Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria - January 18, 2024

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MATCH TIMELINE

90' + 2'

S. Nwabali

88'

P. OnuachuV. Osimhen

K. KonateJ. Krasso

84'

O. DiakiteG. Konan

80'

80'

K. OmeruoZ. Sanusi

80'

B. Osayi-SamuelA. Lookman

72'

M. SimonS. Chukwueze

J. BambaC. Kouame

67'

N. PepeJ. Boga

67'

W. SingoS. Aurier

66'

55'

W. Troost-Ekong

What's Buzzing

4h

Hull City Midfielder Keen On FIFA's Clearance To Play For Super Eagles https://t.co/S1SRyfUn8R

4h

What We Know About Nwaneri Playing For Nigeria, Unfollows Super Eagles, NFF https://t.co/25KOcbhogd

4h

Al Ain Goalkeeper Cried After UAE Forced Him To Shun Nigeria U23 Invitation https://t.co/rArlo6hKnW

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OFFICIAL: Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup 🇳🇬 Azeezat Oduntan stepped up in the 89th minute and scored the penalty that sealed a 1-0 quarter-final win over Venezuela. They are the last African team heading to the final four.

AllNigeriaSoccer

18h

Nigeria 1-0 Venezuela: Flamingos book Fifa U17 WWC semifinal spot thanks to Oduntan's late goal https://t.co/h3vwWTxK1l

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Terem Moffi and Onyedika both score, but Frankfurt win 3-1 - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles duo Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika both scored on Sunday, but Eintracht Frankfurt beat Hamburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga.

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NPFL: Shooting Stars thrash Abia as four clubs share top spot - Soccernet NGShooting Stars thrashed Abia Warriors 4-1 on NPFL Matchday 11 as Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars finished level on 18 points.

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Report: Fenerbahçe eye Iheanacho, but Bursaspor chief wants big fee - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is reported to be a Fenerbahçe target, but Bursaspor president Enes Çelik says only a very large offer would tempt the club.

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Report: Man United eye Calvin Bassey, but Fulham want a new deal - Soccernet NGManchester United are reported to be assessing Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, whose Fulham contract expires in summer 2027.

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Maduka Okoye: 'We need points' after his penalty save at Parma - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye saved a penalty in Udinese's draw at Parma, ending a run of six straight league defeats.

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Super Eagles news: Why March, not Tanzania, may decide Group L - Soccernet NGOnly one Group L place is open to Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, and the tie-break rules put head-to-head results first.

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Victor Osimhen: Why he handed Leão the ball for a penalty - Soccernet NGRafael Leão said Victor Osimhen gave him the ball for a penalty in Galatasaray's 4-0 win at Konyaspor, after Osimhen scored the opener.

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Super Eagles news: Six points from Tanzania set up a March decider - Soccernet NGTwo wins over Tanzania in November would lift the Super Eagles to nine points and set up a March decider with Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L.

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Taiwo Awoniyi scores first Coventry goal as Iroegbunam also finds net - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City while compatriot Tim Iroegbunam also scored for Hull City.

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Flamingos vs Venezuela: Preview as Nigeria chase a World Cup semi - Soccernet NGNigeria's Flamingos meet Venezuela in the U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final on Sunday at 19:00 WAT, after beating Mexico 2-1 in the last 16.

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Hull City vs Ipswich Town: Preview, h2h as Ajayi leads the defence - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is expected to start at centre-back as Hull City host Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium on Saturday at 16:00 WAT.

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Nigeria U23s: Ebola scare raises doubts over DR Congo first leg - Soccernet NGNigeria's Olympic Eagles face a DR Congo outbreak of Ebola that could move the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier from Lubumbashi.

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Super Eagles news: Five games without a clean sheet before Tanzania - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces the Tanzania double-header with Nigeria having conceded in each of their last five games, including the 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

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Ademola Lookman: Simeone's 4-3-3 plan to restore his best form - Soccernet NGAtlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is reportedly lining up Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman on the left of a 4-3-3 to bring back the form of his first half-season.

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Konyaspor vs Galatasaray: Preview, h2h as Osimhen meets Awaziem - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen faces compatriot Chidozie Awaziem as league leaders Galatasaray visit Konyaspor on Friday at 18:00 WAT.

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Chidozie Awaziem: 'I am also proud of my own performance' - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has said he is proud of his first career brace, which gave Konyaspor a 2-0 win over Gençlerbirliği.

