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'The two best African players' - Yaya Toure names Super Eagles most impressive team at Afcon 2025
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'The two best African players' - Yaya Toure names Super Eagles most impressive team at Afcon 2025

Former Manchester City midfielder and African football icon, Yaya Touré, has described Nigeria's Super Eagles as the most impressive team at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.Nigeria enjoyed a sensational campaign at the biennial competition, scoring 14 goals and conceding just four throughout the tournament. The Super Eagles were particularly solid in the knockout stages, where they did not concede a single goal.Despite emerging as the tournament's most offensive side, Nigeria's quest for the title ended in the semi-finals after a narrow defeat to Morocco. Refl...

January 20, 2026
'Ndidi, Osimhen, Zaidu, Awoniyi were missing' - Peseiro insists Super Eagles had the team to beat Zimbabwe 
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'Ndidi, Osimhen, Zaidu, Awoniyi were missing' - Peseiro insists Super Eagles had the team to beat Zimbabwe 

Speaking at the post-match press conference shortly after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, manager Jose Peseiro insisted that the Sup...

Nov 19, 2023
'They had the tactics' - Iwobi slams Zimbabwe players for time-wasting during draw against Super Eagles 
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'They had the tactics' - Iwobi slams Zimbabwe players for time-wasting during draw against Super Eagles 

The Super Eagles are playing catch-up in the race to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after they were forced to another draw by one of their Group C opponents, Zimbabwe on matchday two of the qualifiers...

Nov 19, 2023
Super Eagles ratings: Iheanacho super-sub; Tella not bad but not good; Iwobi showed for the ball; Uzoho error-prone
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Super Eagles ratings: Iheanacho super-sub; Tella not bad but not good; Iwobi showed for the ball; Uzoho error-prone

The Super Eagles failed yet again to record maximum points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule ov...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe
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2026 World Cup qualifier: Five observations from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe

The November international window concluded for the Super Eagles of Nigeria without a win as they secured two draws against Zimbabwe and Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   On ...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1: Iheanacho comes off the bench to get Super Eagles out of trouble 
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2026 WCQ Zimbabwe 1 Nigeria 1: Iheanacho comes off the bench to get Super Eagles out of trouble 

The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe in their second qualifying game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda.   Jose Peseiro made some ...

Nov 19, 2023
Iwobi equals legendary CB Stephen Keshi and eight other things to note on Super Eagles starting XI
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Iwobi equals legendary CB Stephen Keshi and eight other things to note on Super Eagles starting XI

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare.   Allnigeriasoccer.com...

Nov 19, 2023
Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench
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Super Eagles starting XI: Arsenal alum Tella cap-tied; Chelsea product Aina,Iwobi, Moffi, Aribo start; Iheanacho bench

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday afternoon's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Zimbabwe...

Nov 19, 2023
'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria
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'See you soon' - Collins sends message to Cardiff City teammate ahead of possible cap-tying game v Nigeria

Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins has sent a message to his Cardiff City teammate, Andy Rinomhota ahead of a possible cap-tying game for Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match agai...

Nov 19, 2023
'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 
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'That would be his last chance' - Ex-PSG star warns Peseiro he faces the music if points are dropped v Warriors 

Former Paris Saint-Germain central defender Godwin Okpara has warned Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro that he risks being fired from his job as national team boss if points are dropped in this aft...

Nov 19, 2023
2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
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2026 WCQ Zimbabwe v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will face Zimbabwe in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday afternoon.   Both sides failed to win their first game against Lesotho and Rwanda respectively a...

Nov 18, 2023
'Nigeria is with a knife here' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos reveals Super Eagles have a big problem on their hands  
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'Nigeria is with a knife here' - Bafana Bafana coach Broos reveals Super Eagles have a big problem on their hands  

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos addressed the media at his pre-match press conference on Friday, on the eve of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Gernot Rohr's Republic of Benin...

Nov 18, 2023
Should Super Eagles coach Peseiro stick with his 4-4-2 formation against Zimbabwe?
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Should Super Eagles coach Peseiro stick with his 4-4-2 formation against Zimbabwe?

Nigeria head into the game against Zimbabwe under massive pressure after falling to pick the maximum points against Lesotho on matchday one of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.   José P...

Nov 18, 2023