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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, new boy Akinsanmiro hit Super Eagles camp

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Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and fresh call-up Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Serie A side Pisa are the latest players to hit the Super Eagles AFCON camp in Egypt. They have thus joined up with goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley…

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Ayaosi, Lucky Ezeh fire Czech club high with away win

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Emmanuel Ayaosi and Lucky Ezeh scored a goal each for Karvina to record a 3-0 win at Bohemians1905 today. Lucky Ezeh came on in the 71st minute and eight minutes later doubled his team’s lead. Ayaosi completed the rout in the 88th minute…

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Akor, Ejuke off to AFCON with goals, assist in Sevilla big La Liga win

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Today, Jerome Akor and Chidera Ejuke both shone ahead of the 2025 AFCON with goals and an assist for Sevilla to trounce Real Oviedo 4-0 in La Liga. This big home win ended three straight losses by Sevilla. Akor was Man of the Match after…

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Arokodare promises more goals to end Wolves woes

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Tolu Arokodare got his first Premier League goal and afterwards vowed that there are more coming so as to turn around the season for bottom-of-the-table Wolves. "I don't know how to explain it but it's very hurtful" Goalscorer Tolu…

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Super Eagles new boys tackle Egypt Tuesday

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It will be a largely experimental Super Eagles that will take on Egypt in a 2025 AFCON warm-up game in Cairo Tuesday night as several of the top stars like Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon have opted out of the friendly. It is therefore…

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Uzoho first Super Eagle to land in Egypt

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Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is the first Super Eagles player to hit Egypt ahead of Tuesday night’s AFCON warm-up. Super Eagles camp is officially open for the Afcon. Coach Eric chelle and his backroom staff have arrived. Francis…

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Super Eagles defender quits Bundesliga club after 12 years

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Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma will very likely leave German Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim next month. At the press conference before the match against Hamburger SV, coach Christian Ilzer confirmed that there have already been talks…

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‘Public Enemy No 1’ Uzoho thrust back to Super Eagles spotlight

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Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who became Public Enemy No 1 when arch-rivals Ghana pipped Nigeria to a 2022 World Cup ticket three years ago, has again made his way back to the Super Eagles. The Cyprus-based shot stopper owed his surprise…

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It’s bitter Super Eagles rivalry between Maduka Okoye and Nwabali’

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The rivalry between goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Stanley Nwabali in the Super Eagles is so toxic, a top team source has told SCORENigeria It is a stone-cold rivalry that even smacks of hatred. “Can you imagine that Maduka Okoye does not…

Saturday, Dec 13

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5D Global FC end top tourney in super style

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5D Global Football Club have concluded a top scouting tournament in Abuja. The tournament was staged at the FIFA Goal Project inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja and it attracted over 300 players from 24 clubs and academies…

NFF President Gusau: Super Eagles will play 2025 AFCON final

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NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence the Super Eagles will pay a second straight AFCON final in Morocco. Against most expectations, the Super Eagles reached the final of the 2023 AFCON last year in Cote d’Ivoire. And now…

Eric Chelle, Super Eagles backroom staff off to Egypt

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Coach Eric Chelle as well as the Super Eagles backroom staff have all left for Egypt ahead of an AFCON warm-up game against the home team that has been rescheduled for Tuesday. Eric Chelle led his French assistants out of France, while the…

Friday, Dec 12

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Chrisantus Uche undisputed Crystal Palace Man of the Match

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Chrisantus Uche has been named as the Man of the Match for Crystal Palace in their 3-0 win at Shelbourne in the UEFA Conference League. The Super Eagles forward won 79.1% of the Place fans votes after a five-star display. He scored a goal,…

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Osimhen leads Super Eagles boycott of AFCON friendly vs Egypt

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SCORENigeria has specially gathered that Victor Osimhen will be one of several key Super Eagles players who will give a controversial AFCON warm-up friendly against Egypt a miss. Osimhen will not fly to Egypt for the rescheduled friendly…

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Chrisantus Uche responds to AFCON snub with first Palace goal

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Chrisantus Uche chose the night that he was left out of the Super Eagles final squad for the 2025 AFCON to score his first goal in his first start for Crystal Palace. He also provided an assist as Palace smashed past Shelbourne 3-0 in a…