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Bench assist in Lazio's 6-2 rout of Sassuolo - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.

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CAF Champions League: Rangers lose 2-0 lead to three MC Alger goals - Soccernet NGRangers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by MC Alger, who turned a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 3-2 aggregate win with three second-leg goals.

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Victor Osimhen: 'Maybe,' says Borriello on a Juventus move - Soccernet NGFormer Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.

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Super Eagles news: FIFA's NFF committee arrives before Tanzania games - Soccernet NGFIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run the NFF until elections, with the Super Eagles' two AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania due in November.

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Report: Ajax open Wolves talks for Arokodare, but €25m is their cap - Soccernet NGAjax have reportedly opened talks with Wolves over a permanent deal for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with the Dutch club unwilling to go above €25m.

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Victor Osimhen: Derby brace puts him 10th on Galatasaray's league list - Soccernet NGVictor Osimhen's two goals in the Istanbul derby took him to 49 Süper Lig goals, tenth on Galatasaray's all-time league scoring list.

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NPFL: Rivers host Rangers as three clubs sit level on 17 points - Soccernet NGRivers United, Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United all have 17 points in the NPFL table, and Rivers host Rangers on Sunday 1 November.

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Man City vs Brighton: Preview, h2h as Azeez and Yohanna are out - Soccernet NGBrighton's Nigerian forwards Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna are both listed out for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie at Manchester City.

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Henry Onyekuru to Bursaspor explained: January is the earliest debut - Soccernet NGTurkish reports say Bursaspor are in talks with winger Henry Onyekuru over a half-season deal, but he cannot play an official match before January.

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Semi Ajayi: 'A point at home is always positive,' says Hull defender - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Semi Ajayi won both man-of-the-match awards in Hull City's 1-1 draw with Brentford and said a point at home is always positive.

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Super Falcons news: Missing Brazil 2027 costs Nigeria $2.5m - Soccernet NGFIFA's $2.5m preparation payment for each 2027 Women's World Cup team will not go to the NFF because the Super Falcons did not qualify.

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Nigerians abroad: Awaziem's brace leads a weekend of goals - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice for Konyaspor while Iheanacho, Orban, Olusegun, Okereke and Etim also scored for their clubs over the weekend.

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Super Eagles news: Why Chelle's double duty is a Nigeria problem - Soccernet NGEric Chelle is head coach of both the Super Eagles and the Olympic Eagles, who play on the same two days in November, and the NFF has not said who will lead which side.

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Fulham vs Palace: Preview, h2h as Bassey seeks to avenge September - Soccernet NGFulham host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday, with Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey looking to avenge September's 3-2 league defeat.

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CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi out after two late Raja goals - Soccernet NGEl-Kanemi Warriors lost 2-0 at Raja Casablanca and went out 4-2 on aggregate, with both goals coming after the 86th minute.

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Report: Marseille may sell Nnadi in January, so why him? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could be sold or loaned by Marseille in January, with squad status and club finances both cited.

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NPFL: Rivers United fall at Bendel, so can Rangers take the lead? - Soccernet NGRivers United lost 2-1 at Bendel Insurance and now share 17 points with Rangers International, who have two games in hand, and Nasarawa United.

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Alex Iwobi: Level with Salah on 328 games, so can he catch Touré? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has matched Mohamed Salah's 328 Premier League appearances, so how close is he to Kolo Touré's African mark?

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Calvin Bassey: Full 90 in Fulham's win, so is he Chelle's CB option? - Soccernet NGCalvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes in Fulham's 1-0 win at Coventry while Gabriel Osho serves a three-match ban, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles back line?

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Ademola Lookman: Hooked at half-time again, so is it form or rotation? - Soccernet NGAdemola Lookman was withdrawn at half-time for a third time in four games as Atlético beat Deportivo, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles?

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Dele-Bashiru: Scored at Juventus, so does Chelle need him v Tanzania? - Soccernet NGFisayo Dele-Bashiru scored a solo goal at Juventus for league leaders Lazio, so does Nigeria's must-win Tanzania double-header need him?

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Report: Boniface wants out in January, so why is Leverkusen calm? - Soccernet NGSky Germany reports Victor Boniface wants to leave Leverkusen in January, while Simon Rolfes says he is not worried and the striker can still earn a way back.

