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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
Sone Aluko Out Of MK Dons Clash
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Sone Aluko Out Of MK Dons Clash

Sone Aluko has not recovered sufficiently to be considered for selection ahead of Hull City&rsquo;s tie against MK Dons in the Championship.<br /><br />Last weekend, the Nigeria intern...

Oct 30, 2015
George Abbey Delighted Obafemi Martins, Kelechi Iheanacho Are In Super Eagles Squad
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George Abbey Delighted Obafemi Martins, Kelechi Iheanacho Are In Super Eagles Squad

Retired Nigeria international George Abbey was pleased that Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins and Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho have been chosen to represent the national team. <b...

Oct 30, 2015
Kenneth Omeruo Hints At First Team Return Against Besiktas
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Kenneth Omeruo Hints At First Team Return Against Besiktas

With doubts surrounding the fitness of Kenneth Omeruo, Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has taken the wise decision of omitting him from a 24 - play roster announced on Thursday for the World Cup qual...

Oct 30, 2015
Tolaji Bola & Dennis Adeniran Named To England U17 Roster
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Tolaji Bola & Dennis Adeniran Named To England U17 Roster

England U17s coach, Steve Cooper, has included two players of Nigerian descent in his squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Germany.<br /><br />Arsenal defender Tola...

Oct 30, 2015
Carl Ikeme Enjoying His Role As Super Eagles Netminder
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Carl Ikeme Enjoying His Role As Super Eagles Netminder

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been out of favour at the Championship outfit but he is way ahead of other netminders in the Nigeria setup following the retirement of long - serving Lille numero uno ...

Oct 29, 2015
Manchester City Talent Kelechi Iheanacho Invited For Swaziland World Cup Qualifiers
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Manchester City Talent Kelechi Iheanacho Invited For Swaziland World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has invited Kelechi Iheanacho team to the national team for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland after reviewing his performance against <i>The Ea...

Oct 29, 2015
Ex FC Ebedei Talent Obafemi Martins, Mikel, 21 Others Called Up To Nigeria Squad
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Ex FC Ebedei Talent Obafemi Martins, Mikel, 21 Others Called Up To Nigeria Squad

Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players to the national team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland next month.<br /><br />He has handed a recall to in - for...

Oct 29, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu Hails Golden Eaglets For Big Win Vs Australia
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Nwankwo Kanu Hails Golden Eaglets For Big Win Vs Australia

Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has urged the Golden Eaglets not to rest on their laurels after winning their third game at the Fifa Under 17s and qualifying for the last eight.<br />&...

Oct 29, 2015
Kenneth Omeruo Urges Golden Eaglets To Keep Up The Good Work
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Kenneth Omeruo Urges Golden Eaglets To Keep Up The Good Work

Kenneth Omeruo has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for qualifying for the quarter - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.<br /><br />The Chelsea loanee, who played for Nigeria at the 2009...

Oct 29, 2015
Republic Of Benin FA Lures 3 Nigerians Into U-17 Team
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Republic Of Benin FA Lures 3 Nigerians Into U-17 Team

The Football Association of the Republic of Benin are making frantic efforts to convince three Nigerians belonging to A Square Soccer Academy that just returned from a West African playing tour to ado...

Oct 29, 2015
Australia Coach Laments Joeys Poor First Half Display
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Australia Coach Laments Joeys Poor First Half Display

Australia coach , Tony Vidmar, lamented the Joeys first half performance in their 6 - 0 loss to Nigeria on Thursday morning at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.<br /><br />Australia conceded tw...

Oct 29, 2015
Emmanuel Amuneke Singles Out Victor Osimhen For Special Praise
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Emmanuel Amuneke Singles Out Victor Osimhen For Special Praise

Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has praised the Golden Eaglets and Victor Osimhen in particular after they defeated Australia 6 - 0 to advance to the last eight of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.<br /><b...

Oct 29, 2015