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From Hakimi to ball boys: Former West Ham GK explains why Nwabali and Mendy towels were targeted
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From Hakimi to ball boys: Former West Ham GK explains why Nwabali and Mendy towels were targeted

Moroccan stewards, ball boys and even African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi were caught on camera repeatedly trying to snatch the towels of Stanley Nwabali and Edouard Mendy during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal and final, leaving  neutral fans bewildered.Video highlights from the Africa Cup of Nations final showed Moroccan players, including Hakimi, and stadium staff repeatedly snatching towels meant to keep Mendy's gloves dry in the light rain and tossing them into the stands.A similar scenario had unfolded during the Afcon semifinal against Nigeria, where Nwabali ...

January 20, 2026
Ethiopia 1 Nigeria 1: Super Falcons stand-in-captain Ajibade salvages draw with superb long-range strike
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Ethiopia 1 Nigeria 1: Super Falcons stand-in-captain Ajibade salvages draw with superb long-range strike

The Super Falcons played out a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games played at the Abebe Bikila Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.   Nigeria lined up in a 4-3-3 for...

Oct 25, 2023
West Brom defender Ajayi joins Osimhen, Chukwueze on the list of injured Super Eagles players ahead of WCQ
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West Brom defender Ajayi joins Osimhen, Chukwueze on the list of injured Super Eagles players ahead of WCQ

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has suffered another injury blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.    West Brom defender SemI A...

Oct 25, 2023
Super Eagles watch: Osayi-Samuel's half volley, Lookman's belated birthday gift, Odey's counter-attack goal 
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Super Eagles watch: Osayi-Samuel's half volley, Lookman's belated birthday gift, Odey's counter-attack goal 

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe next month, there were some standout performances from Super Eagles players in league matches on Sunday, October 22.   Fe...

Oct 22, 2023
'I have never been spoken to by the NFF' - Barcelona-reared CB on possibility of playing for Super Eagles 
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'I have never been spoken to by the NFF' - Barcelona-reared CB on possibility of playing for Super Eagles 

Barcelona academy product Godswill Ekpolo has confessed that it will be difficult for him to get an invitation to Nigeria's senior national team because of the UEFA coefficient of the Cypriot Firs...

Oct 22, 2023
Peseiro gets Ola Aina boost ahead of squad announcement for 2026 World Cup qualifiers 
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Peseiro gets Ola Aina boost ahead of squad announcement for 2026 World Cup qualifiers 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has gotten a boost ahead of his squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with versatile Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina recovering from injury.  ...

Oct 21, 2023
Operation Okonkwo: Arsenal GK has been a target for Nigeria, recommended by Pinnick to ex-Super Eagles coach 
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Operation Okonkwo: Arsenal GK has been a target for Nigeria, recommended by Pinnick to ex-Super Eagles coach 

The issue of a reliable goalkeeper has become a major talking point in Nigerian football circles ahead of the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, allnigeriasoccer.co...

Oct 19, 2023
History-maker: Tottenham's Nigeria-eligible LB Udogie enters the record books after debut for Italy 
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History-maker: Tottenham's Nigeria-eligible LB Udogie enters the record books after debut for Italy 

Tottenham Hotspur's Nigeria-eligible defender Destiny Udogie entered the record books after making his debut for Italy's national team in a 2024 European Championship qualifying match aga...

Oct 18, 2023
The GK who will save Super Eagles: Peseiro admits it will be tough convincing Freiburg star to switch allegiance
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The GK who will save Super Eagles: Peseiro admits it will be tough convincing Freiburg star to switch allegiance

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that it will be difficult to convince SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria. ...

Oct 18, 2023
Former Germany youth teamer reacts to making his debut for Super Eagles against Mozambique 
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Former Germany youth teamer reacts to making his debut for Super Eagles against Mozambique 

Former Germany youth teamer Jordan Torunarigha has taken to social media to react to making his debut for the Nigerian national team in a friendly against Mozambique on Monday evening.   ...

Oct 17, 2023
Search for a reliable goalkeeper ahead of AFCON: Nigeria should approach Arsenal's Hale End product
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Search for a reliable goalkeeper ahead of AFCON: Nigeria should approach Arsenal's Hale End product

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January, the Super Eagles goalkeeping department does not inspire confidence. Despite his shaky performance...

Oct 17, 2023
'Players in Europe are performing well' - Ex-Real Madrid star backs Super Eagles to win AFCON
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'Players in Europe are performing well' - Ex-Real Madrid star backs Super Eagles to win AFCON

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has expressed confidence about the Super Eagles chances of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Adepoju, who won the Africa Cup of Nat...

Oct 17, 2023
Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka makes a statement; Uzoho under scrutiny again; Aribo versatile; Iwobi impact sub 
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Super Eagles player ratings: Onyeka makes a statement; Uzoho under scrutiny again; Aribo versatile; Iwobi impact sub 

The Super Eagles got the better of Mozambique 3-2 in their last game ahead of the back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe next month.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs...

Oct 16, 2023