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Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina send heartfelt messages to Super Eagles, Eric Chelle pre-Morocco
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Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina send heartfelt messages to Super Eagles, Eric Chelle pre-Morocco

As the Super Eagles gear up for a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Morocco, William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina have sent messages of encouragement to the national team players and coaching staff led by Eric Chelle, expressing pride and confidence in their achievements.Troost-Ekong was initially included in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the ongoing tournament in Morocco, but withdrew from the final squad after calling time on his international career in the days leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations.Nottingham Forest right-back Ola Aina was also incl...

January 14, 2026
Ighalo speaks on who should be Super Eagles captain; ignores Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Awaziem
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Ighalo speaks on who should be Super Eagles captain; ignores Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Awaziem

Former Super Eagles striker Jude Odion Ighalo has thrown his weight behind Victor Osimhen as the ideal candidate to captain Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, followin...

Dec 17, 2025
Who can win Afcon 2025? Ferdinand Coly names 10 potential champions including Nigeria
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Who can win Afcon 2025? Ferdinand Coly names 10 potential champions including Nigeria

Retired Senegal international Ferdinand Coly has identified ten countries he believes have realistic chances of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), including Nigeria. His remarks underscor...

Dec 17, 2025
Super Eagles duo Bassey and Osimhen selected in Pre-tournament Afcon 2025 Best XI
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Super Eagles duo Bassey and Osimhen selected in Pre-tournament Afcon 2025 Best XI

The Super Eagles have earned recognition ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Calvin Bassey and Victor Osimhen both named in the Pre-Tournament Afcon 2025 Best XI.The selection, compiled by C...

Dec 17, 2025
Nigeria's most capped player in history retires from international football after 111 caps
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Nigeria's most capped player in history retires from international football after 111 caps

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned nearly 15 years with the Nigerian national team.Musa con...

Dec 17, 2025
'I scored against them years ago' - Onuachu recalls historic goal after Egypt's win v Nigeria
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'I scored against them years ago' - Onuachu recalls historic goal after Egypt's win v Nigeria

Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu has reflected on facing Egypt again as Nigeria fell 2-1 in their pre-Afcon friendly.The forward recalled his historic goal against the Pharaohs in March 2019 in Asaba....

Dec 17, 2025
What Super Eagles CB Awaziem said after scoring second international goal in friendly v Egypt
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What Super Eagles CB Awaziem said after scoring second international goal in friendly v Egypt

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored his second international goal as Nigeria fell 2-1 to Egypt in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly on Tuesday night. Following the match, Awaziem ...

Dec 17, 2025
Dembele wins Best Fifa Men's Player: Who Nigeria voted for as Eric Chelle fails to participate
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Dembele wins Best Fifa Men's Player: Who Nigeria voted for as Eric Chelle fails to participate

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named The Best Fifa Men's Player on Tuesday, edging out Barcelona and Spain prodigy Lamine Yamal and his France international team-mate Kylian Mb...

Dec 17, 2025
Super Eagles camp update: Chukwueze finally shows up, training at 5pm Wednesday
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Super Eagles camp update: Chukwueze finally shows up, training at 5pm Wednesday

Fulham forward Samuel Chukwueze has finally linked up with the Super Eagles camp in Cairo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The AC Milan loanee arrived too late to be considered for Tuesday even...

Dec 17, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka industrious, Awaziem inspirational, Ejuke showboater, Akinsanmiro struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka industrious, Awaziem inspirational, Ejuke showboater, Akinsanmiro struggles

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles players following their 2-1 defeat to Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday.Despite the loss, the result provides the technical crew with valuable ins...

Dec 16, 2025
Egypt 2-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles defeat to Pharaohs in pre-Afcon friendly
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Egypt 2-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles defeat to Pharaohs in pre-Afcon friendly

Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Egypt in a friendly match at the Cairo International Stadium ahead of the AFCON tournament. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead with a close-range finish after a br...

Dec 16, 2025
Egypt 2-1 Nigeria: Awaziem on target but Nantes teammate nets winner for Pharaohs
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Egypt 2-1 Nigeria: Awaziem on target but Nantes teammate nets winner for Pharaohs

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated 2-1 by the Pharaohs of Egypt in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria began the game with Stanley Nwabali...

Dec 16, 2025
'I never expected it' - Nnadi reacts to shock Afcon call-up; cites Ndidi, Onyeka as role models
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'I never expected it' - Nnadi reacts to shock Afcon call-up; cites Ndidi, Onyeka as role models

Tochukwu Nnadi has opened up on the emotional moments that followed his unexpected inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the call-up as the fulfilment of a life...

Dec 16, 2025