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28th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
Eric Chelle omits Nigeria's most experienced player Iwobi, names four members of his inner circle
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Eric Chelle omits Nigeria's most experienced player Iwobi, names four members of his inner circle

Manager Eric Chelle has insisted that William Troost-Ekong is still the captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon's Panthers.Although the Al-Kho...

Oct 26, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-0 victory over Samoa
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five observations from Flamingos' 4-0 victory over Samoa

Nigeria cruised to a commanding 4-0 win over Samoa in their final Group D fixture at the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.A brace from Queen Joseph, along with goals from Rasheedat Moshood and Az...

Oct 25, 2025
'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali
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'I don't want a nice guy' - Eric Chelle defends under-fire Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has thrown his full support behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following widespread criticism of his performances in Nigeria's recent World Cup qualifier matches a...

Oct 25, 2025
Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles
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Chelle reveals the backstory behind the invitation of Fredrick and Olusegun to Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has shed light on how Brentford loanee Benjamin Fredrick and Krasnodar-owned winger were handed call-ups for a Nigeria training camp during the summer.Fredrick received ...

Oct 25, 2025
'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL
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'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle was among the 42,766 spectators at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday night as Portuguese champions Sporting CP faced Olympique Marseille on matchday three of the ...

Oct 25, 2025
Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons
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Wafcon qualifier Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Ihezuo and Okoronkwo on target for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons cruised to a dominant 2-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers on Friday.Goals from Esther Okoronk...

Oct 24, 2025
Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff
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Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff

Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma will be worried ahead of the Panthers' 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles on November 13, given his poor record against Africa's top ten team...

Oct 24, 2025
South Africa coach Hugo Broos explains why he was afraid before Super Eagles' WCQ against Benin
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos explains why he was afraid before Super Eagles' WCQ against Benin

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed he was fearful ahead of Nigeria's final 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying clash against Benin, admitting that uncertainty over the Super Eagles' form and a lat...

Oct 23, 2025
The top 10 best players in Nigeria - Legends, superstars and rising icons who define Nigerian football
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The top 10 best players in Nigeria - Legends, superstars and rising icons who define Nigerian football

Who’s the best football player in Nigeria? That’s a question that could split friendships faster than a last-minute penalty call in Lagos. In Nigeria, football isn’t just a sport ...

Oct 23, 2025
2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos' loss to 2012 champions
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2025 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup: Five takeaways from Flamingos' loss to 2012 champions

Nigeria suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to 2012 champions France in their second group game at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday night.Maissa Fathallah netted the decisive goal in the final nine m...

Oct 22, 2025
U17 WWC Nigeria 0-1 France: Man City's Super Falcons-eligible forward helps France beat Flamingos
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U17 WWC Nigeria 0-1 France: Man City's Super Falcons-eligible forward helps France beat Flamingos

Nigeria's U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against France in their second group match of the ongoing 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday n...

Oct 22, 2025
'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs
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'We are glad' - Hull City stand-in coach delighted Eric Chelle handed minutes to Ajayi in WCQs

Hull City assistant coach Dean Holden has expressed his delight that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle gave Semi Ajayi valuable playing time during Nigeria's recent 2026 World Cup qualifying matches ag...

Oct 22, 2025