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The Juventus badge on a yellow corner flag at the club's stadium

Teams who were banned or disqualified

By Tom Hancock published

A look at some of the club and international sides who were thrown out or kept out

Jairzinho with Brazil at the 1974 World Cup.

Footballers born on Christmas Day

By Ben Hayward published

Christmas and birthday on the same day? Here, a look at the footballers who were born on December 25th...

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ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Osimhen of Nigeria argues with team mates William Troost-Ekong and Moses Simon ,during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Olympic Stadium Ebimpe on February 11, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

Nigeria boycott fixture, with government called in to rescue team after 'disgraceful behaviour'

By Ryan Dabbs published

Nigeria are refusing to play against Libya in an AFCON qualification match after being abandoned in an airport without food or water

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A graphic of FourFourTwo's ranking of the 10 best Nike football kits ever, with a Nigeria jersey placed in the background

Ranked! The best Nike football kits ever

By Tom Hancock last updated

FFT counts down the most memorable strips to bear the Swoosh on their chest

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Brazil's Vinicius Junior tilts his head reacting to the crowd at his team's Copa America 2024 match against Colombia.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Brazil among big names who could miss out

By Steven Chicken published

Qualification is already underway in most confederations to see which 45 sides will join Canada, Mexico and the USA at the next World Cup

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From fallout to triumph: How Nigeria stunned the world to win Olympic gold in 1996

By Mark White published

Nigeria were in crisis and little was expected of them at the 1996 Olympics - only for the Super Eagles to dig deep and achieve immortality

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Nigeria 2024 home shirt

The Nigeria 2024 home kit is out - and fans are going to absolutely love it

By Ryan Dabbs published

Nike's Nigeria home kit is a masterpiece, with subtle detailing making it one of their best

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Nigeira 2024 away kit

The Nigeria 2024 away kit might just be Nike's best design yet

By Ryan Dabbs published

Nike's Nigeria away kit has often been highly-anticipated - and it is sure to get tongues wagging once again

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Ivory Coast players celebrate after Franck Kessie's equaliser in the AFCON 2023 final against Nigeria in February 2024.

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast's remarkable road to title after 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea and sacking coach

By Ben Hayward published

Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 and claim the Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil in incredible scenes

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Sebastien Haller scores the winner for Ivory Coast

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast as it happened! How to watch AFCON final, live minute-by-minute updates, teams

By Andrew Murray last updated

Here's how to watch a Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live stream free online from anywhere — follow all the action here on our minute-by-minute from the AFCON final in Abidjan

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