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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 number 11 picks up Man of the Match award after starring vs Ghana
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Flying Eagles number 11 picks up Man of the Match award after starring vs Ghana

Ibrahim Muhammad was named Man of the Match following his outstanding display during Nigeria's 2-0 win over Ghana at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA Zone B U20 Africa Cup of Nations.   The seven-...

May 9, 2022
Three observations from Flying Eagles impressive 2-0 win over defending AFCON champions Ghana
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Three observations from Flying Eagles impressive 2-0 win over defending AFCON champions Ghana

The WAFU Group B game between Nigeria and Ghana which serves as qualifiers to the CAF U-20 Nations Cup which ultimately will produce Africa's representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2023 end...

May 9, 2022
Flying Eagles player ratings vs Ghana: Sholumade impresses, Abdullahi in shop window, Muhammad prospect
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Flying Eagles player ratings vs Ghana: Sholumade impresses, Abdullahi in shop window, Muhammad prospect

The Flying Eagles began their qualification campaign for the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the sub regional tournament in Niamey, Niger Republic with a 2-0 win over defending champions Ghana on Sun...

May 9, 2022
Nigerian exports : Genk, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich loanees on target; ex-Villarreal man too
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Nigerian exports : Genk, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich loanees on target; ex-Villarreal man too

Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on Sunday, May 8, 2022.   In the Dutch Eredivisie,...

May 8, 2022
Nigeria 2 Ghana 0 : Muhammad, Abdullahi goals help Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites
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Nigeria 2 Ghana 0 : Muhammad, Abdullahi goals help Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites

Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Sunday evening defeated the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-0 to start their West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament on a positive note at ...

May 8, 2022
Porto's Nigeria national teamer Sanusi reacts to winning MOTM award against Benfica
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Porto's Nigeria national teamer Sanusi reacts to winning MOTM award against Benfica

Nigeria national teamer Zaidu Sanusi was delighted to be named Man of the Match in Porto's 1-0 win over Benfica, after scoring arguably the most important goal of his career considering that his s...

May 8, 2022
Eagles watch : Simon wins third major trophy in Europe; Ighalo, Sanusi, Sadiq score very late goals
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Eagles watch : Simon wins third major trophy in Europe; Ighalo, Sanusi, Sadiq score very late goals

Three Nigeria internationals Odion Ighalo, Zaidu Sanusi and Umar Sadiq wrote their names on the scoresheet in league matches on Saturday, May 7, 2022.   2019 Africa Cup of Nations top score...

May 8, 2022
Social : How three Super Eagles stars reacted to Rangers reaching Europa League final
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Social : How three Super Eagles stars reacted to Rangers reaching Europa League final

Three Super Eagles stars Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey have taken to social media to react to Glasgow Rangers reaching the Europa League final.   Giovanni van Bronckhorst's ...

May 7, 2022
'Tirana here we come' - UECL GOTW nominee Dessers reacts after helping Feyenoord reach final
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'Tirana here we come' - UECL GOTW nominee Dessers reacts after helping Feyenoord reach final

Cyriel Dessers has taken to social media to celebrate Feyenoord reaching the Europa Conference League final.   Feyenoord held Marseille to a goalless draw at Stade de Marseille  on Thu...

May 6, 2022
Aribo among six Rangers stars named in Europa League TOTW despite playing for 45 minutes
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Aribo among six Rangers stars named in Europa League TOTW despite playing for 45 minutes

Joe Aribo has been named in Whoscored.com's Europa League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the semifinal, second leg matches on Thursday night.   Against RB Leipzig at Ibrox...

May 6, 2022
Rangers coach singles out one Super Eagles player for praise after win against RB Leipzig
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Rangers coach singles out one Super Eagles player for praise after win against RB Leipzig

Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst singled out Calvin Bassey for praise after the versatile defender shone for the Light Blues in a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Thursday night - a result that saw th...

May 6, 2022
Three Super Eagles stars help Rangers reach first European final since 2008 after win vs RB Leipzig
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Three Super Eagles stars help Rangers reach first European final since 2008 after win vs RB Leipzig

Nigeria internationals Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in the starting line up in Glasgow Rangers' 3-1 win against RB Leipzig in the return leg of their semifinals fixtures at the Ibrox Stadium o...

May 5, 2022