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13th January 2026

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Lookman's former club RB Leipzig sign Flying Eagles forward, hand him jersey number worn by Afcon star
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Lookman's former club RB Leipzig sign Flying Eagles forward, hand him jersey number worn by Afcon star

With an official statement on its website, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have confirmed the signing of Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleman from Slovak top-flight club AS Trenčín.The highly rated youngster attracted the attention of the German outfit after his impressive performances for Nigeria at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract that will keep him at RB Leipzig until the summer of 2031.Suleman has been handed the number 18 shirt at RB Leipzig, the same number worn by Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations star Ademola Lookman during his ...

January 13, 2026
'It will be hostile' - Semi Ajayi confident Super Eagles have experience to silence Morocco fans
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'It will be hostile' - Semi Ajayi confident Super Eagles have experience to silence Morocco fans

Semi Ajayi has reflected on Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria on Saturday, a result that secured the Super Eagles a place in the semi-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.'It will be hostile...

Jan 11, 2026
'To be honest' - Algeria captain Mahrez admits Super Eagles were the better team
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'To be honest' - Algeria captain Mahrez admits Super Eagles were the better team

Algerian captain Riyad Mahrez has shared his opinion on the defeat to Nigeria, admitting that the Super Eagles were the better side on Saturday. The Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory at the Marr...

Jan 11, 2026
'I played well' - Osayi-Samuel turns attention to Morocco after impressive display v Algeria
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'I played well' - Osayi-Samuel turns attention to Morocco after impressive display v Algeria

Bright Osayi-Samuel expressed his delight after Nigeria booked their spot in the semi-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Algeria on Saturday.The Birmingham City player p...

Jan 11, 2026
'We nullified most of their threats' - Dele-Bashiru credits teamwork for win against Algeria
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'We nullified most of their threats' - Dele-Bashiru credits teamwork for win against Algeria

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Saturday in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, booking their place in the semi-final of the tournament.Following the wi...

Jan 11, 2026
'Very exciting' - Former Bafana Bafana captain predicts winner of Nigeria v Morocco will lift Afcon
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'Very exciting' - Former Bafana Bafana captain predicts winner of Nigeria v Morocco will lift Afcon

Former Bafana Bafana captain Teko Modise has  predicted that whichever side emerges victorious in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown between Nigeria and Morocco on Wednesday, January 14...

Jan 11, 2026
'Hopefully, we get to the final and win it' - Osimhen sends title message after Motm display v Algeria
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'Hopefully, we get to the final and win it' - Osimhen sends title message after Motm display v Algeria

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reacted to Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria at the Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday evening, reassuring fans of the team's determination to sustain their impress...

Jan 10, 2026
Super Eagles to field new captain for blockbuster Afcon semifinal showdown against Morocco
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Super Eagles to field new captain for blockbuster Afcon semifinal showdown against Morocco

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with a new captain leading the team following Wilfred Ndidi's suspension. Ndidi, who received his second yellow...

Jan 10, 2026
'I spoke to him' - Afcon 2019 top scorer reveals what really happened between Osimhen and Lookman
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'I spoke to him' - Afcon 2019 top scorer reveals what really happened between Osimhen and Lookman

Odion Ighalo has addressed the recent minor altercation involving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations game against Mozambique. He described the incide...

Jan 10, 2026
Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen well done, Onyemaechi best game, Iwobi pre-assist king
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Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen well done, Onyemaechi best game, Iwobi pre-assist king

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the player ratings for the Super Eagles following their dominant victory over Algeria, a result that sealed Nigeria’s place in the semifinals of the tournament.The star...

Jan 10, 2026
Adams recreates Okocha's celebration and five other observations from Nigeria's win v Algeria
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Adams recreates Okocha's celebration and five other observations from Nigeria's win v Algeria

Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria.Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen opened the scoring with a header at the start of t...

Jan 10, 2026
Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Osimhen and Adams goals send Super Eagles to Afcon semifinals
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Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Osimhen and Adams goals send Super Eagles to Afcon semifinals

The Super Eagles maintained their flawless campaign in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, securing a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final clash. The win ensures Nigeria’s p...

Jan 10, 2026
Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Lookman, Adams in attack; Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka in midfield
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Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Lookman, Adams in attack; Iwobi, Ndidi, Onyeka in midfield

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named his starting XI for Saturday evening’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal showdown against Algeria's Desert Warriors.As expected, Stanley Nwabali starts...

Jan 10, 2026