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- “We won’t toy with it” — Ex-Gent star fires warning as Super Eagles bid for a World Cup return
- Nigeria: Super Eagles star Victor Boniface risks Werder Bremen fitness plan ahead of 2025 AFCON
- Confirmed: Super Eagles receive playoffs boost, as midfield catalyst is set to return to action
- Injury blow: 34-cap Super Eagles star a major doubt for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Gabon
- Honest Ahanor: Nigeria hold advantage but Italy can beat Super Eagles to Atalanta gem next year
- Chelle considers Super Eagles call-up for talent who prefers Simon & Neymar to Messi and Ronaldo
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Super Eagles star’s return revealed－ Report
- Sadiq Umar gets massive Sociedad boost after playing just 14 minutes this season
- “He has a two-year contract with us” — NFF Chief shuts down doubts over Chelle amid World Cup pressure
- What Super Eagles GK Maduka Okoye said after earning highest rating in Udinese loss at Juventus
- Official: Super Eagles star becomes free agent after quitting former Champions League winners
- “Pay €150m” – Chelsea, Barcelona, Man United warned Victor Osimhen won’t leave Galatasaray cheap
- Nigeria’s most valuable CB backed for big European move despite Premier League struggles
- Nigerian lawmakers demand full probe into alleged displacement of FIFA, CAF funds by NFF
- Atalanta 1-1 AC Milan: Ademola Lookman ends five-month drought with stunner in Serie A cracker
- ‘Unlucky’ Wolverhampton Wanderers eyeing EFL Cup shock against Chelsea – Arokodare
- Why Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen won’t win the Ballon d’Or despite being Turkey’s greatest football import
- NFF makes Justine Madugu contract decision as Super Falcons qualify for 2026 WAFCON, eye World Cup
- 18-year-old Nigerian “top talent” could earn Manchester City deal after two-week trial
- Lookman explains muted celebration after breaking goalscoring drought for Atalanta
- Kelechi Iheanacho set to get new coach as Celtic part ways with Brendan Rodgers
- Nigeria 0-4 Italy: Heartbreak in Morocco as Flamingos crash out of FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
- Benin’s loss to Nigeria forces Gernot Rohr into tactical change
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/nigeria-benin-plumptre-super-falcons-wafc.html
- Nigerians go wild at Lagos watch-party as Real Madrid beat Barca in tense El Clásico
- “That’s the only goal” – William Troost-Ekong states Super Eagles plans heading into AFCON 2025
- Everything Alex Iwobi said after hitting Premier League milestone in Fulham’s loss to Newcastle
- Who will win AFCON 2025? Experts and AI predictions
- Paul Onuachu bags another award in Turkey
- “I need to have a player with character” – Eric Chelle throws weight behind Stanley Nwabali despite erratic Lesotho performance
- “Clever or crazy” – Werder Bremen defender gives verdict on Victor Boniface’s after Friday’s full debut
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/afcons-upsets-shock-results-africa-cup.html
- ‘He’s been my toughest opponent’ — Ghana defender reacts to Victor Osimhen’s exploit in Turkey
- Fulham boss Marco Silva states Calvin Bassey’s only flaw
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/nigeria-samoa-queen-joseph-flamingos-wome.html
- Kelechi Iheanacho suffers fresh injury in Celtic’s Europa League win over Sturm Graz
- NFF sets record straight on FIFA, CAF funds – Reveals status of ongoing football projects
- “Not going to be easy”-Brighton star makes admission ahead of Super Falcons’ WAFCON qualifiers vs Benin
- Report: EPL giants enter transfer war with Tottenham for Flying Eagles’ Sani Suleiman
- Galatasaray President reveals Osimhen contract situation as interest in striker soars
- What does handicap means in betting?
