Mozambique vs. Nigeria - January 05, 2026

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'A nation is always bigger than a club' - Iwobi reveals why Nigeria is more special than Fulham https://t.co/74UQ82M3hp

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Super Eagles face Tanzania without Ademola Lookman, and three Nigeria stars are in line to fill the gap in Zanzibar. ➡️ https://t.co/mfBbTmDTJg

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Super Eagles broke two records in just 104 seconds in their 3-1 AFCON qualifier win over Tanzania. ➡️ https://t.co/ACO4Y82nW3

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Ademola Lookman is ruled out of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier second leg against Tanzania. ➡️ https://t.co/Wz27AjeW8o

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#BHAFC #NIG The Nigerian FF confirms Zadok Yohanna was forced off during the Under-23s' 2–0 defeat to DR Congo on Friday. The nature and severity of the problem remains unconfirmed, although some reports suggest a hamstring injury, with his involvement in the return AFCoN

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George Ilenikhena: Inside a CIES index naming eight Nigerian U21s - Soccernet NGGeorge Ilenikhena is among eight Nigeria-eligible players in a CIES study of under-21s who outperform their team-mates, with MFK Skalica's Philip Onyedika on top.

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Abdullahi Bewene: Four key passes in his first competitive Eagles game - Soccernet NGBaník Ostrava defender Abdullahi Bewene made his competitive Super Eagles debut at right-back in the 3-1 win over Tanzania, putting pressure on Nigeria's senior options.

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Moses Usor: How his half-time arrival changed the game in Uyo - Soccernet NGMoses Usor came on at half-time and set up Tolu Arokodare's second goal in Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania, with Ademola Lookman a doubt for Zanzibar.

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Gernot Rohr: 'A new mentality' drives Benin's AFCON 2027 charge - Soccernet NGFormer Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has Benin top of AFCON 2027 qualifying Group F after a 4-1 win over the Central African Republic, and he wants more in Douala.

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Eric Chelle: Tuesday's Zanzibar ground holds a painful CHAN memory - Soccernet NGEric Chelle takes Nigeria to Zanzibar's Amaan Stadium for the AFCON 2027 return leg against Tanzania, 15 months after his CHAN side lost 4-0 to Sudan there.

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Enyimba vs Ikorodu City: Preview as winless travellers visit Aba - Soccernet NGEnyimba host Ikorodu City in Aba on Sunday needing a home win to escape the NPFL relegation zone, while the visitors are still chasing a first away win of the season.

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Super Eagles news: Group L's Tuesday double bill and what it decides - Soccernet NGNigeria face Tanzania three hours before Guinea-Bissau host Madagascar on Tuesday, with one AFCON 2027 place in Group L still to be decided.

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Niger Tornadoes vs Rangers: Preview as leaders test a home fortress - Soccernet NGNPFL leaders Enugu Rangers visit Niger Tornadoes in Minna on Sunday, where the hosts are unbeaten at home this season and Rangers can pull clear after Bendel Insurance's defeat.

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Miguel Gamondi: 'Even the next game would be worse' after Uyo trip - Soccernet NGTanzania coach Miguel Gamondi credited Tolu Arokodare for Nigeria's 3-1 win in Uyo and warned that travel will weigh even more on his side in Tuesday's return leg.

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Alhassan Yusuf: Two minutes in Uyo, and a case for the return leg - Soccernet NGAlhassan Yusuf scored inside two minutes of Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania in Uyo before making way at half-time, leaving Eric Chelle a midfield choice for the return leg.

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NPFL: Shooting Stars strike twice after 84 minutes against Bendel - Soccernet NGOlakunle Akala and Qamar Adegoke scored late as Shooting Stars beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in Ibadan, leaving the second-placed side three points behind Enugu Rangers.

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Tolu Arokodare: Uyo brace builds Ajax's case for a permanent deal - Soccernet NGTolu Arokodare's two goals against Tanzania take him to 13 in 17 games for Ajax, who hold an option to sign the Super Eagles striker from Wolves next summer.

