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Heartbreak for Eric Chelle as Super Eagles star stretched off after scoring

Nottingham Forest secured a hard-fought victory over Exeter City in the FA Cup fourth round, winning 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw. Taiwo Awoniyi was on target for Forest, scoring a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box in the 37th minute. The goal marked Awoniyi’s second of the 2024/25 season and his

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Biggest Favourites – Former AFCON winner tips Super Eagles for title in Morocco

AFCON-winning coach Claude Le Roy has identified Nigeria’s Super Eagles as one of the top contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Le Roy, who has had a successful coaching career in Africa, believes that the Super Eagles, along with hosts Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Algeria, are the favorites to

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Eric Chelle visits Super Eagles stars ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has embarked on a mission to personally connect with key players ahead of crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Chelle visited Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi, among other Super Eagles players, to boost morale and inspire them for the

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Emenike backs Super Eagles to win 2025 AFCON, Says current squad stronger than 2013 team

Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike believes the current Nigerian squad possesses the quality to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Bold Sports, Emenike expressed optimism about the team’s chances, stating, “I hope they win because we have a lot of great players. I think we

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Victor Boniface heroics sends Leverkusen into DFB Pokal semifinals

Victor Boniface emerged as the hero for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring the extra-time winner as they overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat rivals Koln 3-2 in the DFB Pokal quarterfinals.   The derby clash was a fiercely contested affair. Koln, riding a wave of recent success, took a surprise 1-0 lead into halftime thanks to Damion

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We need to qualify – Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle assures Nigerians of World Cup ticket

Following the release of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw, Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has made it clear that his primary focus is on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. With two important matches scheduled for March, Chelle emphasized the importance of securing favorable results to keep Nigeria’s World Cup hopes alive.

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AFCON DRAW: Easy group on paper, until we draw Tanzania – Nigerians remain cautious

By Emex Henshaw The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw took place in Rabat, Morocco, grouping the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Group C alongside the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.   Fans have been reacting to the draw, with many sharing their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). While the group appears favorable

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Super Eagles to win next AFCON – Yobo

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo is confident that Nigeria can win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, citing the team’s quality and growing cohesion. Yobo, who is Morocco as one of the assistants for the draw holding Monday evening said this while speaking to journalist Babatunde Ojora. He said the current squad

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EX-Super Eagles goalkeeper dies in US

Super Eagles former goalkeeper and Akwa United Football Club assistant coach, Moses Effiong, has been pronounced dead by medical experts after prolonged ailments in the United States of America (USA). Effiong’s death came barely three months after celebrating his 65th birthday with hopes of surviving the ailment that prompted his transfer abroad for medical care. The

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Gift Orban scores his debut goal in the Bundesliga

Nigerian international Gift Orban made an immediate impact for Hoffenheim, scoring his first goal for the club just two minutes after coming off the bench in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. Hoffenheim, desperate to break a dismal run of form that had seen them win only once in their previous 12

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