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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
Super Eagles roster update: Nigerian Federation call in replacements for injured Nottingham Forest duo 
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Super Eagles roster update: Nigerian Federation call in replacements for injured Nottingham Forest duo 

The Nigeria Football Federation have called in replacements for Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina after the Nottingham Forest duo suffered injuries while on club duties.    Empoli r...

Oct 8, 2023
'Has become himself again' - French Ligue 1 expert lauds Nantes winger Moses Simon 
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'Has become himself again' - French Ligue 1 expert lauds Nantes winger Moses Simon 

French Ligue 1 expert Pierre Ménès has praised Super Eagles winger Moses Simon for his brilliant start to the season. Simon has been in scintillating form for Nantes since the start...

Oct 8, 2023
Bassey's injury scare is over: Fulham defender fit to report for Super Eagles duty on Tuesday 
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Bassey's injury scare is over: Fulham defender fit to report for Super Eagles duty on Tuesday 

Fulham central defender Calvin Bassey is fit to join up with his Nigeria teammates at their training camp in Faro, Portugal on Tuesday ahead of the October internationals against Saudi Arabia and Moza...

Oct 8, 2023
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi withdraws from Nigeria squad to face Saudi Arabia, Mozambique
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Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi withdraws from Nigeria squad to face Saudi Arabia, Mozambique

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has pulled out of the Super Eagles squad ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The ...

Oct 7, 2023
'That player is not paid by the Federation' - Gent coach attacks Peseiro over Torunarigha's invitation 
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'That player is not paid by the Federation' - Gent coach attacks Peseiro over Torunarigha's invitation 

KAA Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck has slammed Nigeria's coaching staff led by Jose Peseiro over the invitation of Jordan Torunarigha to the Super Eagles squad for the October ...

Oct 7, 2023
Dele-Bashiru reveals one of the biggest factors that led to Nigeria call-up, picks Man City legend as his idol
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Dele-Bashiru reveals one of the biggest factors that led to Nigeria call-up, picks Man City legend as his idol

Hatayspor midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has vowed to do his best for the Super Eagles if given minutes in their forthcoming games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.    The 22-y...

Oct 7, 2023
'I am surprised' - European coach questions Peseiro's decision to snub Southampton loanee Onuachu 
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'I am surprised' - European coach questions Peseiro's decision to snub Southampton loanee Onuachu 

Danish football tactician Jess Thorup has questioned the decision of Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro to leave Southampton loanee Paul Onuachu out of the Nigeria squad for the Oct...

Oct 5, 2023
Good to go: Tri-national Fisayo Dele-Bashiru accepts Super Eagles call-up, has a Nigerian passport
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Good to go: Tri-national Fisayo Dele-Bashiru accepts Super Eagles call-up, has a Nigerian passport

Manchester City academy product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has yet to make an official statement regarding his first call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the October internationals against Saudi Arabia ...

Oct 5, 2023
Peseiro gets another injury boost as key defender is fit enough to be named in West Brom gameday squad 
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Peseiro gets another injury boost as key defender is fit enough to be named in West Brom gameday squad 

Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has received another welcome injury boost before the October internationals against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Former Ar...

Oct 3, 2023
Arsenal-reared winger reveals he wants to play for Super Eagles even though he's an 'England boy from London' 
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Arsenal-reared winger reveals he wants to play for Super Eagles even though he's an 'England boy from London' 

Arsenal academy product Nathan Tella has disclosed that he is open to playing for the Super Eagles. Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to play for his country of birth ...

Oct 3, 2023
Nigeria squad announcement: Man City-reared midfielder; Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal products called up  
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Nigeria squad announcement: Man City-reared midfielder; Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal products called up  

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the roster for the Super Eagles upcoming internationals in October against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.    Manchester City-reared central...

Oct 2, 2023
Peseiro handed boost pre-Saudi Arabia as Fenerbahce defender returns to action 
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Peseiro handed boost pre-Saudi Arabia as Fenerbahce defender returns to action 

Nigeria will return to action on October 13 when they take on Saudi Arabia in an international friendly scheduled to hold at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, allnigeriasoccer.com repo...

Oct 2, 2023