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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
FIFA bans 2015 U17 World Cup-winning striker for four years for doping violation
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FIFA bans 2015 U17 World Cup-winning striker for four years for doping violation

2015 U17 World Cup-winning striker, Orji Okonkwo has had his four-year ban for doping violation by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal extended worldwide by world football –governing body,...

Sep 17, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles 25-man roster for friendly
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Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles 25-man roster for friendly

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming international friendly against Algeria scheduled to take place at Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran on September...

Sep 17, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham products among 25 players called up
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Nigeria squad announcement : Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham products among 25 players called up

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has named 25 players for the September 27 international friendly against former African champions, Algeria in Oran reports All Nigeria Soccer.   An analys...

Sep 17, 2022
Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Man City's Mahrez headline Algeria 24-man squad to face Nigeria
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Man City's Mahrez headline Algeria 24-man squad to face Nigeria

Djamel Belmadi, Algeria's national team coach, has announced his roster for the upcoming international friendlies against African opposition Guinea and Nigeria.   Three defenders, eight...

Sep 17, 2022
England squads announcement : Six Nigeria-eligible players including Arsenal, Chelsea starlets invited
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England squads announcement : Six Nigeria-eligible players including Arsenal, Chelsea starlets invited

The English Football Association announced the Young Lions rosters on Friday ahead of international matches later this month, with six Nigeria-eligible players getting invites.   Red-hot Ar...

Sep 16, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam centre-back Bassey reaches a career high market value of N7.71 billion
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Ajax Amsterdam centre-back Bassey reaches a career high market value of N7.71 billion

Ajax Amsterdam central defender Calvin Bassey has reached a career high market value, a day after going the distance for the Dutch champions in a 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. ...

Sep 14, 2022
Sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation
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Sponsorship of the Nigeria Football Federation

Sponsorships are becoming one of the most important sources of income in football for federations, clubs, leagues, and professionals. According to an IEG report, the sponsorship agreement brings appro...

Sep 12, 2022
Snapped : Super Eagles star named in Ajax's traveling squad for UCL clash v Liverpool
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Snapped : Super Eagles star named in Ajax's traveling squad for UCL clash v Liverpool

Nigeria international Calvin Bassey has been named in Ajax Amsterdam's traveling squad heading to Merseyside for a UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.   The Dutch champions w...

Sep 12, 2022
Super Eagles hopeful Godwin says Casa Pia here to stay in the Primeira Liga
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Super Eagles hopeful Godwin says Casa Pia here to stay in the Primeira Liga

Casa Pia's  Nigerian winger Saviour Godwin says the club is here to stay in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, after scoring his 2nd goal of the season in their 3-2 away victory over Pacos Ferreir...

Sep 12, 2022
Nigeria face anxious wait as Sadiq suffers knee injury, striker undergoes MRI on Monday
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Nigeria face anxious wait as Sadiq suffers knee injury, striker undergoes MRI on Monday

Nigeria are sweating over the availability of Umar Sadiq for their upcoming friendly against Algeria on September 27, 2022.   The Real Sociedad striker was substituted in the 38th minute of h...

Sep 11, 2022
'Happy he has gone abroad' - Arsenal icon Henry delighted with Balogun's move to Ligue 1
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'Happy he has gone abroad' - Arsenal icon Henry delighted with Balogun's move to Ligue 1

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says he is delighted with Folarin Balogun's move to the French Ligue 1 in the summer transfer window.   The Hale End Academy graduate joined Stade de Reims ...

Sep 11, 2022
'He said it's no problem' - Ajax coach assures Bassey's injury not serious
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'He said it's no problem' - Ajax coach assures Bassey's injury not serious

Ajax Amsterdam manager Alfred Schreuder has assured that the injury suffered by Calvin Bassey in the closing minutes of his side's 5-0 rout of SC Heerenveen on Saturday is not expected to keep him...

Sep 11, 2022