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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
Arteta promotes five teenagers of Nigerian descent to first-team training pre-Brighton & Hove
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Arteta promotes five teenagers of Nigerian descent to first-team training pre-Brighton & Hove

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ran the rule over five Nigeria-eligible teenagers during Arsenal's penultimate workout before taking to the pitch against Brighton & Hove on Sunday, May 23. The 19-...

May 22, 2021
Nigeria could play a second friendly next month in Austria, four days after facing Cameroon
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Nigeria could play a second friendly next month in Austria, four days after facing Cameroon

The Nigeria Football Federation have lined up a second friendly for the Super Eagles next month in Austria. The official website of Spanish La Liga club Villarreal has confirmed that Samuel Chukwue...

May 21, 2021
Super Eagles striker Olayinka wins the double with Slavia Prague
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Super Eagles striker Olayinka wins the double with Slavia Prague

Nigeria international Peter Olayinka has won the double with Czech side Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague won their third MOL Cup in last four years on Thursday evening, beating Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 a...

May 21, 2021
Things not looking good for ex-Flying Eagles star ahead of transfer to Glasgow Rangers
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Things not looking good for ex-Flying Eagles star ahead of transfer to Glasgow Rangers

Former West Ham striker Frank McAvennie fears that ex-Flying Eagles midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh might struggle to break into Glasgow Rangers' starting lineup next season. Three months ago, the Scott...

May 20, 2021
'Bordeaux told us no' - Rohr reveals Kalu was blocked from joining Super Eagles for AFCONQ
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'Bordeaux told us no' - Rohr reveals Kalu was blocked from joining Super Eagles for AFCONQ

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that French Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux prevented Samuel Kalu from linking up with the Super Eagles squad for their last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match...

May 20, 2021
Rohr sweating on the fitness of Leganes defender Omeruo ahead of friendly vs Cameroon
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Rohr sweating on the fitness of Leganes defender Omeruo ahead of friendly vs Cameroon

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of Leganes center back Kenneth Omeruo before his side's international friendly against Cameroon in Austria on June 4. The former Chelsea sta...

May 20, 2021
Mexico coach Gerardo Martino reveals why The Tricolor are facing Nigeria in friendly on July 3
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Mexico coach Gerardo Martino reveals why The Tricolor are facing Nigeria in friendly on July 3

The Mexico Football Federation have confirmed that their national team, The Tricolor will face three-time African champions Nigeria in a friendly on July 3. The friendly will hold at United Airlin...

May 19, 2021
Former Super Eagles invitee named in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season
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Former Super Eagles invitee named in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season

Former Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme has been named to the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Season by football statistics website Whoscored.com. In the recently concluded season, Nwakaeme appe...

May 17, 2021
CD Feirense proud of Marcus' inclusion in Super Eagles provisional squad for friendly vs Cameroon
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CD Feirense proud of Marcus' inclusion in Super Eagles provisional squad for friendly vs Cameroon

Portuguese second-tier club CD Feirense are delighted at the inclusion of their star winger Marcus Abraham in the Super Eagles provisional squad list for the upcoming international friendly against Ca...

May 15, 2021
Nigeria captain named in Barcelona squad to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League final
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Nigeria captain named in Barcelona squad to face Chelsea in Women's Champions League final

Nigeria captain Asisat Oshoala is seemingly in contention to be named in Barcelona's matchday squad when they take on Chelsea in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Sunday, May 16. The forme...

May 15, 2021
Nigeria squad announcement: Leicester duo, Watford, Everton & West Brom stars, 4 uncapped players listed
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Nigeria squad announcement: Leicester duo, Watford, Everton & West Brom stars, 4 uncapped players listed

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a provisional list of 31 players called up for next month's international friendly against Cameroon in Austria. Four uncapped players namely Enyimba'...

May 14, 2021
Nigeria or Russia? FC Krasnodar-owned striker reveals the country he wants to represent
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Nigeria or Russia? FC Krasnodar-owned striker reveals the country he wants to represent

FC Krasnodar loanee German Onugkha has ended speculation over his international future by revealing that he wants to represent Russia ahead of Nigeria. Born in Moscow twenty four years ago, the in...

May 14, 2021