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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
AFCON 2019 : Super Eagles Battle Cameroon In Mouthwatering Round Of 16 Clash
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AFCON 2019 : Super Eagles Battle Cameroon In Mouthwatering Round Of 16 Clash

The Super Eagles will face Cameroon in a mouthwatering round-of-16 meeting at the Africa Cup of Nations come Saturday, July 6. The Indomitable Lions finished unbeaten in Group F but were held to go...

Jul 2, 2019
Super Eagles Star Etebo Reveals His Best Position And It's Not Defensive Midfield
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Super Eagles Star Etebo Reveals His Best Position And It's Not Defensive Midfield

Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo has revealed that his preferred position is as a number 10, adding that he is ready to play in multiple midfield roles to help his team win. Etebo is one of only t...

Jul 2, 2019
1994 AFCON Winner Adepoju Bemoans Super Eagles Side Without A Creative Player Like Okocha; Rues Possible Ghana Clash
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1994 AFCON Winner Adepoju Bemoans Super Eagles Side Without A Creative Player Like Okocha; Rues Possible Ghana Clash

1994 AFCON-winning midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes the lack of a creative  player as good as his then teammate Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha was one of the reasons why Madagascar overran a lethargic ...

Jul 2, 2019
The 53-Word Apology Leon Balogun Issued To Super Eagles Fans After That Blunder Vs Madagascar
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The 53-Word Apology Leon Balogun Issued To Super Eagles Fans After That Blunder Vs Madagascar

Brighton & Hove central defender Leon Balogun has issued a 53-word apology to Super Eagles fans after his error led to the opening goal scored by Madagascar against Nigeria on Sunday. The Is...

Jul 2, 2019
Nigerian Prodigy Kelechi Nwakali Training With Arsenal Ahead Of Potential Debut
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Nigerian Prodigy Kelechi Nwakali Training With Arsenal Ahead Of Potential Debut

Golden Ball winner at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, Kelechi Nwakali has started training with Arsenal ahead of the new season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Flying Eagles skipper does no...

Jul 2, 2019
Super Eagles Defender Becomes Longest-Serving Player At Chelsea As Kalas Departs
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Super Eagles Defender Becomes Longest-Serving Player At Chelsea As Kalas Departs

Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has become the longest-serving player at Chelsea following the sale of Czech Republic center back Tomas Kalas to Bristol City on Monday, allnigeriasoccer.com repor...

Jul 1, 2019
2019 AFCON : Four Talking Points From Super Eagles Performance In Egypt So Far
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2019 AFCON : Four Talking Points From Super Eagles Performance In Egypt So Far

The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their AFCON group games on a sad note as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by Madagascar on Sunday.Luckily for the three-time Champions, the effects of the defeat d...

Jul 1, 2019
Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON
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Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON

The Super Eagles players returned to the training ground on Monday morning as they began preparations for their round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against a yet-to-be determined opponent on ...

Jul 1, 2019
Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana
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Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana

Speaking to reporters at Sunday's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr revealed that SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins will be available for selection when they play the...

Jul 1, 2019
Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles
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Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles

Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that he was the player to be blamed for the opening goal scored by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations match against the Super Eagles on Su...

Jul 1, 2019
'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles
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'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles

Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Madagascar were the better side in Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match at the Alexandria Stadium. The Super Eagles had recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins ag...

Jul 1, 2019
Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar
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Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar

Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket. Goals from Lalaina Nomen...

Jul 1, 2019