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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
Super Eagles midfielder makes Champions League debut for Salzburg in 7-1 loss to Bayern
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Super Eagles midfielder makes Champions League debut for Salzburg in 7-1 loss to Bayern

Super Eagles midfielder Samson Tijani made his Champions League debut for Salzburg as the Austrian champions suffered a 7-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich at the Fußball Arena München...

Mar 8, 2022
'People think I look 30 years old' - Former Watford striker Success on why his age is being questioned
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'People think I look 30 years old' - Former Watford striker Success on why his age is being questioned

Former Watford striker Isaac Success has explained what makes some people doubt his age. Before making his name at Granada, the BJ Foundation product first came into prominence nine years ago at t...

Mar 8, 2022
Ikpeba backs Eguavoen on Onazi, Dennis, Amoo, Etebo invitations for Ghana World Cup playoff
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Ikpeba backs Eguavoen on Onazi, Dennis, Amoo, Etebo invitations for Ghana World Cup playoff

Former Super Eagles forward and 1997 African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has backed Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen on the decision to hand invitations to some players for the 2022...

Mar 8, 2022
Eguavoen confesses he doesn't know if Onazi is still good, sheds light on inclusion standby list
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Eguavoen confesses he doesn't know if Onazi is still good, sheds light on inclusion standby list

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he included Eddy Onazi in the expanded Super Eagles squad for this month's games against Ghana after the midfielder was recommended by hi...

Mar 8, 2022
Eguavoen namechecks five NPFL stars he's keeping tabs on ahead of possible Nigeria invite
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Eguavoen namechecks five NPFL stars he's keeping tabs on ahead of possible Nigeria invite

Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he is keeping tabs on at least seven Nigeria Professional Football League players with a view to potential call-ups to the Super Eagles in the future. The Super Ea...

Mar 8, 2022
Eguavoen gives shout-outs to two AFCON-winning captains as he defends Musa's call-up
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Eguavoen gives shout-outs to two AFCON-winning captains as he defends Musa's call-up

Ahmed Musa has been included in the latest Super Eagles squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup playoff matches against regional rivals Ghana later this month. During the media parley, Nigeria's car...

Mar 8, 2022
Eguavoen on why ex-Man Utd star was invited; claims Euro clubs are punishing some Super Eagles stars
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Eguavoen on why ex-Man Utd star was invited; claims Euro clubs are punishing some Super Eagles stars

Augustine Eguavoen has explained the rationale behind his decision to invite former Manchester United star Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff games against Ghana...

Mar 8, 2022
'Not someone who wants to dictate' - Eguavoen says some kind words about Super Eagles winger
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'Not someone who wants to dictate' - Eguavoen says some kind words about Super Eagles winger

Slavia Prague winger Peter Olayinka has been hailed for his professionalism by his interim national team coach Augustine Eguavoen.  Olayinka was one of the players handed late call-ups to th...

Mar 7, 2022
'We want the best' - Eguavoen reveals talks with ex-Chelsea star to reverse retirement decision
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'We want the best' - Eguavoen reveals talks with ex-Chelsea star to reverse retirement decision

Augstine Eguavoen says he has spoken with former Chelsea star Victor Moses to reverse his decision to quit the Super Eagles. The Crystal Palace academy product called time on his international car...

Mar 7, 2022
Eguaoven cites Russia-Ukraine conflict as reason for not naming CSKA star in 25-man squad
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Eguaoven cites Russia-Ukraine conflict as reason for not naming CSKA star in 25-man squad

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has stressed that CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke is still very much in his plans despite his omission from the 25-man squad for the upcoming 2022 World ...

Mar 7, 2022
Nigeria's interim boss explains how his list for 2022 World Cup playoff vs Ghana came about
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Nigeria's interim boss explains how his list for 2022 World Cup playoff vs Ghana came about

Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has explained how his list for the 2022 World Cup playoff matches with regional rivals Ghana came about. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning fullback h...

Mar 7, 2022
Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee devastated he didn't score on full debut, says Derby County assistant boss
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Ex-Nigeria U17 invitee devastated he didn't score on full debut, says Derby County assistant boss

Former Nigeria U17 invitee Malcolm Ebiowei was devastated he did not score on his full Championship debut for Derby County, according to Rams assistant boss Liam Rosenior.  The former Arsenal sc...

Mar 6, 2022