- €75m record signing: Galatasaray smile to the bank as Victor Osimhen’s Napoli gamble pays off
- Super Eagles star doubtful to feature in Real Sociedad’s clash against Sevilla tomorrow
- What Super Falcons coach said about PSG star Echegini and Nigeria’s target against Benin
- One goal in three games: Former Southampton coach reveals how Lookman’s dip affects Atalanta
- Okocha, Enyeama, Kanu, 9 other Nigerian icons confirmed for Africa vs Barcelona Legends tie in Abuja
- How Nigeria qualified for AFCON 2025 － full journey
- UCL: Osimhen hits new Galatasaray milestone with a brace in 3-1 win over Bodø/Glimt
- Official: Ademola Lookman out, Super Eagles star boy in, as CAF Awards POTY shortlist
- Gernot Rohr cites Nigeria as his only mistake in Benin’s World Cup qualifier campaign
- Africa Cup of Nations: How the Super Eagles wrote Nigeria’s greatest football story
- Nigeria 0-1 France: Flamingos set ugly record at U17 Women’s World Cup
- ‘A failure’ – Ex-Barcelona star warns of crisis as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets struggle
- Stanley Nwabali needs competition like Enyeama had – Former Kayserispor goalkeeper
- “He prefers England” – Tottenham handed boost as PSG and Ajax circle Flying Eagles star
- Confirmed: Benin to host WAFU B U20 Women’s tourney as Nigeria plot revenge against Ghana
- Kasper Hjulmand reveals why Nathan Tella is out of Leverkusen’s UCL squad to face PSG
- Galatasaray European record under threat as Osimhen looks to edge Burak Yilmaz
- Tosin Adarabioyo and the Super Eagles: Why it’s now or never for the Chelsea star
- “He’s an ingrate” – Ex football chief fires back at South Africa’s McKenzie for wishing Nigeria failure
- Ex-Everton manager to become Awoniyi, Aina coach after Forest fired Postecoglou
- Victor Boniface joins Foden, Vinícius Jr. among top stars with declining market values
- Christantus Uche in trouble at Crystal Palace? Why Glasner snubbed Super Eagles star against Bournemouth
- Oshoala hails one Manchester United star as ‘GOAT’ after stunning 2-1 win over Liverpool
- Sevilla eye second Super Eagles striker to challenge Akor Adams － Report
- Atalanta coach reflects on Lookman’s performance in Lazio stalemate
- Cremonese 1-1 Udinese: How Maduka Okoye performed in first game after his two-month ban
- Nwabali faces fresh competition as Okoye reclaims Udinese No.1 spot against Cremonese
- Atalanta youngster becomes Nigeria’s most valuable teen as Bassey, Arokodare reach new heights
- Revealed: How Dutch Eredivisie giants almost snatched Paul Onuachu from Trabzonspor
- “It’s like Chelsea” – Didier Drogba defends Super Eagles amid World Cup pressure
- Southampton coach Will Still reveals why Aribo hasn’t made Saints’ matchday squad this season
- Mamelodi Sundowns put five past Remo Stars as Champions League hopes dwindle for NPFL winners
- Nigeria 1-4 Canada: Joseph on target as Flamingos equal ugly nine-year record at U17 Women’s World Cup
- Raphael Onyedika clears major hurdle in hamstring injury recovery process
- Nigeria: Super Eagles hit by double setback ahead of crucial playoff vs Gabon
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/europa-super-eagles-raphael-onyedika.html
- Nott’m Forest 0-3 Chelsea: Taiwo Awoniyi gets breakthrough, as Postecoglou woes continues
- Super Eagles overdependent on Osimhen? Sunday Oliseh reveals how Nigeria can make World Cup without Galatasaray forward
- Tanzania head coach highlights plans for Nigeria, others ahead of AFCON Group stage clash
- “Nigeria must NOT go to the World Cup” – South Africa’s Minister of Sport declares war on Super Eagles
- Exclusive: “I see him going far” — Ex-Super Eagles and Union Berlin star tips Ayuma for stardom
- World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria’s top 10 goalscorers – Osimhen soars past Kanu, Iheanacho
- Chelsea legend Drogba reveals what his love for Victor Osimhen has cost him in Ivory Coast
- Photo: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong flaunts gold-plated iPhone 17 bought for a crazy price
- “Like Maradona” – Victor Osimhen draws comparisons with two football greats after Benin hat-trick
- 2026 World Cup: How Calvin Bassey and Victor Osimhen emerged as Nigeria’s unstoppable duo
- Ola Aina injury: Nottingham Forest share Super Eagles star’s update in cute video － Watch
- Werder Bremen take key steps to address Boniface’s weight concerns
- Fulham vs Arsenal: Alex Iwobi to rewrite Nigeria’s Premier League history in Craven Cottage clash
- Osimhen crowned King in Uyo, Fulham star shines: Player ratings from Super Eagles 4-0 win over Benin Republic
- 2026 World Cup: Who will Nigeria’s Super Eagles face as DR Congo, Cameroon, Gabon reach playoffs?
