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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
Vincent Enyeama Confident Of Victory
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Vincent Enyeama Confident Of Victory

Stand in Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama does not think Ethiopia have the personnel to cause an upset going into the second leg of the World Cup play - off. <br /><br />The Super Eagles de...

Nov 16, 2013
Emenike, Enyeama, Mikel Shortlisted For African Player Of The Year Award
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Emenike, Enyeama, Mikel Shortlisted For African Player Of The Year Award

Confederation of African Football ( CAF) has published on its official website, cafonline.com a list of 25 nominees for the 2013 African Footballer of the Year.<br /><br />Among the candid...

Nov 15, 2013
Kelechi Iheanacho And Ahmed Musa Make List Of Top 101 Youngsters In The World
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Kelechi Iheanacho And Ahmed Musa Make List Of Top 101 Youngsters In The World

For many years, <i>Don Balon</i>, a former member of the prestigious European Sports Media which awards the Golden Shoe to the top scorer in Europe, used to publish the prestigious Top 100...

Nov 14, 2013
Ethiopia Coach Sewnet Bishaw Confident Of Victory
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Ethiopia Coach Sewnet Bishaw Confident Of Victory

Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw is confident that his team will defeat the Super Eagles on Saturday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil next summer. <br /><br />To get to the play ...

Nov 14, 2013
Toronto Striker Bright Dike Promises To Give 100 Percent
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Toronto Striker Bright Dike Promises To Give 100 Percent

Toronto FC attacker Bright Dike says he is ready to help Nigeria qualify for the Brazil 2014 World Cup.<br /><br />26 - year - old Dike is famous in his homeland for scoring in a pre - Nat...

Nov 14, 2013
Henry Galeano Says He Is The Sole Agent Of Kelechi Iheanacho
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Henry Galeano Says He Is The Sole Agent Of Kelechi Iheanacho

Henry Galeano of First Eleven Management has reacted to reports in the local media, which suggested that he does not have the exclusive right to represent the Golden Ball winner at the Fifa Under 17 W...

Nov 13, 2013
Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike Excited About World Cup
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Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike Excited About World Cup

Emmanuel Emenike, who emerged top scorer at the 2013 African Cup of Nations, is fully focused ahead of Saturday<span class=\"\\&quot;\\\\&quot;\\\\\\\\&quot;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\&qu...

Nov 13, 2013
Nosa Igiebor Undergoes Successful Surgery
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Nosa Igiebor Undergoes Successful Surgery

Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor, 23, was successfully operated on Tuesday afternoon at Fremap Clinic, reports the official website of the Spanish club.<br /><br />The Super Eagle underw...

Nov 12, 2013
Ahmed Tijani Pleased With Hat-trick
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Ahmed Tijani Pleased With Hat-trick

Ahmed Tijani has admitted having a good feeling after scoring a hat - trick for FK Susa in their 3 - 0 victory over Turan Tovuz this past weekend in the ninth round of matches in the Birinci Dasta.<...

Nov 12, 2013
Eddy Onazi : We Will Do Our Homework On The Pitch
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Eddy Onazi : We Will Do Our Homework On The Pitch

Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has commented on the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Ethiopia billed to be staged in Calabar on November 16.<br /><br /><span class=\"\\&quot;\...

Nov 12, 2013
Swiss Court Orders FC Zurich To Pay Widow Of Lucky Isibor 255,000 Euros
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Swiss Court Orders FC Zurich To Pay Widow Of Lucky Isibor 255,000 Euros

The Court of Appeal in Switzerland has ruled in favor of deceased Nigeria international Lucky Isibor, who last defended the colors of FC Zurich before he hung up his boots.<br /><br />In 2...

Nov 11, 2013
Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months
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Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months

Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days as a result of his groin injury problems.<br /><br />Estadiodeportivo.com says the Nigeria internation...

Nov 11, 2013