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Alex Iwobi equals Mohamed Salah's Premier League appearance mark, closes in on Toure's
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has drawn level with Egypt's Mohamed Salah as the African player with the second-most appearances in Premier League history, a mark that puts the Nigerian just 25 games short of holder Kolo Toure.
Post-match chaos sours Victor Osimhen brace in Galatasaray win over Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen warned of chaos ahead of Monday's Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce, and it duly arrived after the final whistle, as the Nigeria striker scored both goals in Galatasaray's 2-1 victory.
Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen bracing for 'chaos' in Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen is bracing for chaos in Monday's Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce, with the Nigeria striker hoping for a victory that would move Galatasaray six points clear of their rivals in the Turkish Super Lig title race.
NWSL star Gift Monday vows to make Washington Spirit fans 'proud' despite move to Boston Legacy
Nigeria forward Gift Monday expressed sadness at leaving Washington Spirit, but said she was excited about joining Boston Legacy FC, following her $500,000 transfer between the two NWSL clubs.
Rasheedat Ajibade injury sours Nigeria Super Falcons' advancement in Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria's Super Falcons completed a 7-0 aggregate victory over Comoros in the second round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, with a 5-0 drubbing in Ikenne on Tuesday, to set up a third round meeting with Morocco.
Galatasaray boosted by Victor Osimhen return for Barcelona clash in UEFA Champions League
Victor Osimhen marked his return from a month-long injury absence with an assist against Kasımpasa, giving the Turkish champions a boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting with Barcelona.
Debutants in line for Super Eagles first team after Russia efforts, says Eric Chelle
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle said the players who earned Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Russia may have forced their way into his senior squad, following their performances in Nizhny Novgorod.
AFCON qualifiers - Renard returns, Ghana unravel, and Nigeria make unwanted history
The opening rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying - and the international friendlies that followed - have left many of the continent's established contenders with plenty of areas to improve.
Kelechi Iheanacho makes a case, Umar brothers make history as experimental Super Eagles hold Russia to draw
A young and experimental Nigeria side pulled back a two-goal deficit to claim a 3-3 draw with Russia in an international friendly match in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.
Al Ittihad's George Ilenikhena wants debut Nigeria goal to be 'first of many'
George Ilenikhena hopes his first goal for Nigeria will be the first of many, after marking his senior international debut with a goal in the Super Eagles' 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guinea-Bissau | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Madagascar | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nwabal.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Samuel James | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Michael Atata | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nwabal.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Samuel James | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Michael Atata | 0 | 0 | 0 |