- 8 hidden facts behind Super Eagles’ back-to-back wins against Benin and Lesotho
- Emmanuel Dennis to snub offer from Champions League team to join Watford for the third time
- Watch: Calvin Bassey lifts NFF President as Super Eagles celebrate play-offs qualification
- Market value: Super Eagles star suffers biggest Bundesliga blow as Bayern Munich, Dortmund stars soar
- Nigeria 3-2 Paraguay: Yahaya hits hat-trick as Flamingos score 50th goal in pre-World Cup thriller
- ‘Declan Rice’ crooner reveals what Victor Osimhen said after Nigeria secured play-offs spot
- Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Hattrick hero Victor Osimhen ends two-year wait, as Super Eagles seal World Cup playoff spot
- Tottenham Hotspur join Leverkusen and Rangers in race for Flying Eagles attacking talent
- Nigeria qualify for CAF playoffs: Analysing Super Eagles’ long route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Confirmed Super Eagles XI vs Benin: Adams and Ajayi start, Arokodare out in decisive 2026 WCQ
- 2026 World Cup qualification not in our hands – William Troost-Ekong tells Nigerians
- “It’s a shame” – Taye Taiwo laments Super Eagles’ World Cup qualification struggles
- Super Eagles captain issues heartfelt statement after Kano Pillars fans attack Shooting Stars
- The vengeance of Gernot Rohr- How a bungled relationship continues to haunt Nigerian football
- Nigeria’s slim World Cup dream receives boost as Rwanda fire warning to South Africa
- Arokodare out, Adams in: Predicted Super Eagles starting XI against Benin Republic
- “A grand match” – Gernot Rohr eyes revenge against Super Eagles in Uyo
- Five Super Eagles players who could trouble Gernot Rohr’s Benin
- Sunday Oliseh: Ex-Borrusia Dortmund midfielder reveals his worst Super Eagles coach of all-time
- Nigeria vs Benin: Match preview － H2H, team news as Super Eagles target strong finish in 2026 WCQ
- “I can take Super Eagles to World Cup QF”- Has Rwanda coach Amrouche thrown a jibe at Eric Chelle?
