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Kano Pillars coach Usman Abdallah questioned the club's decision to suspend him again despite a recent extension of his initial three-week ban.
Nigeria's goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is still uncertain to play in the country's upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury. He has about two weeks left on his current injury layoff before being considered for selection.
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed confidence in Nigeria's ability to bounce back from recent losses and rediscover their form during the resumed 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigerian legends and other African footballers are rallying to defend the Africa Cup of Nations amid criticism from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who called it a 'less intense' version of the World Cup. Former players like Steven Gerrard and Joey Barton also sparked controversy with their remarks about the tournament's competitiveness.
