Tag: Nigerian Football
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Eva Apio Denies Dating Rumors with Calvin Bassey: No Romance, Just Friendship
Clarifying the rumor mill Rumors swirled after Eva Apio and Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey were seen sharing moments of closeness during the AFCON 2025 third place match between Nigeria and Egypt in Morocco. In the days that followed, social media chatter suggested a romantic link between the two athletes. Eva Apio has since stepped…
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Oshoala Pushes for Nigeria to Co-Host AFCON, Urges CAF to Broaden Morocco Focus
Oshoala Calls for a More Inclusive AFCON Hosting Strategy Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has stepped into the spotlight with a strong call for a broader approach to hosting Africa’s premier football tournaments. While CAF (Confederation of African Football) has increasingly spotlighted Morocco as a hub for major competitions and awards, Oshoala argues that Nigeria…
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Osimhen Booed, Rivers Crisis, Joshua Update: Nigeria’s Weekend in Focus
Overview: A Weekend of Turmoil and Triumph in Nigeria Nigeria’s sports and political landscape collided over the weekend as fans and officials wrestled with a series of high-profile developments. From the AFCON stadium to the political arena in Rivers State, the country found itself at a crossroads between national pride and internal criticism. The week’s…
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Grief, Resilience, and Goalkeeping: How Stanley Nwabali Almost Quitted Football After His Parents’ Passing
Introduction: A goalkeeper’s heartbreak and a leap of faith Professional football often masks personal pain behind the roar of stadium crowds. For Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, grief struck with a force that could derail a career. The Nigerian shot-stopper revealed that the death of both parents brought him to the edge of quitting…
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Stanley Nwabali opens up about grief after losing his parents and considering quitting football
A goalkeeper’s private battle becomes public truth In a candid moment shared with ACL Sport, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali opened up about an intensely personal struggle: the grief that followed the loss of both of his parents. The Nigerian shot-stopper revealed that the pain was so overwhelming that he briefly contemplated quitting football, a…
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Papilo Speaks: Kanu Nwankwo Sends Rallying Message to Super Eagles Ahead of Uganda Clash
Senior Legend Sparks Motivation for a Crucial AFCON Test The Super Eagles face a defining moment in their AFCON campaign as they prepare for a pivotal Group stage battle against the Uganda Cranes at the Complexe Sportif de Fez, with former Nigeria captain and Arsenal legend Kanu Nwankwo, popularly known as Papilo, delivering a strongly…
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Peace Shall Reign: Taiwo Awoniyi Urges Calm After Terror Attacks Shake Kwara State
Overview: A Call for Unity in Turbulent Times In a moment of national unease, Taiwo Awoniyi, the Super Eagles forward who also plies his trade with Nottingham Forest, has urged calm and unity in his home state of Kwara. Recent terror attacks have sent shockwaves across the region, provoking fear but also a determined plea…
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Ikpeba Blasts Ndidi After Eagles’ 4-3 Penalty Loss to DR Congo in WC Qualifiers
Former Stars Speak Out After Nail-Biting WC Qualifier Defeat Victor Ikpeba, a former Nigerian international, has publicly questioned Wilfred Ndidi’s decision-making in the late stages of the Super Eagles’ 4-3 penalty defeat to DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final. The controversial clash, decided in a shootout after a 1-1 aggregate draw,…
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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Possible XI as Super Eagles Target World Cup Spot
Super Eagles Face a Crucial Decider: Nigeria vs DR Congo The final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers pits Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a high-stakes showdown that could define the Super Eagles’ path to Qatar or beyond. Under head coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria must translate domestic form and international…
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Ademola Lookman Not Called Up: A Complicated Relationship with Atalanta
Overview of Lookman’s Situation Ademola Lookman, the talented Nigerian forward, finds himself in a complicated relationship with Atalanta. Despite having represented Nigeria recently in international fixtures, Lookman’s return to the club has not been smooth. Reports indicate that he has not trained with his teammates since coming back to Zingonia, raising eyebrows among fans and…