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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has paid a visit to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a quick recovery as the full-back continues his rehabilitation from injury.Aina has been sidelined for both club and country after suffering a hamstring injury that required surgery during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The setback ruled him out of recent international fixtures and several matches for Nottingham Forest, leaving both the NFF and his club closely monitoring his rehabilitation process.Nott...

November 23, 2025
Super Eagles Recovery Session : Musa, Ighalo, Awaziem Suffer Knocks Vs RSA; Mikel Trains Fully; GKs Extensively Drilled; Shehu Not Involved
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Super Eagles Recovery Session : Musa, Ighalo, Awaziem Suffer Knocks Vs RSA; Mikel Trains Fully; GKs Extensively Drilled; Shehu Not Involved

Less than twenty-four hours after their 2-1 win against South Africa, the Super Eagles returned to the training pitch on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The players participated in jogging and...

Jul 11, 2019
Dearth of Grassroots Talents Bane of Nigeria Football
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Dearth of Grassroots Talents Bane of Nigeria Football

The dearth of grassroots talents has been identified as the bane of development in Nigeria football. This was noted during the maiden press conference of the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup on Wednesday, July ...

Jul 11, 2019
'I've Told Loads Of Scouts,Coaches About Him' — Ex-Liverpool Star Hutchison Heaps Praise On Chukwueze
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'I've Told Loads Of Scouts,Coaches About Him' — Ex-Liverpool Star Hutchison Heaps Praise On Chukwueze

Chukwueze's Man of the Match display against South Africa last night continues to attract praise from pundits and former footballers across the world. Former Liverpool star Don Hutchison is the lates...

Jul 11, 2019
Rohr Explains Why He Had To Wait 18 Days Before He Handed AFCON Debut To Jamilu Collins
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Rohr Explains Why He Had To Wait 18 Days Before He Handed AFCON Debut To Jamilu Collins

The introduction of SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins instead of Ola Aina gave a strong spine to the Super Eagles defense in their 2-1 victory against South Africa on Wednesday evening. Niger...

Jul 11, 2019
'Musa Troubled South Africa Defence With His Pace' - Okocha Questions Rohr's Decision To Substitute Winger
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'Musa Troubled South Africa Defence With His Pace' - Okocha Questions Rohr's Decision To Substitute Winger

Speaking as a pundit on SuperSport, 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha questioned the decision of Gernot Rohr to substitute Ahmed Musa in the 81st minute of Nigeria's 2-1 win...

Jul 11, 2019
Iwobi Shocked Over Egypt, Morocco's AFCON Exits
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Iwobi Shocked Over Egypt, Morocco's AFCON Exits

Alex Iwobi who was impressive in Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa has expressed his shock over the elimination of AFCON hosts Egypt and fellow north African side Morocco from the tournament.Iwobi w...

Jul 11, 2019
Key Stats Nigeria Vs RSA : Chukwueze Most Shots & Key Passes, Top Dribbler; Omeruo Top Interceptor; Awaziem Tackles; Ekong Most Fouled
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Key Stats Nigeria Vs RSA : Chukwueze Most Shots & Key Passes, Top Dribbler; Omeruo Top Interceptor; Awaziem Tackles; Ekong Most Fouled

The statistics from Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations win against South Africa highlighted the influence of Samuel Chukwueze during the game with the Villarreal winger the top performer in three playe...

Jul 11, 2019
Ekong On Netting Winning Goal; Beating RSA; Potential Meeting With Most In-form AFCON Team, Algeria
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Ekong On Netting Winning Goal; Beating RSA; Potential Meeting With Most In-form AFCON Team, Algeria

Nigeria are through to the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 2-1 win against South Africa with Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong netting the game-winner one minute from ...

Jul 11, 2019
Mikel Quizzed On Team He'd Like To Face In Semifinal; Omeruo Hails Defensive Partner Ekong
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Mikel Quizzed On Team He'd Like To Face In Semifinal; Omeruo Hails Defensive Partner Ekong

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi was an unused substitute as the Super Eagles earned a ticket to the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations thanks to their 2-1 win over South Africa. Nigeria...

Jul 11, 2019
'Samuel Chukwueze, The Nigerian Messi' - Fans React To Performance Of Super Eagles Stars Vs RSA
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'Samuel Chukwueze, The Nigerian Messi' - Fans React To Performance Of Super Eagles Stars Vs RSA

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were 2-1 winners over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Wednesday's quarter final clash, thanks to Samuel Chukwueze and William Troost-Ekong's goals.Nigerians took to Tw...

Jul 10, 2019
AFCON 2019: Five Things We Noticed From Nigeria's 2-1 Win Against South Africa
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AFCON 2019: Five Things We Noticed From Nigeria's 2-1 Win Against South Africa

Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the five takeaways from Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa on Wednesday evening.1. Better First Half For NigeriaThe Super Eagles started on a blistering note and duly ...

Jul 10, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs RSA : Chukwueze Hits The Headlines; Ekong Solid; Omeruo, Ndidi Commanding; Iwobi Creative; Musa Lively
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs RSA : Chukwueze Hits The Headlines; Ekong Solid; Omeruo, Ndidi Commanding; Iwobi Creative; Musa Lively

Nigeria are in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 2-1 win over South Africa at the Cairo International stadium on Wednesday.Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performances of the ...

Jul 10, 2019