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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle during a training session.

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Super Eagles Coach Explains Decision to Omit Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Eric Chelle clarifies why he did not include Maduka Okoye in Nigeria’s squad for AFCON qualifiers.

Nigeria's national football team players during a training session.

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Announce Squad for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Against Tanzania

Head Coach Éric Chelle names 24 players, including key stars, for crucial matches this month.

Victor Osimhen playing football for Galatasaray.

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Victor Osimhen to Miss AFCON Qualifiers After Knee Injury

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will undergo surgery and miss upcoming matches due to a knee injury.

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Luca Zidane Left Out of Algeria’s Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, is dropped from Algeria’s national team ahead of AFCON qualifiers.

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Pressure Mounts on CAF President Motsepe as Eto’o and Others Eye Leadership Role

Samuel Eto’o and other football officials are positioning themselves to challenge Patrice Motsepe for the CAF presidency amid growing concerns about his leadership.

Super Eagles training session ahead of AFCON qualifier

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Super Eagles Face Selection Woes Ahead of AFCON Qualifier Against Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria’s national football team deals with player doubts before their match on September 29.

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Ighalo opens 2022 with match-winner in 7-goal thriller

Ighalo opens 2022 with match-winner in 7-goal thriller Odion Ighalo could again be the striker to stop at the AFCON when he grabbed the winning goal for Al Shabab to beat Al Ahli 4-3 in a thrilling Saudi Arabian league clash on New Year day. Ighalo, who was top scorer at the 2019 AFCON in […]