- Award-winning South Africa goalie doubts Benin’s ability to defeat Nigeria
- What Super Eagles captain said after Nigeria’s win over Lesotho
- Eric Chelle reveals what Super Eagles and fans need to do to beat Benin
- Picture: Felix Agu undergoes successful surgery after Super Eagles blow
- Explained: How Nigeria, Benin, and SA’s Bafana Bafana can qualify for the 2026 World Cup
- “Another big test” – Troost-Ekong on Super Eagles’ World Cup mission vs Benin
- Report: Liverpool legend to lure Joe Aribo to Rangers
- “Maybe Benin lose in Nigeria” – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos after Zimbabwe draw
- “Something great in Uyo”- Gernot Rohr reveals key advantage Benin have over Super Eagles ahead of crunch 2026 WCQ tie
- Is Nigeria cursed? Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder reveals why Super Eagles may not qualify for the World Cup
- Suspension alert: Nigeria to be without Lookman against Benin, the Cheetahs miss two key stars
- Nigeria: Super Eagles suffer Ademola Lookman blow ahead of final World Cup qualifier vs Benin
- Nigeria 3-4 New Zealand: Flamingos stumble in first real test ahead of 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
- Former Nigeria coach makes Hall of Fame class in the United States
- Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Adams equals Martins’ record as Super Eagles hang on to slim World Cup hopes
- Akor Adams joins Obafemi Martins and Aghahowa in Nigeria’s history books after debut goal against Lesotho
- “I was angry with Lille” – Victor Osimhen reveals he was forced to join Napoli days after his father’s death
- Where to watch Lesotho vs Super Eagles today: TV channel, live stream, & kick-off time
- Eric Chelle names ₦504.5 billion Super Eagles squad for Benin & Lesotho – will wealth translate to wins?
- Nwabali’s recklessness and other takeaways from Nigeria Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Lesotho
- Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Player ratings － Fredrick shines, Nwabali fumbles as Super Eagles keep World Cup hopes alive
- Confirmed: Super Eagles XI against Lesotho – Osimhen, Lookman in, big shuffle in defence
- Gernot Rohr receives big boost ahead of 2026 WCQ clash against Super Eagles
- “Pride and commitment” – Lesotho goalkeeper unfazed by Nigeria’s attack
- “Call me bastard”- Samuel Chukwueze reveals what stopped Super Eagles from thrashing South Africa in September
- How Alexander Isak’s Eritrea could influence Super Eagles’ World Cup ticket chase
- Lack of character – Zubairu reveals five key things that caused Nigeria’s fall to Argentina
- U20 World Cup: Argentina 4-0 Nigeria － Dismal Flying Eagles dismissed by efficient Albiceleste
- “I feel horrible” – Ex-Everton star says missing the World Cup hurts Nigeria’s football and economy
- Napoli bosses to face court trial over Victor Osimhen transfer
- “Anything can happen” – Chelle reveals what Super Eagles must do to defeat Lesotho
- Premier League: Super Eagles star lucky to escape FA ban for punching Everton star
- Everything Wilfred Ndidi said ahead of Nigeria’s clash against Lesotho
- Troost-Ekong hints at potential danger ahead of crucial Lesotho clash
- Lesotho vs Nigeria: Preview, H2H, prediction, lineups as Super Eagles hunt the Crocodiles for World Cup spot
- A week on: Former EPL referee still in shock over Iheanacho’s disallowed goal against Braga
- Inside Zubairu’s game plan: How Flying Eagles aim to break down Argentina again
- Flying Eagles bow out of U-20 FIFA World Cup: Player ratings from Nigeria’s 4-0 loss to Argentina
- “Massive” – Yakubu Aiyegbeni speaks on ranking in Africa’s top 5 English Premier League goalscorers
- Nigerians to score on their Super Eagles debut: Sevilla’s Akor Adams set to join the elite 6 in the record books
- Argentina vs Nigeria live updates: Follow as Flying Eagles eye quarter-final ticket in Chile
- Noah Atubolu: What Freiburg goalie said after Germany call-up crushed Super Eagles hopes
- Gernot Rohr faces one key setback that could favour Super Eagles ahead of Benin clash
