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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
Every word Iwobi said on return to squad, local players, Super Eagles new coaches
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Every word Iwobi said on return to squad, local players, Super Eagles new coaches

Versatile Everton winger Alex Iwobi is delighted to be invited to the Super Eagles for their internationals in May and June.   The Hale End Academy product was omitted from the Nigeria rost...

May 28, 2022
Super Eagles best starting lineup to face Mexico with ex-Arsenal stars, Chelsea product starting
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Super Eagles best starting lineup to face Mexico with ex-Arsenal stars, Chelsea product starting

Nigeria is set to face Mexico at the AT&T stadium in a friendly game in preparation for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. The Super Eagles will be led by their new manager Jose Peseiro. Ahead of...

May 28, 2022
Super Eagles coach Peseiro praises two Mexico stars whom he worked with at Porto
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Super Eagles coach Peseiro praises two Mexico stars whom he worked with at Porto

Ahead of Saturday evening's international friendly, Super Eagles coach José Peseiro has praised two Mexico players, with whom he worked with at Portuguese giants Porto.   Central...

May 28, 2022
Official : Feyenoord say goodbye to Super Eagles striker but not ruling out return to Rotterdam
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Official : Feyenoord say goodbye to Super Eagles striker but not ruling out return to Rotterdam

Through a statement on their official website, Feyenoord have announced that Cyriel Dessers is returning to his parent club Racing Genk for the time being.   Feyenoord said goodbye to a num...

May 28, 2022
Mexico v Nigeria : Match preview, Super Eagles squad list, what to expect from the game, kickoff time
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Mexico v Nigeria : Match preview, Super Eagles squad list, what to expect from the game, kickoff time

In a friendly match scheduled for May 28th, 2022, the Super Eagles, who were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification round by the Black Stars of Ghana, will play Concacaf powerhouse Mexic...

May 28, 2022
Super Eagles camp update : Feyenoord's history-making striker trains with team pre-Mexico
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Super Eagles camp update : Feyenoord's history-making striker trains with team pre-Mexico

Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers is available for selection later today when the Super Eagles trade tackles with Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.   Dessers reported for internat...

May 28, 2022
Opinion : The likely formation Jose Peseiro may use in first game as Nigeria coach
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Opinion : The likely formation Jose Peseiro may use in first game as Nigeria coach

After running the rule over the Super Eagles players for the first time on Thursday evening, new manager Jose Peseiro spoke about how happy he was to start work and he also praised the attitude of the...

May 27, 2022
Opinion : Nigeria should make a move for Arsenal midfielder who is also eligible for England, Spain
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Opinion : Nigeria should make a move for Arsenal midfielder who is also eligible for England, Spain

An established fact is that youths are the future of football and that is why every team around the world lay emphasis on having as many youngsters as possible on their roster.   However, i...

May 27, 2022
Nigeria squad update : 20 players named in final squad; Musa, Chukwueze, Etebo, 7 others withdraw
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Nigeria squad update : 20 players named in final squad; Musa, Chukwueze, Etebo, 7 others withdraw

Ten players initially named in the Super Eagles expanded squad list for their internationals in the United States against Mexico and Ecuador have withdrawn from the roster.   Nigeria boss J...

May 27, 2022
Two reasons behind Bassey and Sanusi successful season at European clubs
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Two reasons behind Bassey and Sanusi successful season at European clubs

Rangers and Porto defenders Calvin Bassey and Zaidu Sanusi, who have been called up to Jose Peseiro's squad for the summer internationals, tasted much success during the recently concluded season....

May 27, 2022
Peseiro reveals what impressed him about Super Eagles players after first workout in USA
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Peseiro reveals what impressed him about Super Eagles players after first workout in USA

Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro oversaw his first training session as Super Eagles coach on Thursday evening in Texas, United States.   The former Venezuela and Saudi Arabia mana...

May 27, 2022
Jose Peseiro should follow Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur blueprint for Super Eagles
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Jose Peseiro should follow Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur blueprint for Super Eagles

New Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is currently preparing to lead his team out for the first time in friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.   Peseiro who has a degree in physical edu...

May 27, 2022