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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
Yussuf Ayila: Eagles Have 90 Percent Chance Of Winning Afcon
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Yussuf Ayila: Eagles Have 90 Percent Chance Of Winning Afcon

Out-of-favor Nigeria international Yussuf Ayila has commented on the chances of the Super Eagles winning silverware at the African Cup of Nations. <br /><br />''We have many good players w...

Jan 18, 2013
Editorial: Super Eagles Squad Is Inexperienced
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Editorial: Super Eagles Squad Is Inexperienced

Ivory Coast is widely expected to win the African Cup of Nations tournament this year. This is really one of the strongest teams on the continent. But it's just the same as last year. They were lackin...

Jan 18, 2013
Fifa Ranking: Super Eagles Remain At 52nd Position
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Fifa Ranking: Super Eagles Remain At 52nd Position

Football's governing body, Fifa has released its latest ranking of countries. <br /><br />The National Team of Nigeria are ranked as the 52nd best team in the world, the same position they...

Jan 17, 2013
Sone Aluko Faces Eight Weeks On Sidelines
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Sone Aluko Faces Eight Weeks On Sidelines

Fringe Super Eagles player Sone Aluko has been battling with injury since November. <br /><br />The Hull City forward visited a specialist during the week, and it has been confirmed that t...

Jan 17, 2013
Efe Ambrose Urges Celtic To Sign International Teammate Juwon Oshaniwa
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Efe Ambrose Urges Celtic To Sign International Teammate Juwon Oshaniwa

Nigeria international center back Efe Ambrose has urged the Celtic hierarchy to sign international teammate Juwon Oshaniwa, who is being linked with a winter move to the Glasgow giants.<br /><...

Jan 16, 2013
Christian Obodo: Keshi Should Build His Team Around Mikel
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Christian Obodo: Keshi Should Build His Team Around Mikel

It is a shame that the career of Italy based player Christian Obodo has nosedived. Touted as Nigeria's first true box-to-box midfielder, Obodo is now a free agent after he was released by Udinese this...

Jan 16, 2013
Austin Ejide Making Remarkable Progress In Fitness Race
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Austin Ejide Making Remarkable Progress In Fitness Race

Hapoel Be'er Sheva numero uno Austin Ejide is making remarkable progress in his bid to regain fitness after he suffered a muscle injury against Cape Verde in a tune - up game last Wednesday.<br /&g...

Jan 15, 2013
Ugonna Ezenwaka Free To Play For Maccabi Netanya
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Ugonna Ezenwaka Free To Play For Maccabi Netanya

The Nigeria Football Federation has sent the International Transfer Certificate of Ugonna Ezenwaka to Israel. The Flying Eagles midfielder can now start playing for Premier League club Maccabi Netanya...

Jan 14, 2013
Obuh Delighted With Progress Of Omeruo, Onazi
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Obuh Delighted With Progress Of Omeruo, Onazi

In an interview with <i>MTNFootball.com</i>, coach of the Nigeria Under 20s, John Obuh, says he is delighted with the progress made by two of his former charges - Kenneth Omeruo and Eddy O...

Jan 14, 2013
Victor Deniran Starts Training With Montana
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Victor Deniran Starts Training With Montana

Olympic National Team invitee Victor Deniran, 22, has not played for Bulgarian team Montana since November last year following an injury in a cup game.<br /><br />In Deniran's absence, Mon...

Jan 13, 2013
Lukman Haruna Pleased Brown Ideye Made Afcon Squad
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Lukman Haruna Pleased Brown Ideye Made Afcon Squad

Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna has commented on his first training session with the Ukrainian vice - champions after the winter break. <br /><br /><span style=""> <...

Jan 12, 2013
Austin Ejide Out For Two Weeks
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Austin Ejide Out For Two Weeks

This is now official. Hapoel Be'er Sheva custodian Austin Ejide has been ruled out of action for two weeks following a hamstring injury he picked up against Cape Verde in a pre - Nations Cup friendly ...

Jan 11, 2013