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2026 World Cup qualifier: Rwanda coach 'ashamed' of defeat to Super Eagles

2026 World Cup qualifier: Rwanda coach ‘ashamed’ of defeat to Super Eagles

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche could not hide his disappointment following his side’s defeat to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. […]

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2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle hails Super Eagles' win over Rwanda

I’m here with my people – Yobo celebrates with Super Eagles players [VIDEO]

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, on Friday celebrated with Eric Chelle’s side following their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in […]

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2026 WCQ: Arokodare in tears after making Super Eagles debut against Rwanda

2026 WCQ: Arokodare in tears after making Super Eagles debut against Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Genk forward, Tolu Arokodare, was in tears after making his debut for the Super Eagles on Friday. Arokodare was introduced […]

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

2026 World Cup qualifier: ‘I choose the team’ — Chelle warns Super Eagles players after Rwanda win

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has reminded the squad that he is solely responsible for team selection. Chelle opted […]

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Super Eagles players celebrate win over Rwanda in dressing room [VIDEO]

Super Eagles players celebrate win over Rwanda in dressing room [VIDEO]

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Super Eagles players celebrated their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier by dancing in the […]

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2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle hails Super Eagles' win over Rwanda

2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle hails Super Eagles’ win over Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reflected on his side’s away win over the Amavubi of Rwanda, Media Talk […]

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Rwanda vs Nigeria: Super Eagles receive huge boost

2026 World Cup qualifier: Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Some Nigerian football supporters have expressed delight over the national team’s performance against Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup […]

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2026 WCQ: Aghahowa tips Super Eagles to beat Rwanda

2026 World Cup qualifier: ‘Mission Kigali done’ – Super Eagles react to 2-0 win over Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Super Eagles reacted to their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. In […]

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

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles move up to third place with 2-0 win in Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Nigeria breathed life into their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, thanks to a 2-0 win in Rwanda on Friday night. […]

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Osimhen overtakes Odegbami, now Nigeria's 2nd highest goal scorer behind Yekini (Top 10)

Osimhen overtakes Odegbami, now Nigeria’s 2nd highest goal scorer behind Yekini (Top 10)

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Friday evening overtook the legendary Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. […]

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Turkey: Osimhen reacts to Galatasaray's draw with Kasimpasa

Transfer: Makelele advises Chelsea to sign Osimhen this summer

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Former Chelsea midfielder, Claude Makelele has suggested that his former club sign Victor Osimhen. The Blues are in need of […]

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

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

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has named his first ever starting XI in charge of the […]

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AFCON 2025: How Super Eagles can conquer Africa again -- Balogun

Scotland: Balogun craves new contract at Rangers

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun has expressed desire to sign a new contract at Scottish Premiership giants, Rangers. Balogun has few […]

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2026 WCQ: He beat Nigeria's Super Eagles - Zimbabwe manager hails Rohr

2026 WCQ: He beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Zimbabwe manager hails Rohr

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Head coach of the Zimbabwe national team, Michael Nees has showered praises on Benin Republic manager, Gernot Rohr following their […]

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He's world's best - Odegaard names Real Madrid player he'd love Arsenal to sign

He’s world’s best – Odegaard names Real Madrid player he’d love Arsenal to sign

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard has named Vinicius Junior as the Real Madrid player he would love to have at the […]

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Harry Kane 'surprised' England appointed Tuchel national team manager

Tuchel drops three players from England squad

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has decided to leave out Morgan Gibbs-White, Jarell Quansah and Aaron Ramsdale for his side’s game […]

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NLO orders clubs to complete facial verification for new season

NLO orders clubs to complete facial verification for new season

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Nationwide League One, NLO, have urged clubs participating in the league to complete their players facial verification process. The […]

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2026 WCQ: Galatasaray fan storm Kigali to support Osimhen

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

A Galatasaray fan has traveled all the way from Turkey to Kigali to offer support for Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is […]

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NPFL: Sunshine Stars coach Abubakar seeks fans support

NPFL: Sunshine Stars coach Abubakar seeks fans support

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Bala Abubakar, has acknowledged the importance of fans during matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, […]

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2026 WCQ: Benin Republic go top of Group C ahead of Rwanda vs Nigeria clash

2026 WCQ: Benin Republic go top of Group C ahead of Rwanda vs Nigeria clash

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Benin Republic extended their lead at the top of Group C of the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifying series, despite […]

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