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Super Eagles news: Chelle calls Uyo win 'nothing' as Lookman waits - Soccernet NGEric Chelle says Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania means little without a result in Zanzibar on Tuesday, while Ademola Lookman's knee knock is assessed.

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Paul Onuachu: 22 goals last season, 3 so far, yet Trabzonspor rise - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has three goals this season after sharing the Süper Lig Golden Boot with 22 in 2025-26, while Trabzonspor sit second with the goals spread across 11 different scorers.

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Report: Two clubs ask about Boniface as Leverkusen open the door - Soccernet NGBayer Leverkusen are prepared to let Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface leave in January, either on loan or permanently, after two clubs asked about the third-choice forward, according to Sky Sport Germany.

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Victor Osimhen: A Champions League night now targeted for return - Soccernet NGVictor Osimhen is reportedly targeting Galatasaray's Champions League home game against Aston Villa on 24 November for his comeback from knee surgery, with the club unwilling to rush him back three days earlier.

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Maduka Okoye: 'I made my choice,' says Chelle on Uyo omission - Soccernet NGEric Chelle has defended leaving Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye out of the Super Eagles squad for the Tanzania double-header, insisting the national team is not closed to him.

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Inter Lagos vs Abia Warriors: Preview as Onikan hosts a basement clash - Soccernet NGBottom side Inter Lagos, still without a home win, meet 19th-placed Abia Warriors in Onikan with both clubs more than a month without a victory.

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NPFL: What Rangers' game in hand is worth in a six-point table - Soccernet NGEnugu Rangers lead the NPFL with a game fewer played than their rivals, and Plateau United's Matchday 13 fixture has been moved to Tuesday.

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Samson Tijani: In Slovakia's league, but ready for Chelle in Uyo - Soccernet NGPodbrezova midfielder Samson Tijani says he is ready to be used in Uyo, and that Nigeria's priority is six points from the Tanzania double-header.

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Kwara United vs Rivers United: Preview as Ilorin tests Rivers' defence - Soccernet NGRivers United take one of the NPFL's best defensive records to Ilorin, where Kwara United have lost only once in the league this season.

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Feisal Salum: Meet the Tanzania playmaker Nigeria must crowd in Uyo - Soccernet NGAzam FC midfielder Feisal Salum has started every Tanzania qualifier and is the Taifa Stars' main creative threat to the Super Eagles in Uyo.

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Tolu Arokodare: 'I need to score goals,' says Ajax man before Tanzania - Soccernet NGAjax striker Tolu Arokodare has 13 goals this season and leads Nigeria's attack against Tanzania in Uyo with Victor Osimhen out after knee surgery.

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Kelechi Iheanacho: 17 goals in 14 games, and the one thing they lack - Soccernet NGKelechi Iheanacho has 17 league goals in 14 games for Bursaspor in Turkey's second tier, but he is not in the Super Eagles squad to face Tanzania.

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Kano Pillars vs Ranchers Bees: Preview as seven draws face a test - Soccernet NGKano Pillars, fourth in the NPFL after seven draws in 12 games, host 17th-placed Ranchers Bees in Kano on Saturday, a week after the Bees beat Enyimba.

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Guinea-Bissau: Held in Antananarivo, and a door opens for Nigeria - Soccernet NGGuinea-Bissau drew 1-1 with Madagascar in their AFCON 2027 qualifier, leaving the Group L leaders on seven points before Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo.

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January window: The deadlines Bassey, Lookman and Boniface face - Soccernet NGThe January 2027 transfer window shuts on different days across Europe, with England, Germany and Italy closing on 1 February and Turkey and Portugal later, which matters for Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface.

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Eric Chelle: 'If we win, I take the credit' before Tanzania in Uyo - Soccernet NGEric Chelle has staked his own reputation on Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Nigeria chasing Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau.

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Rasheedat Ajibade: Named in FIFA's 13-strong cohort with Putellas - Soccernet NGSuper Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is one of 13 players in the second edition of FIFA's Player Impact Programme, with her grassroots health project for female footballers in Nigeria.