- Nigeria vs Argentina: The fiercest battles between the Flying Eagles and Albiceleste at the U20 World Cup
- WATCH: Chelle welcomes Galatasaray, Fulham, Palace, Brentford stars to Super Eagles camp in South Africa
- Nigeria’s number-one football administrator bags FIFA appointment
- Turkish doctor claims Galatasaray aware of medical issue set to trouble Victor Osimhen for life
- Noah Atubolu: Nigeria set to lose talented goalie to Germany as Julian Nagelsmann makes big move
- Report: Super Eagles suffer terrible Felix Agu blow, Werder Bremen star set to miss AFCON
- Nigeria 1–1 Colombia: Daniel Bameyi’s late penalty sets up Argentina tie for Flying Eagles at U20 World Cup
- Akor Adams reacts to Sevilla’s thumping victory over Barcelona
- Sani Sulaiman explains the game plan Flying Eagles will take into Argentina clash
- Former Russian champions eyeing Nigerian Club World Cup star who scored 6.5 against Chelsea
- Super Falcons GK Chiamaka Nnadozie set for first award in England after stunning Brighton start
- Ejuke and Akor Adams help Sevilla disgrace Barcelona in blockbuster La Liga game
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/kelechi-iheanacho-eric-chelle-celtic.html
- Official: Osayi-Samuel and Dessers out as Chelle calls-up Palace, Porto stars for Super Eagles games against Lesotho and Benin
- “I called myself Okocha” – Germany-born Felix Agu’s Nigerian journey
- Super Eagles clash: Ndidi blunder gifts Osimhen’s Galatasaray a draw in heated Istanbul derby
- Josh Maja: Super Eagles striker sends critical request to West Brom boss Ryan Mason
- Nigeria: Chelsea talent chief says Super Eagles play without direction under Eric Chelle
- “Worst decision” – Ex-Chelsea forward blasts VAR officials over Kelechi Iheanacho’s disallowed goal
- Paul Onuachu wins award in Turkey after Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles snub
- Fresh crisis for Eric Chelle as Super Eagles star suffers injury in Bundesliga clash
- CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns head coach wary of Remo Stars clash
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/09/with-boniface-eze-njinmah-and-schmidt-werder-bremen-is-the-bundesligas-nigerian-team.html
- 32 goals in 36 games: Why Nigeria can no longer ignore Joy Omewa
- Ajayi returns, Moffi back, Dessers stays, Adams set for debut as Super Eagles tweak squad for Benin, Lesotho
- U20 World Cup: Nigeria 3-2 Saudi Arabia- Last-ditch Bameyi seals win for Flying Eagles in five-goal thriller
- “As simple as that” – Flying Eagles boss Zubairu reveals plan after Saudi escape
- ‘Awful’ – Iheanacho, Rodgers slam VAR after disallowed goal robbed Nigerian star of 30-year Celtic record
- “Silly mistakes” – Saudi Arabia coach Soares rues missed chances after Flying Eagles defeat
- Molde’s Daniel Daga reacts as Flying Eagles survive Saudi test, target Colombia
- Olakunle Olusegun: 7 facts you should know about Super Eagles’ new forward
- https://soccernet.ng/2025/10/england-forward-osimhen-galatasaray.html
- West Brom: Josh Maja’s confidence hits the roof after scoring his first goal in 10 months
- Nigeria: Canada, France in danger as Flamingos hit 26 goals ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup
- Super Eagles star Cyriel Dessers set to miss Panathinaikos’ Europa League clash with Dutch club
- Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu explains his Nigerian name, reveals impact of faith in his career
- Victor Boniface: Super Eagles striker misses training at Werder Bremen
- Nigerian fans are mad – Says Fulham star Calvin Bassey
- Asisat Oshoala: Former Arsenal and Barcelona star receives first reward for excellence in Saudi Arabia
- Victor Osimhen surpasses Obafemi Martins to set new UEFA Champions League goal record
- “We want to make history”- Victor Osimhen sends clear message to Atletico Madrid, Man City, after Liverpool sucker-punch
- What Victor Osimhen said after helping Galatasaray seal UCL victory against Liverpool
- Former Scotland midfielder lauds Kelechi Iheanacho’s impact at Celtic
- Victor Osimhen’s impressive record against English Premier League clubs in Europe