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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
Kelechi Iheanacho World Class Strike Gives Nigeria Win Over Tanzania
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Kelechi Iheanacho World Class Strike Gives Nigeria Win Over Tanzania

Nigeria snatched a 1-0 victory against Tanzania in the final Group G match of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday evening. <br /><br />Manchester City starlet Kelechi Ihe...

Sep 3, 2016
Nigerian Superstar Kanu Shows He Still Has The Midas Touch With Hat-Trick For Arsenal
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Nigerian Superstar Kanu Shows He Still Has The Midas Touch With Hat-Trick For Arsenal

Nwankwo Kanu netted a hat-trick as Arsenal Legends beat AC Milan Glorie 4-2 in a thrilling game at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />Before the game, the retired Nigeria i...

Sep 3, 2016
Chelsea, Man City, Leicester City, Watford Stars Named In Nigeria Lineup To Face Tanzania
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Chelsea, Man City, Leicester City, Watford Stars Named In Nigeria Lineup To Face Tanzania

Nigeria coach Gernoit Rohr has announced his starting line-up ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo. <br /><br />The big news is that the G...

Sep 3, 2016
In-Form Racing Genk Striker Samatta Targets Win Against Wilfred Ndidi & Nigeria
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In-Form Racing Genk Striker Samatta Targets Win Against Wilfred Ndidi & Nigeria

Tanzania skipper Mbwana Samatta has talked about Saturday&rsquo;s African Cup of Nations qualifier between his side and Nigeria, and is confident they can get a result in Uyo. <br /><br /...

Sep 3, 2016
Rio Olympics Hero Daniel Wants To Be Ikeme Understudy In Super Eagles
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Rio Olympics Hero Daniel Wants To Be Ikeme Understudy In Super Eagles

Exactly two weeks after he helped Nigeria to win the bronze medal game at the 2016 Olympic Games, Enugu Rangers netminder Emmanuel Daniel is in line to make his international debut against Tanzania to...

Sep 3, 2016
Porto Teen Sensation Awaziem Dreaming Of Debut Against Tanzania After No Show Vs Mali
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Porto Teen Sensation Awaziem Dreaming Of Debut Against Tanzania After No Show Vs Mali

Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem has been rewarded with his second call up to the national team after catching the eye of the coaching staff whilst representing the Portuguese setup.<br /><br ...

Sep 3, 2016
Leon Balogun Admits Tanzania Clash Is A World Cup Qualifier Dress Rehearsal
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Leon Balogun Admits Tanzania Clash Is A World Cup Qualifier Dress Rehearsal

Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun is looking forward to stepping out onto the Akwa Ibom International Stadium pitch on Saturday, and expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will beat Tanzania thoug...

Sep 3, 2016
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Confesses : I Envy Mikel A Lot....
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Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Confesses : I Envy Mikel A Lot....

Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen is targeting his first-ever appearance for the Super Eagles when they lock horns with Tanzania in an African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International St...

Sep 3, 2016
Internationals Round Up: Shodipo Debuts For Ireland U21; Akpoguma Notches Assist In Germany Win; Akindele & Canada Lose
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Internationals Round Up: Shodipo Debuts For Ireland U21; Akpoguma Notches Assist In Germany Win; Akindele & Canada Lose

Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent who were in action for their respective countries on Friday.<br /><br />1899 Hoffenheim loanee <b>Kevin Akpoguma</b> was named in th...

Sep 3, 2016
Two Nigerian Teenagers Registered For The Premier League By Manchester United
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Two Nigerian Teenagers Registered For The Premier League By Manchester United

Two Nigerian youngsters have been included by Manchester United in their Premier League roster for the 2016-2017 campaign. <br /><br />Lagos-born central midfielder Tosin Kehinde and Matth...

Sep 2, 2016
Seven Young Stars Of Nigerian Descent Included In Tottenham Premier League Roster
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Seven Young Stars Of Nigerian Descent Included In Tottenham Premier League Roster

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign to the Premier League with seven players of Nigerian descent making the roster, including Nigeria U23 int...

Sep 2, 2016
Wolves Goalie Ikeme, Zulte Waregem Newbie Madu Arrive In Uyo
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Wolves Goalie Ikeme, Zulte Waregem Newbie Madu Arrive In Uyo

Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has finally arrived in Uyo ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania at&nbsp; Godswill Akpabio International Stad...

Sep 2, 2016