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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
Gbenga Arokoyo Tips Eagles For Afcon Glory
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Gbenga Arokoyo Tips Eagles For Afcon Glory

Mj&auml;llby AIF central defender Gbenga Arokoyo has tipped the Super Eagles to lift the African Cup of Nations trophy when the final match is played on February 10 in Johannesburg.<br /><...

Jan 11, 2013
Austin Ejide Plays Down Injury Fears
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Austin Ejide Plays Down Injury Fears

Hapoel Be'er Sheva custodian Austin Ejide has quickly moved to dispel suggestions that he is injured and will spend some time on the sidelines following a thigh strain on Wednesday night against Cape ...

Jan 10, 2013
Nnamdi Oduamadi Targets Late January Return
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Nnamdi Oduamadi Targets Late January Return

Varese winger Nnamdi Oduamadi is targeting a late January return from injury. The Nigeria international has not made an appearance for the Serie B side after he got injured while training with the Nig...

Jan 10, 2013
Ejike Uzoenyi Delighted To Make Nations Cup Squad
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Ejike Uzoenyi Delighted To Make Nations Cup Squad

Enugu Rangers exciting winger Ejike Uzoenyi is delighted to make Stephen Keshi's 23 - man roster for the African Cup of Nations. <br /><br />Before the official announcement of the squad o...

Jan 10, 2013
Bright Dike Takes Nations Cup Omission In Good Faith
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Bright Dike Takes Nations Cup Omission In Good Faith

Portland Timbers frontman Bright Dike was omitted from the Super Eagles squad which travels to South Africa on January 16th for the African Cup of Nations.<br /><br />In only his second ap...

Jan 10, 2013
Raheem Lawal Wants To Play In South Africa
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Raheem Lawal Wants To Play In South Africa

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi must cut his preliminary African Cup of Nations down to 23 latest Wednesday night.<br /><br /><span class="st">Adana Demirspor midfielder R...

Jan 8, 2013
Coach Stephen Keshi Axes Rabiu Ibrahim From Squad
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Coach Stephen Keshi Axes Rabiu Ibrahim From Squad

Kilmarnock new signing Rabiu Ibrahim did not impress at the Eagles training camp in Faro, Portugal and has been axed from the team by coach Stephen Keshi. <br /><br />He is joined by Henry...

Jan 7, 2013
Dynamo Kiev Expecting Striker To Replace Ideye
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Dynamo Kiev Expecting Striker To Replace Ideye

Brown Ideye could be away on international duty with the Nigeria selection for more than one month. <br /><br />As a result, Dynamo Kiev may strengthen the squad with an offensive reinforc...

Jan 6, 2013
Fegor Ogude Welcomes Competition For Midfield Places
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Fegor Ogude Welcomes Competition For Midfield Places

As the countdown to January 8 continues, the date Stephen Keshi will make public the list of players for the African Cup of Nations, returning midfielder Fegor Ogude has acknowledged there is healthy ...

Jan 6, 2013
Nigeria Federation Authorizes Echiejile To Play Against Moreirense
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Nigeria Federation Authorizes Echiejile To Play Against Moreirense

Nigeria left back Elderson Echiejile has been summoned by Braga coach Jos&eacute; Peseiro for the 13th round of games in the championship against Moreirense on Sunday, January 6th.<br /><...

Jan 5, 2013
Exclusive - Agent: Big Arab Country Has Approached Michael Olaitan To Play For National Team
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Exclusive - Agent: Big Arab Country Has Approached Michael Olaitan To Play For National Team

In this interview, Prosport International Head of Global Football, Paschalis Tountouris, who represents 19 - year - old Michael Olaitan, talks to allnigeriasoccer.com about reports linking his client ...

Jan 5, 2013
Saturday Is Deadline Day For Shola Ameobi
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Saturday Is Deadline Day For Shola Ameobi

Newcastle attacker Shola Ameobi was named in Nigeria's preliminary African Cup of Nations roster. <br /><br />Since then, there have been futile attempts by manager Stephen Keshi to contac...

Jan 5, 2013