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'I know this is not the position we want' - Nwabali reacts after Motm display against Egypt
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'I know this is not the position we want' - Nwabali reacts after Motm display against Egypt

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and his teammates after being named Man of the Match in Nigeria’s bronze-medal clash against Egypt.Nwabali delivered a solid performance to help Nigeria secure a 4-2 victory over Egypt on penalties after regulation time ended goalless. The Chippa United captain was the hero of the shootout, saving two spot-kicks from Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush.His decisive interventions proved crucial as the Super Eagles claimed the bronze medal, with his heroics earning him the Ma...

January 17, 2026
2025 Afconq: Libya's dark arts and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win
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2025 Afconq: Libya's dark arts and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Libya to maintain their lead in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.After missing several chances throughout the match, the Super Eagles finally broke the deadlock in ...

Oct 11, 2024
Nigeria 1 Libya 0: Dele-Bashiru late goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing draw
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Nigeria 1 Libya 0: Dele-Bashiru late goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing draw

The Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 on matchday three of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday evening.Austin Eguavoen altered the Super Eagles' shape fro...

Oct 11, 2024
Super Eagles starting XI: Ayinde hails Eguavoen for selecting Boniface as Osimhen's replacement
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Super Eagles starting XI: Ayinde hails Eguavoen for selecting Boniface as Osimhen's replacement

Former Golden Eaglets striker Kehinde Ayinde has expressed his confidence in interim manager Austin Eguavoen's decision to select Victor Boniface to spearhead Nigeria's attack against Libya.The Super ...

Oct 11, 2024
Five tactical tweaks interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen must make to beat Libya
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Five tactical tweaks interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen must make to beat Libya

As the Super Eagles prepare to host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday evening, interim coach Augustine Eguavoen faces a crucial test in the 2025 African Cup of Natio...

Oct 11, 2024
Aina, Bassey, Iwobi, Ndidi, Boniface start; Ajayi benched for first time in 14 games; Ejuke among subs
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Aina, Bassey, Iwobi, Ndidi, Boniface start; Ajayi benched for first time in 14 games; Ejuke among subs

Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, allnigeriasoccer.co...

Oct 11, 2024
'Not about bringing people because of connection' - Ex-Super Eagles star has doubts about Tanimu
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'Not about bringing people because of connection' - Ex-Super Eagles star has doubts about Tanimu

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has voiced his concerns regarding the potential of 22-year-old Benjamin Tanimu ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya.Tanimu is among th...

Oct 11, 2024
Libya coach namechecks one Super Eagles player that can make the difference in Osimhen's absence
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Libya coach namechecks one Super Eagles player that can make the difference in Osimhen's absence

The Super Eagles are set to face Libya's Mediterranean Knights home and away in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with the first leg to hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday ...

Oct 11, 2024
Super Eagles captain calls Boniface a world-class player and strong candidate for African POTY
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Super Eagles captain calls Boniface a world-class player and strong candidate for African POTY

Al-Kholood central defender William Troost-Ekong was the Super Eagles player selected to attend the pre-match press conference on Thursday evening, an indication that he will be named in the starting ...

Oct 11, 2024
'An enterprising player from his youth level in England' - Eguavoen labels Lookman 'world-class'
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'An enterprising player from his youth level in England' - Eguavoen labels Lookman 'world-class'

Speaking ahead of Super Eagles' encounter with Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this evening, Agustine Eguavoen labelled Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman a 'world-class' player.The 2...

Oct 11, 2024
'I can assure you' - Eguavoen predicts Boniface will break his 8-game goal drought against Libya
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'I can assure you' - Eguavoen predicts Boniface will break his 8-game goal drought against Libya

Austin Eguavoen has backed Victor Boniface to score in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers fixture with Libya and has played down the Super Eagles having a goalscoring problem ahead of the tie.B...

Oct 10, 2024
'He will' - Eguavoen confirms Rangers dual-national player in line for Super Eagles call-up in November
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'He will' - Eguavoen confirms Rangers dual-national player in line for Super Eagles call-up in November

Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has assured that Cyriel Dessers will have an opportunity to showcase his skills during the upcoming international break in November.Tongeren n...

Oct 10, 2024
'We don't stand a chance of winning in Nigeria' - Libya coach throws in the towel before a ball is kicked
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'We don't stand a chance of winning in Nigeria' - Libya coach throws in the towel before a ball is kicked

Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri has admitted that the Super Eagles are superior to his side ahead of tomorrow's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The North African si...

Oct 10, 2024