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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up
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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has offered fresh insight into the uncertainty surrounding Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's potential call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dele-Bashiru has been sidelined for the past two months, missing Nigeria's last four games, including 2026 World Cup qualifiers and playoff fixtures, due to a long-term injury. The 24-year-old only recently returned to full training, but his lack of match fitness has raised questions about his readiness for international duty.Speaking ahead of Lazio's weekend clash, Sarri revealed he had been asked to ho...

November 24, 2025
Official : Club Brugge Swoop For Nigeria U23 Dazzler David Okereke
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Official : Club Brugge Swoop For Nigeria U23 Dazzler David Okereke

Club Brugge have pulled off a transfer coup by signing highly-coveted winger David Okereke, the Belgian First Division A outfit announced on Tuesday. The Nigeria U23 international had attracted int...

Jul 9, 2019
'It'll Be Nice To Win The Golden Boot' - Ighalo Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Yekini, Okocha, Odegbami, Emenike
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'It'll Be Nice To Win The Golden Boot' - Ighalo Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Yekini, Okocha, Odegbami, Emenike

Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo wants to emulate Segun Odegbami, Rashidi Yekini, Julius Aghahowa, Austin Okocha and Emmanuel Emenike by emerging the top scorer of the Africa Cup of Nat...

Jul 9, 2019
'Expect A Match Of High Quality' - Rohr Looks Ahead To Cracker Vs South Africa
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'Expect A Match Of High Quality' - Rohr Looks Ahead To Cracker Vs South Africa

Gernot Rohr and Odion Ighalo faced the cameras ahead of Wednesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal showdown against South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo. The German h...

Jul 9, 2019
'South Africa Are Favorites To Win AFCON' - Rohr Plays Down Super Eagles Title Chances
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'South Africa Are Favorites To Win AFCON' - Rohr Plays Down Super Eagles Title Chances

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has played down his side's chances of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, and believes his next opponents South Africa are favorites to take home the title on July 1...

Jul 9, 2019
Jay-Jay Okocha Names The Two South Africa Stars That Can Hurt Super Eagles
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Jay-Jay Okocha Names The Two South Africa Stars That Can Hurt Super Eagles

1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Austin Okocha has talked about the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and South Africa in Cairo and highlighted the qualities of two Bafana Bafana stars the...

Jul 9, 2019
AFCON 2019: Has Chukwueze Done Enough To Oust Moses Simon From Super Eagles Starting XI?
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AFCON 2019: Has Chukwueze Done Enough To Oust Moses Simon From Super Eagles Starting XI?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the quarter-final round of the ongoing AFCON tournament after defeating Cameroon 3-2 last weekend.Apart from having difficu...

Jul 8, 2019
'The Other Teams Are Progressing' - Ex-Mali Captain Sylla Questions Rohr's Decision To Include Mikel In AFCON Squad
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'The Other Teams Are Progressing' - Ex-Mali Captain Sylla Questions Rohr's Decision To Include Mikel In AFCON Squad

Former Mali captain Yacouba Sylla has questioned the decision of manager Gernot Rohr to include Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel on the Super Eagles roster for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel ...

Jul 8, 2019
Moses Simon On Being Part Of Super Eagles, La Liga, Levante Hero Obafemi Martins
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Moses Simon On Being Part Of Super Eagles, La Liga, Levante Hero Obafemi Martins

Moses Simon spoke to the Super Eagles Media team just before the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match against Cameroon and was asked questions about the Super Eagles and Spanish La Liga. The di...

Jul 8, 2019
Leon Balogun Missing Out On The Opportunity To Impress Potential Suitors
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Leon Balogun Missing Out On The Opportunity To Impress Potential Suitors

The importance of a major international tournament, including AFCON, can't be overlooked in boosting a player's profile.Apart from targeting the glory, some players see international competition as an...

Jul 8, 2019
Ighalo's Strange Goal Celebration Against Cameroon Explained
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Ighalo's Strange Goal Celebration Against Cameroon Explained

Odion Ighalo normally celebrates his goals for club and country by kneeling down and raising his hands with fingers pointed to the sky, signifying his appreciation to God. The former Watford strik...

Jul 8, 2019
Rohr Has His Say On Video Assistant Referee Ahead Of Quarterfinal Clash Vs South Africa
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Rohr Has His Say On Video Assistant Referee Ahead Of Quarterfinal Clash Vs South Africa

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that the video assistant referee (VAR) will make a difference when it is introduced as from the quarterfinal stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.&nb...

Jul 8, 2019
'We Know Them Very Well'- Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Furman Reminds Super Eagles They Lost In Uyo
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'We Know Them Very Well'- Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Furman Reminds Super Eagles They Lost In Uyo

Former Chelsea midfielder Dean Furman fancies South Africa's chances of beating Nigeria when the two regional powerhouses trade tackles in the quarterfinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Wedne...

Jul 8, 2019