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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has paid a visit to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a quick recovery as the full-back continues his rehabilitation from injury.Aina has been sidelined for both club and country after suffering a hamstring injury that required surgery during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The setback ruled him out of recent international fixtures and several matches for Nottingham Forest, leaving both the NFF and his club closely monitoring his rehabilitation process.Nott...

November 23, 2025
Nigeria Handed Injury Boost Pre-Sierra Leone As Ejuke Named In CSKA Moscow Traveling Squad
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Nigeria Handed Injury Boost Pre-Sierra Leone As Ejuke Named In CSKA Moscow Traveling Squad

Nigeria have been handed an injury boost ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Sierra Leone next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke s...

Oct 31, 2020
Slavia Prague's Olayinka Delighted To Score After His Recovery From COVID-19
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Slavia Prague's Olayinka Delighted To Score After His Recovery From COVID-19

Peter Olayinka was pleased to score the winning goal for Slavia Prague in a 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in a Europa League match on Thursday. The Nigeria international came off the bench in ...

Oct 30, 2020
'He Will Be Ready For The Next Game' - CSKA Moscow Coach Plays Down Ejuke Injury Fears
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'He Will Be Ready For The Next Game' - CSKA Moscow Coach Plays Down Ejuke Injury Fears

CSKA Moscow coach Viktor Goncharenko has insisted that Chidera Ejuke is in contention to be named in their matchday squad for their next Russian Premier League clash against Rotor on Sunday, Novem...

Oct 30, 2020
'Nobody Will Go In There With Fear' - Rangers' Balogun Talks Tough Ahead Of Trip To Benfica
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'Nobody Will Go In There With Fear' - Rangers' Balogun Talks Tough Ahead Of Trip To Benfica

Leon Balogun has every reason to be confident ahead of Glasgow Rangers' trip to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa, where they face two-time European champions Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday...

Oct 30, 2020
FC Lugano's Osigwe Risks Missing Out On Nigeria Debut After Testing Positive For COVID-19
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FC Lugano's Osigwe Risks Missing Out On Nigeria Debut After Testing Positive For COVID-19

FC Lugano goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe risks missing out on his debut for the Super Eagles in next month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone, allnigeriasoccer.com repor...

Oct 30, 2020
Napoli's Record Buy Osimhen Sees First Red Card Of His Pro Career In 96th Game
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Napoli's Record Buy Osimhen Sees First Red Card Of His Pro Career In 96th Game

Napoli's record acquisition Victor Osimhen was shown a red card for the first time in his four-year professional career as the Italian Serie A side returned to winning ways in the UEFA Europa League, ...

Oct 30, 2020
UEFA Europa League : Sivasspor's Kayode Makes History; Villarreal's Chukwueze Assists
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UEFA Europa League : Sivasspor's Kayode Makes History; Villarreal's Chukwueze Assists

Spanish side Villarreal made it two wins from two in Group I of the Europa League after coming from behind to register a 3-1 win against Qarabag FK at the Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com...

Oct 29, 2020
Nigeria Squad Announcement: Iwobi, Aina Called Up; Osimhen Returns; Swiss-Born Osigwe Novelty
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Nigeria Squad Announcement: Iwobi, Aina Called Up; Osimhen Returns; Swiss-Born Osigwe Novelty

The Nigeria Football Federation has named the Super Eagles squad list ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  ...

Oct 29, 2020
Croatia Assistant Coach Names Ejuke As The CSKA Moscow Signing He Enjoys Watching
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Croatia Assistant Coach Names Ejuke As The CSKA Moscow Signing He Enjoys Watching

Croatia assistant coach Ivica Olic has named Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke as the CSKA Moscow player signed in the summer transfer window he enjoys watching. The Army Men also brought in Ado...

Oct 29, 2020
Liverpool Product Who Wants To Play For Nigeria Named In EFL Championship TOTW
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Liverpool Product Who Wants To Play For Nigeria Named In EFL Championship TOTW

Rotherham United defender Michael Ihiekwe has been included in the official EFL Championship Team of the Week powered by Whoscored.com ratings. Ihiekwe was at his best at the AESSEAL New York Stadiu...

Oct 29, 2020
UCL Wrap : Dennis Booked; Man Utd's Ighalo, Club Brugge's Okereke, Rennes' Lesley Benched
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UCL Wrap : Dennis Booked; Man Utd's Ighalo, Club Brugge's Okereke, Rennes' Lesley Benched

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 28.  At Old Tr...

Oct 28, 2020
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Sparkles On Full Debut But Sparta Rotterdam Suffer Penalty Heartbreak
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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Sparkles On Full Debut But Sparta Rotterdam Suffer Penalty Heartbreak

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye finally made his competitive debut for Sparta Rotterdam's first team in a KNVB Beker match against ADO Den Haag on Wednesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Oct 28, 2020