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'Complete nonsense' - Former DR Congo coach hits back at Eric Chelle over voodoo allegations
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'Complete nonsense' - Former DR Congo coach hits back at Eric Chelle over voodoo allegations

Former Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Florent Ibenge has strongly dismissed claims made by Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle that a member of the Leopards’ technical staff used voodoo during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff defeat in November.Nigeria missed out on qualifying for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after losing 4-3 on penalties to the Leopards, with regular time ending 1-1. The shocking elimination triggered controversy when Chelle alleged that a Congolese official performed “voodoo” rituals as Nigerian players prepared to take their spot kicks.Spe...

December 4, 2025
Villarreal winger Chukwueze operated by surgeon dubbed 'the Messi of Medicine'
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Villarreal winger Chukwueze operated by surgeon dubbed 'the Messi of Medicine'

Europa League winners Villarreal have confirmed through their official website that Samuel Chukwueze has undergone surgery on his quadriceps in his left leg at the Hospital Quirónsalud in Barce...

May 31, 2021
Squad update Nigeria pre-Cameroon : Aina, Osimhen, 4 others withdraw from Eagles squad
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Squad update Nigeria pre-Cameroon : Aina, Osimhen, 4 others withdraw from Eagles squad

According to ESPN's Colin Udoh, the Nigeria Football Federation and manager Gernot Rohr are struggling to raise a team for the upcoming international friendlies against Cameroon. Glasgow Rangers' L...

May 31, 2021
Lagos or Denmark? Bournemouth playmaker Billing sets the record straight on place of birth
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Lagos or Denmark? Bournemouth playmaker Billing sets the record straight on place of birth

Bournemouth playmaker Philip Billing has ended speculation about his place of birth - once and for all. Previously, Billing's Wikipedia page listed him as being born in Nigeria's commercial capita...

May 31, 2021
Squad update Nigeria vs Cameroon friendlies : Indomitable Lions call-up replacement for Lille star
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Squad update Nigeria vs Cameroon friendlies : Indomitable Lions call-up replacement for Lille star

The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) have handed a late call-up to Royal Excel Mouscron winger Serge Tabekou ahead of their friendlies against the Super Eagles in Austria, according to vario...

May 31, 2021
Ex-Flying Eagles center-back secures promotion to EFL Championship with Blackpool
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Ex-Flying Eagles center-back secures promotion to EFL Championship with Blackpool

Former Nigeria U20 international Marvin Ekpiteta could feature in the EFL Championship in the forthcoming season if he honours his contract with Blackpool. On Sunday afternoon, the Seasiders secur...

May 30, 2021
Southampton, Brighton, Palace, Norwich join race for younger brother of ex-Super Eagles striker
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Southampton, Brighton, Palace, Norwich join race for younger brother of ex-Super Eagles striker

A plethora of English Premier League clubs are interested in signing Orlando City-owned striker Daryl Dike, who spent the second half of the 2020-2021 campaign on loan at Championship club Barnsley. ...

May 29, 2021
Twente want guarantee from Ebuehi before making a move for Benfica-owned defender
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Twente want guarantee from Ebuehi before making a move for Benfica-owned defender

Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente wants assurances from Tyronne Ebuehi before making another move for the right-back. The Super Eagles star spent the entirety of the 2020-2021 campaign on loan at Twe...

May 29, 2021
Paderborn defender due to report for Super Eagles duty Monday, eyes move to England
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Paderborn defender due to report for Super Eagles duty Monday, eyes move to England

Paderborn star Jamilu Collins was among the six defenders picked in the latest Nigeria squad list for their friendly against Cameroon on June 4. According to German regional newspaper Neue Westf&au...

May 28, 2021
Super Eagles coach Rohr reveals why next week's friendly vs Cameroon is an interesting game
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Super Eagles coach Rohr reveals why next week's friendly vs Cameroon is an interesting game

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has labelled next week's friendly against 2021 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon an 'interesting game' because he has the opportunity to test some new players he has cal...

May 28, 2021
Billing considering Nigeria switch : Danish Federation to hold talks with Bournemouth star
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Billing considering Nigeria switch : Danish Federation to hold talks with Bournemouth star

The Danish Boldspil-Union (DBU) have planned to hold talks with Philip Billing about his international future. The Bournemouth midfielder is frustrated that he has been left out of Denmark's final...

May 28, 2021
Bournemouth midfielder considering playing for Nigeria after omission from Denmark Euro 2020 squad
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Bournemouth midfielder considering playing for Nigeria after omission from Denmark Euro 2020 squad

Bournemouth star Philip Billing is considering switching his international allegiance to Nigeria after he was omitted from Denmark's 26-man roster for the upcoming European Championship. Manager Kas...

May 27, 2021
Galatasaray duo apply for Schengen visa in Abuja ahead of Super Eagles friendly vs Cameroon
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Galatasaray duo apply for Schengen visa in Abuja ahead of Super Eagles friendly vs Cameroon

Galatasaray duo Oghenekaro Etebo and Valentine Ozornwafor are gearing up to link up with the Super Eagles ahead of their friendly against Cameroon in Austria. Three days ago, the midfielder and ce...

May 27, 2021