Nigeria

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Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel retires from international football
Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel on Thursday called time on his international football career after helping the Super Eagles to…
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Ighalo boosts Golden Boot hopes as Nigeria finish third
The 30-year-old Shanghai Shenhua forward struck the only goal against Tunisia, just 130 seconds after the kick-off.
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Coach Gernot Rohr insists future is bright for youthful Nigeria
Cairo, Egypt: Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria will be stronger for their experience at this year's Africa Cup of Nations after his side suffered…
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Belmadi salutes Algeria attitude in last-gasp victory
Cairo, Egypt: Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi paid tribute to his team's "great attitude and mental strength" as an injury-time free-kick by Riyad…
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Starlet Chukwueze offers glimpse of Nigeria future
Cairo, Egypt: He was young enough to participate at this year's Under-20 World Cup, but Samuel Chukwueze is assuming a far greater…
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Senegal star Mane reveals ‘absolute dream’ as Tunisia loom
Cairo, Egypt: Senegal star Sadio Mane says helping Liverpool win the Champions League was special, but his "absolute dream" is parading the…
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Nigeria edge South Africa to reach Cup of Nations semis
The Super Eagles will take on with Algeria or Ivory Coast in the last-four.
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Nigerian goal poacher Ighalo could burst South African bubble
Super Eagles will take on South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Wednesday.
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Nigeria topple holders Cameroon in Cup of Nations classic
The Super Eagles had eliminated Cameroon in the first knockout round the last time they were reigning champions in 2004.
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Holders Cameroon to face Nigeria as Ghana pinch top spot
Ismailia, Egypt: Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon will meet Nigeria in a clash of continental giants in the last 16…
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