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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
'Nobody can force any player on me' - Eguavoen explains why Lookman started ahead of Simon vs Ghana
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'Nobody can force any player on me' - Eguavoen explains why Lookman started ahead of Simon vs Ghana

Nigeria's interim coach for the 2022 World Cup playoff, Augustine Eguavoen has explained the rationale behind his decision to name Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman in the starting lineup ahead of...

Apr 5, 2022
Pinnick's third term agenda dead on arrival : Possible replacements for current NFF boss
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Pinnick's third term agenda dead on arrival : Possible replacements for current NFF boss

These people most times take us for fools little wonder an official of the Nigeria Football Federation was credited as saying "forget them, they will only make noise and shout and after a few days the...

Apr 4, 2022
How Nigerian players fared over the weekend : Iheanacho, Ighalo, Onuachu, Success, Collins and more
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How Nigerian players fared over the weekend : Iheanacho, Ighalo, Onuachu, Success, Collins and more

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the roundup of the performance of Nigerian players over the weekend for their clubs after the international break with a couple of them scoring crucial goals for their te...

Apr 4, 2022
'The worst in my lifetime' - Super Eagles goalkeeper breaks his silence after WCQ heartbreak
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'The worst in my lifetime' - Super Eagles goalkeeper breaks his silence after WCQ heartbreak

Francis Uzoho has broken his silence in the aftermath of Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with regional rivals Ghana at the National Stadium in Abuja last Tuesday. ...

Apr 4, 2022
Osimhen's late return : Super Eagles star will not be fined by Napoli after sporting director's update
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Osimhen's late return : Super Eagles star will not be fined by Napoli after sporting director's update

Napoli's sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has made it clear that the club have no plans to fine their record acquisition Victor Osimhen despite his late return from international duty. The Sup...

Apr 4, 2022
Nigerian exports : Hat-tricks for Super Eagles duo; Lorient, Anderlecht, FKH strikers on target
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Nigerian exports : Hat-tricks for Super Eagles duo; Lorient, Anderlecht, FKH strikers on target

Allnigeriasoccer.com's comprehensive review of the Nigeria-eligible players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches on Sunday, April 3, 2022. We begin in France's L...

Apr 4, 2022
EFL Trophy final : Ihiekwe's goal helps Rotherham beat Sutton; 4 other Nigeria-eligible players feature
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EFL Trophy final : Ihiekwe's goal helps Rotherham beat Sutton; 4 other Nigeria-eligible players feature

Rotherham United have won the Papa John's Trophy, beating Sutton United 4-2 after extra-time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday  with five players of Nigerian descent tasting action. Liverpool acade...

Apr 3, 2022
The reason Super Eagles midfielder is not in Lorient squad to face Neymar and Messi's PSG
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The reason Super Eagles midfielder is not in Lorient squad to face Neymar and Messi's PSG

Innocent Bonke has been omitted from the Lorient matchday squad that will be facing Paris Saint-Germain in a Ligue 1 clash at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening. The central midfielder suffere...

Apr 3, 2022
Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half
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Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half

Rangers missed the chance to move level on points with Celtic after the visitors came from behind to register a hard-fought 2-1 win in an Old Firm derby match at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon. ...

Apr 3, 2022
'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic
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'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic

Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun reckons that the Old Firm is the biggest derby he has been involved in as a professional. The Scottish Premiership champions take on the Hoops at Ibrox...

Apr 3, 2022
'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen
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'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen

Nigeria legend Daniel Amokachi has questioned the pedigree of the current Super Eagles players who were born abroad, claiming that they contributed to Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World C...

Apr 3, 2022
Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history
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Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history

Michael Obafemi was the star of the show as Swansea City thrashed Cardiff City 4-0 in a South Wales derby Championship clash staged at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Southampton academ...

Apr 3, 2022