Thursday, Dec 11

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Super Eagles final AFCON squad: Maduka Okoye, Arokodare axed, Onuachu, Uzoho recalled

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Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare have been dropped from the Super Eagles final squad to the 2025 AFCON, while Paul Onuachu, Francis Uzoho, Cyriel Dessers and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have been recalled. As first…

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Top agent Omamomo sponsors 25 Delta State coaches

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Top players’ agent Paul Ojo Omamomo, who is also the SSA on sports to the Delta State Governor, has sponsored 25 coaches for a specialised training course focused on sports psychology and coaching science. Omamomo, who is popularly known…

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NFF task Super Eagles to write ‘new story’ at AFCON after World Cup failure

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The executive committee of the NFF has charged the Super Eagles to make up for their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup by shining at the 2025 AFCON. In a communique after today’s board meeting in Abuja, the committee demanded the…

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Super Eagles star Aribo speaks on transfer situation

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Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has commented on his transfer situation as he has not enjoyed regular game time at Southampton. Aribo said he has received offers for a return to Scotland, but has chosen to battle it out in England. “I…

AFCON-listed Super Eagles star catches eye of Premier League club

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Zulte Waregem midfielder and former Flying Eagles star Tochukwu Nnadi, who made the Super Eagles 2025 AFCON provisional squad, has now been linked with a major transfer to the Premier League. Premier League club West Ham United are…

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Super Eagles may not have complete team for AFCON warm-up vs Egypt

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There are now serious fears that the Super Eagles may not have a full team for a rescheduled AFCON warm-up game against Egypt in Cairo, officials said. The friendly between Nigeria and Egypt has been rescheduled from December 14 to 16…

Wednesday, Dec 10

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Super Eagles star lined up for return to Scottish giants

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Midfielder Joe Aribo has reportedly informed his club that he can depart in January, and a return to Rangers has been suggested for the Nigerian international. Reports suggest a £1.5 million fee would be accepted for Aribo, who is…

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Powerful’ interests delay Super Eagles final AFCON squad

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SCORENigeria can exclusively report that the Super Eagles final squad for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco has been delayed because of what a top source described as “some powerful interests”. These “powerful” interests are pushing for the…

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Samatta leads 8 pros for Tanzania vs Super Eagles

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Experienced striker Mbwana Samatta will lead eight foreign-based pros when they open their 2025 AFCON campaign against the Super Eagles in Fes. The Group C opener will be played on December 23. Samatta, who previously featured for Belgian…

Super Eagles AFCON foes Uganda boast big Belgian connection

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The Super Eagles AFCON Group C opponents Uganda will be in Morocco with a very strong Belgian connection. Besides head coach Paul Put, the Cranes of Uganda also have a Belgian doctor as well as a video analyst from the European country.…

Super Eagles coach ordered to stay away from club

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SCORENigeria has specially gathered that Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede has been told to stay away from NPFL champions Remo Stars so as to focus on the national team until after the AFCON in Morocco. Ogunmodede, who led…

Tuesday, Dec 9

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle trends on X over unpaid salaries

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is trending on X after reports that he is owed several months’ salaries and allowances. This is coming two weeks to the Super Eagles AFCON Group C opening game against Tanzania in Fes. Most users of X…

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Galatasaray coach orders Osimhen shoot at sight

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Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has ordered Victor Osimhen and the rest of the team to shoot at sight when they visit AS Monaco tonight in a decisive UEFA Champions League tie. Tonight, Turkish giants Galatasaray will be guests of Monaco in…

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Onuachu shoots his way back to Super Eagles for 2025 AFCON

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SCORENigeria has gathered that Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu will be recalled by the Super Eagles for the 2025 AFCON, which kicks off later this month in Morocco. Coach Eric Chelle sees Onauchu as a good option for the injury-prone…

Super Eagles fear injury, fatigue from rescheduled Egypt friendly

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SCORENigeria has gathered that some players have kicked against a rescheduled friendly versus Egypt in Cairo, saying they fear injuries and fatigue. On account of a FIFA directive on the late release of players, the friendly against Egypt,…