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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
AFCON 2021 : Four takeaways from Nigeria's convincing 3-1 win over Sudan
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AFCON 2021 : Four takeaways from Nigeria's convincing 3-1 win over Sudan

The Super Eagles booked their place in the round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with a 3-1 win against Sudan on Saturday evening.Izuchukwu Michael presents the four things noted i...

Jan 16, 2022
Super Eagles interim coach gives reasons for repeating the same starting lineup vs Sudan
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Super Eagles interim coach gives reasons for repeating the same starting lineup vs Sudan

With qualification to the knockout stage of the AFCON wrapped up with a game to spare, manager Augustine Eguavoen has hinted at giving fringe players in his squad a chance to show the stuff they are m...

Jan 16, 2022
Eguavoen explains reason behind Awoniyi substitution vs Sudan and aims dig at Sadiq again
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Eguavoen explains reason behind Awoniyi substitution vs Sudan and aims dig at Sadiq again

Augustine Eguavoen has discussed his decision making during Nigeria's 3-1 win over Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, one of which saw Taiwo Awoniyi make way for Umar Sadiq in the 82nd mi...

Jan 15, 2022
Eguavoen reveals exactly what is keeping Nwakali out of Super Eagles starting lineup
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Eguavoen reveals exactly what is keeping Nwakali out of Super Eagles starting lineup

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has defended the performance of Kelechi Nwakali during the Super Eagles 3-1 win against Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The former Arsen...

Jan 15, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Simon MOTM : Aribo shines; Omeruo experienced; Sadiq struggles; Awoniyi wasteful
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Super Eagles player ratings : Simon MOTM : Aribo shines; Omeruo experienced; Sadiq struggles; Awoniyi wasteful

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will be able to rest some of his key players on Wednesday after his side's emphatic 3-1 victory over Sudan on Saturday evening - a result that sees them ad...

Jan 15, 2022
Nigeria 3 Sudan 1 : Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Simon strike as Eagles qualify for knockout stage
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Nigeria 3 Sudan 1 : Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Simon strike as Eagles qualify for knockout stage

Nigeria's Super Eagles reached the round of 16 stages of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Saturday evening after a 3-1 win against Sudan at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua.Samuel Chukwueze, Ta...

Jan 15, 2022
AFCON 2021 : Eight interesting facts about Nigeria's starting lineup to face Sudan
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AFCON 2021 : Eight interesting facts about Nigeria's starting lineup to face Sudan

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for his side's second group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Sudan at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in...

Jan 15, 2022
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Prediction spot on as ex-Chelsea stars, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iheanacho start
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Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Prediction spot on as ex-Chelsea stars, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iheanacho start

Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for his side's second group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.In naming his starting lineup, Eguavoen has adhered...

Jan 15, 2022
AFCON : Super Eagles star Iheanacho targets record-equaling strike against Falcons
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AFCON : Super Eagles star Iheanacho targets record-equaling strike against Falcons

Kelechi Iheanacho is targeting a record-equaling strike when Nigeria face off with Sudan in an Africa Cup of Nations tie at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Saturday evening, allnigeriasocce...

Jan 15, 2022
Eguavoen hints at bringing Omeruo, Troost-Ekong forward for set-pieces against Sudan
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Eguavoen hints at bringing Omeruo, Troost-Ekong forward for set-pieces against Sudan

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he has been working with the Super Eagles players on finishing before their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Suda...

Jan 15, 2022
'It was easy' - 2013 AFCON winner says he is enjoying defensive partnership with Troost-Ekong
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'It was easy' - 2013 AFCON winner says he is enjoying defensive partnership with Troost-Ekong

2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that he is enjoying playing with William Troost-Ekong at the heart of the Super Eagles defence in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The CD...

Jan 15, 2022
'I'm always ready' - Iwobi warns Super Eagles teammates against complacency vs Sudan
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'I'm always ready' - Iwobi warns Super Eagles teammates against complacency vs Sudan

Alex Iwobi has promised to give his very best if called upon by manager Augustine Eguavoen for the Super Eagles second Group D fixture at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Sudan. One of the ...

Jan 15, 2022