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Valencia striker sends message to Eric Chelle with third La Liga goal in four games
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Valencia striker sends message to Eric Chelle with third La Liga goal in four games

Sadiq Umar is proving to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle that he deserves to be named in the Nigeria squad for the upcoming international matches, with the Valencia striker scoring his third goal in his last four La Liga games on Sunday. The forward has yet to feature for the national team since Chelle took charge of the Super Eagles, although he was named among the substitutes in consecutive World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025 without making an appearance.He continued his impressive resurgence at Valencia by scoring the decisive goal in their crucial 1-0...

May 10, 2026
Afcon 2025: Osimhen directly involved in 19 shots for Super Eagles, most in group stage
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Afcon 2025: Osimhen directly involved in 19 shots for Super Eagles, most in group stage

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as the most influential attacking player in the group stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, ranking first for direct...

Jan 2, 2026
Official: Lookman named in Afcon 2025 team of the group stage, coached by Eric Chelle
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Official: Lookman named in Afcon 2025 team of the group stage, coached by Eric Chelle

Ademola Lookman and Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle have received recognition for Nigeria’s outstanding group-stage performance at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco.Lookman w...

Jan 2, 2026
'He was left out' - Dele-Bashiru saddened by brother's omission from final Afcon squad
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'He was left out' - Dele-Bashiru saddened by brother's omission from final Afcon squad

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has expressed disappointment over not having the opportunity to feature alongside his brother, Tom Dele-Bashiru, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...

Jan 2, 2026
'Let him cook me' - Chukwueze takes Bassey's banter after wayward free-kick, discusses Mambas
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'Let him cook me' - Chukwueze takes Bassey's banter after wayward free-kick, discusses Mambas

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has set his sights on a crucial victory over Mozambique, insisting Nigeria must make a strong statement as the Africa Cup of Nations enters the knockout stage.Nige...

Jan 2, 2026
'He's also Nigerian' - Osayi-Samuel says Uganda's Ikpeazu backing Super Eagles at Afcon
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'He's also Nigerian' - Osayi-Samuel says Uganda's Ikpeazu backing Super Eagles at Afcon

Bright Osayi-Samuel has opened up on his relationship with Cranes striker Uche Ikpeazu, saying the St Johnstone striker will be backing Nigeria for the remainder of the Africa Cup of Nations despite h...

Jan 1, 2026
'He plays with passion' - Opabunmi urges Super Eagles players to emulate Osimhen to win Afcon
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'He plays with passion' - Opabunmi urges Super Eagles players to emulate Osimhen to win Afcon

Retired Nigeria international Femi Opabunmi has praised Victor Osimhen  for his commitment, energy and fighting spirit, and is encouraging the Super Eagles players to copy those qualities to stan...

Jan 1, 2026
Mozambique president to Mambas: Beat Nigeria in Afcon round of 16, pocket N11.3m each
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Mozambique president to Mambas: Beat Nigeria in Afcon round of 16, pocket N11.3m each

Mozambique president Daniel Francisco Chapo has congratulated Mozambique's national football team, the Mambas, for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Mamba...

Jan 1, 2026
'Is everyone sleeping at the back?' - Akpeyi concerned over Super Eagles' failure to keep clean sheets
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'Is everyone sleeping at the back?' - Akpeyi concerned over Super Eagles' failure to keep clean sheets

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has emphasised the importance of the Super Eagles keeping clean sheets if they are to have a real chance of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Eric Chelle's...

Jan 1, 2026
Nigeria star Lookman rated best player so far at Afcon 2025, Chukwueze makes top three
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Nigeria star Lookman rated best player so far at Afcon 2025, Chukwueze makes top three

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named the highest-rated player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations  tournament following the conclusion of the group stage matches, underlining his ...

Jan 1, 2026
'It's really painful' - Super Eagles GK Nwabali shares touching story of personal tragedy
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'It's really painful' - Super Eagles GK Nwabali shares touching story of personal tragedy

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has spoken candidly about the profound pain of losing both of his parents, with his mother passing away one year ago.  Reflecting on his loss, Nwabali...

Jan 1, 2026
'It's a shame for Africans' - Lookman reacts to CAF decision to move Afcon to 4-year cycle
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'It's a shame for Africans' - Lookman reacts to CAF decision to move Afcon to 4-year cycle

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to shift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial to a four-year cycle, describing...

Dec 31, 2025
'All departments' - Ndidi admits Super Eagles must improve ahead of Afcon round of 16 clash
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'All departments' - Ndidi admits Super Eagles must improve ahead of Afcon round of 16 clash

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that Nigeria is leaving past disappointments behind and concentrating fully on the present after a 3‑1 victory over Uganda in their final Africa Cup o...

Dec 31, 2025