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# Nigeria

This year
2023
Osmihen's incredible season continues as Napoli close in on last 8
The Serie A leaders were too good for Eintracht Frankfurt on the night.
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Feb 21st 2023, 10:18 PM
Last year
2022
Rangers star joins Southampton in €12 million deal
Joe Aribo said he had fulfilled a lifelong ambition to play in the Premier League.
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Jul 9th 2022, 8:40 PM
Rangers star could be set for Premier League move
The Saints are one of a host of English Premier League clubs linked with Joe Aribo.
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Jul 5th 2022, 10:55 PM
Mo Salah scores winner as Guinea-Bissau left fuming
Earlier, Nigeria beat Sudan 3-1 to make it two wins from two in Group D.
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Jan 15th 2022, 9:26 PM
All time
Lifelong Man United fan Ighalo reveals taking a pay-cut and turning down other clubs
The striker, who becomes the club’s first Nigerian player, has talked about his deadline-day drama.
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Feb 5th 2020, 12:45 PM
Kanu tells Nigeria to get over Abraham England call-up
The former Arsenal favourite insisted his country should ‘move on’.
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Oct 4th 2019, 1:20 PM
Former Watford striker closes in on Golden Boot as Nigeria finish third
Odion Ighalo was on target in a 1-0 victory over Tunisia.
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Jul 17th 2019, 10:51 PM
Comical own goal helps Nigeria overcome South Korea in World Cup
It was a day to forget for Kim Do-yeon.
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Jun 12th 2019, 4:44 PM
Chelsea star quits international football at 27
Victor Moses played 37 times and scored 12 goals for the Super Eagles.
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Aug 15th 2018, 6:37 PM
Mikel claims Nigeria denied 'clear penalty' in Argentina loss
The Super Eagles believe they should have been awarded a spot kick during a thrilling encounter, despite the match officials making use of VAR.
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Jun 26th 2018, 10:53 PM
Messi and Rojo magic helps nervy Argentina reach World Cup last 16
The Barcelona star scored a brilliant goal tonight.
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Jun 26th 2018, 8:53 PM
Nigeria v Argentina, World Cup
Nigeria take on Argentina, with both sides’ World Cup hopes in the balance.
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Jun 26th 2018, 7:09 PM
Messi stressed and unhappy at World Cup, says former team-mate
Pablo Zabaleta sympathises with his friend, who has not been at his best for Argentina.
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Jun 26th 2018, 5:23 PM
Diego Maradona calls for meeting with Argentina players
The two-time world champions must beat Nigeria in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday to avoid an early exit.
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Jun 24th 2018, 7:36 PM
'The relationship with the coach is completely normal'
Jorge Sampaoli was roundly criticised for his game plan following a 3-0 loss to Croatia.
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Jun 24th 2018, 2:49 PM
Argentina deny reports players want manager out
Jorge Sampaoli has received criticism after his side were beaten by Croatia.
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Jun 22nd 2018, 2:23 PM
Croatia's injured striker sent home from Russia
Nikola Kalinić’s tournament has ended prematurely.
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Jun 18th 2018, 3:32 PM
Nigeria's new home kit will certainly stand out at this summer's World Cup
Nike can’t be accused of playing it safe anyway.
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Feb 7th 2018, 6:07 PM
Nigeria look to woo England starlet Abraham
The 19-year-old is currently on loan from Chelsea to Swansea City at club level.
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Sep 20th 2017, 8:16 PM
'Hotel staff refused to launder our jerseys because of AIDS stories': Nigeria's Olympic gold
The African country made history 20 years ago with an unlikely triumph in Atlanta.
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Aug 20th 2016, 4:53 PM
They arrived in Brazil hours before but Nigeria conjured a remarkable Olympics result last night
20-year-old striker Etebo Oghenekaro hit four goals.
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Aug 5th 2016, 2:09 PM
Stranded! Their Olympic opener is tomorrow but the Nigerian football team are in Atlanta
The team face Japan at 10pm local time on Thursday.
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Aug 3rd 2016, 4:31 PM
Tragedy strikes Nigerian football again
Former Super Eagles coach Shaibu Amodu died just days after Stephen Keshi passed away.
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Jun 11th 2016, 10:52 PM
Stephen Keshi to return as Nigeria boss two weeks after being sacked
The team has a lot of work to do to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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Oct 30th 2014, 5:17 PM
Breakfast at Bebeto's: All you need to know from last night’s World Cup action
Germany and France both left it late as they advanced to the quarter-finals.
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Jul 1st 2014, 7:30 AM
'A lot of mistakes is questionable' - Nigeria coach hits out at ref's display after France loss
Stephen Keshi was aggrieved that Emmanuel Emenike had a first-half goal ruled out for offside among other issues.
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Jun 30th 2014, 9:24 PM
Pogba opens door as France reach last eight
Juventus star made the key breakthrough for France 11 minutes from time.
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Jun 30th 2014, 7:27 PM
World Cup Hangout: 2fm's Paddy McKenna joins us to talk the World Cup, Everton and Leitrim
It’s gonna be another day of dramatic tournament football.
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Jun 30th 2014, 6:00 PM
All the goals as France reach the quarter-final of the World Cup
Nigeria had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.
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Jun 30th 2014, 5:40 PM
France v Nigeria, World Cup last 16
France took on Nigeria, as the Super Eagles looked to upset Didier Deschamps’ side.
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Jun 30th 2014, 4:18 PM
Ambitious France out to confirm World Cup credentials against Nigeria
Didier Deschamps’ side swept past Honduras and Switzerland, before a stalemate against Ecuador.
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Jun 29th 2014, 11:11 AM
Breakfast at Bebeto’s: All you need to know from last night’s World Cup action
A Swiss hat-trick, a French stalemate and Messi finding form.
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Jun 26th 2014, 7:30 AM
Messi brace and Rojo finish see Argentina past Musa-inspired Nigeria
The Barcelona magician scored with a beautiful free-kick just before half time.
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Jun 25th 2014, 6:15 PM
Argentina v Nigeria, Bosnia-Herzegovina v Iran, World Cup Group F
Lionel Messi has proved a saviour to Argentine fans thus far. Could his 10 teammates step up to maintain their 100% record?
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Jun 25th 2014, 4:25 PM
Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves Brazilians unimpressed
In stark contrast to the attacking nature of the tournament so far, neither side showed much creativity.
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Jun 16th 2014, 10:31 PM
Nigeria on $100,000-a-man bonus to win World Cup
The total amount of win bonuses and allowances for the 32-day competition is $2.6 million.
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Mar 11th 2014, 1:19 PM
Check out all the goals from tonight's Confederations Cup action
Spain beat Nigeria to book a date with Italy in the semis, while Uruguay routed Tahiti.
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Jun 23rd 2013, 10:20 PM
Forlan marks 100th cap with stunning winner against Nigeria
Uruguay kept their Confederations Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the African champions.
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Jun 21st 2013, 9:18 AM
VIDEO: Zambia keeper Kennedy Mweene snatches draw — by scoring a penalty
Mweene grabbed a late equaliser in Zambia’s 1-1 draw against Nigeria this afternoon.
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Jan 25th 2013, 4:55 PM