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'I know him' - Ex-Nimes coach hails Eric Chelle's work with Super Eagles, backs him for Marseille job
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'I know him' - Ex-Nimes coach hails Eric Chelle's work with Super Eagles, backs him for Marseille job

Former Nîmes coach Nicolas Usaï has thrown his support behind Eric Chelle as speculation intensifies over the vacant managerial role at French club Marseille. The Phocaeans are searching for a new permanent coach after Roberto De Zerbi left his role as manager by mutual consent following their 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on February 8.In recent days, Hervé Renard, Bruno Genesio and Eric Chelle have all been linked with the vacant managerial job at Marseille.Under contract with the Nigeria Football Federation until January 2027, the Malian guided Nigeria to a third place finish at...

February 17, 2026
Super Eagles Captain Could Replace Chelsea-Owned Winger Moses At Fenerbahce
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Super Eagles Captain Could Replace Chelsea-Owned Winger Moses At Fenerbahce

Victor Moses is being linked with a departure from Fenerbahce in the January transfer window, with a return to parent club Chelsea being mooted. According to Turkish sports daily Fanatik, Fenerbah...

Nov 17, 2019
'You Are Not The Best Team In Africa Despite Beating Brazil' - Rohr Warns Super Eagles Not To Underestimate Lesotho
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'You Are Not The Best Team In Africa Despite Beating Brazil' - Rohr Warns Super Eagles Not To Underestimate Lesotho

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has issued a warning to his players not to underestimate Lesotho when both teams face off in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Setsoto Stadium (Maseru) on Sunday...

Nov 17, 2019
England Make Things More Difficult For Rohr, Pinnick As QPR Star Plays Competitive Game For Young Lions
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England Make Things More Difficult For Rohr, Pinnick As QPR Star Plays Competitive Game For Young Lions

The English Football Association are now officially in the driving seat for the services of Queens Park Rangers attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze ahead of their Nigerian counterparts, allnigeriasoccer...

Nov 17, 2019
'It's Disrespectful To Compare Me & Ighalo' - Super Eagles New No. 9 On Comparisons With AFCON 2019 Top Scorer
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'It's Disrespectful To Compare Me & Ighalo' - Super Eagles New No. 9 On Comparisons With AFCON 2019 Top Scorer

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has talked about the comparisons with 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner Odion Ighalo. The former Nigeria U17 international inherited the Super Eagles number...

Nov 17, 2019
Super Eagles Train On Lesotho Soil Ahead Of Sunday's AFCON Qualifier
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Super Eagles Train On Lesotho Soil Ahead Of Sunday's AFCON Qualifier

Four hours after arriving Maseru on Saturday, Nigeria held their first training session on Lesotho soil this evening as they gear up for tomorrow's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The Super Eagle...

Nov 16, 2019
2019 U23 AFCON : Four Takeaways From Nigeria U23s Disappointing Draw Vs South Africa
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2019 U23 AFCON : Four Takeaways From Nigeria U23s Disappointing Draw Vs South Africa

Nigeria will not be at the football event of the 2020 Olympics after the Imama Amapakabo coached side were held to a scoreless draw by South Africa on Friday at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo.Izuchukwu O...

Nov 15, 2019
Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs South Africa : Awoniyi Hot & Cold; Abubakar Descent; Nwakali Unspectacular; Sunusi Poor
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Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs South Africa : Awoniyi Hot & Cold; Abubakar Descent; Nwakali Unspectacular; Sunusi Poor

The Dream Team crashed out of the U23 AFCON after posting a goalless draw with South Africa on Friday.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the players in action thus,The StartersGoalkeeper Adamu A...

Nov 15, 2019
U23 AFCON Nigeria 0 South Africa 0 : Dream Team VII Out Of Tournament, 2020 Olympic Games
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U23 AFCON Nigeria 0 South Africa 0 : Dream Team VII Out Of Tournament, 2020 Olympic Games

Nigeria will not be one of Africa's representatives at the 2020 Olympic Games after crashing out of the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Dream Team VII and South Africa played out a...

Nov 15, 2019
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Uzoho Undergoes Successful Operation
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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Uzoho Undergoes Successful Operation

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is now set for his rehabilitation programme following a successful knee operation.Uzoho copped the serious external meniscus and hip injury in Nigeria's internati...

Nov 15, 2019
Samuel Kalu Reveals His Two Best Positions; Partnership With Bordeaux Pal Josh Maja
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Samuel Kalu Reveals His Two Best Positions; Partnership With Bordeaux Pal Josh Maja

Samuel Kalu has revealed that his two best playing positions are the support striker and winger roles. Predominantly a right winger, he has been deployed as a left winger by manager Gernot Rohr in ...

Nov 15, 2019
Ex-Nigeria Star Reveals Best Super Eagles Center Back Options, Tips Nigerian National Team To Defeat Lesotho
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Ex-Nigeria Star Reveals Best Super Eagles Center Back Options, Tips Nigerian National Team To Defeat Lesotho

Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade has expressed his backing to the Nigerian national team who have started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on a winning note against Benin Republic and his...

Nov 15, 2019
Norway Is Most Preferred Destination For Nigerian Footballers, Top Five Revealed By CIES
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Norway Is Most Preferred Destination For Nigerian Footballers, Top Five Revealed By CIES

According to information from CIES Football Observatory, Norway is the most preferred destination for Nigerian footballers. Of the 327 expatriate Nigerian footballers in 65 associations out of 98,...

Nov 15, 2019