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Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe: Preview as Osimhen eyes derby goal - Soccernet NGVictor Osimhen is set to lead Galatasaray against Fenerbahçe on Monday after scoring against Lille, with the hosts unbeaten in 39 home league games.

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Edo Queens: CAF orders 30 more minutes, so what is on the line? - Soccernet NGCAF has ordered Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa to play the outstanding 30 minutes of the WAFU B final in Cairo on 29 October, with a CAF Women's Champions League place on the line.

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Report: Deborah Abiodun signs Spirit deal to 2028 while injured - Soccernet NGSuper Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has re-signed with Washington Spirit through 2028 while recovering from an injury, Complete Sports reports.

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Kelechi Iheanacho: 14 goals at Bursaspor, so is he Chelle's answer? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has 14 goals and three assists in ten games for Bursaspor, and he is reported to be back in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania qualifiers.

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Official: FIFA backs NFF normalisation committee, so what changes? - Soccernet NGFIFA has approved a normalisation committee for the NFF until fresh Executive Committee elections, and the Super Eagles' November qualifiers sit inside that period.

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CAF Champions League: Rangers out, so is Nigeria out of the groups? - Soccernet NGEnugu Rangers lost 3-0 to MC Alger on Friday, a 3-2 aggregate exit that leaves Nigeria without a club in the CAF Champions League group stage.

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Wilfred Ndidi: Why his first Beşiktaş Europe goal matters to Chelle - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scored his first European goal for Beşiktaş in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, and it comes before the Tanzania qualifiers.

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Liverpool vs Brighton: Preview as Ngumoha meets in-form Brighton - Soccernet NGLiverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is eligible for Nigeria, is predicted to start against in-form Brighton at Anfield on Sunday.

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Tolu Arokodare: Open to a permanent Ajax move, but at what price? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he is open to a permanent Ajax move after scoring against Atalanta, and he wants a pay rise to go with it.

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Osimhen tax warning explained: What is real and what is rumour - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a reported tax warning in Turkey in July 2026: here is what is confirmed, what is rumour and why Galatasaray paid.

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NPFL: Bendel Insurance host Rivers United, so can the league's meanest defence be breached? - Soccernet NGUnbeaten Rivers United, who have conceded two goals in nine NPFL games, travel to Bendel Insurance on matchday 10 as the table's top two level on 17 points.

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Alex Iwobi: Why Lampard won't claim credit for his Everton revival, ahead of Coventry v Fulham - Soccernet NGCoventry City boss Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi's versatility but rejected the idea that he resurrected the player's career at Everton.

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Gabriel Osho: Why Cardiff's failed red-card appeal leaves the Super Eagles centre-back out for three games - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles centre-back Gabriel Osho will miss three Cardiff City games after the club lost its appeal against his red card at Middlesbrough.

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Abdullahi Bewene: Who is the Banik Ostrava defender reported in Chelle's squad, and can he matter in AFCON Group L? - Soccernet NGBanik Ostrava's Abdullahi Bewene is reported to be in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania AFCON 2027 qualifiers, where Nigeria must finish as the top non-host in Group L.

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Femi Azeez: Brighton boss cannot give a return date, so what does that mean for Super Eagles hopes? - Soccernet NGBrighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is not quite clear how long Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez will be out, though he calls the problem not a big issue.

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Flamingos vs Korea DPR: Preview, h2h as Nigeria need a point, so can they stop the holders? - Soccernet NGNigeria's Flamingos face holders Korea DPR at 16:00 WAT today in Rabat, and a win or a draw would see them into the U-17 Women's World Cup knockout stage.

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Hull City vs Brentford: Preview, h2h as Ajayi faces Igor Thiago, so can Hull exploit the Bees striker's goal drought? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Semi Ajayi and Hull City host Brentford on Sunday 25 October, with Bees striker Igor Thiago still searching for his second league goal of the season.

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George Ilenikhena: Does Al Ittihad form give Chelle a real option behind Osimhen for the Tanzania games? - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker George Ilenikhena has seven goals and three assists in 17 games for Al Ittihad, and says he can offer Eric Chelle strength, hold-up play and goals.

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CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers lead MC Alger 2-0, so what does El-Kanemi Warriors need against Raja in the Confederation Cup? - Soccernet NGEnugu Rangers hold a 2-0 lead over MC Alger and El-Kanemi Warriors are level at 2-2 with Raja Casablanca, with both second legs due on 23 October.

