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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
Super Eagles Star Victor Moses Was Not Fit To Face Manchester United, Missed Training
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Super Eagles Star Victor Moses Was Not Fit To Face Manchester United, Missed Training

Victor Moses was not fit to face Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League, and the wing-back missing training two days before the clash at Old Trafford.Sky Sports has reported that Moses, Die...

Apr 18, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper Named In Team Of The Week In The Netherlands
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Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper Named In Team Of The Week In The Netherlands

Abdul Ajagun has been named in the Eredivisie Team of the Week for his performance against Ryan Sanusi's Sparta Rotterdam this past weekend.The ex-Flying Eagles captain put in an impressive display an...

Apr 18, 2017
NFF Pay Tribute To Super Eagles Defender Adefemi On Sixth Anniversary Of His Death
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NFF Pay Tribute To Super Eagles Defender Adefemi On Sixth Anniversary Of His Death

The Nigeria Football Federation have paid tribute to former Nigeria international Adefemi Olubayo on the sixth anniversary of his death.The versatile defender tragically lost his life on April 18, 201...

Apr 18, 2017
Ex-Leicester Coach Ranieri Rejected Approach From Nigeria's WCQ Opponents
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Ex-Leicester Coach Ranieri Rejected Approach From Nigeria's WCQ Opponents

Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he turned down the chance to manage the Algerian national team before the FAF appointed Spanish tactician Lucas Alcaraz.Ranieri thinks he was recomme...

Apr 18, 2017
Ex-Real Madrid Youth-Teamer Osede Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Nigeria Legend Okocha
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Ex-Real Madrid Youth-Teamer Osede Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Nigeria Legend Okocha

Former Real Madrid youth-teamer Derik Osede is in contention for Bolton Wanderers Player of the Year for the 2016-2017 season.The official website has asked fans to choose the most impressive player o...

Apr 18, 2017
Iwobi Benched As Arsenal Main Men Deliver In Win Against Middlesbrough
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Iwobi Benched As Arsenal Main Men Deliver In Win Against Middlesbrough

Arsenal are back in the hunt for fourth spot following their 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Monday night.Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is still finding game time...

Apr 17, 2017
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Finishes Off 31-Pass Move To Score For Bristol City
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Chelsea Loanee Abraham Finishes Off 31-Pass Move To Score For Bristol City

Bristol City were denied a win after a goal from Sam Gallagher in the 71st minute handed Blackburn Rovers a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park on Monday afternoon.England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tam...

Apr 17, 2017
Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Nigerian Stars To Rest For Two Days Before Joining Nigeria Training Camp
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Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Nigerian Stars To Rest For Two Days Before Joining Nigeria Training Camp

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles will begin their training camp in France on Tuesday, May 23rd ahead of June\'s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. The group o...

Apr 17, 2017
Manchester United Nigerian Defender Adds Goals To His Game, Scores Messi-Like Goal
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Manchester United Nigerian Defender Adds Goals To His Game, Scores Messi-Like Goal

American-born Nigerian starlet Matthew Olosunde has added goals to his game after emerging Manchester United U19s top scorer at the most prestigious youth tournament in the United States, the Dallas C...

Apr 17, 2017
Ireland Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Manchester United Winger Deji Sotona
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Ireland Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Manchester United Winger Deji Sotona

The Nigeria Football Federation are lagging behind their Republic of Ireland counterparts in the race for the services of Manchester United wonderkid Ayodeji Sotona.The Football Association of Ireland...

Apr 17, 2017
Arsenal's Nigerian Wonderkid Balogun Turning Heads In Holland, Scores Against PSG, Bayern
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Arsenal's Nigerian Wonderkid Balogun Turning Heads In Holland, Scores Against PSG, Bayern

Defending champions Arsenal crashed out of the prestigious ABN AMRO Future Cup on Easter Sunday following a 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich.With the Young Gunners four goals down, promising Nigerian midfiel...

Apr 17, 2017
Nigeria International Striker Scores Brace For Oxford United, Then Gets Sent Off
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Nigeria International Striker Scores Brace For Oxford United, Then Gets Sent Off

Nigeria international Ini-Abasi Umotong bagged a brace as Oxford United lost 3-2 to Sheffield FC in a Spring Series clash on Saturday. The U's took the lead on 17 minutes thanks to Umotong, who dusted...

Apr 16, 2017