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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
Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1: Two decisions from Ugbade that helped Eaglets lift WAFU B trophy
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Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1: Two decisions from Ugbade that helped Eaglets lift WAFU B trophy

The Golden Eaglets' performance at the WAFU Zone B U17 competition has been outstanding.   There was no doubt in anyone's mind when the event began at Cape Coast that they were capa...

Jun 25, 2022
Opinion : Chelsea should target Nigeria midfielder as a cheaper alternative to Declan Rice
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Opinion : Chelsea should target Nigeria midfielder as a cheaper alternative to Declan Rice

With the transfer window in full swing, Chelsea are in the market for players who would help elevate the squad in quality and depth.   West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been a long-term t...

Jun 24, 2022
Nigeria U17 player ratings : Abdullahi clinical, Ogwor outstanding, Mbata combative, Michael gem
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Nigeria U17 player ratings : Abdullahi clinical, Ogwor outstanding, Mbata combative, Michael gem

The 2022 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship was won by Nigeria's Golden Eaglets, who defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 on Friday night in Cape Coast Ghana.   In the 22nd minute, Abubakar Abdullahi h...

Jun 24, 2022
Five takeaways from Nigeria's win against Burkina Faso In U17 WAFU Zone B final
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Five takeaways from Nigeria's win against Burkina Faso In U17 WAFU Zone B final

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to lift the WAFU Zone B tournament in Cape Coast to qualify for the 2023 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria.   ...

Jun 24, 2022
U17 WAFU B Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1 : Abubakar Abdullahi brace hands Golden Eaglets title
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U17 WAFU B Nigeria 2 Burkina Faso 1 : Abubakar Abdullahi brace hands Golden Eaglets title

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets on Friday evening defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 to win the 2022 West Africa Football Union Zone B U-17 Championship in Cape Coast reports allnigeriasoccer.com. The Golden...

Jun 24, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement AWCON : Barcelona, Leicester, Sevilla stars named to 25-player roster
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Nigeria squad announcement AWCON : Barcelona, Leicester, Sevilla stars named to 25-player roster

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has announced a 25-player roster for the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 2nd – 23rd July.   An analysis of the squad l...

Jun 24, 2022
Exclusive : French club Marseille send scout to watch Golden Eaglets stars at U17 WAFU B
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Exclusive : French club Marseille send scout to watch Golden Eaglets stars at U17 WAFU B

European clubs have a keen interest in the WAFU U-17 Championship which comes to a conclusion on Friday evening, with five-time world champions Nigeria facing Burkina Faso in the showpiece.   ...

Jun 24, 2022
Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?
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Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?

Fifa released its current rankings of national teams on Thursday, June 23, 2022.   Should the Super Eagles be concerned about the latest drop in FIFA rankings?   Nigeria, the thr...

Jun 24, 2022
What is Super Eagles' FIFA world ranking? Updated position for three-time African champions
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What is Super Eagles' FIFA world ranking? Updated position for three-time African champions

Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, June 23, 2022 published its latest ranking of National Teams.   Three-time African champions Nigeria have dropped to 31st in the latest ranking r...

Jun 23, 2022
Opinion : Why Everton boss needs to emulate Peseiro's adjustment with Iwobi
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Opinion : Why Everton boss needs to emulate Peseiro's adjustment with Iwobi

The Super Eagles are undergoing a transitional process from the managerial reign of Gernot Rohr to Austin Eguavoen and now to Jose Peseiro.   However, a lot of positives have been shown fro...

Jun 22, 2022
Three important things Super Eagles star needs to consider amid links with Arsenal, Spurs
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Three important things Super Eagles star needs to consider amid links with Arsenal, Spurs

Nigerian hitman Victor Osimhen has been linked with moves to Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur amongst other clubs.   The Napoli striker is currently one of the hottest properties in world foo...

Jun 22, 2022
Have Nigeria missed a golden opportunity in failing to qualify for the World Cup?
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Have Nigeria missed a golden opportunity in failing to qualify for the World Cup?

Nigeria supporters were devastated when the national side drew with Ghana and failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This was a hammer blow to José Peseiro’s side, with many o...

Jun 22, 2022