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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
Super Eagles coach Rohr feels for Republic of Benin following Onuachu's last-gasp winning goal
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Super Eagles coach Rohr feels for Republic of Benin following Onuachu's last-gasp winning goal

Manager Gernot Rohr had sympathy for the Republic of Benin following their 1-0 loss to the Super Eagles on matchday five of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The small amount of Squirrels ...

Mar 28, 2021
'The result is 'fake'' - Super Eagles coach Rohr confident Iwobi will play against Lesotho
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'The result is 'fake'' - Super Eagles coach Rohr confident Iwobi will play against Lesotho

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is confident that Everton winger Alex Iwobi will take to the pitch when his side face Lesotho in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday evening. The ...

Mar 28, 2021
Iwobi sends message to Osimhen after Super Eagles win against Republic of Benin
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Iwobi sends message to Osimhen after Super Eagles win against Republic of Benin

Everton star Alex Iwobi has sent a message to Victor Osimhen in the wake of the Super Eagles 1-0 win against the Republic of Benin on matchday five of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Th...

Mar 28, 2021
Nigeria-eligible winger who compares himself to Wilfried Zaha scores and assists for Arsenal U18
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Nigeria-eligible winger who compares himself to Wilfried Zaha scores and assists for Arsenal U18

Nigeria-eligible youngster Joel Ideho, who has compared himself to Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, is beginning to live up to his billing as one for the future. The summer signing from Ajax Ams...

Mar 28, 2021
Arsenal hero Kanu gives his verdict on Nigeria's last-gasp win vs Republic of Benin
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Arsenal hero Kanu gives his verdict on Nigeria's last-gasp win vs Republic of Benin

Legendary Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu was delighted to see Nigeria pick up a late win against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Saturday evening. The Atlanta 1...

Mar 28, 2021
2021 AFCONQ: What Super Eagles stars are saying after victory against Republic of Benin
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2021 AFCONQ: What Super Eagles stars are saying after victory against Republic of Benin

Five Super Eagles players who tasted action in Saturday's 1-0 win against the Republic of Benin have taken to social media to celebrate Nigeria's qualification to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. T...

Mar 28, 2021
Four things we noticed from Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Republic of Benin
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Four things we noticed from Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Republic of Benin

Nigeria have joined other big African countries in booking their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations after the 1-0 win over Benin Republic on Saturday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look...

Mar 27, 2021
Super Eagles player ratings : Aina catches the eye; Balogun solid; Onuachu match-winner; Onyekuru sparkles first half; Osimhen constant threat
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Super Eagles player ratings : Aina catches the eye; Balogun solid; Onuachu match-winner; Onyekuru sparkles first half; Osimhen constant threat

The slim win over Benin Republic ensures that the Super Eagles will be top of the Group L table in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after it is concluded next week. Gernot Rohr's team sec...

Mar 27, 2021
'They really pushed me' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu reacts to his match-winning goal vs Benin
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'They really pushed me' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu reacts to his match-winning goal vs Benin

Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu was delighted to get on the scoresheet as the Super Eagles ended the Republic of Benin's eight-year unbeaten run at home with a 1-0 victory at the Stade Charles de Gau...

Mar 27, 2021
Republic of Benin 0 Nigeria 1 : Onuachu's last-gasp header seals win for Super Eagles
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Republic of Benin 0 Nigeria 1 : Onuachu's last-gasp header seals win for Super Eagles

Paul Onuachu grabbed an all important late goal to ensure victory for Nigeria in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Satur...

Mar 27, 2021
'Fantastic Lineup' - Super Eagles fans love what Rohr has done vs Republic of Benin
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'Fantastic Lineup' - Super Eagles fans love what Rohr has done vs Republic of Benin

Super Eagles fans have taken to social media to react to the team manager Gernot Rohr has selected to face the Republic of Benin on Saturday evening. The German football tactician has named several ...

Mar 27, 2021
Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
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Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made one late change to the starting lineup for his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle...

Mar 27, 2021