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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
Balogun hoping to extend Rangers contract, aims for win vs RB Leipzig in memory of Jimmy Bell
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Balogun hoping to extend Rangers contract, aims for win vs RB Leipzig in memory of Jimmy Bell

Leon Balogun is not planning to hang up his boots despite his advanced years as a footballer and is hoping to extend his contract with Rangers or move on to pastures new in the summer if his stay at t...

May 5, 2022
Amoo all but ruled out of Nigeria's four matches in May & June after update from FCK coach
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Amoo all but ruled out of Nigeria's four matches in May & June after update from FCK coach

FC Copenhagen coach Jess Thorup has all but ruled Akinkunmi Amoo out of Nigeria's international friendly against Mexico on May 29, another friendly with Ecuador and two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qual...

May 3, 2022
Flying Eagles looking good in defence ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship, beat Niger 1-0
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Flying Eagles looking good in defence ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship, beat Niger 1-0

The Flying Eagles are looking good in defence ahead of their opening game at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Nigeria U20s posted their third consecutive clean sheet after beating the Republic...

May 3, 2022
Ex-Flying Eagles CB named Players' Player and Player of the Season at Blackpool
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Ex-Flying Eagles CB named Players' Player and Player of the Season at Blackpool

Former Nigeria U20 international Marvin Ekpiteta has been named Blackpool's Player of the Season for the 2021-2022 campaign, informs the official website of the Seasiders. The 26-year-old's commandi...

May 2, 2022
Pitch invasion : Nigeria handed N64m fine by Fifa, to play one home match without spectators
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Pitch invasion : Nigeria handed N64m fine by Fifa, to play one home match without spectators

The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a fine by governing body of football, Fifa following a pitch invasion in the aftermath of the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Ghana in a 2022 World Cup play...

May 2, 2022
Chelsea icon John Terry in attendance as Aribo & Bassey feature for Rangers in draw vs Celtic
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Chelsea icon John Terry in attendance as Aribo & Bassey feature for Rangers in draw vs Celtic

Legendary Chelsea captain John Terry was in attendance at Parkhead as Rangers delayed the inevitable by forcing champions in waiting Celtic to a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.  Light Blues man...

May 1, 2022
Big five Euro Leagues : Osimhen powers in header, Chukwueze scores superb goal, Simon hits brace
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Big five Euro Leagues : Osimhen powers in header, Chukwueze scores superb goal, Simon hits brace

Three attack-minded Super Eagles players were on target in the big five European Leagues on Saturday, few weeks before the Nigeria Football Federation announce a roster for the upcoming friendlies aga...

Apr 30, 2022
Nigeria U20 captain revealed ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship opener against Ghana
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Nigeria U20 captain revealed ahead of WAFU B U20 Championship opener against Ghana

The Flying Eagles coaches led by Ladan Bosso have chosen a captain for the squad ahead of their opening match against Ghana at the 2022 WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Niamey, Niger, allnigeri...

Apr 30, 2022
Interim Man Utd boss appointed Austria coach : Three players who chose Austria over Nigeria
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Interim Man Utd boss appointed Austria coach : Three players who chose Austria over Nigeria

The Austria Football Association on Friday confirmed the appointment of  current Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick as coach of the national team.The German will step down from his U...

Apr 30, 2022
UEL : Aribo, Bassey in action; Balogun non-playing sub as Rangers lose to RB Leipzig
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UEL : Aribo, Bassey in action; Balogun non-playing sub as Rangers lose to RB Leipzig

Super Eagles duo of Joseph Aribo and Calvin Bassey were in action for Rangers in Thursday's first leg semifinals clash of the UEFA Europa League against German side RB Leipzig at the RB Arena which th...

Apr 28, 2022
Two Nigerian midfielders' strikes nominated for Reading Goal of the Season
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Two Nigerian midfielders' strikes nominated for Reading Goal of the Season

Two Nigerian midfielders Tom Dele-Bashiru and Ovie Ejaria have been named on a 12-man shortlist in the running to win Reading Goal of the Season award, according to the official website of the Royals....

Apr 28, 2022
Nigeria U20 squad announcement : Man Utd-linked striker, Enyimba ace named in final 28-man squad
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Nigeria U20 squad announcement : Man Utd-linked striker, Enyimba ace named in final 28-man squad

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the finalized roster for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Niamey. Flying Eagles head coach Ladan Bosso is taking a pool of twenty ...

Apr 27, 2022