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Friendly match

Friendly match – Pedro Neto scores as Portugal defeats Nigeria 2-1.

Portugal, nicknamed the "Five Shields," defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly match, thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Conceição.

2026-06-11 00:24

Football · Africa Cup of Nations · Morocco · Nigeria · Senegal

Africa Cup of Nations – Morocco eliminates Nigeria in a penalty shootout to advance to the final against Senegal.

In the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties. This victory propelled them into the final, where they will face Senegal, led by Sadio Mane.

2026-01-15 09:01

Football · Nigeria · Algeria · Victor Osimhen · Akol Adams

Africa Cup of Nations – Osimhen scores and assists as Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 to advance to the semifinals.

In the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria easily defeated Algeria 2-0 at the Marrakech Stadium. They will face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals for a place in the final.

2026-01-11 06:45

Football · Nigeria · Willem Trost-Ekong · World Cup Qualifiers · 2018 World Cup

Ekong's retirement from the Nigerian national team marks the official end of his 10-year international career.

Nigerian captain William Trost-Ekong released a statement on Thursday confirming the end of his decade-long international career.

2025-12-05 04:51

Ola Aina · Nottingham Forest · Premier League · football · Nigeria

Ola Aina excited about contract extension and can't wait for new season

Nigeria international Ola Aina has officially extended his contract with Nottingham Forest until the summer of 2028 and said he can't wait to welcome the team's upcoming new season.

2025-07-09 03:11

Football · FIFA · Portuguese Primeira Liga · Sporting Clube Farense · Nigeria national football team

Former African Cup of Nations-winning Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai passed away due to long illness at the age of 61..

FIFA announced the sad news on its official website on Friday that former Nigeria legendary international goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who had won the African Cup of Nations with the team, has passed away due to long illness at the age of 61.

2025-07-05 04:27