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13th January 2026

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Lookman's former club RB Leipzig sign Flying Eagles forward, hand him jersey number worn by Afcon star
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Lookman's former club RB Leipzig sign Flying Eagles forward, hand him jersey number worn by Afcon star

With an official statement on its website, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have confirmed the signing of Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleman from Slovak top-flight club AS Trenčín.The highly rated youngster attracted the attention of the German outfit after his impressive performances for Nigeria at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term contract that will keep him at RB Leipzig until the summer of 2031.Suleman has been handed the number 18 shirt at RB Leipzig, the same number worn by Nigeria's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations star Ademola Lookman during his ...

January 13, 2026
'To win this game' - Eric Chelle reveals what Super Eagles must do to beat Algeria
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'To win this game' - Eric Chelle reveals what Super Eagles must do to beat Algeria

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has outlined what Nigeria must do to secure victory against Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium on Saturday.Nigeria has been in impressive form throughout the tournament,...

Jan 9, 2026
'I cannot forget' - Mahrez recalls one of the most iconic Afcon moments that pained Super Eagles fans
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'I cannot forget' - Mahrez recalls one of the most iconic Afcon moments that pained Super Eagles fans

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has reflected on one of the most iconic moments in Africa Cup of Nations history involving Nigeria, recalling an encounter that remains unforgettable for him, his teammate...

Jan 9, 2026
'Our state of mind is good' - Eric Chelle says Super Eagles are physically and technically ready for Algeria clash
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'Our state of mind is good' - Eric Chelle says Super Eagles are physically and technically ready for Algeria clash

One of the standout quarterfinal fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will see Nigeria's Super Eagles face Algeria's Desert Warriors at the Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh.The Super Eagles are th...

Jan 9, 2026
'They're two of Africa's best players' - Moses Simon backs Lookman and Osimhen after on-field moment
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'They're two of Africa's best players' - Moses Simon backs Lookman and Osimhen after on-field moment

Paris FC and Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has played down concerns over an on-field incident involving Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian team remains united ahead of Saturd...

Jan 9, 2026
'We will face a different opponent' - Algeria captain Mahrez anticipates open contest against Super Eagles
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'We will face a different opponent' - Algeria captain Mahrez anticipates open contest against Super Eagles

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident that his side's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match against Nigeria will pose a different challenge from their round of 16 encounter with the Democr...

Jan 9, 2026
'I'll personally pay' - Ndidi offers to cover Super Eagles players' bonuses if authorities fail
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'I'll personally pay' - Ndidi offers to cover Super Eagles players' bonuses if authorities fail

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has pledged to personally pay the players’ bonuses if the football authorities fail to do so before Nigeria’s quarterfinal match against Algeria at the 2025 Afri...

Jan 8, 2026
Super Eagles resolve internal issues, travel to Marrakech ahead of Algeria showdown
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Super Eagles resolve internal issues, travel to Marrakech ahead of Algeria showdown

The Super Eagles have resolved internal issues within their camp and have departed for Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of their quarterfinal fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The situation followed ...

Jan 8, 2026
Highest-rated players Afcon 2025: Lookman the best as Osimhen, Adams, Ndidi make top 5
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Highest-rated players Afcon 2025: Lookman the best as Osimhen, Adams, Ndidi make top 5

Four Super Eagles players have been ranked in the top ten of the highest-rated players for the ongoing AFCON tournament ahead of the quarterfinal clashes with Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman topping ...

Jan 8, 2026
Mikel names four Super Eagles players who have impressed him at Afcon 2025 including Iwobi
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Mikel names four Super Eagles players who have impressed him at Afcon 2025 including Iwobi

Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has singled out four Super Eagles players for praise after the national team secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Super Eagl...

Jan 7, 2026
Super Eagles in bonus row as players threaten to skip training and delay Marrakech flight
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Super Eagles in bonus row as players threaten to skip training and delay Marrakech flight

Tension is rising in the Nigerian camp as the Super Eagles have threatened to skip training and delay their flight to Marrakech, citing unpaid bonus payments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Moroc...

Jan 7, 2026
Lookman makes Afcon history with double assist in Super Eagles win over Mozambique
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Lookman makes Afcon history with double assist in Super Eagles win over Mozambique

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has put his name in the history books of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with his contribution in Nigeria's 4-0 win over Mozambique on Monday.Look...

Jan 7, 2026
Inter Milan loanee Akinsanmiro misses Super Eagles training ahead of Algeria clash
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Inter Milan loanee Akinsanmiro misses Super Eagles training ahead of Algeria clash

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Inter Milan loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro did not participate in Nigeria's training session on Tuesday, ahead of the national team's 2025 Africa Cup of Natio...

Jan 7, 2026