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28th November 2025

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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super Eagles level
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'One of the best in Africa' - DR Congo coach admits Leopards are not on Super Eagles level

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has admitted that his side will be the underdogs when they face Nigeria in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final.The Leopards booked their place i...

Nov 14, 2025
'We had promised' - Osimhen's Galatasaray teammate Lemina reacts to Gabon's loss to Nigeria
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'We had promised' - Osimhen's Galatasaray teammate Lemina reacts to Gabon's loss to Nigeria

Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has reacted to Gabon's 4-1 defeat to Nigeria in Thursday's 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash in Morocco, describing the result as a painful setback but a lesson for...

Nov 14, 2025
'We can't blame Nwabali' - Afcon winner insists it was impossible to save Lemina's deflected shot
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'We can't blame Nwabali' - Afcon winner insists it was impossible to save Lemina's deflected shot

Nigeria thrashed Gabon 4-1 after extra time on Thursday evening to book their place in the African final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.Akor Adams gave the Super Eagles the lead in the 78th...

Nov 14, 2025
'He deserves accolades' - Former Real Madrid midfielder gives Eric Chelle his flowers
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'He deserves accolades' - Former Real Madrid midfielder gives Eric Chelle his flowers

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has praised Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle for the remarkable turnaround he has brought to the national team since his appointment.Nigeria endured a di...

Nov 14, 2025
3 goals conceded after 80th minute under his watch: Chelle still pleased with Super Eagles defenders
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3 goals conceded after 80th minute under his watch: Chelle still pleased with Super Eagles defenders

Speaking at the post-match press conference following his side's 4-1 rout of Gabon on Thursday evening, manager Eric Chelle stood by his defenders when he was questioned about the Super Eagles' defens...

Nov 14, 2025
'I play with my heart' - Super Eagles new star Adams reacts to win, provides general fitness update
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'I play with my heart' - Super Eagles new star Adams reacts to win, provides general fitness update

Sevilla striker Akor Adams is quickly establishing himself as a bona fide star for the Super Eagles, following yet another goalscoring display for the three-time African champions.Adams has now found ...

Nov 14, 2025
'We are together' - Chukwueze credits unity for Nigeria's big win v Gabon, focused on Sunday's final
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'We are together' - Chukwueze credits unity for Nigeria's big win v Gabon, focused on Sunday's final

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his satisfaction following Nigeria's 4–1 extra-time triumph over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final, while stressing that ful...

Nov 14, 2025
'He's so good' - Bassey urges Brentford to recall 'unbelievable' Fredrick after pocketing Aubameyang
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'He's so good' - Bassey urges Brentford to recall 'unbelievable' Fredrick after pocketing Aubameyang

Calvin Bassey has urged Brentford to promote promising centre-back Benjamin Fredrick to their first team squad after the youngster delivered a commanding display in Nigeria's 4-1 victory over Gabon on...

Nov 14, 2025
Osimhen confirms lasers were pointed at Super Eagles players, breaks silence on bonus row
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Osimhen confirms lasers were pointed at Super Eagles players, breaks silence on bonus row

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has addressed the laser light incident and the team's decision to boycott Tuesday's training session ahead of the crucial playoff clash against Gabon.The players sk...

Nov 14, 2025
Super Eagles duo Troost-Ekong and Chukwueze react to Osimhen's injury-time miss against Gabon
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Super Eagles duo Troost-Ekong and Chukwueze react to Osimhen's injury-time miss against Gabon

Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze have shared their candid reactions to Victor Osimhen’s dramatic stoppage-time miss against Gabon, a moment that briefly stunned the ...

Nov 14, 2025
Two-goal hero Osimhen reveals what he told Super Eagles teammates after his injury-time miss
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Two-goal hero Osimhen reveals what he told Super Eagles teammates after his injury-time miss

Victor Osimhen has opened up on the emotional moment he shared with his Super Eagles teammates after missing a potential injury-time winner in Nigeria's dramatic 4–1 extra-time victory over Gab...

Nov 14, 2025
'Maybe he should return my Nigeria shirt' - Troost-Ekong fires back at Deeney, replies Lahoud
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'Maybe he should return my Nigeria shirt' - Troost-Ekong fires back at Deeney, replies Lahoud

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has hit back at former Watford teammate Troy Deeney and retired Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud after both publicly questioned his leadership ahead ...

Nov 13, 2025