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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
Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Ighalo Didn't Start Super Eagles Win Against Burundi
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Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Ighalo Didn't Start Super Eagles Win Against Burundi

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that it was a tactical decision not to start Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers top scorer Ighalo in the 1-0 victory against Burundi on Saturday. The form...

Jun 22, 2019
Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Against AFCON Debutants Burundi
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Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Against AFCON Debutants Burundi

The Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a laboured 1-0 win over the Swallows of Burundi. Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at five takeaways from the game.1. Poor Deli...

Jun 22, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Burundi : Ighalo Joker; Omeruo Brilliant; Iwobi & Aina Star; Chukwueze Promising; Mikel Not Convincing; Onuachu Struggles
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Burundi : Ighalo Joker; Omeruo Brilliant; Iwobi & Aina Star; Chukwueze Promising; Mikel Not Convincing; Onuachu Struggles

Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles players following their 1-0 win over Burundi. The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Pulled off some top drawer saves to keep Nigeria in the toug...

Jun 22, 2019
Nigeria 1 Burundi 0 : Ighalo Comes Off Bench To Net Game-Winner, Aina With Spectacular Assist
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Nigeria 1 Burundi 0 : Ighalo Comes Off Bench To Net Game-Winner, Aina With Spectacular Assist

Nigeria beat Burundi 1-0 courtesy of an Odion Ighalo's late goal in their first group game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening.Gernot Rohr's charges did rea...

Jun 22, 2019
2019 Women's World Cup : Super Falcons Player Ratings From 3-0 Loss To Germany
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2019 Women's World Cup : Super Falcons Player Ratings From 3-0 Loss To Germany

Goals from Sara Daebritz, Alexandra Popp and Schuller  proved enough to condemn the Super Falcons to a 3-0 defeat against Germany in their 2016 FIFA World Cup round of 16 meeting at the Stade des...

Jun 22, 2019
Iwobi, Omeruo, Mikel, Ndidi Start; Shehu Risked As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Burundi
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Iwobi, Omeruo, Mikel, Ndidi Start; Shehu Risked As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Burundi

Gernot Rohr has announced the Super Eagles starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, starting from 1800 hours on Saturday.Kaizer Ch...

Jun 22, 2019
2019 WWC : Nigeria Coach Makes Three Changes To Starting XI Vs Germany; Oshoala Bench
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2019 WWC : Nigeria Coach Makes Three Changes To Starting XI Vs Germany; Oshoala Bench

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Thomas Dennerby has picked his starting line-up for Saturday's Women's World Cup round of sixteen match against Germany at the Stade des Alpes, Gr...

Jun 22, 2019
'Sometimes You Have Your Hardest Matches Vs Underdogs' - Balogun Likens Burundi, Madagascar To Brighton
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'Sometimes You Have Your Hardest Matches Vs Underdogs' - Balogun Likens Burundi, Madagascar To Brighton

Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that the Super Eagles have a tough task on their hands in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations despite the fact they are one of the ...

Jun 22, 2019
Key Super Eagles Defender Ruled Out Of AFCON Opener Vs Burundi With Injury
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Key Super Eagles Defender Ruled Out Of AFCON Opener Vs Burundi With Injury

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Bursaspor star Abdullahi Shehu has been ruled out Nigeria's opening game against Burundi at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening due to injury. ...

Jun 22, 2019
Who Is Nigeria-Burundi Referee Bernard Camille? Has He Visited Nigeria & Officiated At AFCON Before?
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Who Is Nigeria-Burundi Referee Bernard Camille? Has He Visited Nigeria & Officiated At AFCON Before?

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have appointed Seychellois Bernard Camille as referee for Nigeria's opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Burundi on Saturday evening. ...

Jun 22, 2019
Jay-Jay Okocha Talks About Iwobi, Gernot Rohr; Rates Super Eagles AFCON Chances
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Jay-Jay Okocha Talks About Iwobi, Gernot Rohr; Rates Super Eagles AFCON Chances

Former Nigeria captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is delighted with the progress made by his nephew, Alex Iwobi since he emerged onto the scene. On October 8, 2015, Iwobi made his international debut f...

Jun 22, 2019
Africa's Best XI In The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: Oshoala, Oparanozie, Nnadozie, Ebi Make List
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Africa's Best XI In The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: Oshoala, Oparanozie, Nnadozie, Ebi Make List

The group stage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France was concluded on Thursday with Nigeria and Cameroon reaching the Round of 16 with fixtures against Germany and England on the horizon for b...

Jun 22, 2019