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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
Four players that Peseiro should have invited for Portugal friendly 
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Four players that Peseiro should have invited for Portugal friendly 

The Super Eagles played their last international game in the year 2022 with a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Portugal on Thursday night.    Allnigeriasoccer.com here presents the playe...

Nov 18, 2022
'I don't need Pepe's shirt for myself' - Finidi reveals why he asked for Portugal defender's shirt  
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'I don't need Pepe's shirt for myself' - Finidi reveals why he asked for Portugal defender's shirt  

Super Eagles legend Finidi George has explained why he asked for Portugal defender Pepe's shirt shortly after the friendly  between the World Cup-bound European nation and Nigeria at the ...

Nov 18, 2022
'He has my protection' - Peseiro backs Dennis after penalty miss v Portugal 
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'He has my protection' - Peseiro backs Dennis after penalty miss v Portugal 

Manager Jose Peseiro has defended Emmanuel Dennis in the wake of his penalty miss during the second half of Nigeria's 4-0 defeat at the hands of Portugal on Thursday night.    With...

Nov 18, 2022
Man Utd's Portugal star hails Patrício after penalty save, admits Nigeria created chances late on
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Man Utd's Portugal star hails Patrício after penalty save, admits Nigeria created chances late on

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes was the hero for Portugal in their friendly against Nigeria on Thursday evening, scoring a first half brace in their 4-0 win over the three-time A...

Nov 18, 2022
'Scoreline exaggerated' - Peseiro reacts to Super Eagles' heavy loss to Portugal 
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'Scoreline exaggerated' - Peseiro reacts to Super Eagles' heavy loss to Portugal 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has insisted that the Super Eagles did not deserve to lose 4-0 to Portugal in an international friendly on Thursday evening.   The Super Eagles were no match fo...

Nov 18, 2022
Nigeria player ratings : Dennis fall guy; Samuel, Iwobi impress; Lookman ineffective; Uzoho worst display 
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Nigeria player ratings : Dennis fall guy; Samuel, Iwobi impress; Lookman ineffective; Uzoho worst display 

Nigeria lost 4-0 to Portugal in the national team's last match of the year 2022 in a one-sided  international friendly game.    Allnigeriasoccer.com here presents the pla...

Nov 17, 2022
Finidi's Pepe shirt 'fight' with Simon and five other observations from Nigeria loss to Portugal 
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Finidi's Pepe shirt 'fight' with Simon and five other observations from Nigeria loss to Portugal 

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was not part of Portugal's side in the friendly but his teammate at Old Trafford Bruno Fernandes led the team to an emphatic 4-0 win.    Th...

Nov 17, 2022
Portugal 4 Nigeria 0 : Bruno Fernandes hits first half brace, Dennis misses penalty
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Portugal 4 Nigeria 0 : Bruno Fernandes hits first half brace, Dennis misses penalty

The Super Eagles' winless run in friendlies extended to 12 as they suffered a 4-0 win against the Selecao of Portugal.   Bruno Fernandes's brace, strikes from Ramos and Joao Mario w...

Nov 17, 2022
Second oldest average starting XI named by Peseiro and 7 other things to note on starters v Portugal
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Second oldest average starting XI named by Peseiro and 7 other things to note on starters v Portugal

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday evening's international friendly against World Cup-bound Portugal.     Allnigeriasoccer.com...

Nov 17, 2022
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Arsenal product, Ndidi, Aribo start; Fenerbahce star debuts
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Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Arsenal product, Ndidi, Aribo start; Fenerbahce star debuts

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday's evening's international friendly against Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, 1945 ho...

Nov 17, 2022
Nigeria captain labels Portugal 'one of the best teams in the world' ahead of friendly 
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Nigeria captain labels Portugal 'one of the best teams in the world' ahead of friendly 

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opined that the Selecao of Portugal are one of the best teams in the world.  Ahead of the grade A international friendly between the Super Eagle...

Nov 17, 2022
Portugal coach reveals two qualities of Nigeria players, formation he expects Peseiro to use 
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Portugal coach reveals two qualities of Nigeria players, formation he expects Peseiro to use 

Portugal national team manager Fernando Santos previewed the friendly against Nigeria at Wednesday's press conference, where he touched on the key qualities of the Super Eagles players. ...

Nov 17, 2022