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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
'I can't sleep well if I lose' -  Chukwueze vows to give everything to qualify for 2023 AFCON 
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'I can't sleep well if I lose' -  Chukwueze vows to give everything to qualify for 2023 AFCON 

Samuel Chukwueze has vowed to give everything to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Villarreal winger will be hoping he can take his good form int...

Jun 16, 2023
West Brom defender Ajayi overlooks Premier League heartbreak, optimistic about AFCON ticket
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West Brom defender Ajayi overlooks Premier League heartbreak, optimistic about AFCON ticket

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has put behind him the disappointment of his Championship side West Brom failing to gain promotion to the Premier League.     The Nigerian in...

Jun 15, 2023
Ex-Spurs, West Ham & Crystal Palace schoolboys named in Sierra Leone travelling squad v Nigeria
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Ex-Spurs, West Ham & Crystal Palace schoolboys named in Sierra Leone travelling squad v Nigeria

Sierra Leone have named a 25-man travelling squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles in Monrovia.     As confirmed on Sierra Leone Football Asso...

Jun 15, 2023
'I'm sure he'll get his chance' - Iwobi backs fellow Hale End product Akpom for Nigeria call-up 
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'I'm sure he'll get his chance' - Iwobi backs fellow Hale End product Akpom for Nigeria call-up 

Alex Iwobi believes fellow Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom has a future with the Super Eagles despite his omission from the squad to face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying m...

Jun 15, 2023
Super Eagles striker Osimhen reveals Drogba impact, promises win against Sierra Leone
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Super Eagles striker Osimhen reveals Drogba impact, promises win against Sierra Leone

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken about the impact of former African Footballer of The Year winner Didier Drogba on his career and how he hopes to help the Super Eagles secure a ticket to...

Jun 15, 2023
'We must not allow another upset' - Lawal warns Super Eagles ahead of AFCONQ v Sierra Leone
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'We must not allow another upset' - Lawal warns Super Eagles ahead of AFCONQ v Sierra Leone

Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has posited that the Nigerian national team set to play Sierra Leone in their penultimate round of qualifiers to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast&nb...

Jun 14, 2023
Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel is last player to report for international duty 
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Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel is last player to report for international duty 

Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has arrived at the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.   Osayi-Samuel...

Jun 14, 2023
'I got kicked out of U20, U23' - Nwachukwu admits he thought Super Eagles call-up was a joke
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'I got kicked out of U20, U23' - Nwachukwu admits he thought Super Eagles call-up was a joke

Divine Nwachukwu has revealed how surprised he was when he got the text of invitation to the Super Eagles squad for their June international.  Nwachukwu was one of the four home-based player...

Jun 13, 2023
Troost-Ekong discusses return to Super Eagles, NPFL players, possibility of playing in local league
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Troost-Ekong discusses return to Super Eagles, NPFL players, possibility of playing in local league

 William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight to be back in the Super Eagles squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The Watford-own...

Jun 13, 2023
'Better to do it with a game to spare' - Omeruo wants Super Eagles to qualify for AFCON on Sunday 
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'Better to do it with a game to spare' - Omeruo wants Super Eagles to qualify for AFCON on Sunday 

Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles are targeting qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare.    Although the three-time A...

Jun 13, 2023
'Akpom is not available for this camp' - Peseiro on the omission of Arsenal product from squad  
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'Akpom is not available for this camp' - Peseiro on the omission of Arsenal product from squad  

Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom remains in the international wilderness, with Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro not calling him up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifyi...

Jun 13, 2023
Peseiro reveals why Bendel Insurance young star Nwachukwu was called up for AFCONQ 
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Peseiro reveals why Bendel Insurance young star Nwachukwu was called up for AFCONQ 

Speaking to reporters in Lagos, manager Jose Peseiro has explained why he decided to hand a call-up to Bendel Insurance young star Divine Nwachukwu for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ma...

Jun 13, 2023