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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
Official : Ex-Nigeria U23 & Super Eagles invitee becomes first 'Englishman' to join Rukh Lviv
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Official : Ex-Nigeria U23 & Super Eagles invitee becomes first 'Englishman' to join Rukh Lviv

Ukrainian Premier League club FC Rukh Lviv have announced with pride the signing of 2019 Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor, branding him the 'first Englishman' in the history of FC Rukh Lviv'. ...

Jan 30, 2022
Al Hilal new no 9 Ighalo breaks a Nigerian transfer record held by ex-Chelsea star
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Al Hilal new no 9 Ighalo breaks a Nigerian transfer record held by ex-Chelsea star

Odion Ighalo was unveiled by Al Hilal on Saturday after completing his transfer from Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Shabab.The Super Eagles striker wore the number 9 kit during his unveiling ceremony and ...

Jan 30, 2022
Primera Iberdrola : Nigeria captain reacts after hat-trick for Barcelona in rout of Real Betis
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Primera Iberdrola : Nigeria captain reacts after hat-trick for Barcelona in rout of Real Betis

Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala stole the show as Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 4-0 in a Primera Iberdrola clash at Estadi Johan Cruyff (Sant Joan Despí) on Saturday afternoon.The Super Falcons ...

Jan 30, 2022
'He's their talisman' - Okocha admits Mane being cleared to play is a boost for Senegal
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'He's their talisman' - Okocha admits Mane being cleared to play is a boost for Senegal

Tournament favourites Senegal will take on dark horses Equatorial Guinea in the last of the quarterfinal clashes of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening.  The big story emanating ...

Jan 30, 2022
Al Hilal sign former Manchester United striker Ighalo for fee of N2.7billion; transfer confirmed
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Al Hilal sign former Manchester United striker Ighalo for fee of N2.7billion; transfer confirmed

Saudi Professional Football League club Al Hilal have announced the signing of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo on undisclosed terms.   Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nig...

Jan 29, 2022
'Would add a lot to Man Utd midfield' - Fans hail Aribo after assisting Diallo score on Rangers debut
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'Would add a lot to Man Utd midfield' - Fans hail Aribo after assisting Diallo score on Rangers debut

Glasgow Rangers were held to a 3-3 draw by Ross County in a thrilling Scottish Premiership encounter staged at Global Energy Stadium (Dingwall) on Saturday afternoon. Joe Aribo made his first app...

Jan 29, 2022
'He's ready' - GvB reveals Super Eagles star is back in Rangers squad vs Ross County
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'He's ready' - GvB reveals Super Eagles star is back in Rangers squad vs Ross County

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst had positive news on the availability of Joe Aribo during his pre-match press conference before the trip to Ross County. The versatile midfielder escaped in...

Jan 28, 2022
Rohr impressed by Awoniyi but gives one reason he didn't gel with Super Eagles teammates AFCON
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Rohr impressed by Awoniyi but gives one reason he didn't gel with Super Eagles teammates AFCON

Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has claimed that he was impressed by the performance of Taiwo Awoniyi for the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. With the top three players in the pec...

Jan 28, 2022
The reason Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed
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The reason Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed

According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno via Area Napoli, Victor Osimhen is angry and disappointed that he missed out on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in addition to his complex recovery from injury. ...

Jan 27, 2022
Rangers boss reveals why he resisted the temptation to include Aribo in squad vs Livingston
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Rangers boss reveals why he resisted the temptation to include Aribo in squad vs Livingston

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has confirmed that Joe Aribo has returned to Glasgow after international duty with the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.   The Nigeria nu...

Jan 27, 2022
Cardiff City interested in signing 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee ahead of transfer deadline
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Cardiff City interested in signing 2015 Nigeria U23 invitee ahead of transfer deadline

2015 Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu is being linked with a departure from Championship outfit Middlesbrough before the close of the January transfer window on Monday.   Football Insider says C...

Jan 26, 2022
Nigeria handed boost as Southampton star shuns Black Stars ahead of 2022 World Cup playoff
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Nigeria handed boost as Southampton star shuns Black Stars ahead of 2022 World Cup playoff

Southampton center back Mohammed Salisu has turned down a potential call-up to Ghana's Black Stars ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff matches with West African rivals Nigeria in M...

Jan 26, 2022