireland to a goalless draw to qualify for the last 16 o...

Jul 31, 2023
'We want to get three points' - Randy Waldrum admits Super Falcons are in a good position
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'We want to get three points' - Randy Waldrum admits Super Falcons are in a good position

Nigeria manager Randy Waldrum has acknowledged that the Super Falcons are in a good position heading into their final group game of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup against the Republic o...

Jul 31, 2023
WWC Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time 
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WWC Republic of Ireland v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time 

The Super Falcons will square up against the Republic of Ireland in their final group game of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Monday. Nigeria are poised to secure a place in the round of 16 hav...

Jul 30, 2023
Payne reacts to being called 'The Regista' by Super Falcons fans, expects win v Ireland 
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Payne reacts to being called 'The Regista' by Super Falcons fans, expects win v Ireland 

Sevilla star Toni Payne has assured that the Super Falcons will put up a better performance when they do battle with the Republic of Ireland in their final group game of the 2023 Fifa Women's Worl...

Jul 30, 2023
Super Falcons team news: Ayinde and Ohale involved in final training pre-Republic of Ireland 
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Super Falcons team news: Ayinde and Ohale involved in final training pre-Republic of Ireland 

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their final group game of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup against the Republic of Ireland on Monday, J...

Jul 30, 2023
Ohale provides injury update, reveals what the players told themselves after Matildas opener 
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Ohale provides injury update, reveals what the players told themselves after Matildas opener 

Super Falcons central defender Osinachi Ohale has played down the injury she sustained during the second half of Nigeria's come-from-behind 3-2 win over co-hosts Australia in the 2023 Fifa Women&#...

Jul 28, 2023
'I wasn't feeling too well' - Oshoala gives reasons for not starting Super Falcons' win v Matildas
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'I wasn't feeling too well' - Oshoala gives reasons for not starting Super Falcons' win v Matildas

The Super Falcons are now in a clear position to go through to the round of sixteen of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup after coming from behind to stun co-hosts Australia 3-2 on Thursday afternoon...

Jul 27, 2023
2023 Fifa WWC: Five observations from Super Falcons thrilling 3-2 win against Matildas
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2023 Fifa WWC: Five observations from Super Falcons thrilling 3-2 win against Matildas

The Super Falcons secured their first victory at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup  on Thursday, coming from behind to beat co-host Australia 3-2 courtesy of goals from Uchenna Kanu, Os...

Jul 27, 2023
Australia 2 Nigeria 3: Kanu, Ohale, Oshoala on target as Super Falcons secure statement win
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Australia 2 Nigeria 3: Kanu, Ohale, Oshoala on target as Super Falcons secure statement win

In a highly captivating encounter, Nigeria staged a remarkable comeback to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Australia in their second Group B game of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup at the&n...

Jul 27, 2023
Celebrating the Best Nigerian football players of all time
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Celebrating the Best Nigerian football players of all time

Nigerian culture is deeply ingrained with a love of football that is intricately woven into the fabric of the country. The nation, which has more than 200 million residents and more than 250 different...

Jul 26, 2023