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Iwobi praises Nigeria debutants Fernandez and Nwaiwu, issues apology after red card v Jordan
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Iwobi praises Nigeria debutants Fernandez and Nwaiwu, issues apology after red card v Jordan

Alex Iwobi has revealed that he was impressed with the performances of debutants Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu during the second half of Nigeria's 2-1 win over World Cup-bound Asian nation, Iran in an international friendly staged in Antalya, Turkey on March 27.The Super Eagles established a two-goal lead through strikes from Moses Simon and Akor Adams, before Iran reduced the deficit midway through the second half via Mehdi Taremi.Rangers star Fernandez came off the bench to replace Semi Ajayi at halftime, while Nwaiwu, who earned a late call-up following the withdrawal of Calvin Bas...

April 5, 2026
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Sets New Personal Record After Scoring Against Cardiff City
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Chelsea Loanee Abraham Sets New Personal Record After Scoring Against Cardiff City

For the fourth straight match in the Championship, England U21 international Tammy Abraham was on target as Bristol City lost 3-2 to Cardiff City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.<br /><b...

Jan 14, 2017
Nigeria U23 Star Nathan Oduwa Produces Dazzling Display Against Manchester City
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Nigeria U23 Star Nathan Oduwa Produces Dazzling Display Against Manchester City

Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa has continued to impress for Tottenham Hotspur U23s after the end of his loan spell with League One side Peterborough United.<br /><br />His impressi...

Jan 13, 2017
Solanke Scores, Tomori Skippers Chelsea Team In Win Against Leicester City
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Solanke Scores, Tomori Skippers Chelsea Team In Win Against Leicester City

Four players of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke, Fikayo Tomori, Ike Ugbo and Layton Ndukwu were in action at St George<span class="body1"><span class="body1"></span...

Jan 13, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Wins League One December Goal of the Month Award
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Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Wins League One December Goal of the Month Award

Former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi has won the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month award for December 2016.<br /><br />Ameobi&rsquo;s strike in Bolton Wanderers 4-0 rout of...

Jan 13, 2017
Nigeria Drawn Against South Africa, Libya & Seychelles In 2019 AFCON Qualifiers
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Nigeria Drawn Against South Africa, Libya & Seychelles In 2019 AFCON Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have been handed an opportunity to avenge their elimination in the race for the 2015 African Cup of Nations after they were drawn against South Africa in the 2019 qualifiers.<br /&...

Jan 12, 2017
United States Set To Beat Nigeria To Portland Timbers Goalkeeper Kashope Oladapo
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United States Set To Beat Nigeria To Portland Timbers Goalkeeper Kashope Oladapo

United States Soccer Federation are ahead of the Nigerian Federation in the race to secure the international future of highly-rated Portland Timbers netminder Kashope Oladapo.<br /><br />T...

Jan 12, 2017
Leicester City Boss Reveals Ndidi Might Make Premier League Debut Against Chelsea
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Leicester City Boss Reveals Ndidi Might Make Premier League Debut Against Chelsea

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has revealed that Wilfred Ndidi might make his Premier League debut when the champions take on Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.<br /><br /...

Jan 12, 2017
Not Fabian Senninger, Name Of German-Born Striker Rohr Plans To Call Up For AFCON Qualifier
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Not Fabian Senninger, Name Of German-Born Striker Rohr Plans To Call Up For AFCON Qualifier

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has reconfirmed that he plans to hand a call-up to a German-based striker, also eligible to represent Germany, for the national team<span class="body1">&...

Jan 12, 2017
(Full List) Obafemi Martins Named Among Top 20 Highest Paid Players In China
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(Full List) Obafemi Martins Named Among Top 20 Highest Paid Players In China

Finance Football has published a list of the top 20 highest paid players in the Chinese Super League for 2017, with one Nigeria international included.<br /><br />Shanghai Shenhua marquee ...

Jan 12, 2017
Timmy Abraham, Younger Brother Of Chelsea Whizkid, Making A Name For Himself At Charlton
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Timmy Abraham, Younger Brother Of Chelsea Whizkid, Making A Name For Himself At Charlton

Abraham has become a familiar football name in Nigeria this season as a result of the exploits of Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham at Bristol City and England youth teams. <br /><br />But the ...

Jan 12, 2017
Breaking: (Photo Confirmation) Nigerian Striker Completes Move To KAA Gent
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Breaking: (Photo Confirmation) Nigerian Striker Completes Move To KAA Gent

Nigeria U20 international Sophia Omidiji has finally put pen to paper on a contract with Belgian club KAA Gent Ladies, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. <br /><br />The 19-year-...

Jan 12, 2017
Promising Arsenal Winger Nathan Tella Eager To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of England
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Promising Arsenal Winger Nathan Tella Eager To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of England

Promising Arsenal winger Nathan Tella will not reject a call-up to the Nigerian national teams, but has not ruled out the possibility of representing England in future if they are interested in his se...

Jan 11, 2017