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'It's blessing' -- Lookman reflects on status as Africa's best player

Super Eagles celebrate ‘Africa’s best’, Lookman

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles players celebrated Ademola Lookman on Monday night, presenting him a cake for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player […]

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2026 WCQ: Great guy, we spoke at length - Osimhen praises Rwanda's Mutsinzi

2026 WCQ: Osimhen names two Super Eagles team-mates to win CAF Player of the Year

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles talisman, Victor Osimhen, has name-checked the duo of Victor Boniface and Samuel Chukwueze as potential winners of the […]

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle makes demand from Super Eagles players

2026 WCQ: Chelle gives three reasons Nigeria’s clash with Zimbabwe won’t be easy

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has given three reasons his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Worriors […]

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2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe's Warriors seek first win over Super Eagles in 44 years

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe’s Warriors seek first win over Super Eagles in 44 years

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The Warriors of Zimbabwe will be looking to get their first win over the Super Eagles in 44 years when […]

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NPFL: Heartland’s win will boost Abia Warriors top three hopes – Megwo

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Abia Warriors forward, Sunday Megwo has said that the Oriental derby win over Heartland has re-energized their push for a […]

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NNL: Kun Khalifa wrap up Kalu signing for second stanza

NNL: Kun Khalifa wrap up Kalu signing for second stanza

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Kun Khalifa FC have announced the acquisition of Sunday Kalu for the second stanza of […]

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Ballon d’Or: PSG's Marquinhos names player to win 2025 award

Ballon d’Or: PSG’s Marquinhos names player to win 2025 award

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Brazil defender, Marquinhos, has backed Barcelona forward, Raphinha to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Marquinhos, who plays for PSG, […]

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder advises Chelle on formation for WCQ

2026 WCQ: I want to win every game – Chelle

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has expressed his desire to win every game with the team. The Malian started […]

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2026 WCQ: Chelle bans visitors from Super Eagles' camp ahead of Zimbabwe game

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ hopes of qualification hinges on Benin vs South Africa clash

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The complexion of Group C in the CAF section of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series could change drastically by […]

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2026 WCQ: Chelle to stick with Rwanda heroes for Zimbabwe clash

Super Eagles: Why I Included two Nigeria local players in final 23-man squad – Chelle

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has given reasons he included two local players from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, […]

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle makes demand from Super Eagles players

2026 WCQ: Chelle aims back-to-back wins as Zimbabwe plot Super Eagles downfall in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The stage is set for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening. The World Cup qualifier […]

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2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe in Uyo to make history - Captain Munetsi

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe in Uyo to make history – Captain Munetsi

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Warriors of Zimbabwe captain Marshal Munetsi has declared that the team is not in Uyo for a holiday. Munetsi stated […]

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2026 WCQ: We must stop Osimhen, Lookman — Zimbabwe star Zemura

2026 WCQ: We must stop Osimhen, Lookman — Zimbabwe star Zemura

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Zimbabwe defender Jordan Zemura has emphasised the importance of stopping Super Eagles key players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Osimhen […]

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2026 WCQ: Troost-Ekong ready for battle against Rwanda

Troost-Ekong dismisses claims of Super Eagles’ over-reliance on Osimhen

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has dismissed suggestions that the Nigerian national team is overly reliant on striker Victor Osimhen. […]

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BREAKING: Rwanda vs Nigeria: Chelle names Super Eagles starting XI

2026 WCQ: Chelle gives injury update ahead of Nigeria vs Zimbabwe clash

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, provided an injury update on his squad on Monday ahead of […]

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2026 WCQ: Beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe - NFF charges Super Eagles

Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Akwa Ibom govt buys match tickets for fans

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Government has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of Super Eagles 2026 FIFA […]

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Champions League: Barcelona's Raphinha breaks Neymar, Kaka's records

2026 WCQ: We’ll beat Argentina without Messi – Brazil’s Raphinha

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Brazilian star Raphinha has issued a warning to Argentina ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. The […]

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2026 WCQ: We can't afford to drop points - Troost-Ekong warns ahead of Zimbabwe clash

2026 WCQ: We want to beat Zimbabwe – Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Captain William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles are fully focused on their clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Nigeria will […]

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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Fill stadium with green, white colours - NFF begs fans

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Fill stadium with green, white colours – NFF begs fans

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday urged Super Eagles fans to fill the Godswill Akpabio Stadium with green and […]

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2026 WCQ: Rwanda line-up friendly for Super Eagles

Super Eagles vs Zimbabwe: Akwa Ibom government purchases 30,000 match tickets for fans

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reportedly purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the Super Eagles’ […]

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