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Babangida says Nigeria need strong midfield to bring out the best in Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze
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Babangida says Nigeria need strong midfield to bring out the best in Osimhen, Lookman, Chukwueze

Former Super Eagles forward Tijani Babangida has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s attacking options ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but stressed that the team’s success will depend heavily on a strong midfield. Speaking to Tribal Football, Babangida praised the attacking options of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze and others.“Having Osimhen, Boniface, Sadiq, Lookman and Chukwueze appears to be very good on paper,” he said.However, Babangida highlighted a recurring problem that has hampered the Super Eagles in previous outings: a...

December 9, 2025
Top Six Best Ligue 1 Signings : French Football Expert Ranks Maja In The Same Category As Osimhen
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Top Six Best Ligue 1 Signings : French Football Expert Ranks Maja In The Same Category As Osimhen

French football expert and RMC journalist Daniel Riolo has ranked Bordeaux striker Josh Maja in the same category as international teammate Victor Osimhen. Invited by After Foot, Riolo was asked t...

Mar 21, 2020
Super Eagles Star Awaziem Reveals Favourite Position; If Loan At Leganes Will Continue
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Super Eagles Star Awaziem Reveals Favourite Position; If Loan At Leganes Will Continue

Super Eagles and Leganes defender Chidozie Awaziem has declared that the defence is not his preferred position despite being able to play at both central defensive position and right back. The Porto-o...

Mar 21, 2020
Coronavirus : Torino Wing-back Aina Weekly Earnings May Be Slashed By N1.17 Million
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Coronavirus : Torino Wing-back Aina Weekly Earnings May Be Slashed By N1.17 Million

Ola Aina's weekly earnings may be slashed by fifteen percent according to reports emanating from the Italian press. Italian journalist and transfer market expert Nicolò Schira has tweeted t...

Mar 21, 2020
Most Valuable Nigerian Starting XI Worth N89.6B : Aribo, Ekong, Omeruo, Musa, Etebo, Collins Miss Out
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Most Valuable Nigerian Starting XI Worth N89.6B : Aribo, Ekong, Omeruo, Musa, Etebo, Collins Miss Out

Allnigeriasoccer.com has come up with a Nigeria-eligible starting XI based on players valuations from Transfermarkt and several Super Eagles stars did not make the cut. Stoke City loanee Oghenekar...

Mar 21, 2020
Former Flying Eagles Star Osuchukwu Still In Action In Europe Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
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Former Flying Eagles Star Osuchukwu Still In Action In Europe Despite Coronavirus Pandemic

Former Nigeria U20 international Chidi Osuchukwu is still in action in Europe despite the coronavirus pandemic, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Following the suspension of the Turkish top-flight on T...

Mar 20, 2020
Top Five Bundesliga Players With Worst Disciplinary Record : Two Super Eagles Invitees Listed
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Top Five Bundesliga Players With Worst Disciplinary Record : Two Super Eagles Invitees Listed

Of the top five players with the worst disciplinary record in the German Bundesliga, two were recently invited to the Nigeria National Team for the postponed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with...

Mar 20, 2020
Top 10 Most Valuable Nigerian U23 Players : Leicester's Ndidi Tops List Containing 6 Super Eagles Stars
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Top 10 Most Valuable Nigerian U23 Players : Leicester's Ndidi Tops List Containing 6 Super Eagles Stars

On a list containing six Super Eagles stars, three Nigeria Football Federation targets and a former Chelsea youth team scoring sensation, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is the most valuable N...

Mar 20, 2020
Former Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Replies Trabzonspor President Obsessed With Winning Super Lig
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Former Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Replies Trabzonspor President Obsessed With Winning Super Lig

John Obi Mikel has aimed a dig at Trabzonspor president Ahmet Agaoglu, saying he's obsessed with winning the Turkish Super Lig, something the club has not managed to do since their last triumph in 198...

Mar 20, 2020
Mikel The 'Sacrificial Lamb' As Turkish Federation Finally Suspend The Super Lig
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Mikel The 'Sacrificial Lamb' As Turkish Federation Finally Suspend The Super Lig

The Turkish Football Federation announced on Thursday that the Super League, TFF 1. League, TFF 2. League and TFF 3. League have been suspended in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. After the '...

Mar 19, 2020
Osimhen Is Second Best In Shots, Aerial Duels, Most Points Won, Ball Recoveries Final Third In Ligue 1
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Osimhen Is Second Best In Shots, Aerial Duels, Most Points Won, Ball Recoveries Final Third In Ligue 1

Lille have highlighted some of the key statistics of Victor Osimhen after twenty eight matches in the French Ligue 1. According to the official website of Les Dogues,  Osimhen is second in sh...

Mar 19, 2020
Coronavirus : Paderborn's Nigeria International Defender Collins Tests Negative
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Coronavirus : Paderborn's Nigeria International Defender Collins Tests Negative

Nigeria international Jamilu Collins will be heaving a sigh of relief as he has tested negative for the coronavirus. According to the official website of German Bundesliga side SC Paderborn 07, all...

Mar 19, 2020
WBA's Ajayi On When He Chose To Play For Nigeria Over England; Not Getting Neymar's Shirt
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WBA's Ajayi On When He Chose To Play For Nigeria Over England; Not Getting Neymar's Shirt

In-form West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi has revealed that he decided to play for Nigeria over his country of birth, England while he was still a teenager. The former Arsenal U23 captain was ...

Mar 19, 2020