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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
NFF find new opponent for Flying Eagles after planned friendly v CF is called off
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NFF find new opponent for Flying Eagles after planned friendly v CF is called off

The Flying Eagles will no longer be facing Central African Republic in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly on Wednesday.    The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Tuesday evenin...

Feb 14, 2023
Why Osimhen is not replicating Napoli form for Nigeria - former Super Eagles midfielder
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Why Osimhen is not replicating Napoli form for Nigeria - former Super Eagles midfielder

Former Nigeria international, Friday Ekpo has offered explanations on why Victor Osimhen is not replicating his club form in the national team.   Super Eagles striker, Osimhen has scored 17...

Feb 14, 2023
'Remembered by everyone for his speed and goals' - Okocha lauds 'African ambassador' Musa 
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'Remembered by everyone for his speed and goals' - Okocha lauds 'African ambassador' Musa 

Legendary Nigeria midfielder Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has branded Ahmed Musa 'an ambassador for Africa', saying that the winger has proved that African players are capable of excelling in the Rus...

Feb 14, 2023
Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eze was willing to play for Super Eagles on one condition
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Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eze was willing to play for Super Eagles on one condition

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze was willing to represent the Super Eagles in 2022, but it did not work out eventually.   ...

Feb 14, 2023
Pre-AFCON friendly : Flying Eagles edge past Congo to maintain their unbeaten run
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Pre-AFCON friendly : Flying Eagles edge past Congo to maintain their unbeaten run

Seven-time African champions Nigeria defeated the Republic of the Congo U20s 2-1 in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly staged at the Complexe Sportif Sidi Mohammed, Casablanca on Sunday evening...

Feb 13, 2023
Flying Eagles face Congo on Sunday; in talks to play either CF or Benin in second friendly; Ologo update
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Flying Eagles face Congo on Sunday; in talks to play either CF or Benin in second friendly; Ologo update

As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Thursday, Benin Republic, Central African Republic, Gambia and Republic of the Congo are the potential opponents of the Nigeria U20s during their pre-...

Feb 11, 2023
Gent striker will not train with Flying Eagles in Morocco, arrival date confirmed
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Gent striker will not train with Flying Eagles in Morocco, arrival date confirmed

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report KAA Gent striker Ahmed Abdullahi will not train with the Flying Eagles in Morocco ahead of the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations.   Abdulla...

Feb 11, 2023
QPR manager hopeful Super Eagles center back can start group training next week 
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QPR manager hopeful Super Eagles center back can start group training next week 

Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Critchley is hopeful Leon Balogun can resume group training next week.    The Nigeria international has not figured for the Hoops since he wa...

Feb 11, 2023
Flying Eagles squad announcement : Abdullahi, Sarki headline 21-man roster for AFCON 
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Flying Eagles squad announcement : Abdullahi, Sarki headline 21-man roster for AFCON 

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Flying Eagles final squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations.    Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Thursday t...

Feb 10, 2023
Video : Chelsea academy product Musiala tells 433 he thought about playing for Nigeria
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Video : Chelsea academy product Musiala tells 433 he thought about playing for Nigeria

Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala has admitted that he thought about playing international football for three-time African champions Nigeria before pledging his allegiance to his country of b...

Feb 10, 2023
Ex-AFCON winner and former West Brom defender back Osimhen to win African POTY award
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Ex-AFCON winner and former West Brom defender back Osimhen to win African POTY award

Former Super Eagles stars, Felix Owolabi and Ifeanyi Udeze are confident that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen stands a good chance of winning the 2023 African Footballer of The Year award.  &nb...

Feb 9, 2023
Peseiro, Eguavoen seen taking notes as Derby FA manhandle Golden Eaglets in 10-goal thriller
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Peseiro, Eguavoen seen taking notes as Derby FA manhandle Golden Eaglets in 10-goal thriller

Abuja based Football Academy, Derby FA on Thursday morning beat WAFU B U17 defending champions Nigeria 6 - 4 in a friendly game.   The victory is not the story but the manner with which t...

Feb 9, 2023