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Flamingos: Why Tinubu's ₦100m reward comes with an age condition - Soccernet NGPresident Bola Tinubu has awarded each Flamingos player ₦100m in savings certificates after their U-17 Women's World Cup win, with coach Hakeem Busari also rewarded.

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Doma United vs Barau FC: Preview as Agagbe's draw experts visit Gombe - Soccernet NGDoma United are unbeaten in six home games, and Barau FC have lost only once all season, as Eugene Agagbe's side chase the NPFL leaders in Gombe.

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Mubarak Suleiman: Meet the Slavia teenager now in Chelle's Uyo camp - Soccernet NGSlavia Prague's 19-year-old Mubarak Suleiman is in the Super Eagles camp for the Tanzania qualifiers after four goals in a week for the Czech club.

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Semi Ajayi: Arsenal display makes his case to start in Uyo - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is available for Tanzania after Hull put his early exit at Arsenal down to cramps, following a Team of the Week display.

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Alex Iwobi: 24 chances created, and one name above him in the league - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has created 24 chances in 10 Premier League games for Fulham, second only to Pascal Groß, before Nigeria face Tanzania.

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Super Falcons news: An Algiers friendly with Morocco already in view - Soccernet NGThe Super Falcons are lining up a friendly with Algeria, expected in Algiers this month, ahead of a 2028 Olympic qualifier against Morocco.

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Maduka Okoye: Padelli’s defence and the keeper he says decided Venezia - Soccernet NGUdinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli says Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is being made a scapegoat after 25 goals conceded in 11 Serie A games.

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Dapo Afolayan: Mowbray's 'be more positive' call, and what followed - Soccernet NGDapo Afolayan scored Blackburn Rovers' winner against West Ham after Tony Mowbray chose an attacking line-up, as the England-born forward waits for a first Super Eagles call.

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Gift Orban: 10 league goals for Amed, and a clause that may now apply - Soccernet NGGift Orban's 10th Süper Lig goal for Amed SK reaches the mark Amedspor's president linked to a €3m permanent move from Hoffenheim, while he sits out the Super Eagles' Tanzania games.

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NPFL: Seven defeats in 12, but Enyimba's Deutsch rejects a crisis - Soccernet NGEnyimba sit 17th in the NPFL after seven defeats in 12 games, but coach Emmanuel Deutsch insists his side will recover, with Ikorodu City visiting Aba on Sunday.

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Report: Ademola Lookman on a Serie A shortlist, and a familiar coach - Soccernet NGRoma are monitoring Atlético Madrid forward Ademola Lookman as a possible January option, Repubblica reports, as the Super Eagles winger prepares for Tanzania in Uyo.

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Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance: Preview as Ibadan tests the Vipers - Soccernet NGBendel Insurance go to Ibadan second in the NPFL with a perfect home record but one away win all season, while Shooting Stars are unbeaten at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

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Nigeria vs Tanzania: Preview as Akor Adams carries Russia form to Uyo - Soccernet NGAkor Adams, whose stoppage-time goal rescued Nigeria in Russia, is among the strikers competing to lead the Super Eagles against Tanzania in Uyo, where the margin of victory matters in Group L.

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NPFL: Top three all on the road as Matchday 13 tests the leaders - Soccernet NGEnugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United all play away in NPFL Matchday 13, with Shooting Stars hosting Bendel in Ibadan on Friday.

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Report: Calvin Bassey on Man United's January list, with two rivals - Soccernet NGManchester United have put Fulham and Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey on a January shortlist with Nathan Collins and Jarrad Branthwaite, the Daily Mail reports.

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Flamingos: Five records from Rabat that Africa had never seen - Soccernet NGNigeria's Flamingos became Africa's first U-17 women's world champions by beating Japan 2-1, and the title set five records, including a first for a team that lost its opening game.

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CAF Awards: Lagos date moves up, but Nigeria's hopes rest on the women - Soccernet NGCAF has moved the 2026 CAF Awards in Lagos to 2 December, with Nigeria absent from both Player of the Year lists but nominated in two women's categories.

