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22nd November 2025

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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren
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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren

Celtic caretaker coach Martin O’Neill has delivered an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash with St Mirren. The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during Celtic's 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over SK Sturm Graz in October.Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer, had made an immediate impact before his setback. In eight appearances across all competitions, the former Manchester City striker recorded three goals and one assist, quickly becoming an important figure in Celtic’s...

November 22, 2025
'Can Ekong sit Osimhen, Chukwueze, Lookman down and speak to them?' - Ideye insists PAOK ace not a leader 
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'Can Ekong sit Osimhen, Chukwueze, Lookman down and speak to them?' - Ideye insists PAOK ace not a leader 

Out of favour Nigeria international Brown Ideye did not hold back in an X space conversation hosted by The Naija Football Conference on Saturday, June 22. The former West Brom strike...

Jun 23, 2024
'I don't care how many awards you have won' -  Ideye reveals what he told Osimhen after face-off with Finidi 
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'I don't care how many awards you have won' -  Ideye reveals what he told Osimhen after face-off with Finidi 

2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Brown Ideye has blasted Victor Osimhen for the disparaging remarks the Napoli striker made about coach Finidi George last weekend.  A Nigerian w...

Jun 22, 2024
Brighton & Hove rising star chooses to represent Nigeria over Netherlands, reveals talks with Randy Waldrum 
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Brighton & Hove rising star chooses to represent Nigeria over Netherlands, reveals talks with Randy Waldrum 

Brighton and Hove goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Comfort Erhabor, has expressed her willingness to represent Nigeria at international Level.  Born and raised in the Netherlands to Nigerian par...

Jun 21, 2024
Super Eagles drop eight spots in latest Fifa rankings after draw against Bafana Bafana, loss to Cheetahs 
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Super Eagles drop eight spots in latest Fifa rankings after draw against Bafana Bafana, loss to Cheetahs 

Nigeria have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA ranking , a consequence of their disappointing results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The three-time African champions have moved from 30th p...

Jun 20, 2024
Sweden make move to cap-tie daughter of ex-Super Eagles striker as AC Milan star earns first senior call-up 
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Sweden make move to cap-tie daughter of ex-Super Eagles striker as AC Milan star earns first senior call-up 

The Swedish Football Association are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race for the services of talented AC Milan striker Evelyn Ijeh, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Evelyn is th...

Jun 19, 2024
Will Ejuke threaten Lookman's Super Eagles starting spot with move to Sevilla?
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Will Ejuke threaten Lookman's Super Eagles starting spot with move to Sevilla?

In a significant development, Super Eagles dribble-king Chidera Ejuke has agreed to join Sevilla, the seven-time UEFA Europa League winners, on a three-year contract.  This move is set to shak...

Jun 17, 2024
Opposition watch: Japan include West Ham trio, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd stars in Olympic squad
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Opposition watch: Japan include West Ham trio, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd stars in Olympic squad

The Japan Football Association has confirmed the country's final squad for the 2024 Olympic Games with several Women's Super League stars part of the 18-player group. Japan have been d...

Jun 16, 2024
'If only he had Austrian roots' - Ralf Rangnick puzzled over omission of Olise from France's Euro squad
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'If only he had Austrian roots' - Ralf Rangnick puzzled over omission of Olise from France's Euro squad

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Austria's opening game against France at the 2024 European Championship, manager Ralf Rangnick waxed lyrical about quad-national winger Michael Olise.&...

Jun 16, 2024
Finidi v Osimhen face-off: The Super Eagles player that convinced Napoli striker to stop Instagram Live rant 
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Finidi v Osimhen face-off: The Super Eagles player that convinced Napoli striker to stop Instagram Live rant 

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo persuaded Napoli star Victor Osimhen to stop his social media rant aimed at Finidi George. Finidi has resigned his appointment as Nigeria coach in the wake of the ...

Jun 15, 2024
'I will not allow disrespect from anybody' - Osimhen fires back at Finidi in Instagram Live rant 
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'I will not allow disrespect from anybody' - Osimhen fires back at Finidi in Instagram Live rant 

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has taken to Instagram Live to address recent allegations made by Finidi George regarding his commitment to playing for Nigeria's national football team. Th...

Jun 15, 2024
NFF sources: Forty-seven days after appointment as Super Eagles coach, Finidi throws in the towel 
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NFF sources: Forty-seven days after appointment as Super Eagles coach, Finidi throws in the towel 

Finidi George has resigned from his position as the coach of the Super Eagles, sources in the Nigeria Football Federation have informed allnigeriasoccer.com. The decision of the former Ajax Amsterd...

Jun 15, 2024
Bankole Olowookere discovers new gem and four other observations from Flamingos 2-0 win v Liberia
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Bankole Olowookere discovers new gem and four other observations from Flamingos 2-0 win v Liberia

Nigeria progressed to the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup tournament in Dominican Republic with a 6-1 aggregate  victory over Liberia on Friday evening. Chidi Harmony scored in both halves to ensure v...

Jun 14, 2024