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Teenage Aston Villa centre-back chooses Nigeria over England and Jamaica
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Teenage Aston Villa centre-back chooses Nigeria over England and Jamaica

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Aston Villa's tri-national defender Kairi Kebetu has opted to represent Nigeria at international level. Kebetu, who is eligible for Nigeria through his father, also qualifies to play for England and Jamaica.A tough-tackling, ball-playing centre-back, the 16-year-old is in the final year of his schoolboy contract with Aston Villa and has been offered fresh terms ahead of next season. His versatility is another asset as he is capable of operating at right-back when required.Kebetu has been on Aston Villa’s books since U9...

December 2, 2025
Simon joins Arsenal's Ivory Coast star, 9 others in AFCON 2021 Best XI group stage
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Simon joins Arsenal's Ivory Coast star, 9 others in AFCON 2021 Best XI group stage

Football statistics website Whoscored.com has published the best eleven following the conclusion of the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with one Nigeria player, Moses Simon making the c...

Jan 21, 2022
'He's on fire' - Teenage Charlton winger names the Super Eagle that has impressed him most at AFCON
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'He's on fire' - Teenage Charlton winger names the Super Eagle that has impressed him most at AFCON

Charlton Athletic youth teamer Tolu Ladapo has singled out Moses Simon as the Super Eagles player who has impressed him the most at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. After three career assists at t...

Jan 21, 2022
First squad involvement for talented fullback of Nigerian descent as Arsenal lose to Liverpool
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First squad involvement for talented fullback of Nigerian descent as Arsenal lose to Liverpool

Promising fullback of Nigerian descent Ryan Alebiosu received his first call-up to Arsenal's senior team as they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in the semifinal of the Carabao Cup at the Emirates Stadiu...

Jan 21, 2022
'He's a good man' - Ndah admits he's benefiting from words of wisdom from ex-Chelsea defender
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'He's a good man' - Ndah admits he's benefiting from words of wisdom from ex-Chelsea defender

Orlando Pirates central defender Olisa Ndah admits he is benefiting from words of wisdom from former Chelsea star Kenneth Omeruo. The former Nigeria U23 international became the third player to make...

Jan 21, 2022
Iwobi, Okocha send message to Eguavoen on Everton star's preferred position ahead of Tunisia clash
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Iwobi, Okocha send message to Eguavoen on Everton star's preferred position ahead of Tunisia clash

Alex Iwobi was delighted to make his first start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as the Super Eagles defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 on Wednesday night to maintain their one hundred percent record in the...

Jan 21, 2022
Slavia Prague star reacts after competitive debut for Super Eagles at AFCON 2021
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Slavia Prague star reacts after competitive debut for Super Eagles at AFCON 2021

By coming off the bench in the 57th minute to replace Umar Sadiq, Peter Olayinka finally made his competitive debut for Nigeria wearing the number 28 on the back of his jersey as the Super Eagles wrap...

Jan 20, 2022
'Nothing but the Cup in our minds' - Awoniyi sets ultimate target for Super Eagles at AFCON 2021
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'Nothing but the Cup in our minds' - Awoniyi sets ultimate target for Super Eagles at AFCON 2021

The Super Eagles will be in confident mood going into their round of 16 clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after maintaining their one hundred percent with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesd...

Jan 20, 2022
'I'm excited to start' - Iwobi admits Eguavoen faces selection headache for next game
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'I'm excited to start' - Iwobi admits Eguavoen faces selection headache for next game

Alex Iwobi was delighted to make his first start at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations for the Super Eagles in their 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday night. The Everton winger was one of the eight...

Jan 20, 2022
Okocha blasts Sadiq for that missed chance in the first half against Guinea-Bissau
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Okocha blasts Sadiq for that missed chance in the first half against Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria icon Jay-Jay Okocha has blasted Umar Sadiq for his missed goalscoring opportunity during the first half of the Super Eagles 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their final group game of the 2021 Afr...

Jan 20, 2022
Eguavoen trying to help two players the most at AFCON after what Sadiq has revealed
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Eguavoen trying to help two players the most at AFCON after what Sadiq has revealed

The jury is still out on whether Umar Sadiq can cut it at international level despite opening his account for the national team after only 81 minutes of action combined in three games. The Almeria...

Jan 20, 2022
'There is no pressure' - Super Eagles dazzler Simon ready to face any team in round of 16
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'There is no pressure' - Super Eagles dazzler Simon ready to face any team in round of 16

Nigeria's dribbling wizard at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations Moses Simon has insisted that the Super Eagles are not afraid of facing any team in their round of sixteen clash on Sunday, January 23. ...

Jan 20, 2022
Video assistant referee and four other takeaways from Nigeria's 2-0 win vs Guinea-Bissau
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Video assistant referee and four other takeaways from Nigeria's 2-0 win vs Guinea-Bissau

The Super Eagles finished their Group D campaign in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on a perfect note with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the mat...

Jan 20, 2022