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Super Falcons news: Comoros are beaten, so why is Morocco the real test for Nigeria's Olympic hopes? - Soccernet NGAfter a 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros, the Super Falcons face Morocco in March 2027 for a place in the 2028 Olympic qualifying rounds.

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Super Eagles news: Why the NFF is sticking with Uyo for now, and can Lagos be ready for the next qualifiers? - Soccernet NGThe NFF says Uyo remains the Super Eagles' home venue for now, with Lagos under consideration once the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium is ready.

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Victor Osimhen: Why Nigeria's Champions League scoring record is now almost twice his nearest rival's - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen's goal at Lille took his Champions League tally to 17, and the gap to Nigeria's next best is now eight.

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Victor Boniface: Will Leverkusen's striker problems bring him back in, or does a January loan make more sense? - Soccernet NGWith Leverkusen short of attackers and Victor Boniface short of minutes, the Super Eagles striker's January options come down to two roads.

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NPFL: Sporting Lagos host Enugu Rangers, so who gains at the top if the leaders slip? - Soccernet NGEnugu Rangers and Rivers United are level on 17 points, and a trip to Sporting Lagos on matchday 10 is the first test for Rangers.

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Coventry vs Fulham: Preview and verdict as Iwobi looks to build on Fulham's first league win - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored Fulham's first league win of the season, and the Cottagers visit Coventry City on Saturday.

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Super Falcons news: Still Africa's best on paper, so why is Nigeria's World Cup place in doubt? - Soccernet NGThe Super Falcons fell seven places to 43rd in the FIFA women's rankings yet remain Africa's top side, which makes their World Cup problem harder to explain.

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Super Eagles news: Why Nigeria's AFCON 2027 hopes run through a Tanzania side that has already qualified - Soccernet NGThe Super Eagles are second in Group L on three points, and only one team can qualify alongside the already-qualified hosts Tanzania.

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Lille vs Galatasaray: Preview, team news, h2h as Osimhen hunts first European goal against the club that knows him best - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen returns to Lille on Wednesday at 17:45 WAT with no Champions League goal this season, and two opposing records decide who has the edge.

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NPFL: Why Enugu Rangers hold the edge over Rivers United at the top, even with level points - Soccernet NGRivers United and Enugu Rangers are both on 17 points after Matchday 9, but Rangers have played one game fewer.

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PSG vs Barcelona preview, team news, h2h, possible XIPSG vs Barcelona, one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, is finally here.

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Tottenham vs Coventry City: Preview, team news, & predictionSuper Eagles stars Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka are expected to be in action when they take on Tottenham in the Premier League on Monday...

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Nott'm Forest vs Arsenal preview, team news, h2h, lineupsNottingham Forest will welcome Arsenal to the City Ground for their week 7 Premier League on Sunday, in what promises to be a tight encounter...

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Leeds vs Manchester United: Preview, team news, h2h, as Okafor chart Red Devils' downfall - Soccernet NGLeeds United will welcome Premier League giants Manchester United to Elland Road on Sunday for their gameweek seven encounter, and Swiss atacker with Nigerian

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Gençlerbirliği vs Galatasaray: Preview, H2H, team newsGalatasaray travel to Ankara on Saturday, October 17, 2026, knowing a win keeps the gap at the top of the Süper Lig table even, while Osimhen...

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Bayern Munich vs Leipzig preview, team news, h2hThe Bundesliga returns with Bayern Munich vs Leipzig, a matchday 6 fixture that pits the division’s most settled side against one still finding its footing

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Real Betis vs Barcelona: Preview, team news, h2hIt is Real Betis vs Barcelona at the Estadio de La Cartuja on October 17, 2026, with the division's leaders chasing a ninth straight win and the hosts chasing something far rarer: a first victory over this opponent since December 2024.

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Preview: Brentford vs Liverpool - Team news, h2hThe latest installment of Brentford vs Liverpool unfolds at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, October 17.

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Karim Adeyemi: How Barcelona stopped Victor OsimhenBarcelona star Karim Adeyemi has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen’s performance in their 4-1 win over Galatasaray and his side’s chances of winning the UCL

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Super Eagles: Ajayi on how Hull City can maintain momentumSuper Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has revealed how Hull City can maintain their momentum in the Premier League this season.

