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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 defender Balogun undergoes late fitness test ahead of Glasgow Rangers vs St Mirren
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Super Eagles defender Balogun undergoes late fitness test ahead of Glasgow Rangers vs St Mirren

Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has revealed that Leon Balogun will undergo a late fitness test ahead of his side's Scottish Premiership clash against St Mirren on Saturday. The Nigeria int...

Mar 5, 2021
Nigeria And Napoli handed Osimhen injury boost as striker receives medical green light
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Nigeria And Napoli handed Osimhen injury boost as striker receives medical green light

Victor Osimhen has received medical clearance to return to action, two days before Napoli's Serie A clash against Bologna. The Nigeria international was able to join his teammates in full training...

Mar 5, 2021
Leicester coach hints at permitting Iheanacho, Ndidi to link up with Super Eagles for AFCONQ
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Leicester coach hints at permitting Iheanacho, Ndidi to link up with Super Eagles for AFCONQ

Speaking at a press conference before his side's Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has hinted at the club permitting their Nigeria internationals ...

Mar 5, 2021
Denmark defender urges Super Eagles striker to shun Glasgow Celtic for Premier League or Bundesliga
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Denmark defender urges Super Eagles striker to shun Glasgow Celtic for Premier League or Bundesliga

Denmark international center back Erik Sviatchenko is urging Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu to snub Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Celtic if they make a move for his services in the summer tran...

Mar 5, 2021
Confirmed : Napoli striker Osimhen trains with group and individually pre-Bologna
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Confirmed : Napoli striker Osimhen trains with group and individually pre-Bologna

The Napoli players were back in training on Thursday morning, less than a day after they shared the spoils with U.S. Sassuolo Calcio in a Serie A match. Victor Osimhen did not take part in yesterda...

Mar 4, 2021
Former Nigeria U17 invitee reacts after youth team debut for Chelsea
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Former Nigeria U17 invitee reacts after youth team debut for Chelsea

Former Nigeria U17 invitee Prince Adegoke has taken to social media to react after making his youth team debut for Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon. Having recovered from a knee injury that required ...

Mar 4, 2021
PSG star, ex-Aston Villa striker, 21 others named in Benin provisional squad to face Nigeria AFCONQ
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PSG star, ex-Aston Villa striker, 21 others named in Benin provisional squad to face Nigeria AFCONQ

The Benin Football Federation have announced a 23-man provisional squad list for their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria and Sierra Leone. An analysis of the r...

Mar 4, 2021
Chelsea defender sent off for bringing down Atlético Madrid's Ajibade As Super Falcon Makes UWCL debut
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Chelsea defender sent off for bringing down Atlético Madrid's Ajibade As Super Falcon Makes UWCL debut

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade made her UEFA Women's Champions League debut as Atlético Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Kingsmeadow (Kingston upon Thames, Surrey) ...

Mar 4, 2021
Crotone's Simy continues to push for Eagles recall with 8th Serie A goal, Nantes' Simon on target
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Crotone's Simy continues to push for Eagles recall with 8th Serie A goal, Nantes' Simon on target

Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo continues to push for a recall to the Super Eagles on the back of his outstanding performances for his Italian Serie A club. The lanky striker has been in th...

Mar 3, 2021
'I do that all the time' - NFF boss Pinnick explains why Super Eagles may travel by boat to Benin
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'I do that all the time' - NFF boss Pinnick explains why Super Eagles may travel by boat to Benin

President Amaju Pinnick has defended the Nigeria Football Federation's decision of the Super Eagles players and officials traveling by boat to the Republic of Benin for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nation...

Mar 3, 2021
Confirmed dates and kickoff times for Super Eagles' final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
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Confirmed dates and kickoff times for Super Eagles' final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation have officially confirmed via the Super Eagles Twitter account the dates and kickoff times for the national team's final 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The ...

Mar 3, 2021
Glasgow Rangers' Nigeria international defender listed as questionable to face Livingston
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Glasgow Rangers' Nigeria international defender listed as questionable to face Livingston

Glasgow Rangers' Nigeria international center back Leon Balogun has emerged as a doubt for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena. Balogun was substitu...

Mar 2, 2021