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'Eric Chelle wants him' - NFF confirm Okonkwo in line for Super Eagles debut next month
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'Eric Chelle wants him' - NFF confirm Okonkwo in line for Super Eagles debut next month

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is in line to make his debut for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for next month.Okonkwo recently completed his switch of international allegiance from England to Nigeria after representing England at youth levels.Having featured for England at U16, U17 and U18 levels, the former Arsenal shot-stopper was granted Fifaapproval on Monday to represent Nigeria at senior level. According to an NFF official who spoke to ESPN, Okonkwo expressed strong enthusiasm about the switch, making th...

April 8, 2026
Ezenwa, Alhassan, Odey Named In Super Eagles Latest Squad (Full List)
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Ezenwa, Alhassan, Odey Named In Super Eagles Latest Squad (Full List)

Coach Salisu Yusuf has opted for goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Orji Kalu and Osas Okoro, midfielders Alhassan Ibrahim and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, forwards Stephen Odey and Ifeanyi George, and 13 oth...

Aug 10, 2017
Belgian-Nigerian Striker Cyriel Dessers Tipped To Be The Next Huntelaar
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Belgian-Nigerian Striker Cyriel Dessers Tipped To Be The Next Huntelaar

Belgian-born Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers has been tipped to make the grade at Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht, and has been labelled the next Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.Dessers was acquired by FC Utrech...

Aug 10, 2017
Fifa Confirms AllNigeriaSoccer Report : Nigeria Make Progress In Rankings, Brazil Back On Top
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Fifa Confirms AllNigeriaSoccer Report : Nigeria Make Progress In Rankings, Brazil Back On Top

Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning confirmed a story first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com earlier in the week regarding its latest rankings of National Teams. Compared to their posit...

Aug 10, 2017
Super Eagles Watch: Penalty-box Predator Ighalo Scores, Samuel Opens CSKA Account
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Super Eagles Watch: Penalty-box Predator Ighalo Scores, Samuel Opens CSKA Account

Odion Ighalo is enjoying one of his best spells of his entire career, goalscoring-wise, with the Changchun Yatai frontman netting his ninth and tenth goal of the season in his side's 2-0 road win agai...

Aug 9, 2017
American-Born Nigerian Midfielder Delighted After Stunning Strike For MK Dons
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American-Born Nigerian Midfielder Delighted After Stunning Strike For MK Dons

American youth international of Nigerian parentage Gboly Ariyibi has spoken of his happiness after netting the winning goal in MK Don's 1-0 win over Forest Green Rovers in the Carabao Cup.A brilliant ...

Aug 9, 2017
Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea Nigerian Wonderkids Listed Among Top 20 Talents To Watch This Season
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Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea Nigerian Wonderkids Listed Among Top 20 Talents To Watch This Season

Ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, Pro Soccer Talk has picked the Top 20 Premier League academy products to watch this year, with three players of Nigerian descent mentioned.Manchest...

Aug 8, 2017
Nigeria Make Progress In Latest Fifa Rankings, Brazil First, Africa's Top 20 Revealed
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Nigeria Make Progress In Latest Fifa Rankings, Brazil First, Africa's Top 20 Revealed

Ahead of two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September, the Super Eagles are expected to make slight progress in the latest Fifa rankings that will be released by football's governing...

Aug 8, 2017
Nigeria Legend Okocha Joins Debate : Messi Is Better Than Ex-Man Utd Star Ronaldo
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Nigeria Legend Okocha Joins Debate : Messi Is Better Than Ex-Man Utd Star Ronaldo

In an interview with the official website of Fifa, former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha believes Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is a better footballer than ex-Manchester United hero Cristiano R...

Aug 7, 2017
How Arsenal Gem Iwobi Reacted To Community Shield Win Over Chelsea
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How Arsenal Gem Iwobi Reacted To Community Shield Win Over Chelsea

Alex Iwobi was delighted that Arsenal began the season the same way they ended last campaign after beating Chelsea 4-1 on penalties to win the Community Shield on Sunday.The Hale End Academy product i...

Aug 6, 2017
Nigerian Defender In Line To Make Official Debut For Steven Gerrard's Liverpool Squad
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Nigerian Defender In Line To Make Official Debut For Steven Gerrard's Liverpool Squad

The promising Nigerian defender Emeka Obi is in line to make his official debut for Steven Gerrard's Liverpool U18s when they tackle Derby County at Moor Farm Training Centre (Derby, Derbyshire) next ...

Aug 3, 2017
Super Eagles Attacker Makes Champions League Debut For CSKA Moscow
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Super Eagles Attacker Makes Champions League Debut For CSKA Moscow

Nigeria international Aaron Samuel has made his Champions League debut for Russian Premier League club CSKA Moscow.The powerful striker played his first-ever game in the world's premier club competiti...

Aug 3, 2017
Chelsea Loanee Aina Doubtful For WCQ Vs Cameroon, Not Yet Cleared By Fifa
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Chelsea Loanee Aina Doubtful For WCQ Vs Cameroon, Not Yet Cleared By Fifa

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is doubtful for two important World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde.The right wing-back trained with the Super Eagles in London in March before committing hi...

Aug 1, 2017