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NPFL: Abia Warriors call their place 'unacceptable' after Doma draw - Soccernet NGAbia Warriors have apologised to their fans after a 2-2 draw with Doma United left them 19th in the NPFL with six league games without a win.

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Ifeanyi Udeze: Are the Super Eagles taking Tanzania seriously? - Soccernet NGFormer Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has warned Nigeria not to underrate Tanzania in Uyo and said it pained him that some players were yet to reach camp.

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Tijani Kabiru: 100 NPFL games, and a milestone against an old club - Soccernet NGRanchers Bees midfielder Tijani Kabiru reached 100 NPFL appearances in the 1-0 win over Enyimba, the club he won the 2022/23 league title with.

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NPFL: Bendel Insurance's crossbar protest puts a Rangers win on trial - Soccernet NGBendel Insurance have petitioned the NFF to cancel Enugu Rangers' 1-0 win and award a draw, after the NPFL reviewed the footage of a goal scored with the crossbar displaced but let the result stand.

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Super Eagles news: Uyo's first session and the seven still to come - Soccernet NGSeventeen players trained in Uyo as the Super Eagles began work for Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Taiwo Awoniyi among seven still expected.

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Tanzania: 'We are not scared,' but Gamondi is two Yanga men short - Soccernet NGTanzania face the Super Eagles in Uyo without Young Africans pair Clement Mzize and Dickson Job, as their federation insists the Taifa Stars are not afraid of Nigeria.

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NPFL: Why away wins are still this rare after 12 rounds - Soccernet NGHome sides have won 57 per cent of NPFL matches after 12 rounds and away teams only 9 per cent, a pattern shaping Enugu Rangers' lead and Enyimba's slide.

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Report: Rio Ngumoha nears new Liverpool deal, but Bayern keep watch - Soccernet NGLiverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is of Nigerian origin, could sign a long-term contract during the international break as Bayern Munich watch on, TEAMtalk reports.

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Super Eagles news: The Tanzania games are really about Guinea-Bissau - Soccernet NGTanzania are at AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, so the Super Eagles' real Group L rival for the only place is Guinea-Bissau, who lead Nigeria by three points.

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NPFL: Kwara United's ruled-out goal at Rangers costs two referees - Soccernet NGThe NFF suspended referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant Adamu Zakari indefinitely after ruling that Kwara United's disallowed goal in Rangers' 1-0 win was valid.

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Tochukwu Nnadi: Marseille form behind his Super Eagles recall - Soccernet NGMarseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has five starts and 466 minutes since his knee injury, and Chelle has now called him up for the Tanzania qualifiers.

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Victor Osimhen: Juventus link returns as knee surgery clouds January - Soccernet NGA Juventus-linked consultant has named Victor Osimhen as the best January fit, while Galatasaray confirm the Super Eagles striker needs knee surgery.

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Super Eagles news: Tanzania's early Uyo arrival and what it signals - Soccernet NGTanzania landed in Uyo five days before the AFCON 2027 qualifier, already guaranteed a place at the finals as co-hosts, while Nigeria still chase Guinea-Bissau in Group L.

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Chibuike Nwaiwu: Süper Lig assist and a reported €30m+ price tag - Soccernet NGChibuike Nwaiwu's long ball created Trabzonspor's opener at Alanyaspor, adding to the January transfer talk around the Super Eagles defender.

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NPFL: Ikorodu City host Inter Lagos with 11 points between them - Soccernet NGIkorodu City, 13th on 14 points, host bottom club Inter Lagos on Monday in NPFL Matchday 12.

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Tolu Arokodare: 12 goals in 16 Ajax games make a No. 9 case - Soccernet NGTolu Arokodare's early goal against FC Twente took him to 12 in 16 Ajax games, giving Eric Chelle a scoring argument for the Super Eagles No. 9 shirt.

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Super Eagles news: Chelle's Tanzania squad and who leads the attack - Soccernet NGEric Chelle has named 24 players for the Tanzania qualifiers, leaving out Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Maduka Okoye.

