Category: News
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Super Falcons to host Algeria this October in friendlies
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Algeria in two friendly matches later this month, as part of their preparations for the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The friendlies will take place Saturday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 29 According to Nigeria Football, the squad for the friendlies will comprise local players. The matches provide an…
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‘He overdresses the ball: ’Eguavoen identifies Boniface’s goal-scoring hurdle’
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has pinpointed striker Victor Boniface’s tendency to over-dribble as a major obstacle to his goal-scoring success for Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, drew another blank in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. Eguavoen expressed his…
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Nigeria boss, Eguavoen thrilled with ‘crucial’ Libya win
Interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen praised his side’s determination after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 90th-minute strike secured a 1-0 win over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru’s late goal at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo maintained Nigeria’s top spot in Group D. “I expected us to score more goals,”…
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Cape Verdean Delgado Rocha to take charge of Libya, Nigeria battle in Benina
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Delgado Santos Rocha Lenine, from Cape Verde, as referee for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, close to Benghazi, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. He will be assisted by compatriots…
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Morocco 2025: Eguavoen targets double over Libya that will send Eagles to final tournament
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set as objective, the maximum six points from this month’s double header between the Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in the teams’ group D attrition as the race to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo…
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“We will miss Osimhen but we have other strikers” – Augustine Eguavoen
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that the team will undoubtedly miss talisman Victor Osimhen for their double header tie against Libya in the AFCON 2025 Morocco qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The striker sustained an injury while on club duty with Turkish outfit Galatasaray and would be ruled out for an extended period of…
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NFF dismisses Libya captain’s poor treatment claims, insists Libya caused own problems
The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected claims of poor treatment on arrival in Nigeria by the captain of the Libya senior men national team, Faisal Al-Badri. NFF insists the Libyan Football Federation created chaos for its own team, the Mediterranean Knights, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. NFF’s Assistant Director (Protocol), Mr. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi said the Libya Federation only…
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Osayi-Samuel attracting interest from Lens and Norwich amid Fenerbahce contract talks
Nigerian fullback, Bright Osayi-Samuel is attracting interest from French club RC Lens and Sky Bet Championship side Norwich City amid stalled contract talks with Fenerbahce, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 26-year-old right-back, with one year remaining on his Turkish Super Lig contract, is seeking a salary increase after establishing himself as a key player. However, Fenerbahce’s inability…
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Eguavoen urges Chukwueze to be pragmatic with dribbling ahead of Libya clash
Super Eagles interim manager Austin Eguavoen has cautioned winger Samuel Chukwueze to be mindful of when to dribble, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking to NFF TV, Eguavoen emphasized the need for Chukwueze to make smart decisions on the field. “You can imagine Chukwueze coming to defence…
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Al Masry eye Confederation Cup progress despite tough draw
Al Masry coach, Ali Maher has set his sights on qualifying for the next round of the Confederation Cup, despite being drawn alongside rivals Zamalek, Nigeria’s Enyimba International, and Mozambique’s Black Bulls, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maher remains focused on advancing from the group stage. “Our objective is to advance to the next round, regardless of our…
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It’s a house in Uyo as Iheanacho, Ejuke, Osayi-Samuel arrive camp
The Super Eagles camp in Uyo reached full capacity on Wednesday with the arrival of Spain-based duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke, alongside Bright Osayi-Samuel, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The trio joined the 20 players who reported to the team’s Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base on Tuesday. Tuesday’s evening training session at the Godswill Akpabio International…
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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Eguavoen expecting tough Libya test but backs Super Eagles to deliver
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is anticipating a formidable challenge from Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria, atop Group D with four points from two games, hosts the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Despite favoring the Super Eagles, Eguavoen acknowledges…
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CAF U-20 Afcon 2025: Senegal, Sierra Leone seal spot as Nigeria awaits Wafu-B qualifiers
Two national teams in Sierra Leone and Senegal have already qualified for the upcoming 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after they both made it to the finals of WAFU A Zone finals in Liberia with Senegal emerging champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. With 12 nations expected to compete for the crown as well as a place…
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Nigeria vs Spain: NFF set to miss out on Samu Omorodion after latest revelation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) could miss out on a long touted prospect in Porto’s Samu Omorodion with latest reports revealing that current Euro holders Spain are set to hand him a first call-up to the first team following a god start to the season in the Portuguese league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following a successful Olympics…
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2024/25 CAF Interclub campaign gets media, TV boost
African football governing body CAF have announced a major media and TV boost for the 2024/25 interclub competitions which includes the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup, the highly anticipated CAF Women’s Champions League, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup and the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This comes after a breakthrough in the bidding process for the…
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EPL: Ndidi’s assist not enough as Leicester continue search for first win
Wilfred Ndidi and Leicester City are yet to get a win in the 2024/25 EPL following their return from the Championship with their latest defeat coming yesterday against Arsenal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Foxes were defeated 4-2 yesterday at the Emirates, falling to a late two goal strike from Trossard and Kai Havertz despite holding on…
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Onyeka helpless as Augsburg fall to Leipzig
On loan from Brentford, Frank Onyeka has been been a valuable addition to Augsburg since the switch but he couldn’t prevent the side from falling to a big loss to RB Leipzig, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Augsburg fell to a big 0-4 loss to RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, making it a back to back…
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Battle of Nigerians: Iwobi, Bassey prevail over Nottingham’s duo
Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi prevailed in the battle of Nigerian clash yesterday with Fulham getting a nervy win against Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi’s Nottingham at the City ground, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Hosting the Cottagers at the back of a four goal thriller against Brighton where both sides shared the spoil, Nottingham who are undefeated in…
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Osimhen off the mark with a brace but Kasimpasa hold Galatasaray to a stalemate
Victor Osimhen scored twice on his way to opening his goal account for Galatasaray, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory as they were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian striker broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and doubled his tally just eight minutes…
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Maja’s streak continues despite West Brom defeat
Josh Maja’s impressive scoring run continued, but it wasn’t enough to prevent West Bromwich Albion’s 3-2 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The loss marked West Brom’s first in seven Sky Bet Championship games this season. Maja struck in the 65th minute, netting his seventh goal in as many league appearances…