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Osimhen: Yamal speaks on Galatasaray star's disallowed goalBarcelona forward Lamine Yamal has admitted that Victor Osimhen’s disallowed goal could have made the Spanish giants’ Champions League encounter against

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Ademola Lookman reveals his x-factor against Man UnitedSuper Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has revealed what coach Diego Simeone told him to inspire his goal against Manchester United...

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LASK vs Liverpool: Preview, team news, h2h, lineupsRio Ngumoha is set to feature, while Moses Usor has been ruled out of Liverpool's clash against LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday

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Oshoala backs Osimhen and Barcelona against GalatasaraySuper Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala has backed compatriot Victor Osimhen to find the net for Galatasaray against Barcelona on Tuesday night.

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Super Falcons 5-0 Comoros: Player ratings - Toni Payne starsThe Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the third round of the CAF qualification journey for the 2028 Olympics, defeating Comoros 7-0...

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Super Falcons 5 major takeaways vs ComorosSuper Falcons: Toni Payne, Uchenna Kanu and Christy Ucheibe were all on the scoresheet as Nigeria secured a 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros

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Who is Lola Ogunbote? 7 things to know about Chelsea Women’s Nigerian-born executive - Soccernet NGLola Ogunbote has taken another major step in football after joining Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services.

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10 Asisat Oshoala records for Africa, Liverpool & BarcelonaSuper Falcons star Asisat Oshoala is in several football record books at Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, in Nigeria and Africa for these 10 milestones

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Super Falcons vs Comoros LIVE: Scores, commentary & resultsThe Super Falcons of Nigeria take on Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie today at the Remo Stars Stadium...

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Super Eagles Nwaiwu star in Turkey's Team of the WeekSuper Eagles and Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has earned a place in SofaScore’s Team of the Week.

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Tolu Arokodare: Super Eagles striker reveals Ajax trophy aimSuper Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been in fine form for Ajax, scoring seven goals and two assists in 10 games since making his loan move...

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Viking vs Bayern Munich preview: team news, line-upsMichael Olise will be looking to continue his brilliant displays for Bayern Munich when they take on Norwegian side Viking in a David vs Goliath battle

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Maduka Okoye: Udinese coach responds to goalkeeper's blunderSuper Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has come under fire for his error in Udinese's 2-1 loss to Torino, with coach Kosta Runjaic clarifying what...

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Ballon d'Or rankings: Every Nigerian player ever nominatedThe Ballon d'Or rankings have rewarded the exploits of several Nigerian footballers including Osimhen, Finidi, Oshoala, Kanu among other elite talents

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Super Eagles: Arokodare sets clear Ajax targetSuper Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has revealed what he hopes to achieve with Ajax this season.

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Barcelona boss wary of Victor Osimhen, Sane, & LeaoVictor Osimhen will likely be flanked by Leroy Sane and Rafael Leao on Tuesday, and Barcelona boss Flick is wary of the threat that they pose...

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UCL: Galatasaray back Osimhen to destroy BarcelonaGalatasaray assistant coach Ismael García believes Victor Osimhen has the qualities to cause Barcelona serious problems when the two sides meet in the UEFA

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Ademola Lookman backed by Simeone despite dip in formAtletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted that Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman is not performing at his best, but he is positive...

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Super Eagles could host November AFCON qualifiers in LagosThe Super Eagles of Nigeria could return to the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos from next month for their next set of 2027 AFCON qualifiers...

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Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray vs Barcelona: Preview, h2h & moreVictor Osimhen will be looking to play a key role for his Galatasaray side when they welcome Barcelona to Rams Park for their UCL clash...

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Super Eagles: Simeone’s fix for Lookman's Atletico strugglesAtletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has revealed what Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman must do to return to his best at the club.

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Arsenal vs LOSC Lille preview: Team news, H2H and predictionArsenal welcome Lille to the Emirates Stadium in London tomorrow, in the second match of the UEFA Champions League league phase...

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Mbappe vs Kane: Okocha weighs in on 2026 Ballon d'Or debateSuper Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has spoken on who deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or award between Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe...

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Super Eagles star doubtful for UCL clash against LiverpoolSeveral Super Eagles will be in action as UEFA Champions League resumes tomorrow, but one of the star players might be absent vs Liverpool...

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Super Eagles: Durosinmi cites 'golden bull' for goal formSuper Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi has explained the motivation behind his impressive form for Genk this season.

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Super Eagles: How Tochukwu Nnadi fared in Troyes vs MarseilleSuper Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi returned to action in Troyes vs Marseille on Sunday, and he had one of the highest ratings among...

