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29th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana
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South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Five observations from Super Eagles' hard-fought draw v Bafana Bafana

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa on Tuesday evening at the Toyota Stadium.The host took the lead after captain William Troost-Ekong inadvertently scored an own goal, before Calvin Basse...

Sep 9, 2025
2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal
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2026 WCQ South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Bassey scores to cancel out Troost-Ekong own goal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coming from behind to settle for a 1-1 draw against the group leaders o...

Sep 9, 2025
Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in
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Super Eagles starting XI v RSA: Troost-Ekong captain; Dessers, Dele-Bashiru, Nwabali, Ndidi, Iwobi in

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa at the Free State...

Sep 9, 2025
'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown
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'I haven't scored for Nigeria' – Ola Aina reveals ambition before Bafana Bafana showdown

Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina has revealed his personal wish ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa, admitting he is still chasing his first internationa...

Sep 9, 2025
'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana
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'We know what is at stake' – Arokodare eyes goals and victory in WCQ against Bafana Bafana

Wolverhampton Wanderers deadline day signing Tolu Arokodare has expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, insisting that both he and his te...

Sep 9, 2025
Galatasaray confirm Osimhen suffered moderate ankle ligament damage in WCQ against Rwanda
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Galatasaray confirm Osimhen suffered moderate ankle ligament damage in WCQ against Rwanda

Through the official website, Turkish giants Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen suffered a moderate ankle sprain while on international duty with the Super Eagles. Os...

Sep 9, 2025
2026 WCQ: Four Bafana Bafana dangermen the Super Eagles cannot afford to ignore
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2026 WCQ: Four Bafana Bafana dangermen the Super Eagles cannot afford to ignore

Nigeria's Super Eagles face a defining challenge in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when they travel to the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein to face South Africa. The encounter carrie...

Sep 9, 2025
Tensions rise as Bafana Bafana fans accused of intimidating Nwabali before World Cup qualifier
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Tensions rise as Bafana Bafana fans accused of intimidating Nwabali before World Cup qualifier

According to a member of the Super Eagles media team, Ayo Olu Ibidapo via his YouTube channel, tensions are rising ahead of Tuesday's blockbuster 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Sout...

Sep 9, 2025
'Can't be judged by one match' – Ex-Super Eagles defender warns Chelle not to bench Nwabali v RSA
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'Can't be judged by one match' – Ex-Super Eagles defender warns Chelle not to bench Nwabali v RSA

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has urged head coach Eric Chelle to stick with Stanley Nwabali for Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.The Chippa Unite...

Sep 9, 2025
Leeds United loanee no longer eligible for Super Eagles after cap-tying game for Switzerland
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Leeds United loanee no longer eligible for Super Eagles after cap-tying game for Switzerland

Switzerland have won the recruitment battle for versatile Leeds United loanee Isaac Schmidt following the defender's cap-tying appearance for The Red Crosses on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com repo...

Sep 8, 2025
'Had a great game' – Chelle refuses to criticise Nwabali despite near-red card v Rwanda
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'Had a great game' – Chelle refuses to criticise Nwabali despite near-red card v Rwanda

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has thrown his weight behind goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali despite criticism over his performance in Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday.The Chippa Un...

Sep 8, 2025
'We didn't cry in our rooms' – Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles not distracted by Osimhen injury
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'We didn't cry in our rooms' – Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles not distracted by Osimhen injury

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faced the media on Monday ahead of his team's blockbuster 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, and among the questions put to him was the absence of his star c...

Sep 8, 2025