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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 squad announcement : Barca & Leicester stars named to 32-player Super Falcons training roster
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Nigeria squad announcement : Barca & Leicester stars named to 32-player Super Falcons training roster

Head Coach Randy Waldrum has invited 32 players to the camp of the Super Falcons as the Cup holders get set for a two-week training camp in Morocco ahead of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations holdin...

May 16, 2022
AFCONQ: Nigeria to face Mauritius as Sao Tome kicked out for fielding player who tested positive for Covid
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AFCONQ: Nigeria to face Mauritius as Sao Tome kicked out for fielding player who tested positive for Covid

The Super Eagles will not be facing São Tomé and Príncipe in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as Mauritius have taken the place of the Islanders.  &nbs...

May 16, 2022
Peseiro named new Nigeria coach, subject to Portuguese signing agreed terms; Finidi promoted
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Peseiro named new Nigeria coach, subject to Portuguese signing agreed terms; Finidi promoted

The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.   The appointment i...

May 15, 2022
Osimhen must score two goals on final day of the season to trigger goal bonus of N56.2m
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Osimhen must score two goals on final day of the season to trigger goal bonus of N56.2m

Victor Osimhen scored his 18th goal in all competitions this season as Napoli thrashed Genoa 3-0 at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday afternoon to be assured of at least a third place finish in the...

May 15, 2022
'Things you love to see' - Balogun reacts as Mainz fan raises Rangers scarf vs Eintracht Frankfurt
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'Things you love to see' - Balogun reacts as Mainz fan raises Rangers scarf vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Leon Balogun has reacted to a Mainz fan showing his support for Glasgow Rangers during the German Bundesliga clash between Mainz and Eintracht Frankfurt at Mewa Arena on Saturday afternoon.   ...

May 15, 2022
'It's time he steps aside'- 2002 World Cupper wants to replace Amaju Pinnick as NFF President
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'It's time he steps aside'- 2002 World Cupper wants to replace Amaju Pinnick as NFF President

Former Nigerian forward Benedict Akwuegbu said he is being lobbied to contest the position of President of the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the body’s anticipated elective congress by a ...

May 15, 2022
Three Lions boss Southgate considers giving 2017 Super Eagles invitee first England call-up
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Three Lions boss Southgate considers giving 2017 Super Eagles invitee first England call-up

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly considering Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze for a call-up to the England senior national team.   The Sun says Eze is closing...

May 15, 2022
Iheanacho, Sturridge, Stoke scout in attendance as Nigerians lead Brooke House College to U18 ESFA title
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Iheanacho, Sturridge, Stoke scout in attendance as Nigerians lead Brooke House College to U18 ESFA title

Leicester City and Nigeria international striker Kelechi Iheanacho was among the spectators as Brooke House College's plethora of talented Nigerian youngsters helped the East Midlands school beat ...

May 14, 2022
'Unbelievable experience' - Rangers LB Bassey aiming to end season with European trophy
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'Unbelievable experience' - Rangers LB Bassey aiming to end season with European trophy

Super Eagles left-back Calvin Bassey is aiming to end the season by winning the Europa League with Glasgow Rangers.   The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season in both the Scottish Prem...

May 13, 2022
Watford provide injury update on Dennis that will worry Yusuf ahead of May, June internationals
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Watford provide injury update on Dennis that will worry Yusuf ahead of May, June internationals

Watford have provided an injury update on Emmanuel Dennis that will worry Nigeria's coach for the upcoming internationals in May and June, Salisu Yusuf.   Dennis has been named on the S...

May 13, 2022
'It's a dream come true' - Royal Antwerp midfielder reacts to maiden Nigeria call-up
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'It's a dream come true' - Royal Antwerp midfielder reacts to maiden Nigeria call-up

Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has spoken of his happiness at receiving his maiden invitation to the senior national team for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador holding in the...

May 13, 2022
Flying Eagles striker out of WAFU B Championship after suffering head injury vs Burkina Faso
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Flying Eagles striker out of WAFU B Championship after suffering head injury vs Burkina Faso

Flying Eagles' forward Ahmed Abdullahi has recovered and is recuperating in hospital following a scary incident during the Nigeria, Burkina Faso game at the WAFU B Championship in Niamey, Niger Re...

May 12, 2022