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<title><![CDATA['What an impact' - Celtic legend Bonner praises super-sub Iheanacho after game-winner]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2026 14:38:56 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Celtic legend Packie Bonner has lauded Kelechi Iheanacho's ability to change matches from the bench after the Nigeria international netted another game winner for the Hoops in a 2-1 win at Hibernian on Sunday afternoon.The Manchester City academy graduate has now scored seven goals in 20 appearances...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ex-Golden Eaglets striker Abubakar making inroads at Famalicao, scores against Mourinho's Benfica]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2026 11:49:01 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Nigeria U17 international Umar Abubakar is making progress at Portuguese Primeira Liga club&amp;nbsp;Famalicão.Abubakar has earned call-ups for all the matches played by the club in the Primeira&amp;nbsp;Liga since the start of 2026, with the exception of the trip to Sporting CP on February 15.A pro...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zaidu returns as Porto clinch Portuguese Primeira Liga title with win over Alverca]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2026 08:23:58 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi made a timely return from injury as FC Porto secured the Primeira Liga title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão.The Nigerian defender had missed Porto's previous league outing, a 2-1 win against Estrela Amadora,due to a muscle i...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nigerian exports EFL: Goals for Azeez, Odoffin, Olabiyi, Sowunmi, Chinedu, Okeke, Amaluzor]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:22 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nigeria-eligible players delivered standout performances across the English Football League, finding the net in the Championship, League One and League Two.Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Nigeria-eligible players who were on target in England Football Leagues on Saturday.In the Championship, in-form ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ajax smile to the bank: Ipswich Town must buy 2-goal forward Akpom after PL promotion]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 May 2026 15:54:50 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town are now obligeated to complete the permanent signing of Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom following their promotion to the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Ajax monitored the final round of EFL Championship fixtures with keen interest, having inserted a purchase clause into the loan ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['I'd be surprised' - Former Gunner plays down Arsenal links to Rangers CB Fernandez]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 May 2026 09:20:52 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has cast doubt over reports linking Emmanuel Fernandez with a summer move to Arsenal, questioning both the club's need for reinforcements at centre-back and the player's readiness for a step up.Fernandez, who joined Rangers at the start of the campaign, has enjoyed ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mourning in Nigeria and Italy as Okoye dies after sustaining head injury during match]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 May 2026 11:54:14 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A wave of grief has swept through the football community in both Nigeria and Italy following the tragic death of Emmanuel King Okoye, a 25-year-old midfielder who collapsed during a match in his home country on Wednesday.&amp;nbsp;Born in 2000, Okoye was in Nigeria visiting family when the incident occu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UEL and UECL wrap: Aina suffers injury, Atubolu beaten twice, Oyedele cameo, Ogbus and Obah benched]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:36:05 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Allnigeriasoccer.com provides a round-up of the semifinal matches in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League that featured players who are eligible to play for Nigeria.At the City Ground, Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina was named in the starting lineup as Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['I came here to win' - Fernandez reacts to clinching Rangers' Player of the Year in debut season]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:23:47 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has expressed pride and gratitude after being crowned Rangers' Player of the Year, capping off an outstanding debut campaign with the Scottish giants.Fernandez joined the club last summer from Peterborough United and, despite a challenging start to life in Sc...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zaidu cleared by Porto medics to return to action ahead of title decider]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:49:43 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles full-back Zaidu Sanusi has been cleared by FC Porto's medical staff to return to action ahead of their crucial title-deciding clash against F.C. Alverca on Saturday, allnigeeriasoccer.com reports.The Nigerian International had been sidelined after sustaining a muscle injury during Porto...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nigeria's record appearance maker in UEFA club competitions on target for APOEL Nicosia]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:03:42 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Peter Olayinka scored his third goal in APOEL Nicosia colours as the Cypriot giants were held to a 3-3 draw by Pafos at the GSP Stadium on Sunday.UEFA recently revealed that Olayinka is Nigeria's ijoint-highest appearance maker in UEFA club competitions with 81 matches, a record he shares with Nwank...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Super Eagles midfielder Nnadi provides assist on full debut for 1993 European champions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:53:04 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has officially made his full debut for French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille, starting in their 1-1 draw against OGC Nice at the Orange Vélodrome, where he also registered an assist.The 22-year-old, who joined Marseille from Belgian club Zulte Waregem in ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Former Olympic Eagles invitee Akinola wins Woking's Fans Player of the Season award]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:59:24 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Nigeria U23 invitee Tim Akinola has been named Woking's Cards Trust Fans' Player of the Season after playing a key role in the Cardinals' top-ten finish.The award was presented following the club's National League fixture against FC Halifax Town, recognising a standout campaign from the forme...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Very good today' - Robinson lauds Aberdeen's game-winner Aremu after 51st-second goal]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:08:25 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Flying Eagles midfielder Afeez Aremu scored the game-winning goal after fifty one seconds as Aberdeen defeated Kilmarnock 1-0 at Pittodrie on Saturday, a victory that all but guarantees the Dons' safety from relegation.Aremu transferred to Aberdeen in the winter transfer market, signing a two...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['That pressing' - Former Chelsea forward explains why Iheanacho was left out of Celtic's starting XI]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:19:02 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has shed light on why Kelechi Iheanacho was not named in the starting lineup, with Daizen Maeda preferred in Celtic's 3-1 victory over Falkirk.The Nigerian international had been tipped to start after his outstanding display in the 6-2 win over St. Mirren last wee...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['He is in contention' - Marseille boss not ruling out starting debut for Super Eagles midfielder]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:53:21 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Olympique de Marseille head coach Habib Beye has hinted that Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could be handed his first start for the club when they face Nice on Sunday, despite the his limited game time since arriving in February.The Nigerian International joined the French side from Zulte Wa...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Slavia Prague's David Moses and Plymouth Argyle's Pepple score game-winning goals]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:26:47 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses and Plymouth Argyle forward Aribim Pepple scored game-winning goals for their respective clubs in league action on Saturday, April 25.In the Czech First League, Slavia Prague came from behind to defeat Sigma Olomouc 2-1 at the  Fortuna Arena in the last match ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['I love it here' - Rangers centre-back Fernandez prioritises silverware over transfer talk]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:57:09 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rangers centre-back Emmanuel&amp;nbsp;Fernandez has played down speculation linking him with a departure from Ibrox in the summer transfer window, insisting that he is focused on winning the Premiership title this season.Fernandez's impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with the likes of Arse...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['A high quality player' - Coventry City captain hails Goal of the Season nominee Onyeka]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:31:40 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coventry City captain Matt Grimes has praised Frank Onyeka as a high quality player, highlighting the midfielder’s impact during a crucial phase of the club's campaign.In search of adequate playing opportunities, the Nigeria international joined the Sky Blues on loan in the winter transfer market,...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['He would like to start' - Celtic coach impressed by Iheanacho's recent impact]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:34:16 +0100]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has suggested that Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho could be handed a starting role when the Hoops face Falkirk FC on Saturday evening at Celtic Park.Iheanacho, who joined Celtic as a free agent in September 2025, has rediscovered his form after overcoming early i...]]></description>
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