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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
'It would have been a different story' - Lesotho coach on key tactical tweak after Nigeria's second goal
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'It would have been a different story' - Lesotho coach on key tactical tweak after Nigeria's second goal

Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi has admitted that he was forced to make a key tactical adjustment after the Super Eagles doubled their lead in the second half of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in...

Oct 11, 2025
'Stay concentrated' - Former Super Eagles goalkeeper warns Nwabali after horror show against Lesotho
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'Stay concentrated' - Former Super Eagles goalkeeper warns Nwabali after horror show against Lesotho

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has urged Stanley Nwabali to stay focused amid criticism over his performance in Nigeria's 2-1 victory against Lesotho on Friday evening.The Chippa United sh...

Oct 11, 2025
Zimbabwe midfielder shares what Wolves teammate Arokodare did after South Africa's punishment
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Zimbabwe midfielder shares what Wolves teammate Arokodare did after South Africa's punishment

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Marshall Munetsi has revealed that his club teammate, Tolu Arokodare, persistently teased him about Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifier against South Africa following Fif...

Oct 11, 2025
What Cheetahs players Mounie, Aiyegun, Dossou said ahead of titanic battle against Super Eagles
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What Cheetahs players Mounie, Aiyegun, Dossou said ahead of titanic battle against Super Eagles

Benin's Cheetahs edged closer to a maiden Fifa World Cup qualification following a 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday evening.The result keeps them at the top of Group ...

Oct 11, 2025
Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho
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Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on matchday nine of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening, but the result may not be enough to secure a playoff spot yet, allniger...

Oct 11, 2025
Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman
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Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Lookman, who featured in Nigeria's 2–...

Oct 10, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI
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Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on manager Eric Chelle to drop Tolu Arokodare from Nigeria's starting lineup following the striker's underwhelming display in the 2-1 victory ove...

Oct 10, 2025
2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers
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2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers

Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a major blow after being held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe on Friday evening.Despite playing with ten men for mor...

Oct 10, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles

Nigeria earned a 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening, a result that keeps the Super Eagles firmly in contention for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico...

Oct 10, 2025
Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho
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Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho

Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot early in the second ...

Oct 10, 2025
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal
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Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles sec...

Oct 10, 2025
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench
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Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.&n...

Oct 10, 2025