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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles won’t underestimate Guinea-Bissau, says Chelle
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has said Nigeria will not underestimate Guinea-Bissau when both sides clash in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bissau. Chelle acknowledged the strength of the Djurtus, who defeated Tanzania away from home on Friday, but said Nigeria’s target remains all three points. “We respect them because they are a strong…
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Super Eagles arrive Guinea Bissau for crucial AFCON clash
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles have arrived in Guinea-Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against the Djurtus, aiming to build on their opening-day victory over Madagascar. The Nigerian delegation arrived in Bissau on Sunday evening, less than 48 hours after securing a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in…
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CAF annuls Edo Queens’ shootout win, orders final to resume
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has annulled Edo Queens’ 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B qualifying final for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. In a ruling dated September 26, 2026, CAF’s Organising Committee for Women’s Football ordered the final to resume from the start of extra time,…
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Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to win WAFU B cup
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Flamingos completed their WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup campaign on Sunday with a 4-0 final victory over Togo at the INPHB Centre in Côte d’Ivoire. The win capped a perfect tournament, with Nigeria claiming five victories. The Flamingos started brightly, winning their first corner in the eighth minute. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi went close two minutes later before…
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Super Eagles fly out for crucial Guinea-Bissau clash
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles will depart Nigeria for Guinea-Bissau on Sunday afternoon ahead of their second Group L fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The three-time African champions are scheduled to hold their final training session at 10:00 a.m. before leaving for Guinea-Bissau at 3:00 p.m. The session comes after a recovery workout on…
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Super Eagles begin AFCON qualifiers with 2-1 win against Madagascar
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The Super Eagles fell behind in the 15th minute when Ehsan Kari gave Madagascar a shock lead. Nigeria responded before half-time, with debutant George Ilenikhena equalising to send the teams into the…
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Maduka Okoye arrives Eagles camp hours before Madagascar clash
By Tosin Omojola Maduka Okoye finally arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp in Uyo on Friday morning, hours before Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Madagascar. The Super Eagles’ camp opened on Monday, with almost the full squad beginning training on Tuesday, but the Udinese goalkeeper was absent. It was learnt that Udinese had earlier obtained permission…
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NFF to honour Moses Simon for 100th Super Eagles cap
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles forward Moses Simon, who is set to earn his 100th senior cap for Nigeria if he features in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The fleet-footed forward made his Super Eagles debut on March 25, 2015, and has so far amassed…
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Morocco defender Hakimi faces trial after France’s top court ruling
By Tosin Omojola Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation after France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, rejected his final appeal on Wednesday. Hakimi had challenged a decision sending him to trial over an allegation dating back to February 2023. The Versailles appeals court had upheld the decision in June. Hakimi has…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles set for Madagascar test in Uyo
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says Nigeria must make a flying start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host Madagascar in Uyo on Friday. The Eagles face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, conscious of the need to secure maximum points early and avoid another difficult qualifying campaign. “We have…
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