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'The physicality of Nigeria players' - Motm Bounou details moment Atlas Lions' performance dipped

Morocco progressed to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday night, after regulation and extra time could not produce a winner. Veteran goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero of the shootout, saving spot kicks from Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Chukwueze, and was deservedly named the official Man of the Match.Eric Chelle's side had their worst performance in the 2025 Afcon, managing only two shots, with only one on target over the course of 120 minutes, whil...

January 15, 2026
Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho
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Super Eagles coach hails Akor Adams, reveals what happened in dressing room after win v Lesotho

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on matchday nine of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening, but the result may not be enough to secure a playoff spot yet, allniger...

Oct 11, 2025
Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman
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Eric Chelle insists Super Eagles ready to battle Benin without suspended Lookman

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that Ademola Lookman will miss Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Lookman, who featured in Nigeria's 2–...

Oct 10, 2025
Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI
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Former Real Madrid midfielder tells Eric Chelle to drop Arokodare from Super Eagles starting XI

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on manager Eric Chelle to drop Tolu Arokodare from Nigeria's starting lineup following the striker's underwhelming display in the 2-1 victory ove...

Oct 10, 2025
2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers
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2026 WCQ: Hugo Broos admits Super Eagles could be Bafana Bafana's saviours or spoilers

Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a major blow after being held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Zimbabwe on Friday evening.Despite playing with ten men for mor...

Oct 10, 2025
Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles
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Super Eagles player ratings: Adams super-sub, Fredrick versatile, Osimhen influential, Arokodare struggles

Nigeria earned a 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening, a result that keeps the Super Eagles firmly in contention for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico...

Oct 10, 2025
Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho
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Nwabali's costly error and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win over Lesotho

Nigeria battled to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot early in the second ...

Oct 10, 2025
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal
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Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Troost-Ekong scores from the spot, Adams marks senior debut with goal

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Group C clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday. The Super Eagles sec...

Oct 10, 2025
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench
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Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Arokodare full debut; Iwobi, Fredrick, Ekong start; Ajayi bench

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Friday's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.&n...

Oct 10, 2025
What Lesotho captain Moerane said ahead of World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles
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What Lesotho captain Moerane said ahead of World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles

Lesotho captain Sekhoane Moerane has declared that his side will approach Friday's 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria's Super Eagles without fear as the Crocodiles aim to keep their faint q...

Oct 10, 2025
Four Lesotho players the Super Eagles must contain in crucial World Cup qualifier
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Four Lesotho players the Super Eagles must contain in crucial World Cup qualifier

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria fight to stay in contention for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, their clash with Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium is set to be a defining battle.With Nigeria trailing in Gro...

Oct 10, 2025
'Most important matches in Benin's history' - Rohr fires up Cheetahs ahead of Wasps, Super Eagles games
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'Most important matches in Benin's history' - Rohr fires up Cheetahs ahead of Wasps, Super Eagles games

Benin's Cheetahs coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the magnitude of his side's upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Wasps and Super Eagles.Benin currently occupy the first pos...

Oct 10, 2025
'Best striker in the world' - Eric Chelle raves about Osimhen ahead of WCQs against Lesotho, Benin
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'Best striker in the world' - Eric Chelle raves about Osimhen ahead of WCQs against Lesotho, Benin

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed his delight over the return of star striker Victor Osimhen to the national team squad ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifie...

Oct 9, 2025