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Former managers react to Nwabali and Iwobi's omission from CAF Afcon 2025 Best XI
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Former managers react to Nwabali and Iwobi's omission from CAF Afcon 2025 Best XI

The omission of Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Stanley Nwabali from the CAF Afcon 2025 Best XI sparked debate during the latest episode of Soccer Africa, a programme broadcast on SuperSport.A few days after the conclusion of the tournament in Morocco, the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) unveiled the Team of the Tournament, which included four players each from Morocco and Senegal, alongside three Nigerian representatives.Joining Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Calvin Bassey in the Best XI were Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Moussa Niakhaté, Noussair Mazraoui, Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, B...

January 24, 2026
Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half
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Rangers and Celtic icons have their say on penalty not given when Aribo fell to ground first half

Rangers missed the chance to move level on points with Celtic after the visitors came from behind to register a hard-fought 2-1 win in an Old Firm derby match at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon. ...

Apr 3, 2022
'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic
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'The best derby I've ever played in' - Rangers defender Balogun ahead of clash against Celtic

Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun reckons that the Old Firm is the biggest derby he has been involved in as a professional. The Scottish Premiership champions take on the Hoops at Ibrox...

Apr 3, 2022
'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen
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'Countries of birth never looked for them' - Amokachi questions pedigree of dual nationals, hails Osimhen

Nigeria legend Daniel Amokachi has questioned the pedigree of the current Super Eagles players who were born abroad, claiming that they contributed to Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World C...

Apr 3, 2022
Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history
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Ireland intl now eligible to switch to Nigeria scores brace to help Swansea make South Wales derby history

Michael Obafemi was the star of the show as Swansea City thrashed Cardiff City 4-0 in a South Wales derby Championship clash staged at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Southampton academ...

Apr 3, 2022
Former Super Eagles star involved in ghastly motor accident, escapes death by a whisker
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Former Super Eagles star involved in ghastly motor accident, escapes death by a whisker

One time Super Eagles midfielder, Ifeanyi Ekwueme survived an auto crash on Sunday evening when a stray cow ran into his car on his way home from Lagos to Enugu, after  the Nigerian National Leag...

Apr 2, 2022
Team of the Month honours for Super Eagles duo Okoye & Ozornwafor, Walsall's Osadebe
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Team of the Month honours for Super Eagles duo Okoye & Ozornwafor, Walsall's Osadebe

Football statistics website Whoscored.com has published the Teams of the Month from across the European Leagues with three players of Nigerian descent making the cut. For the Dutch Eredivisie, Spar...

Apr 2, 2022
Ex-Barcelona star blasts Dennis for not helping his teammates defensively in 1-1 draw vs Ghana
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Ex-Barcelona star blasts Dennis for not helping his teammates defensively in 1-1 draw vs Ghana

Former Barcelona star Emmanuel Amuneke has blasted Emmanuel Dennis for not helping his teammates defensively during the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday evening - a result that saw them mis...

Apr 2, 2022
Super Eagles trio in contention to face Celtic on Sunday after Rangers manager reveal
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Super Eagles trio in contention to face Celtic on Sunday after Rangers manager reveal

Super Eagles trio Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey are in contention to suit up for Rangers in their Scottish Premiership clash against city rivals Celtic on Sunday, manager Giovanni van Bron...

Apr 1, 2022
Manchester United legend Evra tells Nigerian media why he chose France over Senegal
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Manchester United legend Evra tells Nigerian media why he chose France over Senegal

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra was recently in Nigeria for a chess initiative and despite his busy schedule, visited some media houses where he held interviews and talked about his playing care...

Apr 1, 2022
Rangers defender breaks his silence over Super Eagles World Cup playoff heartbreak
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Rangers defender breaks his silence over Super Eagles World Cup playoff heartbreak

Rangers central defender Leon Balogun has broken his silence over the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with regional rivals Ghana on Tuesday evening. Bal...

Apr 1, 2022
Crystal Palace manager keeping his fingers crossed on availability of Olise against Arsenal
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Crystal Palace manager keeping his fingers crossed on availability of Olise against Arsenal

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is keeping his fingers crossed on the availability of Michael Olise for their first game after the international break against Arsenal.   The Eagles are swe...

Mar 31, 2022
Photo : Leon Balogun congratulates Black Stars players in dressing room after 1-1 draw vs Nigeria
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Photo : Leon Balogun congratulates Black Stars players in dressing room after 1-1 draw vs Nigeria

Leon Balogun cut a forlorn figure after the final whistle as Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following a disappointing 1-1 draw at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday ...

Mar 31, 2022