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Fifa confirm Wrexham goalkeeper has changed his sporting nationality from England to Nigeria
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Fifa confirm Wrexham goalkeeper has changed his sporting nationality from England to Nigeria

Football's governing body, Fifa officially confirmed on Monday, April 6 that Arsenal's Hale End academy graduate Arthur Okonkwo has switched his sporting nationality from England to Nigeria. The Wrexham goalkeeper made the decision to represent the Super Eagles after appearing for England's Young Lions at U15, U16, U17 and U18 levels.It is believed that the Nigeria Football Federation opted to be cautious and sought Fifa approval for Okonkwo's one-time switch, even though it was technically unnecessary as all his appearances for the Young Lions were in friendly matches.Werder Bremen defen...

April 7, 2026
Chelsea's Nigerian-Born Striker Makes PFA Team Of The Year
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Chelsea's Nigerian-Born Striker Makes PFA Team Of The Year

Nigerian-born England international Eniola Aluko has been recognized for her outstanding performances for Chelsea, with the PFA naming her to the WSL Team of the Year.The Blues striker and teammate Ka...

Apr 20, 2017
Nigeria, England Battling Republic Of Ireland For Arsenal Prodigy Okoflex
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Nigeria, England Battling Republic Of Ireland For Arsenal Prodigy Okoflex

The Nigeria Football Federation and English FA are behind Football Association of Ireland for the services of one of the most exciting young talents at Arsenal academy, Armstrong Okoflex.The winger or...

Apr 20, 2017
Chelsea-Linked Nigerian Starlet Kelechi Offered To Scottish Champions Celtic
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Chelsea-Linked Nigerian Starlet Kelechi Offered To Scottish Champions Celtic

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Chelsea are dilly-dallying over handing a trial to Houston Dynamo wonderkid Kelechi Onyewuenyi.The Premier League pacesetters will continue monitoring his p...

Apr 20, 2017
Team Bonding Meal Arranged By Chelsea Boss Conte Blamed For Moses Illness
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Team Bonding Meal Arranged By Chelsea Boss Conte Blamed For Moses Illness

A team-bonding meal arranged by Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been blamed for Victor Moses's illness before the Premier League pacesetters tackled Manchester United last weekend.The Nigeria intern...

Apr 20, 2017
Mikel Pays Tribute To John Terry : A Privilege To Play With A Chelsea Legend
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Mikel Pays Tribute To John Terry : A Privilege To Play With A Chelsea Legend

Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has paid tribute to ex-Chelsea teammate John Terry following an announcement on Easter Monday that he'll leave The Blues at the end of the 2016-2017 season.Mikel sp...

Apr 19, 2017
New Algeria Coach To Spy on Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal Nigerian Stars Ahead Of WCQ
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New Algeria Coach To Spy on Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal Nigerian Stars Ahead Of WCQ

New Algeria national team coach Lucas Alcaraz will closely monitor the Super Eagles players at close quarters before the North Africans face Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier in November 2017.The forme...

Apr 19, 2017
16-Year-Old Nigerian GK, Who Visited Rohr In London, In Line To Debut For AFC Wimbledon U23s
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16-Year-Old Nigerian GK, Who Visited Rohr In London, In Line To Debut For AFC Wimbledon U23s

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that ex-Golden Eaglets trainee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu could make his competitive debut for AFC Wimbledon's Development squad when they tackle Exeter City.The highly-rat...

Apr 19, 2017
Southampton's Obafemi, Stoke City's Ayoola, Eligible For Nigeria, Receive Republic Of Ireland Call-Up
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Southampton's Obafemi, Stoke City's Ayoola, Eligible For Nigeria, Receive Republic Of Ireland Call-Up

Two players of Nigerian descent have received call-ups to the Republic of Ireland U18s squad for a tournament in Slovakia later this month. Southampton striker Michael Obafemi is joined on the roster ...

Apr 19, 2017
Porto's Musa Yahaya, Sunderland's Josh Maja Hoping To Emulate Man City's Iheanacho
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Porto's Musa Yahaya, Sunderland's Josh Maja Hoping To Emulate Man City's Iheanacho

Sunderland will face FC Porto B in the final of the Premier League International Cup at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday, May 17.The Dragons reached the final after beating Swansea City 1-0 in the se...

Apr 19, 2017
Sunderland Coach Reserves Praise For Nigerian Whizz-Kid After Golden Boy Nomination
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Sunderland Coach Reserves Praise For Nigerian Whizz-Kid After Golden Boy Nomination

Sunderland U23 coach Elliott Dickman believes Sweden U21 international of Nigerian descent Joel Asoro can still improve after he was nominated for the prestigious European Golden Boy award.Asoro is in...

Apr 19, 2017
Hannover Send Message To Arsenal To Back Off With Hefty Release Clause In Bazee's New Contract
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Hannover Send Message To Arsenal To Back Off With Hefty Release Clause In Bazee's New Contract

The headline news before Hannover 96 faced off with Eintracht Braunschweig in the derby on Saturday was the extension of Noah Bazee's contract.Hannover President Martin Kind has stated that any club i...

Apr 19, 2017
Portland Timbers, Sporting KC Nigerian Stars Named Among Top 50 MLS Fantasy Players
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Portland Timbers, Sporting KC Nigerian Stars Named Among Top 50 MLS Fantasy Players

Portland Timbers' Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi has been named among the Top 50 MLS Fantasy players on the official website of Major League Soccer.Fanendo Adi was number four on the list and was given ...

Apr 19, 2017