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Troost-Ekong says Lookman is ready for Super Eagles World Cup qualifier against Rwanda
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shed light on Ademola Lookman’s mood in camp as Nigeria gears up for their World Cup qualifiers, despite the disappointment of his failed transfer to Inter Milan.
Ekong revealed that the Atalanta winger has stayed positive and is fully focused on the upcoming matches. Lookman was left frustrated during the summer window after Atalanta blocked his move to the Serie A giants, but his determination has not wavered.
Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference, Ekong praised his teammate’s resilience. “The transfer window is always tricky, especially with the amount of talent in this squad. We’ve all supported Lookman throughout. The coach even called him the best player in Africa, and from what I’ve seen, he looks even hungrier to deliver,” he said.
Nigeria faces Rwanda in Oyo on Saturday in a must-win qualifier that could keep their slim World Cup hopes alive. Much will rest on Lookman’s shoulders, as the team looks to his consistency and energy to inspire them in the decisive clash.
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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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