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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
Five observations from Super Eagles 3-2 victory against 10-man Mozambique 
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Five observations from Super Eagles 3-2 victory against 10-man Mozambique 

Nigeria defeated Mozambique 3-2 in an international friendly staged at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira on Monday evening.    The Mambas played the entirety of the second...

Oct 16, 2023
Mozambique 2 Nigeria 3: Moffi, Onyeka, Simon on target as Super Eagles win first friendly in 1,665 days
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Mozambique 2 Nigeria 3: Moffi, Onyeka, Simon on target as Super Eagles win first friendly in 1,665 days

The Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 3-2 in an international friendly on Monday evening at Estádio Municipal de Albufeiraa.   It was their first win in a friendly match since they be...

Oct 16, 2023
Super Eagles starting XI: Peseiro hands full debuts to Torunarigha, Dele-Bashiru, Onyedika; Uzoho, Aribo start
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Super Eagles starting XI: Peseiro hands full debuts to Torunarigha, Dele-Bashiru, Onyedika; Uzoho, Aribo start

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the international friendly between the Super Eagles and Mambas of Mozambique on Monday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Oct 16, 2023
Norwegian-Swedish-Nigerian GK Rasheed says it would be an honour to represent Super Eagles; praises Osimhen
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Norwegian-Swedish-Nigerian GK Rasheed says it would be an honour to represent Super Eagles; praises Osimhen

Experienced Värnamo goalkeeper Jonathan Rasheed has revealed that he would be willing to represent Nigeria's senior national team if called up by the Nigeria Football Federation. &nbs...

Oct 16, 2023
Going, going, gone: Nigeria miss out as 18yo Club Brugge winger plays cap-tying game for Norway
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Going, going, gone: Nigeria miss out as 18yo Club Brugge winger plays cap-tying game for Norway

The Nigeria Football Federation have missed out on the services of talented Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Nusa is no longer eligible to represent the...

Oct 16, 2023
Mozambique v Nigeria at risk of cancellation as Mambas players refuse to train for two days over pay row
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Mozambique v Nigeria at risk of cancellation as Mambas players refuse to train for two days over pay row

The Mozambique v Nigeria international friendly scheduled to hold on Monday is at risk of cancellation due to a pay dispute between the Mambas players and Mozambican Football Federation...

Oct 15, 2023
Mozambique v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
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Mozambique v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will square up against Mozambique in an international friendly on Monday evening. It is the last game that will be played by the three-time African champions before the back-to-b...

Oct 15, 2023
Most touches in opposition box: Napoli striker Osimhen leads the way in Italian Serie A 
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Most touches in opposition box: Napoli striker Osimhen leads the way in Italian Serie A 

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads the chart for the most touches made in the opposition's box in the Serie A this season. Osimhen has made 54 touches which is one better than his Napo...

Oct 15, 2023
'There has been a little extra attention' - Chelsea target Nusa ahead of potential cap-tying game for Norway 
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'There has been a little extra attention' - Chelsea target Nusa ahead of potential cap-tying game for Norway 

Club Brugge forward Antonio Nusa has hogged the headlines for the past few weeks on the back of his outstanding performances for club and country.    The Norway international was ...

Oct 15, 2023
Three Super Eagles players that need to step up their game ahead of World Cup qualifiers
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Three Super Eagles players that need to step up their game ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Super Eagles are set to face Lesotho and Zimbabwe respectively in their first two World Cup qualifiers next month.   In a bid to prepare for the two vital games, the Nigeria Football Fe...

Oct 14, 2023
Napoli and Leicester City strikers depart Super Eagles camp, out of friendly against Mozambique 
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Napoli and Leicester City strikers depart Super Eagles camp, out of friendly against Mozambique 

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho will not participate in Monday's international friendly between Nigeria and...

Oct 14, 2023
'My parents, grandparents are Nigerians' - Arsenal product confirms he wants to play for Super Eagles
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'My parents, grandparents are Nigerians' - Arsenal product confirms he wants to play for Super Eagles

Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella has confirmed that he granted an interview to the German media in which he stated that he would love to play for the Super Eagles. &nbs...

Oct 14, 2023