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‘We need a playmaker’ – Yakubu warns Nigeria over creativity gap despite praise for Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has named Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi as his four outstanding Nigerian players in Europe today, Soccernet.ng reports. The one-time Everton...
Read moreDetailsCan the Super Eagles lift the AFCON 2025 trophy? Alex Iwobi has his say
Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed he has hopes of Nigeria lifting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Barring any injuries, the Arsenal...
Read moreDetails‘We were invited’ – NRA boss reveals why no Nigerian referee made AFCON 2025 list
Nigeria’s top refereeing chief has moved to quash claims that CAF deliberately overlooked the country in its selection of match officials for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco,...
Read moreDetailsNigeria v Egypt: Super Eagles hit by absences as Moses Simon joins unavailable Premier League stars
Nigeria Super Eagles' preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt an early setback, with Paris FC forward Moses Simon expected to miss next month’s high-profile friendly...
Read moreDetailsAFCON 2025: CAF rewards Super Eagles fan after saying Morocco trip is cheaper than flying to Nigeria
A Nigerian football enthusiast, Oluwatosin Nathan, has received an unexpected reward from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Nathan is the recipient of CAF's generosity on Saturday, after...
Read moreDetails“You’re not guaranteed” – Birmingham City coach explains Bright Osayi-Samuel’s lack of playing time
Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies has revealed why Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has had limited game time in the EFL Championship this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joined...
Read moreDetails‘I know where my heart is” – Hannover star ends Nigeria vs South Africa speculations ahead of AFCON 2025
Nigeria-eligible centre-back Ime Okon has drawn a definitive line under the long-running debate about his international future, Soccernet.ng reports. The Hannover 96 defender insists he remains firmly committed to South...
Read moreDetailsSadiq Umar to get last chance to prove himself for 2025 AFCON after key development at Real Sociedad
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar is set to get more playing time at Real Sociedad, as the club has confirmed that first-choice striker Mikel Oyarzabal has suffered a hamstring injury,...
Read moreDetailsNottingham Forest boss reveals Aina, Awoniyi injuries could prompt January transfer
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi could force the club into January transfers, Soccernet.ng reports. Forest started the season with Nuno Espirito Santo as their...
Read moreDetailsNigeria snubbed as CAF appoints 73 match officials for 2025 AFCON
Nigeria will have no representation among match officials at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released its approved list for the tournament...
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