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29th November 2025

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'We are going to lose three players' - Fulham coach on Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze's Afcon call-ups
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'We are going to lose three players' - Fulham coach on Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze's Afcon call-ups

Fulham manager Marco Silva says the club is weighing January reinforcements as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze get set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Iwobi and Bassey have been pivotal for the Portuguese manager, featuring in every Premier League match for the Cottagers since the campaign began.Meanwhile, summer loan signing Samuel Chukwueze has made a strong impact off the bench, providing two assists so far, including the decisive pass for Raul Jiménez's winner against Sunderland.Silva described the impending AFCON absences as a major challenge for the squ...

November 29, 2025
‘You shouldn’t put all the blame on Eric Chelle' - Isaac Success calls out NFF, players over WCQ crisis
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‘You shouldn’t put all the blame on Eric Chelle' - Isaac Success calls out NFF, players over WCQ crisis

Speaking in a no-holds-barred interview with Home Turf, Isaac Success risks backlash from the Nigeria Football Federation after condemning the local football governing body for mishandling the Super E...

Mar 27, 2025
'Iwobi makeshift role, Ndidi more defensive' - South African blames Super Eagles midfield for WCQ woes
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'Iwobi makeshift role, Ndidi more defensive' - South African blames Super Eagles midfield for WCQ woes

South African football pundit Mbizo Mzamane has pinpointed the Super Eagles midfield as a key weakness in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.Nigeria's new manager Eric Chelle set up his team in ...

Mar 27, 2025
'I must be honest with you' - Lesotho FA chief denies direct talks with NFF over Mokoena ineligibility
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'I must be honest with you' - Lesotho FA chief denies direct talks with NFF over Mokoena ineligibility

The Lesotho Football Association has requested Fifa to investigate whether South Africa fielded an ineligible player in a 2-0 win over Lesotho last Friday.  The Association has asked the governin...

Mar 27, 2025
'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC ticket
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'If we don't do stupid things' - Hugo Broos confident Bafana Bafana can beat Nigeria to WC ticket

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident that his side can beat Nigeria and other rivals to top spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.In the race for World Cup qualification, South Afric...

Mar 26, 2025
2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties
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2025 U20 Afcon: Flying Eagles in limbo as Ivory Coast steps down from hosting duties

Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles are awaiting a new host for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast stepped down from hosting duties. As part of their tournament prepa...

Mar 26, 2025
'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group
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'Up to the authorities' - Lesotho coach weighs in on Mokoena controversy rocking Nigeria's WCQ group

The debate surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation after South Africa's 2-0 victory over Lesotho last Friday has prompted a response from Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi.The controversy cen...

Mar 26, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of position
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle defends decision to play Ola Aina, Lookman, Chukwueze out of position

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has defended his unorthodox use of Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina and Samuel Chukwueze during his side's 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match held at t...

Mar 26, 2025
'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super Eagles
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'2 or 3 more minutes, we would have won' - Michael Nees boasts Warriors nearly stunned Super Eagles

Zimbabwe manager Michael Nees has boasted that the Warriors would have stunned Nigeria if more time was awarded due to stoppages. The Warriors, bottom of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers ...

Mar 26, 2025
Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors
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Tired legs, costly goal: Eric Chelle explains Super Eagles late collapse in 1-1 draw v Warriors

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has acknowledged that fatigue played a significant role in his team's 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe, following a strong performance in the first half. The Super Ea...

Mar 26, 2025
Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe
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Eric Chelle shares what he told Super Eagles players after Osimhen's goal against Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles suffered a blow in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in a matchday six clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium n Uyo on Tuesda...

Mar 26, 2025
'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena
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'If it's true' - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle reacts to South Africa fielding ineligible player Mokoena

The Super Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Group C winners are hanging in the balance following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadiu...

Mar 25, 2025
'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors
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'We could have scored 10 goals first half' - Eric Chelle disappointed after Nigeria's draw v Warriors

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed frustration over his team's missed chances following their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday evening.  Nigeria took the lead in the 74t...

Mar 25, 2025