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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
Mali Coach: We Are Ready For This Rematch
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Mali Coach: We Are Ready For This Rematch

Despite the 0 - 2 loss to the Golden Eaglets a fortnight ago, the coach of the Mali Under 17 squad, Issa Coulibaly, has boasted that the team will qualify for the CAN Under 17 championship, billed...

Dec 2, 2012
VICTOR MOSES Tips Nigeria For Afcon Glory
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VICTOR MOSES Tips Nigeria For Afcon Glory

Chelsea forward and Super Eagles star, Victor Moses, has expressed confidence that Nigeria was capable of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa next year.<br /><br />The former...

Nov 30, 2012
EZEKIEL HENRY Scores For AC Milan In Tim Cup
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EZEKIEL HENRY Scores For AC Milan In Tim Cup

Nigerian youngster Ezekiel Henry was on target for the Primavera squad of AC Milan in the 3 - 1 victory away to Padova in the Tim Cup on Wednesday.<br /><br />Henry put the visitors in the...

Nov 29, 2012
Spartak Moscow: EMENIKE Is Overweight
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Spartak Moscow: EMENIKE Is Overweight

Sporting Director of Spartak Moscow, Dmitri Popov, has confirmed reports in the Russian media that Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was not included in the starting line - up by Unai Emery in la...

Nov 29, 2012
MARTINS Romances Balotelli's Sister
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MARTINS Romances Balotelli's Sister

It has been reported by the Foreign Press that Abigail Barwuah, sister of Manchester City attacker Mario Balotelli, and the Nigeria international and Levante forward Obafemi Martins are involved in a ...

Nov 28, 2012
EJIDE Suffers Dip In Form, Concedes Four Goals In 20 Minutes
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EJIDE Suffers Dip In Form, Concedes Four Goals In 20 Minutes

On Monday night, Austin Ejide's claims to the Super Eagles number one jersey were seriously hampered after he conceded four goals in a space of 20 minutes against Hapoel Tel Aviv. <br /><br /...

Nov 27, 2012
CAF Nominates Super Falcons For Team Of The Year
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CAF Nominates Super Falcons For Team Of The Year

On Tuesday, Africa's governing body, CAF announced the nominees of other categories for the GLO-CAF Awards.<br /><br />Despite failing to finish in the top three positions at the last Afri...

Nov 27, 2012
EFE AMBROSE Unhappy With Home Loss
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EFE AMBROSE Unhappy With Home Loss

Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has made a vow that he and his teammates will not lose again at home this season.<br /><br />The Hoops were stunned by Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-0 at Parkh...

Nov 26, 2012
EMMANUEL EMENIKE Refuses To Come On As Substitute
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EMMANUEL EMENIKE Refuses To Come On As Substitute

Spartak Moscow forward Emmanuel Emenike refused to enter the field as a second half substitute in the clash with Dynamo Moscow on Sunday, according to <span style=""><a href="h...

Nov 26, 2012
AKEEM LATIFU Delighted With Norwegian Cup Triumph
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AKEEM LATIFU Delighted With Norwegian Cup Triumph

Former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu, who played for the Flying Eagles at Canada 2007 Fifa Under 20 World Cup, has commented on IL H&oslash;dd's dramatic shoot - out victory (5 - 3) ove...

Nov 26, 2012
Exclusive: Flying Eagles Midfielder, UGONNA EZENWAKA Signs One - Year Contract With Maccabi Netanya, To Earn $3,000 Per Month
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Exclusive: Flying Eagles Midfielder, UGONNA EZENWAKA Signs One - Year Contract With Maccabi Netanya, To Earn $3,000 Per Month

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively reveal that Flying Eagles defensive midfielder Ugonna Ezenwaka has signed a one - year contract with Maccabi Netanya after one week of trials. Inserted into the co...

Nov 23, 2012
JOSEPH YOBO Admits Marseille Game Was Tough
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JOSEPH YOBO Admits Marseille Game Was Tough

Fenerbah&ccedil;e SK defender and Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has admitted that Thursday's fifth round tie of the group stage of the Europa League against his former employer Marseille (1 - 0) was...

Nov 23, 2012