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'Lost on penalties' - Egypt coach reflects on failed bronze bid in Afcon third place playoff v Nigeria
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'Lost on penalties' - Egypt coach reflects on failed bronze bid in Afcon third place playoff v Nigeria

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite missing out on the bronze medal after a penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff last Saturday.Although Eric Chelle opted to rest several key players, including Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen and Frank Onyeka, the Super Eagles further extended their impressive record in third-place matches at the tournament.After a goalless draw in regulation time, Nigeria prevailed 4-2 on penalties, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali producing a commanding display in the shoot...

January 22, 2026
5 most popular Nigerian players at World Cup including crowd pleaser and two-time EPL winner 
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5 most popular Nigerian players at World Cup including crowd pleaser and two-time EPL winner 

These are players who played for Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup between 1994 and 2018 that fans in Nigeria and all over the world would naturally love for their performances at the tournaments and what...

Nov 14, 2022
Osayi-Samuel lands in Portugal ahead of possible Nigeria debut, 16 players now in camp 
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Osayi-Samuel lands in Portugal ahead of possible Nigeria debut, 16 players now in camp 

Fenerbahce wingback Bright Osayi-Samuel has landed in Portugal to link up with the Super Eagles ahead of Thursday's friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.    More than ...

Nov 14, 2022
Arsenal and Tottenham products, Ajax star, 8 others report for Super Eagles duty 
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Arsenal and Tottenham products, Ajax star, 8 others report for Super Eagles duty 

Eleven players invited for the friendly against Portugal have reported for international duty in Portugal.    Ajax Amsterdam central defender Calvin Bassey has seemingly put to be...

Nov 14, 2022
Ranking Nigeria's top five World Cup goals
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Ranking Nigeria's top five World Cup goals

Nigeria will not participating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar but we will be looking back at the memories of Nigeria's participation in previous editions.    Today we rank the...

Nov 14, 2022
Roster adjustment : Nigeria call in replacements for Osimhen, Ndah ahead of Portugal clash 
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Roster adjustment : Nigeria call in replacements for Osimhen, Ndah ahead of Portugal clash 

The Nigeria Football Federation have made two adjustments to the Super Eagles roster ahead of their upcoming friendly against Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.  ...

Nov 14, 2022
World Cup-bound Portugal begin preparations for friendly against Nigeria on Monday 
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World Cup-bound Portugal begin preparations for friendly against Nigeria on Monday 

World Cup-bound Portugal national team will start preparations for their friendly against the Super Eagles on Monday, November 14.   According to Portuguese daily newspaper Diár...

Nov 14, 2022
Ligue 1 : Lorient's Moffi reaches double figures, late Simon goal salvages point for Nantes
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Ligue 1 : Lorient's Moffi reaches double figures, late Simon goal salvages point for Nantes

Super Eagles stars Moses Simon and Terem Moffi were on target for their respective clubs in game week 15 of the French Ligue 1.  Moffi bagged his second consecutive goal in FC Lorient's ...

Nov 13, 2022
Super Eagles striker Osimhen sends message to World Cup-bound Napoli players 
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Super Eagles striker Osimhen sends message to World Cup-bound Napoli players 

Victor Osimhen has sent a message to the World Cup-bound Napoli players, wishing them all the best as they represent their respective countries during the tournament in Qatar.    Osimh...

Nov 13, 2022
Fenerbahce wing-back reacts to maiden Super Eagles call-up 
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Fenerbahce wing-back reacts to maiden Super Eagles call-up 

Fenerbahce wing-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has spoken of his happiness at receiving his first invitation to the Nigeria national team.    The Blackpool academy product has been named in ...

Nov 12, 2022
Hypothetical Super Eagles 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup if Nigeria had qualified 
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Hypothetical Super Eagles 26-man squad for 2022 World Cup if Nigeria had qualified 

Teams that qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have been naming their 26-man squads.    Nigeria's flag will not be hoisted at the tournament after three consecutive appe...

Nov 11, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man roster
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Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on Super Eagles 23-man roster

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the Super Eagles squad list for the international friendly against Portugal scheduled to take place at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Thursda...

Nov 11, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : 23 players to face Portugal including Arsenal, Spurs products 
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Nigeria squad announcement : 23 players to face Portugal including Arsenal, Spurs products 

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the Super Eagles roster for the glamour friendly against Portugal in Lisbon next week.    An analysis of the 23-man squad list revealed th...

Nov 11, 2022