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21st November 2025

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Sevilla's Romero speaks on relationship with Adams, Super Eagles striker's potential Afcon call-up
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Sevilla's Romero speaks on relationship with Adams, Super Eagles striker's potential Afcon call-up

Sevilla forward Isaac Romero has spoken about his relationship with Super Eagles striker Akor Adams while acknowledging the possibility of losing his teammate to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Adams is widely expected to make Nigeria's final squad for the continental showpiece following his impressive performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 25-year-old scored on his debut to help the Super Eagles secure a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in October and has since become an important figure in the team, featuring in four matches.Sp...

November 21, 2025
'Would've been interesting to see Osimhen' – Russia midfielder wanted to face Super Eagles star striker
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'Would've been interesting to see Osimhen' – Russia midfielder wanted to face Super Eagles star striker

Russia midfielder Mikhail Shchetinin has expressed disappointment at not having the opportunity to test himself against Super Eagles marquee forward Victor Osimhen during the 1–1 draw between R...

Jun 7, 2025
'It's not easy to play for Nigeria' – Olusegun reacts after impressive debut against Russia
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'It's not easy to play for Nigeria' – Olusegun reacts after impressive debut against Russia

Krasnodar forward Olakunle Olusegun has expressed his pride and humility after making his debut for the Nigerian national team in their 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly on Friday.T...

Jun 7, 2025
'Not an ordinary footballer' - Russia defender hails team effort against 'good striker' Boniface
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'Not an ordinary footballer' - Russia defender hails team effort against 'good striker' Boniface

Russia centre-back Viktor Melekhin has praised his teammates for their collective effort in containing Nigeria striker Victor Boniface during Friday's international friendly that ended 1–1 in M...

Jun 7, 2025
'Even the FIFA ranking confirms this' - Russia coach says Nigeria, Cameroon are superior to Zambia, Kenya
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'Even the FIFA ranking confirms this' - Russia coach says Nigeria, Cameroon are superior to Zambia, Kenya

Russia head coach Valeri Karpin has praised the quality and physical strength of African national teams after his side played out a 1–1 draw with Nigeria in an international friendly held at Lu...

Jun 7, 2025
'Bailed out the boys' - Russian-born Super Eagles star raves about Maduka Okoye and Olusegun's impact
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'Bailed out the boys' - Russian-born Super Eagles star raves about Maduka Okoye and Olusegun's impact

Russian-born Super Eagles defender Brian Idowu has heaped praise on goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and debutant Olakunle Olusegun following Nigeria's hard-fought 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadi...

Jun 6, 2025
Every word Eric Chelle said on playing under pressure, Olusegun, Safonov's error, Russia No.9 & more
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Every word Eric Chelle said on playing under pressure, Olusegun, Safonov's error, Russia No.9 & more

Following the 1-1 draw between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Russia’s national team in the friendly match on Friday at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, head coach Eric Chelle shared his de...

Jun 6, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka star man, Dele-Bashiru shows up, Arokodare super-sub, Ajayi costly
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Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka star man, Dele-Bashiru shows up, Arokodare super-sub, Ajayi costly

Nigeria battled hard in a tightly contested international friendly against Russia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.The hosts took an early lead through an unfortunate own goal by Semi Ajayi, but Nigeria sho...

Jun 6, 2025
Five takeaways from Super Eagles' impressive draw against Russia in Moscow
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Five takeaways from Super Eagles' impressive draw against Russia in Moscow

The Super Eagles held Russia to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly match played under the lights at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday.Russia took an early lead in the 27th minute after sus...

Jun 6, 2025
Russia 1 Nigeria 1: Arokodare's first international goal rescues Super Eagles after Ajayi own goal
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Russia 1 Nigeria 1: Arokodare's first international goal rescues Super Eagles after Ajayi own goal

Nigeria came from behind to draw 1-1 with Russia in an international friendly, thanks to a second-half strike from Tolu Arokodare after Semi Ajayi’s unfortunate own goal had given the hosts the...

Jun 6, 2025
Super Eagles starting XI: Okoye, Simon, Boniface, Onyeka start; Uche full debut; Arokodare bench
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Super Eagles starting XI: Okoye, Simon, Boniface, Onyeka start; Uche full debut; Arokodare bench

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's friendly against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with kickoff set for 18:00 PM Nigerian time.At least se...

Jun 6, 2025
'Boniface and Simon, for example' - Ex-Spartak striker Emenike says Nigeria more than just Osimhen
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'Boniface and Simon, for example' - Ex-Spartak striker Emenike says Nigeria more than just Osimhen

Former Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike believes Nigeria’s national team remains strong despite the absence of star forward Victor Osimhen in their upcoming match against Russia.Speaking...

Jun 6, 2025
Benin City-born CB who wants to play for Nigeria among seven players released by Liverpool
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Benin City-born CB who wants to play for Nigeria among seven players released by Liverpool

Following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, Premier League champions Liverpool have announced their retained and released list.Liverpool have released seven players, including promising Benin Ci...

Jun 6, 2025