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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
Imoh Ezekiel, Amaefule Handed Invitations For Showdown With Brazil
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Imoh Ezekiel, Amaefule Handed Invitations For Showdown With Brazil

Dream Team VI substantive coach, Samson Siasia, has been forced to make some changes to his roster for the upcoming international friendly against Brazil in Vitoria, Espirito Santo.<br /><br ...

Mar 4, 2016
Siasia Pulls Off PR Stunt By Handing Call-Up To Leon Balogun
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Siasia Pulls Off PR Stunt By Handing Call-Up To Leon Balogun

Super Eagles manager Samson Siasia has pulled off a public relations stunt by handing an invitation to FSV Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.<br ...

Mar 4, 2016
John Ogu Happy To Add Goals To His Game Since Moving To Israel
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John Ogu Happy To Add Goals To His Game Since Moving To Israel

Nigeria international John Ogu has been one of the success stories at Hapoel Beer Sheva in the ongoing season and is confident that the team from the Negev region can win their first Premier League ti...

Mar 4, 2016
Osmanlispor Young Star Umar Aminu Calls Mom & Dad To Celebrate Super Eagles Invitation
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Osmanlispor Young Star Umar Aminu Calls Mom & Dad To Celebrate Super Eagles Invitation

<span><span>Osmanl&#305;spor </span>frontman Umar Aminu has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised after learning of his invitation to the Super Eagles for their African Cup o...

Mar 3, 2016
Portland Timbers Star Fanendo Adi Delighted With Maiden Nigeria Call Up
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Portland Timbers Star Fanendo Adi Delighted With Maiden Nigeria Call Up

Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi has expressed his gladness at his invitation to the national team for the first time in his career and thinks he has some qualities that he can bring to the squad....

Mar 3, 2016
Official:Mikel, Victor Moses, Iheanacho, Ighalo, 38 Others Called Up For Showdown With Egypt
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Official:Mikel, Victor Moses, Iheanacho, Ighalo, 38 Others Called Up For Showdown With Egypt

The Nigeria Football Federation in conjunction with Super Eagles interim manager Samson Siasia have announced a list of 42 players called up for the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures with Egy...

Mar 3, 2016
Samson Siasia Invites Portland Timbers Star Fanendo Adi, Aaron Samuel, Umar Aminu & Okechukwu For Egypt Games
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Samson Siasia Invites Portland Timbers Star Fanendo Adi, Aaron Samuel, Umar Aminu & Okechukwu For Egypt Games

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia, has handed a maiden invitation to Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi for the upcoming African Cup ...

Mar 3, 2016
Super Eagles Make Slight Progress In Fifa Ranking
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Super Eagles Make Slight Progress In Fifa Ranking

On Thursday morning, the governing body of football, Fifa, published the updated ranking of national teams.<br /><br />Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles have ...

Mar 3, 2016
Exclusive Documents Obtained Prove Sunday Oliseh Was NOT Paid Before He Quit
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Exclusive Documents Obtained Prove Sunday Oliseh Was NOT Paid Before He Quit

<b>Alllnigeriasoccer.com</b> has exclusively obtained documents from the Nigeria Football Federation proving beyond a reasonable doubt that ex-Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has been pai...

Mar 3, 2016
Arsenal-Bound Kelechi Nwakali Presents Boots, Jerseys To ASJ Academy
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Arsenal-Bound Kelechi Nwakali Presents Boots, Jerseys To ASJ Academy

Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali visited his nursery team, ASJ Academy, on Wednesday to bid the players and officials farewell before he travels to the United Kingdom to link up with Arsenal and...

Mar 2, 2016
Zambian Referee To Officiate Cracker Between Super Eagles And Egypt
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Zambian Referee To Officiate Cracker Between Super Eagles And Egypt

Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe will officiate the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna on March 25, the NFF has announced via official sources.<br /><b...

Mar 2, 2016
Hope Akpan Pleased to Score Third Headed Goal Of The Season
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Hope Akpan Pleased to Score Third Headed Goal Of The Season

Hope Akpan netted his third goal of the season as <span>Blackburn Rovers defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 at Ewood Park in the Championship on Tuesday night.<br /><br />The Nigeria nationa...

Mar 2, 2016