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22nd March 2026

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'I was dropped from WC squad' - Ideye says he paid the price for choosing West Brom over West Ham
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'I was dropped from WC squad' - Ideye says he paid the price for choosing West Brom over West Ham

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has revealed that his exclusion from Nigeria’s squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup may have been influenced by his decision to part ways with his long-time Nigerian agent.Brown Ideye was an important member of the Super Eagles side that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.The former FC Dynamo Kyiv striker struck up a strong attacking partnership with Emmanuel Emenike, who went on to finish as the tournament’s top scorer.Speaking on The Play Zone, Ideye explained that the fallout began during negotiations for a potential move to West Ham ...

March 22, 2026
'Everyone is coming back' - Alebiosu confident Blackburn can end poor run after Afcon return
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'Everyone is coming back' - Alebiosu confident Blackburn can end poor run after Afcon return

Super Eagles fullback Ryan Alebiosu has expressed confidence that Blackburn Rovers can reverse their recent struggles following his return to the squad after representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cu...

Jan 23, 2026
'They certainly did the country proud' - Birmingham coach praises Super Eagles, Osayi-Samuel for Afcon display
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'They certainly did the country proud' - Birmingham coach praises Super Eagles, Osayi-Samuel for Afcon display

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has lauded Super Eagles fullback Bright Osayi -Samuel for his performance at the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Osayi-Samuel played a key ...

Jan 23, 2026
Super Eagles goalkeeper shares Afcon bonuses, donates N0.5m to NPFL shot-stoppers
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Super Eagles goalkeeper shares Afcon bonuses, donates N0.5m to NPFL shot-stoppers

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has donated ₦500,000 (approximately $350) from his Africa Cup of Nations bonuses to support elite goalkeepers competing ...

Jan 23, 2026
'The referee made it easy for them' - Onyeka opens up on Super Eagles defeat to Morocco at Afcon 2025
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'The referee made it easy for them' - Onyeka opens up on Super Eagles defeat to Morocco at Afcon 2025

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has opened up on Nigeria's defeat to Morocco in the semifinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, citing both tactical challenges and officiating decisions as key f...

Jan 22, 2026
'Lost on penalties' - Egypt coach reflects on failed bronze bid in Afcon third place playoff v Nigeria
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'Lost on penalties' - Egypt coach reflects on failed bronze bid in Afcon third place playoff v Nigeria

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite missing out on the bronze medal after a penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Jan 22, 2026
CAF sanctions Algeria for fan, player and official misconduct in Afcon clash against Nigeria
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CAF sanctions Algeria for fan, player and official misconduct in Afcon clash against Nigeria

The Algerian Football Federation has announced the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Committee following the incidents that occurred during the quarterfinal encou...

Jan 21, 2026
Super Eagles stars Bassey, Lookman and Osimhen named in Afcon 2025 Best XI
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Super Eagles stars Bassey, Lookman and Osimhen named in Afcon 2025 Best XI

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the CAF Technical Study Group has unveiled its Team of the Tournament, with three Nigeria internationals earning inclusion.The Best XI featu...

Jan 21, 2026
Youngest African to reach 15 games: Monaco's Lagos-born forward breaks Kanu's UCL record
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Youngest African to reach 15 games: Monaco's Lagos-born forward breaks Kanu's UCL record

Monaco's Lagos-born forward George Ilenikhena has made UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest African player to reach 15 appearances in the competition, surpassing a record previously ...

Jan 21, 2026
'Cameroon beat Nigeria in the final' - Thierry Henry reveals when he started watching Afcon
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'Cameroon beat Nigeria in the final' - Thierry Henry reveals when he started watching Afcon

1998 World Cup winner with France, Thierry Henry has revealed that he started watching the Africa Cup of Nations in 1988 when the tournament was hosted by Morocco.The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, held ...

Jan 21, 2026
'Look at the evidence' - Oliseh suggests Osimhen demoralised Lookman at Afcon after on-pitch feud
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'Look at the evidence' - Oliseh suggests Osimhen demoralised Lookman at Afcon after on-pitch feud

Nigeria legend Sunday Oliseh has suggested that the on-pitch feud between star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman cost the Super Eagles a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title.Osimhen was visibl...

Jan 21, 2026
From Hakimi to ball boys: Former West Ham GK explains why Nwabali and Mendy towels were targeted
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From Hakimi to ball boys: Former West Ham GK explains why Nwabali and Mendy towels were targeted

Moroccan stewards, ball boys and even African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi were caught on camera repeatedly trying to snatch the towels of Stanley Nwabali and Edouard Mendy during the 202...

Jan 20, 2026
'The two best African players' - Yaya Toure names Super Eagles most impressive team at Afcon 2025
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'The two best African players' - Yaya Toure names Super Eagles most impressive team at Afcon 2025

Former Manchester City midfielder and African football icon, Yaya Touré, has described Nigeria's Super Eagles as the most impressive team at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournamen...

Jan 20, 2026