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Kelechi Iheanacho: Osimhen's knee surgery reopens the No. 9 race - Soccernet NGGalatasaray's confirmation of knee surgery for Victor Osimhen leaves Eric Chelle weighing Kelechi Iheanacho's Turkish form for the Tanzania qualifiers.

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Union SG vs Genk: Preview as Durosinmi eyes a first goal in a month - Soccernet NGGenk striker Rafiu Durosinmi has six league goals this season but none in his last two games as Genk visit second-placed Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday.

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NPFL: Rangers top again, but Rivers' suspended penalty looms - Soccernet NGChidozie Iwundu's header gave Rangers International a 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance, while the NPFL handed Rivers United a suspended fine and points penalty.

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Fulham vs Newcastle: Preview, h2h as Iwobi eyes thin midfield - Soccernet NGAlex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are expected to feature for Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday against a Newcastle side missing Joelinton and the suspended Jacob Ramsey.

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Moses Usor: A Champions League assist and a case for Tanzania - Soccernet NGMoses Usor's assist in LASK's 4-0 win at home to Slovan Bratislava follows a scoring Super Eagles debut and adds to his case for the Tanzania games.

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Tolu Arokodare: Cruyff on Ajax's permanent move after brace - Soccernet NGAjax's Jordi Cruyff says terms are settled on a permanent deal for the Wolves loanee, whose Midtjylland brace lifts his season tally to 12 goals.

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Flamingos: Awawu Bashiru's brace and the Japan test in the final - Soccernet NGA 3-1 semi-final win over Brazil in Morocco, with Awawu Bashiru scoring twice, sends Nigeria's Flamingos into the U-17 Women's World Cup final against Japan.

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CAF Awards: Osimhen and Lookman miss shortlist as Lagos hosts gala - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are missing from CAF's 10-man Men's Player of the Year shortlist ahead of the Lagos ceremony on 7 December.

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Samuel Chukwueze: Hip surgery rules him out of both Tanzania games - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has had successful hip surgery in London and will miss both AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.

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Zaidu Sanusi to Leeds explained: Porto's contract call sets the clock - Soccernet NGFootball Insider reports that Leeds United are weighing a January move for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi, and his Porto contract situation may decide whether it happens.

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Super Eagles news: Nwabali's clean sheet sharpens No. 1 debate - Soccernet NGStanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye enter the Tanzania AFCON qualifiers with different club form, and Eric Chelle's squad list should settle the goalkeeper pecking order.

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Super Eagles news: Tanzania arrive in Uyo five days before kick-off - Soccernet NGTanzania are due in Uyo on 8 November, five days before the AFCON qualifier, while many Europe-based Super Eagles join after weekend club games.

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Super Falcons news: $100,000 each paid, ending a 15-month wait - Soccernet NGThe National Sports Commission says each Super Falcons player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000 for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

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Galatasaray vs Stuttgart: Preview, h2h as Osimhen leads the line - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads 23rd-placed Galatasaray against unbeaten Stuttgart in a Champions League tie where the hosts need points.

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Finidi George: 'They should not complain' after Rangers draw - Soccernet NGRivers United coach Finidi George said Rangers got a draw and should not complain, and that he was not pleased with their time-wasting in the 1-1 NPFL game.

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Report: Fulham, Palace eye Nwaiwu, but Trabzonspor wanted €30m+ - Soccernet NGFulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly watching Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of January, but the Turkish club reportedly wanted €30m to €35m.

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Umar Sadiq scores six minutes after coming on for Valencia - Soccernet NGSuper Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scored the only goal in Valencia's 1-0 win over Elche, six minutes after coming on in his return from a two-month injury.

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Ademola Lookman: 'I have a lot of faith in him,' says Simeone - Soccernet NGDiego Simeone says he has a lot of faith in Ademola Lookman as the Super Eagles forward searches for form before Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich.

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Super Eagles news: Tanzania name 24 for the Uyo and Dar games - Soccernet NGTanzania have named a 24-man squad for the two AFCON 2027 qualifiers against the Super Eagles, starting in Uyo on 13 November.

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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.