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14th 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
Algeria sweating over fitness of midfielder who debuted for Arsenal on same day as Iwobi
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Algeria sweating over fitness of midfielder who debuted for Arsenal on same day as Iwobi

Algeria's hard-fought win over the Democratic Republic of Congo came at a cost, with Arsenal youth product Ismael Bennacer battling to be fit for the quarterfinal showdown against Nigeria in Marr...

Jan 7, 2026
'We've played a lot of games together' - Semi Ajayi on milestone cap and Bassey partnership
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'We've played a lot of games together' - Semi Ajayi on milestone cap and Bassey partnership

Super Eagles central defender Semi Ajayi celebrated a personal milestone during Nigeria's 4-0 rout of Mozambique's Mambas in the round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.A former Ni...

Jan 7, 2026
'Another last-minute free kick?' - Algeria legend Mahrez warns 'anything is possible' against Nigeria
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'Another last-minute free kick?' - Algeria legend Mahrez warns 'anything is possible' against Nigeria

Algeria legend Riyad Mahrez has warned that 'anything is possible' when his side face Nigeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash, reviving memories of his dramatic last-minute fr...

Jan 7, 2026
'Likes to bully and fight' - Former Super Eagles striker Ighalo compares Adams with Osimhen
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'Likes to bully and fight' - Former Super Eagles striker Ighalo compares Adams with Osimhen

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has highlighted the three qualities that differentiate Akor Adams from Victor Osimhen, emphasizing his strength, work rate, and hold-up play. Osimhen and ...

Jan 7, 2026
'We'll start thinking about Nigeria' - Algeria coach says he is happy to face title contenders
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'We'll start thinking about Nigeria' - Algeria coach says he is happy to face title contenders

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has welcomed the prospect of facing Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as worthy title contenders.The Desert Fo...

Jan 6, 2026
'One of the best Super Eagles players' - Afcon 2019 top scorer reveals what he likes about Lookman
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'One of the best Super Eagles players' - Afcon 2019 top scorer reveals what he likes about Lookman

Former African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is making a splash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, registering seven goal involvements, more than any other player in the competi...

Jan 6, 2026
'Has a big football IQ' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle waxes lyrical about Iwobi
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'Has a big football IQ' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle waxes lyrical about Iwobi

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has heaped glowing praise on Alex Iwobi, describing the Fulham midfielder as one of those rare players who possess an exceptional understanding of the game.While Victor ...

Jan 6, 2026
'Ajayi, Nwabali and I did a good job' - Bassey on clean sheet, preferred quarterfinal opponent, Nigeria fans
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'Ajayi, Nwabali and I did a good job' - Bassey on clean sheet, preferred quarterfinal opponent, Nigeria fans

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has insisted that Nigeria’s focus remains firmly on preparation and concentration following their emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique, which secured a place in t...

Jan 6, 2026
'It's nice to be on holiday' - Afcon record holder Nwabali admits he didn't do much in win v Mambas
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'It's nice to be on holiday' - Afcon record holder Nwabali admits he didn't do much in win v Mambas

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali praised his teammates' collective effort after registering his first clean sheet of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria's 4-0 rout of Mozambique on Monday...

Jan 6, 2026
'Amazing' - Onuachu says scoring four goals at Afcon isn't easy, praises hardworking Adams
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'Amazing' - Onuachu says scoring four goals at Afcon isn't easy, praises hardworking Adams

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has praised Nigeria’s collective performance following the emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique, which secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup ...

Jan 6, 2026
'People said he did something bad' - Moses Simon insists Osimhen will still fight for Super Eagles
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'People said he did something bad' - Moses Simon insists Osimhen will still fight for Super Eagles

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has downplayed concerns surrounding a brief on-field incident involving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the last 16...

Jan 6, 2026
'No big issue' - Lookman plays down heated exchange with Osimhen during Nigeria v Mozambique
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'No big issue' - Lookman plays down heated exchange with Osimhen during Nigeria v Mozambique

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has played down the heated exchange that took place between him and Victor Osimhen during their victory over Mozambique on Monday.The Galatasaray striker was visib...

Jan 6, 2026