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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
2019 AFCON : Super Eagles Winger Kalu Collapses In Training Pre-Burundi
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2019 AFCON : Super Eagles Winger Kalu Collapses In Training Pre-Burundi

Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu collapsed during training with the Super Eagles on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The player fell unconscious while trying to take a corner kick and was im...

Jun 21, 2019
Rohr On Half The Players Falling Sick, Burundi, Super Eagles Chances, Who Will Play
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Rohr On Half The Players Falling Sick, Burundi, Super Eagles Chances, Who Will Play

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr faced the media at the pre-match press conference to discuss Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations match vs Burundi in Alexandria. The Super Eagles were hit by a sickness bug wh...

Jun 21, 2019
Nigeria Press Conference : Mikel On Super Eagles Return, Favorite Tag, Possibility Of Quitting After AFCON
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Nigeria Press Conference : Mikel On Super Eagles Return, Favorite Tag, Possibility Of Quitting After AFCON

John Obi Mikel says the Super Eagles players are confident ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on Saturday evening. Of the 23 player...

Jun 21, 2019
'The Nigerian Players Are Convinced That They Will Win' - Stoke City's Berahino Eyes AFCON Upset
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'The Nigerian Players Are Convinced That They Will Win' - Stoke City's Berahino Eyes AFCON Upset

Stoke City forward Saido Berahino believes the Nigeria players are over-confident ahead of tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash between Nigeria and Burundi. The former England U21 sensation...

Jun 21, 2019
Etebo: Super Eagles Are Worried About Burundi, Madagascar, Guinea; Not Egypt, Senegal, Other Tough AFCON Favourites
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Etebo: Super Eagles Are Worried About Burundi, Madagascar, Guinea; Not Egypt, Senegal, Other Tough AFCON Favourites

Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo have sensationally revealed that the players are looking forward to facing Group B rivals Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and ...

Jun 21, 2019
Barcelona's Oshoala 'Definitely Fit' To Start Vs Germany; Dennerby Forced To Make Two Changes
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Barcelona's Oshoala 'Definitely Fit' To Start Vs Germany; Dennerby Forced To Make Two Changes

The Super Falcons have landed in  Grenoble, where they will take on former champions Germany in a round of 16 tie of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Jun 21, 2019
Four Eagles Who Failed To Live Up To Their Potentials After Dazzling At AFCON
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Four Eagles Who Failed To Live Up To Their Potentials After Dazzling At AFCON

Nigeria has forged a rich history of producing talented players who announced themselves at the much-anticipated continental tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations. Sadly, some of these ones did no...

Jun 21, 2019
2019 WWC : Nigeria Qualify For Round Of 16, Face Germany Saturday
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2019 WWC : Nigeria Qualify For Round Of 16, Face Germany Saturday

Nigeria are through to the round of sixteen of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in France after Chile could only manage a 2-0 win against Thailand in a Group F clash at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Thurs...

Jun 20, 2019
'We Don't Have Stars Like Okocha, Kanu & Amokachi' - Rohr Admits No Marquee Players In Eagles AFCON Squad
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'We Don't Have Stars Like Okocha, Kanu & Amokachi' - Rohr Admits No Marquee Players In Eagles AFCON Squad

Gernot Rohr has admitted that there are no marquee players in the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations squad and he is banking on teamwork for the team to succeed during the tournament in Egypt. On a...

Jun 20, 2019
'He Is From A Different Planet' - Mikel Picks Messi Over Ronaldo
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'He Is From A Different Planet' - Mikel Picks Messi Over Ronaldo

John Obi Mikel recently sat down with the Super Eagles Media team to answer some quickfire questions on football, eating habits and his dressing style. His most interesting response was when he wa...

Jun 20, 2019
Nigeria vs Burundi : What Super Eagles Must Do To Defeat Unpredictable Debutant
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Nigeria vs Burundi : What Super Eagles Must Do To Defeat Unpredictable Debutant

Super Eagles begin their 2019 AFCON tournament on Saturday when they tackle Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt.The West African side are expected to get past their opponents without stress bas...

Jun 20, 2019
Ighalo Highlights The Key Qualities Of Super Eagles 'Legend' Obi Mikel
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Ighalo Highlights The Key Qualities Of Super Eagles 'Legend' Obi Mikel

Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo is pleased that Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel returned to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played competitively...

Jun 20, 2019