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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
Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles
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Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed Samuel Kalu his first start of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening despite concerns about the winger's health. It ...

Jul 1, 2019
Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA
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Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA

According to the statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening, the three-time African champions were better offensively and the Islanders were imperi...

Jul 1, 2019
'We Have Not Really Played Well' - Mikel Admits Super Eagles Were Not Impressive In The Group Stage
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'We Have Not Really Played Well' - Mikel Admits Super Eagles Were Not Impressive In The Group Stage

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has admitted that the Super Eagles have not been impressive at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations despite winning their first two games. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanaha...

Jun 30, 2019
Rohr Explains Exactly Why Osimhen, Onyekuru Did Not Feature Vs Madagascar
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Rohr Explains Exactly Why Osimhen, Onyekuru Did Not Feature Vs Madagascar

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after his side lost 2-0 to Madagascar in their final group game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Given that the Super Eagles were already...

Jun 30, 2019
2019 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's Shock 2-0 Loss To Madagascar
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2019 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's Shock 2-0 Loss To Madagascar

Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the four takeaways from the shocking 2-0 loss suffered by the Super Eagles against Madagascar.1. Mikel's Off DayThere was so much expectations on the shoulder of Mikel ...

Jun 30, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Madagascar : Balogun Gets A 3; Mikel, Kalu Poor; Ogu Not Focused; Etebo Combative; Ighalo Starved Of Service
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Madagascar : Balogun Gets A 3; Mikel, Kalu Poor; Ogu Not Focused; Etebo Combative; Ighalo Starved Of Service

The Super Eagles were humiliated 2-0 by debutants Madagascar in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.But how did the Nigerian players perform? Izuchukwu Okosi provides the answers...

Jun 30, 2019
Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar
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Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar

The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded their first defeat at the ongoing AFCON as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by one of the tournament's debutants Madagascar.Though Gernot Rohr rested some key m...

Jun 30, 2019
Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants
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Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants

The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to finish second in the table. Lalaina Nomenjanahar...

Jun 30, 2019
Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles
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Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles

Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles that their final group opponents in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Madagascar are a difficult team to get past. &n...

Jun 30, 2019
2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar
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2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Madagascar on Sunday evening in the team's last Group B match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Eagles are currently atop the group's table with six points from tw...

Jun 30, 2019
Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar
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Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has rested several players against Madagascar with an eye on the round of 16 clash against the third-placed team in Group A/C/D or the runner up in Group F next weekend.Of ...

Jun 30, 2019
'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel
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'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel

Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that he is learning the ropes from Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel ahead of a potential debut at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sund...

Jun 30, 2019