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Celtic target keen to represent Nigeria despite eligibility for Republic of Ireland and Ivory Coast
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Celtic target keen to represent Nigeria despite eligibility for Republic of Ireland and Ivory Coast

Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is keen to represent the Super Eagles ahead of their international games at the end of the 2025-2026 season.Born in Waterford, Oseni is eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father and the Elephants due to his Ivorian heritage, in addition to his country of birth, the Republic of Ireland.Contact has been made with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle regarding the possibility of handing Oseni his maiden call-up for the 2026 Unity Cup, which will feature the national teams of Nigeria...

April 7, 2026
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Hoping To Emulate Chelsea Solanke, Makes England U17 Euro Roster
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Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Hoping To Emulate Chelsea Solanke, Makes England U17 Euro Roster

England U17 boss Steve Cooper has announced his roster for the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma is the only player of Nigerian...

Apr 28, 2017
Enyeama Will Be Fit For Nigeria Get-Together In France, Ball Is Now In Rohr's Court
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Enyeama Will Be Fit For Nigeria Get-Together In France, Ball Is Now In Rohr's Court

Lille netminder Vincent Enyeama will undergo an arthroscopy of the left knee next week and will probably not play a competitive game for the French Ligue 1 club until next season.With the ex-Super Eag...

Apr 28, 2017
Super Eagle Balogun Delighted As Ex-Barca Star Bojan Joins Obafemi Martins In History Books
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Super Eagle Balogun Delighted As Ex-Barca Star Bojan Joins Obafemi Martins In History Books

Leon Balogun has showered praise on former Barcelona wonderkid Bojan Krkic on the back of his fine display in Mainz's 2-2 draw with leaders Bayern Munich in the last round in the Bundesliga. Against t...

Apr 27, 2017
Stoke City Striker Ayoola Scores Injury-Time Winner For Ireland Vs Turkey
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Stoke City Striker Ayoola Scores Injury-Time Winner For Ireland Vs Turkey

Ibadan-born Stoke City striker Shola Ayoola helped the Republic of Ireland U18s record their first win in the Slovakia Cup in Dunajska Luzna.Ireland will compete in third place playoff after beating T...

Apr 27, 2017
Ex-Chelsea Striker Weah Watches On As Akinola Nets Game-Winner For USA In WCQ
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Ex-Chelsea Striker Weah Watches On As Akinola Nets Game-Winner For USA In WCQ

Toronto FC starlet Ayo Akinola scored for the second game running as United States U17s sealed a historic 4-3 win over Mexico in their second game of the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship.The win was th...

Apr 27, 2017
NFF Technical Director Made Mikel Star Of Nigerian Football & Nine Other Facts About Ex-Chelsea Ace
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NFF Technical Director Made Mikel Star Of Nigerian Football & Nine Other Facts About Ex-Chelsea Ace

Allnigeriasoccer.com has uncovered ten interesting facts about former Chelsea star and Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel. 1) A certain Bright Okafor is credited with the discovery of Mikel and he to...

Apr 27, 2017
Iheanacho Has Not Started For Man City In 20 Games But Hopes To Play Vs Man Utd
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Iheanacho Has Not Started For Man City In 20 Games But Hopes To Play Vs Man Utd

Kelechi Iheanacho is raring to go when the two teams representing Manchester in the Premier League lock horns at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The Nigeria international was key when the Citize...

Apr 27, 2017
'Nigerian Messi' Takes One Step Closer To Liverpool First-Team Debut
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'Nigerian Messi' Takes One Step Closer To Liverpool First-Team Debut

Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye has taken one step closer to making his first-team debut for Liverpool .The Netherlands youth international made a rare appearance for the Reds U23s on Wednesday nigh...

Apr 27, 2017
Iwobi Benched, Ndidi Stars As Champions League Regulars Arsenal Grind Out Win
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Iwobi Benched, Ndidi Stars As Champions League Regulars Arsenal Grind Out Win

Arsenal continued their push for a top four spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Leicester City at the Emirates on Wednesday night.Hale End Academy graduate Alex Iwobi watched ...

Apr 26, 2017
Tammy Abraham Ranked Chelsea's Top Player, Super Eagles Star Omeruo Ninth
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Tammy Abraham Ranked Chelsea's Top Player, Super Eagles Star Omeruo Ninth

England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham has been rated the top Chelsea player loaned out this season. Squawka.com has ranked all the 37 players on loan based on their performances ...

Apr 26, 2017
Vincent Enyeama Hints NFF, Rohr To Decide Fate Over Super Eagles Return
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Vincent Enyeama Hints NFF, Rohr To Decide Fate Over Super Eagles Return

Vincent Enyeama has deflected questions regarding his return to the national team, ahead of the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Cameroon.The Lille goalkeeper c...

Apr 26, 2017
Fanendo Adi Claims Title Of Highest-Paid Nigerian Player In MLS (Full List)
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Fanendo Adi Claims Title Of Highest-Paid Nigerian Player In MLS (Full List)

The MLS Players Union announced a list of 2017 player salaries in the American top flight on Tuesday, April 25.Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi claimed the title of highest-paid player of Nigerian de...

Apr 26, 2017