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'I do watch them' - Nwabali reveals how he prepared to save Salah, Marmoush penalties
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'I do watch them' - Nwabali reveals how he prepared to save Salah, Marmoush penalties

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has revealed how his knowledge of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush helped him save their penalties during the shootout victory over Egypt on Saturday evening.Nwabali produced a stunning performance as Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on penalties after regulation time ended goalless, denying both Salah and Marmoush from the spot.Speaking after the match, the Chippa United captain admitted that while he did not specifically study their penalties, his familiarity with the players from watching them for their clubs played a key role.“Mohamed Salah is one ...

January 18, 2026
After omission from Super Eagles Afconq squad, Osimhen reveals when he'll return from injury
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After omission from Super Eagles Afconq squad, Osimhen reveals when he'll return from injury

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has provided an update on his return to action after suffering an injury in September.He sustained the injury on September 28 during a 3-3 draw against KasımpaÅ...

Oct 7, 2024
'A large number'- Libya coach worried about fitness of his players before Afconq against Super Eagles
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'A large number'- Libya coach worried about fitness of his players before Afconq against Super Eagles

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday before the team's departure to Uyo, Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadiri expressed concerns about the fitness of his players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Oct 6, 2024
'I've played under him' - Ex-Flying Eagles star backs Eguavoen to deliver despite Osimhen's absence
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'I've played under him' - Ex-Flying Eagles star backs Eguavoen to deliver despite Osimhen's absence

Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Kola Ige has expressed his thoughts on the notable absence of Victor Osimhen from Nigeria's squad for the upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of...

Oct 6, 2024
Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights
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Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man squad for Afconq against Libya's Mediterranean Knights

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 23-man roster ahead of the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya's Mediterranean Knights.Allnigeriasoccer.com's ed...

Oct 6, 2024
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked
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Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Ndidi, Lookman listed; Ejuke returns; Osimhen, Ndah crocked

Augustine Eguavoen has called William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualif...

Oct 5, 2024
2025 Afconq: Mediterranean Knights will fly to Uyo on a private plane before showdown with Super Eagles
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2025 Afconq: Mediterranean Knights will fly to Uyo on a private plane before showdown with Super Eagles

Through official channels, the Ministry of Sports Libya has announced that it will bear the expenses of the Mediterranean Knights' trip to Uyo for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the ...

Oct 5, 2024
'It's the best offer I've had so far' - Herve Renard admits he almost accepted Super Eagles job
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'It's the best offer I've had so far' - Herve Renard admits he almost accepted Super Eagles job

French manager Hervé Renard revealed that he nearly accepted the Super Eagles head coach position following discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Renard is currently unemployed aft...

Oct 3, 2024
Eguavoen left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce RB again before Nigeria squad announcement
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Eguavoen left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce RB again before Nigeria squad announcement

Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has been left sweating over the fitness of Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel again, few days before he unveils his squad list for the national team's...

Sep 28, 2024
Teenage Barcelona striker among 28 players named in Libya's squad for Afconq against Nigeria
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Teenage Barcelona striker among 28 players named in Libya's squad for Afconq against Nigeria

The Libyan Football Federation have announced the Mediterranean Knights squad list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria, with twenty-eight players part of the group.Th...

Sep 27, 2024
Victor Boniface reveals transfer secret about Osimhen, picks himself over Lookman as next African POTY
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Victor Boniface reveals transfer secret about Osimhen, picks himself over Lookman as next African POTY

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has tipped himself to win the African Player of the Year award ahead of  Ademola Lookman.The Bayern Leverkusen forward also shared insights on Osimhen's ambit...

Sep 27, 2024
NFF make key coaching appointments for Super Eagles, Super Falcons
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NFF make key coaching appointments for Super Eagles, Super Falcons

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced key coaching appointments for the nation's apex football teams, the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, based on the recommendations of the Technical and Dev...

Sep 26, 2024
Nigeria’s top football exports: Players making an impact in 2024
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Nigeria’s top football exports: Players making an impact in 2024

Jay-Jay Okocha. Mikel John Obi. Rashidi Yekini. Nigeria has given the world some fantastic footballing superstars across the ages, proving itself as a veritable wellspring of talent and one of the lea...

Sep 26, 2024