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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
Promotion-chasing Almeria inform Sadiq Umar not to report for Super Eagles duty
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Promotion-chasing Almeria inform Sadiq Umar not to report for Super Eagles duty

Promotion-chasing Spanish Segunda Division club Almeria issued a statement on Friday, informing Umar Sadiq not to honour his invitation to the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Mar 19, 2021
Leganes permit Omeruo to report for international duty as center back recovers from injury
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Leganes permit Omeruo to report for international duty as center back recovers from injury

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday before CD Leganes' LaLiga SmartBank clash against CF Fuenlabrada in Butarque, coach Asier Garitano has confirmed that the club have permitted Kenneth Omeruo ...

Mar 19, 2021
Europa League : Slavia Prague star Olayinka reacts after scoring against Rangers
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Europa League : Slavia Prague star Olayinka reacts after scoring against Rangers

Peter Olayinka was delighted to get on the scoresheet as Slavia Prague moved into the quarterfinals of the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. Fourteen minutes into...

Mar 19, 2021
Olayinka on target, Balogun sent off as Rangers are beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Slavia Prague
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Olayinka on target, Balogun sent off as Rangers are beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Slavia Prague

Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers have crashed out of the Europa League with a 3-1 loss on aggregate to Czech side Slavia Prague at the Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night.  Super Eagles winger Pete...

Mar 18, 2021
Ex-Nigeria U23 winger provides assist as Dinamo Zagreb send Tottenham out of Europa League
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Ex-Nigeria U23 winger provides assist as Dinamo Zagreb send Tottenham out of Europa League

Former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Believe Atiemwen helped Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb pull off a shock 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa Leagu...

Mar 18, 2021
Republic of Ireland move to beat Nigeria to Bazunu as Man City-owned GK earns first senior call up
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Republic of Ireland move to beat Nigeria to Bazunu as Man City-owned GK earns first senior call up

The Football Association of Ireland are aiming to finally beat their Nigeria counterparts to the services of Manchester City loanee Gavin Bazunu. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has name...

Mar 18, 2021
'An immeasurable talent' - Bologna Technical Director Sabatini tips Osimhen to play at highest level
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'An immeasurable talent' - Bologna Technical Director Sabatini tips Osimhen to play at highest level

Bologna Technical Director Walter Sabatini is backing Victor Osimhen to play at the highest level of European football provided that he remains injury-free. Signed from Lille for a club record fee...

Mar 18, 2021
Okoye to seek advice from Rohr about transfer to Ajax; English, Italian, Belgian clubs also interested
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Okoye to seek advice from Rohr about transfer to Ajax; English, Italian, Belgian clubs also interested

Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye will hold talks with manager Gernot Rohr during this month's international break about a potential move to Eredivisie powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam in the summer tr...

Mar 18, 2021
Slavia Prague striker Olayinka to undergo late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers clash
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Slavia Prague striker Olayinka to undergo late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers clash

Slavia Prague manager Jindrich Trpisovsky has confirmed that Peter Olayinka will undergo a late fitness test before their Europa League encounter with Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadi...

Mar 17, 2021
Super Eagles AFCONQ Squad : Genk's Onuachu, Galatasaray's Onyekuru Replace French-based duo
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Super Eagles AFCONQ Squad : Genk's Onuachu, Galatasaray's Onyekuru Replace French-based duo

The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Wednesday that Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu and Nantes winger Moses Simon are unlikely to travel to Africa for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying m...

Mar 17, 2021
Rangers center-back Balogun says he's forbidden to mention Celtic; considers return to Germany
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Rangers center-back Balogun says he's forbidden to mention Celtic; considers return to Germany

Nigeria international center-back Leon Balogun has sensationally revealed that he is forbidden to mention Celtic's name ever since he linked up with Glasgow Rangers.   The two most successful cl...

Mar 17, 2021
Confirmed : Nantes block Moses Simon from Super Eagles duty against Benin, Lesotho
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Confirmed : Nantes block Moses Simon from Super Eagles duty against Benin, Lesotho

Through a press release published on their official website on Wednesday, French Ligue 1 side Nantes have confirmed that Nigeria international Moses Simon will not be reporting for international duty ...

Mar 17, 2021