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Super Eagles power rankings 2026 - Iheanacho, Osimhen beatenSeveral Super Eagles stars had a weekend to remember as Kelechi Iheanacho, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu all among the goals

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Akor Adams: Venezia coach to assess Super Eagles star's roleSuper Eagles striker Akor Adams is set to feature for Venezia in their clash against Atalanta tomorrow, but the club's coach Giovanni Stroppa has...

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Preview: Atlético Madrid vs Man United - Lookman eyes upsetIt is time for Atlético Madrid vs Man United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on Tuesday, October 13, in matchday two of the UEFA Champions League

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Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray striker inspires Tolu Arokodare's heroic gesture to Danish starSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen inspired Tolu Arokodare's touching tribute to injured Ajax teammate Kasper Dolberg after scoring against NEC...

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Victor Osimhen warns Barca, Flick plans for noisy RAMS ParkBarcelona boss Hansi Flick has named Victor Osimhen and RAMS Park as the two major worries ahead of Galatasaray Champions League clash

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Ex-Ajax star compares Super Eagles star to LukakuFormer Ajax defender Perr Schuur has revealed a key difference between Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare and Belgian star Romelu Lukaku.

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Super Eagles star reveals key detail in Hamburg’s winSuper Eagles forward Terem Moffi has revealed what impressed him during Hamburg’s dramatic comeback win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

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Super Eagles: Why Eric Chelle wants AFCON every 2 yearsSuper Eagles coach Eric Chelle has backed the return to a two-year cycle for the AFCON, with the Malian tactician revealing key benefits for Nigeria

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Super Eagles defender Nwaiwu shines in big Trabzonspor winSuper Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu produced a top performance for Trabzonspor, helping them claim a 3-0 win over Samsunspor...

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Ryan Alebiosu: Super Eagles defender opens up on depression battleSuper Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has opened up about a difficult period in his teenage years when a knee problem kept him depressed...

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Super Eagles: How Bursaspor coach convinced Kelechi IheanachoSuper Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho joined Bursaspor thanks to coach Mustafa Er, despite keen interest from Celtic who wanted to keep him...

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Barcelona vs Getafe: Preview, team news, prediction & H2HBarcelona host Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou today in LaLiga Matchweek 8, with Karim Adeyemi, the forward of Nigerian descent eyeing a start...

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Bursaspor target another Super Eagles star after IheanachoTurkish club Bursaspor have set their sights on signing another Super Eagles forward after signing Kelechi Iheanacho in the summer.

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Hurzeler provides update on Super Eagles star’s debutBrighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has provided an update on the availability of Super Eagles star Femi Azeez for Saturday’s clash with Sunderland.

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Super Falcons: What Eguavoen said after beating Comoros 2-0Augustine Eguavoen led the Super Falcons to a 2-0 defeat in his first game in charge. After the match, he spoke on a lot of issues around the team.

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"You shouldn't be happy" - Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen fires Barcelona warning - Soccernet NGNigeria international Victor Osimhen has warned Galatasaray against underestimating Barcelona ahead of their UEFA Champions League showdown next week.

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How Victor Osimhen changed Galatasaray draw to 3-1 winVictor Osimhen made an immediate impact on his return from injury as Galatasaray scored twice in the closing stages to beat Kasımpaşa 3-1 in the Turkish Süper

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Alozie and Kanu star as Super Falcons defeat ComorosThe Super Falcons began their quest for the 2028 Olympic games with a dominant 2-0 win over Comoros on Friday evening.

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Comoros 0-2 Super Falcons: Player ratings - Alozie shinesThe Super Falcons of Nigeria have taken the first step in their qualification journey for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, defeating Comoros 2-0...

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Arsenal vs Leeds: Preview, teams news, h2h, predictionsArsenal vs Leeds United's is set to take center stage at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026, when the division's form team from last season

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Super Falcons: 5 things learned from Nigeria’s win v ComorosNigeria’s Super Falcons beat Comoros: Augustine Eguavoen’s lucky charm, Joy Igbokwe’s debut and striker concerns

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Morocco vs Nigeria as Congo withdraw from 2028 Olympics pathNigeria's Super Falcons will face Morocco if the former African champions beat Comoros in the race for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic

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Victor Osimhen told to leave Galatasaray by ex-Napoli starSuper Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been advised to consider an exit from Turkish champions Galatasaray by a former teammate at Napoli.

