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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
Flying Eagles player ratings : Ojo outstanding, Njoku disciplined, Daga composed, Ibrahim diamond
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Flying Eagles player ratings : Ojo outstanding, Njoku disciplined, Daga composed, Ibrahim diamond

The Nigeria U-20 national team won the WAFU Zone B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Friday night after an impressive 3-1 win over Benin courtesy of Tolulope Ojo's brace and Ibrahim Muhamm...

May 20, 2022
Nigeria 3 Benin 1 : Ojo the hero as Flying Eagles win WAFU B U20 Championship
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Nigeria 3 Benin 1 : Ojo the hero as Flying Eagles win WAFU B U20 Championship

Nigeria's Flying Eagles on Friday evening defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to win the WAFU U-20 sub regional tournament which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup in Egypt in 2023.  ...

May 20, 2022
Battle is firmly on for Victor Osimhen
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Battle is firmly on for Victor Osimhen

Talk of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen moving to the English Premier League has been in place for some time. However, as the European season draws to a close, the rumours have intensified. &...

May 20, 2022
Reading provide updates on future of four Nigerian players including Olympic Eagles midfielder
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Reading provide updates on future of four Nigerian players including Olympic Eagles midfielder

Through their official website, Championship club Reading have provided updates on the future of four players of Nigerian descent at the club.   Femiz Azeez, the elder brother of Arsenal mi...

May 20, 2022
Eintracht Frankfurt scout on club not signing Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho; Okocha, UEL final
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Eintracht Frankfurt scout on club not signing Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho; Okocha, UEL final

Champions League winner with Marseille in 1993, Jean-Philippe Durand, who is currently a top scout for Eintracht Frankfurt, has explained why the German Bundesliga side opted against making moves for ...

May 19, 2022
Confirmed : Ipswich Town extend Super Eagles striker's contract
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Confirmed : Ipswich Town extend Super Eagles striker's contract

Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Sone Aluko has been re-engaged for next season by Ipswich Town.   The Blues have informed via their official website that they have triggered the one-year...

May 19, 2022
Rangers coach assesses the performance of Aribo and explains why he was substituted in UEL final
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Rangers coach assesses the performance of Aribo and explains why he was substituted in UEL final

There was nothing to separate the two sides at the end of 120 minutes in the Europa League final between Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night meaning the tie had to be decided by penalti...

May 19, 2022
Official : Rangers' Nigerian duo nominated for Europa League Player of the Week
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Official : Rangers' Nigerian duo nominated for Europa League Player of the Week

Rangers' Nigeria national teamers Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey have both been nominated for the official Europa League Player of the Week by European football governing body UEFA.   Arib...

May 19, 2022
'That's the type of player I need in my team' - Ex-Man Utd star waxes lyrical about Bassey
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'That's the type of player I need in my team' - Ex-Man Utd star waxes lyrical about Bassey

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves was quick to sing the praises of Calvin Bassey after Rangers were beaten on penalties by Eintracht Frankfurt in the final of the UEFA Eu...

May 19, 2022
Aribo delivers but Rangers are beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League final
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Aribo delivers but Rangers are beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League final

Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in the starting lineup for Rangers in the final of the UEFA Europa League while Leon Balogun was an unused substitute as the Gers lost 5-4 on penalties to Eintrac...

May 18, 2022
Confirmed team news : History made as two Nigerians start Europa League final; Balogun bench
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Confirmed team news : History made as two Nigerians start Europa League final; Balogun bench

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has named his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's UEFA Europa League final against German opponents Eintracht Frankfurt at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadi...

May 18, 2022
Confirmed : MK Dons make contract offer to 2015 Nigeria U15 invitee
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Confirmed : MK Dons make contract offer to 2015 Nigeria U15 invitee

League One club Milton Keynes Dons have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Dons will be competing in the third tier of Englis...

May 18, 2022