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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 captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ
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Super Eagles captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ

Ahmed Musa has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see his name among the list of 24 players called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and ...

Mar 24, 2021
2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy
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2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy

Versatile Fulham defender Ola Aina has vowed to make the Super Eagles fans happy by winning Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. The Chelsea academy pro...

Mar 24, 2021
'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking
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'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking

Kelechi Iheanacho finally reported for international duty on Wednesday, a day after he was scheduled to link up with the squad who are preparing for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match a...

Mar 24, 2021
Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players
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Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players

Gernot Rohr has highlighted that the Republic of Benin are defensively strong and recalled that the Squirrels eliminated Morocco from the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super E...

Mar 24, 2021
Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster
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Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to omit Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu from the original 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifi...

Mar 24, 2021
Racing Genk star Onuachu tells Super Eagles teammates the type of striker he is
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Racing Genk star Onuachu tells Super Eagles teammates the type of striker he is

Racing Genk star Paul Onuachu reported for international duty in red-hot form with an impressive 27 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. The former FC Midtjylland man has seemingly los...

Mar 24, 2021
Leicester City striker Iheanacho finally shows up in camp ahead of Super Eagles Wednesday workout
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Leicester City striker Iheanacho finally shows up in camp ahead of Super Eagles Wednesday workout

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has the full complement of players he has called up for his side's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho, with th...

Mar 24, 2021
Revealed : Villarreal tried to block Chukwueze from linking up with Nigeria squad
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Revealed : Villarreal tried to block Chukwueze from linking up with Nigeria squad

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Villarreal attempted to block their player Samuel Chukwueze from liking up with the Nigeria squad this week. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner is in con...

Mar 23, 2021
Super Eagles anointed number 1 Okoye looking forward to playing against Republic of Benin
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Super Eagles anointed number 1 Okoye looking forward to playing against Republic of Benin

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has proclaimed that Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is his first choice goalkeeper heading into his team's last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Th...

Mar 23, 2021
Galatasaray's Etebo assures Super Eagles fans mistake against Sierra Leone won' be repeated
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Galatasaray's Etebo assures Super Eagles fans mistake against Sierra Leone won' be repeated

Galatasaray midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has assured Super Eagles fans that the mistake against Sierra Leone on matchday three at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium won't be repeated when they face the Repub...

Mar 23, 2021
'It's going to be two hard games' - Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on AFCONQ vs Benin, Lesotho
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'It's going to be two hard games' - Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on AFCONQ vs Benin, Lesotho

Watford center back William Troost-Ekong has predicted that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho will be difficult. Gernot Rohr's team ar...

Mar 23, 2021
23 players ready for training as Super Eagles coach Rohr awaits 'Senior Man' Iheanacho
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23 players ready for training as Super Eagles coach Rohr awaits 'Senior Man' Iheanacho

Of the twenty-four players invited to the Super Eagles for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, only Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has not reported for international duty....

Mar 23, 2021