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Super Eagles striker ruled out for rest of the season, undergoes surgery after Afcon injury
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Super Eagles striker ruled out for rest of the season, undergoes surgery after Afcon injury

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers will miss the remainder of the season after opting to undergo surgery following an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to Sportal Greece.The Nigeria international, who joined Panathinaikos last summer window, suffered a rupture involving a tendon linked to the rectus femoris in his right leg ahead of Nigeria’s third group game against Uganda.Following the setback, Dessers and club's medical team pursued a conservative rehabilitation approach, aiming to allow natural healing and potentially facilitate a return before the end...

April 10, 2026
'We are one country' - Cardiff City left-back Collins insists no competition in the Super Eagles
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'We are one country' - Cardiff City left-back Collins insists no competition in the Super Eagles

Cardiff City left-back Jamilu Collins has insisted that he is unfazed by the competition for a place in the starting lineup for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimba...

Nov 14, 2023
'We are always happy' - Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar on competition for places in Super Eagles attack 
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'We are always happy' - Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar on competition for places in Super Eagles attack 

Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar has insisted that Nigerian players are always delighted to be called up for Super Eagles duty whether or not they are given minutes.    Former Almeria ...

Nov 14, 2023
'It's something they have to witness'  - Omeruo sends message to Super Eagles teammates ahead of WCQ
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'It's something they have to witness'  - Omeruo sends message to Super Eagles teammates ahead of WCQ

Kasimpasa star Kenneth Omeruo has sent a message to his Super Eagles teammates ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.    The former Chelsea ...

Nov 14, 2023
Super Eagles camp update: Uzoho, Ojo among six players in camp; gym work for Omeruo, Sadiq, Collins 
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Super Eagles camp update: Uzoho, Ojo among six players in camp; gym work for Omeruo, Sadiq, Collins 

Six of the twenty-three players invited to the national team for the November internationals landed in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo on Monday, three days before the Super Eagles begin their 2...

Nov 13, 2023
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria call in replacement for Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria call in replacement for Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.   The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Monday evening that Oko...

Nov 13, 2023
Leicester City striker reports for Super Eagles duty ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers
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Leicester City striker reports for Super Eagles duty ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kelechi Iheanacho has reported for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.  ...

Nov 13, 2023
'We have the best strike force ever' - Mikel says Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win 2023 AFCON
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'We have the best strike force ever' - Mikel says Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win 2023 AFCON

Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel reckons that the Super Eagles are one of the favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Mikel, who was a key member of the ...

Nov 13, 2023
'In Nigeria they have great strikers' - Bayer coach Alonso sends message to Peseiro about 'good winger' Tella 
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'In Nigeria they have great strikers' - Bayer coach Alonso sends message to Peseiro about 'good winger' Tella 

Three days after receiving his first-ever call-up to Nigeria's senior national team, Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella netted his first Bundesliga goal as Bayer Leverkusen equale...

Nov 12, 2023
Super Eagles watch: Simon pays tribute to Raphael Dwamena after scoring; Awoniyi taps in to end drought
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Super Eagles watch: Simon pays tribute to Raphael Dwamena after scoring; Awoniyi taps in to end drought

Moses Simon got himself on the scoresheet for Nantes in their 3-1 loss to Metz in matchday 12 of the Ligue 1 played at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon. Simon got his goal in the 12th m...

Nov 12, 2023
Arsenal alum who can play six different positions can become cap-tied to Nigeria this month 
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Arsenal alum who can play six different positions can become cap-tied to Nigeria this month 

Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Nathan Tella received confirmation of his his invitation toNigeria's senior national team shortly after Bayer Leverkusen's 1- 0 win over Qarabag on Thurs...

Nov 10, 2023
Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Awoniyi, Aribo make roster for WCQ; first-ever call-up for Tella
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Nigeria squad announcement: Iwobi, Aina, Awoniyi, Aribo make roster for WCQ; first-ever call-up for Tella

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles roster for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November with 23 players part of the group. An ana...

Nov 9, 2023
Son of former Super Eagles striker helps England win Val de Marne Tournament
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Son of former Super Eagles striker helps England win Val de Marne Tournament

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Wesley Okoduwa, son of retired Nigeria international striker Emmanuel Okoduwa, was part of the England U16 squad that won the prestigious Val de Marne Tournament in Pa...

Nov 9, 2023