Calvin Bassey from Fulham Steps Back from Nigeria Team Following Injury
Fulham star Calvin Bassey has been forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad ahead of their upcoming games against Iran and Jordan due to an injury.
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Galatasaray confirm Victor Osimhen's successful surgery on broken arm
Nigeria international and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has had successful surgery on his broken arm, the club has confirmed.
Iranian Forward Sardar Azmoun Omitted from National Team Following Expulsion Claims
undefined Striker Sardar Azmoun was omitted from the Iran squad announced for two World Cup warm-ups after Iranian media reports that he had been expelled from the national team for a perceived act…
Bans Imposed on Algerias Zidane and Belghali After AFCON Clash with Nigeria
Algerian footballers Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali face suspensions of two and four games apiece for their roles in the disorderly incidents that followed a quarter final loss to Nigeria during the…
Lookman clinches third spot for Nigeria following AFCON penalty drama versus Egypt
Ademola Lookman netted the decisive penalty that handed Nigeria a 4-2 win in the shoot-out against Egypt after a goalless stalemate on Saturday during the Africa Cup of Nations third place match. The…
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the star by making two crucial saves during the penalty shoot-out, helping hosts Morocco secure a 4-2 victory over Nigeria and earn a spot in the Africa Cup of Na…
Osimhen rediscovers AFCON scoring form to sharpen Nigerias advantage
One defining moment from Nigerias disappointing World Cup qualification effort was Victor Osimhens astonishing failure to score in the vital play-off against Gabon. The typically sharp forward inexpl…
AFCON officials probe disturbances following Algeria Nigeria encounter
The Confederation of African Football announced on Monday that it has initiated an inquiry and issued warnings about potential sanctions due to "possibly inappropriate conduct" when players confronte…
Egypt eliminate defending champions Ivory Coast while Nigeria arrange AFCON semi-final against Morocco
Mohamed Salah guided Egypt to a victory over the current title holders Ivory Coast by 3-2 in the quarter finals on Saturday at the Africa Cup of Nations, as Victor Osimhen shone for Nigeria in their…
Osimhen Prioritises Nigerian Success Over Personal Scoring Milestone
Victor Osimhen emphasised that his primary aim is securing victory in the Africa Cup of Nations rather than breaking Nigeria's all time leading goalscorer mark following his opening strike in the Sup…