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Super Eagles fall to Egypt in pre-AFCON friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to Egypt in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. Head coach Eric Chelle fielded a largely experimental side in the game. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead two minutes before the half hour mark. The Super Eagles got their equaliser […] Super Eagles fall to Egypt in pre-AFCON friendly
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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FIFA Best Awards 2025: Full list of winners
Paris Saint-Germain star, Ousmane Dembele was awarded the 2025 Men’s Player of the Year at FIFA’s The Best Awards on Tuesday. The France international emerged winner after winning the UEFA Champions League, French Ligue 1 title, UEFA Super Cup and scoring 35 goals in all competitions for PSG last season. FIFA Best Awards 2025 (Full […] FIFA Best Awards 2025: Full list of winners
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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FIFA reveals 2025 Team of the Year [Full list]
FIFA have unveiled their Team of the Year on Tueday. The Best XI, which have been lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, was revealed at a ceremony in Doha. It has Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal – first and second, respectively, in the Ballon d’Or rankings earlier this year – as the forward line. The […] FIFA reveals 2025 Team of the Year [Full list]
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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New Super Eagles player, Nnadi names four Nigerian stars he looks up to
New Super Eagles player, Tochukwu Nnadi has named four Nigerian stars he looks up to as a professional footballer. The four Nigerian stars, Nwankwo Kanu, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika. Nnadi has recently been named in Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking to Super […] New Super Eagles player, Nnadi names four Nigerian stars he looks up to
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles invitation big surprise – Nnadi
Tochukwu Nnadi has opened up about his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. The Zulte Waregem midfielder was named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last week. Nnadi is not new to national team football, having previously represented Nigeria at the U-20 level. He was part of the […] AFCON 2025: Super Eagles invitation big surprise – Nnadi
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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NPFL: Saleh blames poor finishing for Wikki Tourists’ barren streak
Wikki Tourists head coach, Bashir Saleh, has attributed his team’s poor run of form to ineffective finishing. The Bauchi Elephants are without a win in their last four matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Wikki Tourists have recorded five wins, six draws and six defeats in 17 matches this season. They suffered a […] NPFL: Saleh blames poor finishing for Wikki Tourists’ barren streak
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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Transfer: Giroud names two signings Chelsea need in January
Former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has identified two signings his former club should make in the January transfer window. Speaking on Sky Sports, Giroud said Chelsea needs to bring in a new striker and a centre-back next month to strengthen manager Enzo Maresca’s squad. The Frenchman said: “He [Maresca] needs a striker who is consistent. […] Transfer: Giroud names two signings Chelsea need in January
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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2025 AFCON: What late Stephen Keshi told me about corruption in team selection – Mikel
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed what he was told by the late former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, about corruption in team selection. Mikel made the disclosure while drawing a comparison between Keshi’s squad and Nigeria’s team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. According to Mikel, Keshi told him that highly placed […] 2025 AFCON: What late Stephen Keshi told me about corruption in team selection – Mikel
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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2025 AFCON: Right players not picked – Mikel Obi questions Super Eagles squad selection
Former Super Eagles captain and former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has cast doubt on the list of players called up to the national team for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Mikel said he believed there was no way head coach Eric Chelle could have made his selections without being influenced by external […] 2025 AFCON: Right players not picked – Mikel Obi questions Super Eagles squad selection
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility scrutiny
Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a potential lifeline following an official complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifiers. The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African play-offs in November after losing […] Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility scrutiny
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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Serie A: Verona boss thumbs up Orban’s performance in win over Fiorentina
Gift Orban has earned plaudits from Hellas Verona manager Paolo Zanetti following his impressive display against Fiorentina. Verona boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 2-1 away win over Fiorentina in their Serie A clash on Sunday. Orban scored both goals for the Yellow and Blues. The Nigeria international has so far contributed four goals […] Serie A: Verona boss thumbs up Orban’s performance in win over Fiorentina
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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NPFL: Rivers United struggled in win over Wikki Tourists – Finidi
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has admitted that his team struggled in their matchday 17 victory over Wikki Tourists. The Pride of Rivers edged Wikki Tourists 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Monday. Taofeek Otaniyi netted only goal of the cagey contest. Finidi said his players failed to live up to […] NPFL: Rivers United struggled in win over Wikki Tourists – Finidi
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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