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22nd November 2025

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Sevilla's Romero speaks on relationship with Adams, Super Eagles striker's potential Afcon call-up
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Sevilla's Romero speaks on relationship with Adams, Super Eagles striker's potential Afcon call-up

Sevilla forward Isaac Romero has spoken about his relationship with Super Eagles striker Akor Adams while acknowledging the possibility of losing his teammate to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Adams is widely expected to make Nigeria's final squad for the continental showpiece following his impressive performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 25-year-old scored on his debut to help the Super Eagles secure a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in October and has since become an important figure in the team, featuring in four matches.Sp...

November 21, 2025
Former Hoffenheim star Chinedu Obasi reveals historic feat for Nigeria later matched by Obi Mikel
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Former Hoffenheim star Chinedu Obasi reveals historic feat for Nigeria later matched by Obi Mikel

Former Hoffenheim striker Chinedu Obasi has confirmed that he is the first Nigerian footballer to represent the national teams at three different age-group levels as well as the senior Super Eagles in...

Jan 23, 2025
'I am close to Gusau, Ikpeba, Lawal, Eguavoen' - Okocha sets record straight on NFF Board's removal
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'I am close to Gusau, Ikpeba, Lawal, Eguavoen' - Okocha sets record straight on NFF Board's removal

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, has firmly dismissed reports claiming that he called for the dissolution of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board. In a recent statement, Okocha ...

Jan 22, 2025
'I know Eric Chelle' - Rohr warns Super Eagles coach he faces uphill battle to lead Nigeria to World Cup
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'I know Eric Chelle' - Rohr warns Super Eagles coach he faces uphill battle to lead Nigeria to World Cup

Gernot Rohr, the experienced German football coach, has sent his best wishes to Eric Sékou Chelle on his appointment as the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles. However, Rohr cautioned that C...

Jan 22, 2025
Banned in Portugal: Why Super Eagles left-back will miss Boavista's clash with Sporting Braga
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Banned in Portugal: Why Super Eagles left-back will miss Boavista's clash with Sporting Braga

Boavista's struggles in the Portuguese Primeira Liga have been compounded by the news that Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi will miss their next league game against Sporting Braga on Sunday, Ja...

Jan 21, 2025
'I strongly believe' - Ex-Enyimba GK Noble optimistic Super Eagles can make history by winning CHAN
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'I strongly believe' - Ex-Enyimba GK Noble optimistic Super Eagles can make history by winning CHAN

Veteran Nigerian goalkeeper John Noble has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to make history by winning the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time. Despite ...

Jan 17, 2025
What issues Eric Chelle must address before Nigeria's March WC 2026 qualifying matches
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What issues Eric Chelle must address before Nigeria's March WC 2026 qualifying matches

Nigeria will continue the cycle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying with a new manager Eric Chelle. The Ivory Coast-born former centre-back was appointed by the football federation at the start of ...

Jan 17, 2025
'We can say what we want' - Eric Chelle says Super Eagles results will speak for him
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'We can say what we want' - Eric Chelle says Super Eagles results will speak for him

Eric Chelle, the new Super Eagles coach, is optimistic about getting the desired result that would prove his doubters wrong about his ability to manage the team.Since his announcement as the new gaffe...

Jan 16, 2025
Eric Chelle insists he has experience; discusses managing Super Eagles stars Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze
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Eric Chelle insists he has experience; discusses managing Super Eagles stars Lookman, Osimhen, Chukwueze

Eric Chelle was unveiled as the new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Abuja.  Before his introduction to the media this week, the appointment of Eric Chelle ...

Jan 16, 2025
Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Eze targets Flying Eagles call-up after declaring for Nigeria
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Chelsea-reared attacking midfielder Eze targets Flying Eagles call-up after declaring for Nigeria

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Chelsea's Cobham product Dubem Eze has pledged his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England. The promising attacking midfielder, ...

Jan 14, 2025
No holds barred: Troost-Ekong details how NFF blocked his retirement announcement, rift with Peseiro
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No holds barred: Troost-Ekong details how NFF blocked his retirement announcement, rift with Peseiro

Al-Kholood central defender William Troost-Ekong was a surprising inclusion in the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.He played a key role in last year's competition,...

Jan 14, 2025
Revealed: Why American-born Man Utd star Awujo chose to represent Canada instead of Nigeria
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Revealed: Why American-born Man Utd star Awujo chose to represent Canada instead of Nigeria

Manchester United star Simi Awujo's agent has revealed why the midfielder chose to represent Canada at the senior international level, ahead of Nigeria and the United States. Awujo joined Manches...

Jan 14, 2025
NFF president reveals details of Chelle's contract, explains choice of Malian as Nigeria coach
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NFF president reveals details of Chelle's contract, explains choice of Malian as Nigeria coach

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has disclosed details of newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's contract while explaining the rationale behind selecting th...

Jan 13, 2025