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Leverkusen coach hints at new role for Super Eagles starSuper Eagles forward Victor Boniface could be handed a bigger role and a chance to revive his career at Bayer Leverkusen this season.

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Live: Comoros vs Super Falcons – Score, goals & updatesThe Super Falcons of Nigeria begin their quest for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games as they take on Comoros in the first leg of their qualifiers...

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Alaves vs Atletico Madrid: Preview, team news, h2hLa Liga: Alaves vs Atletico Madrid offers Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman a chance to score his second goal of the season

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Victor Osimhen, 2 others co-sign Fola’s 9 albumFola's sophomore album has just dropped, and Victor Osimhen alongside Boniface and Odion Ighalo have shared their two cents on the project...

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Super Eagles star closing in on return for HamburgHamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has revealed the next line of action for Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi after his return to training from injury.

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Millwall chief explains Super Eagles star’s move to BrightonMillwall chief Steve Gallen has explained how Femi Azeez joined Brighton and what almost went wrong with the Super Eagles star’s move in the summer.

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Why Super Eagles star may miss Trabzonspor v Besiktas tieThe anticipated Super Eagles showdown between Chibuike Nwaiwu and Wilfred Ndidi when Trabzonspor face Besiktas is potentially at risk

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Nigeria's Okereke beat Belotti, Licina to Serie B goal awardNigeria’s forgotten striker has won the Serie B Goal of the Month award for September after his stunning strike against Hellas Verona

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Why Super Eagles might stop playing in Uyo soonThe Super Eagles have been using the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as their home turf in recent years, but that could pause temporarily by next...

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Super Eagles unhappy over owed payments and poor welfareThe Super Eagles' allowances for the games aganst Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau was lowe than previous payments, and some players...

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Ajax star reveals Super Eagles’ Arokodare biggest strengthAjax defender Dies Janse has revealed how Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare is helping him improve his game since arriving at the Dutch club.

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Super Eagles: England-born forward eyes maiden call-upThe Super Eagles of Nigeria could have a new debutant in Oladapo Afolayan after the Blackburn Rovers attacker revealed his life-long dream...

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Emmanuel Fernandez: Rangers legend reveals key area Super Eagles defender must improveSuper Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has seen his name go up in lights at Ibrox again after former Rangers striker Kris Boyd highlighted where the

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Super Falcons: Coach Eguavoen responds to Oshoala, Plumptre absenceSuper Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down the absence of key players Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre ahead of Nigeria’s 2028

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Tochukwu Nnadi is back fit for Marseille and Super EaglesSuper Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has been sidelined with an inury for over a month, but he could start for Marseille in Ligue 1 this weekend

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Chukwueze gets major Milan boost from 5-time Scudetto winnerSuper Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze receives encouraging message from Milan great Tassotti who has praised the Nigerian’s progress under Ruben Amorim

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Super Eagles star Femi Azeez has one major hurdle left before Brighton debut - Soccernet NGFemi Azeez has taken a significant step towards his long-awaited Brighton & Hove Albion debut after returning to training with his new team-mates.

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Victor Osimhen's injury status as Barcelona clash beckonsSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is still a key one to watch for Galatasaray ahead of a run of impressive games in the next few weeks...

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Rohr on Messi vs Maradona - "Messi is perhaps even better"Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has reacted to Lionel Messi's vs Maradona following the Argentine's final game for his country

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Nigeria's Super Eagles and U23 team in key AFCON qualifiersA tough November awaits Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle as Nigeria look set to face Tanzania twice and DR Congo in key AFCON qualifiers

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Super Eagles: Debutant Abdullahi Umar makes huge promise after Russia cameoSuper Eagles and Hradec Králové forward Abdullahi Umar was the unsung hero for Nigeria in their 3-3 draw against Russia at the Sovcombank Arena

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Nigeria's Super Eagles drop to 30th in October FIFA rankingsSuper Eagles have fallen behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Cote d'Ivoire in the latest October FIFA rankings after their poor result Vs Guinea-Bissau

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Ex-Rangers star reveals why Super Eagles defender stands outFormer Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has explained the two qualities that put Super Eagles’ Emmanuel Fernandez on a different level.

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Lola Ogunbote leaves Burnley to join Chelsea Women in WSLChelsea Women has appointed Nigeria's Lola Ogunbote as the club's new Head of Football Operations & Player Services