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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
Battle For Super Eagles Goalkeeping Gloves: Rohr Reveals His Top Candidate To Start Vs Benin
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Battle For Super Eagles Goalkeeping Gloves: Rohr Reveals His Top Candidate To Start Vs Benin

Coach Gernor Rohr has hinted that the Super Eagles goalkeeping gloves will be handed to Daniel Akpeyi when his side face Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Wednesday evening. Sp...

Nov 13, 2019
Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs Zambia : Ozornwafor Solid; Awoniyi Lively; Okechukwu Leads; Nwakali Impressive
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Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs Zambia : Ozornwafor Solid; Awoniyi Lively; Okechukwu Leads; Nwakali Impressive

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles bounced back from their false start in the 2019 U-23 AFCON campaign with a crucial win over Zambia in Cairo on Tuesday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza brings...

Nov 12, 2019
U23 AFCON Zambia 1 Nigeria 3 : Okonkwo, Nwakali, Awoniyi Strike As Dream Team VII Return To Winning Ways
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U23 AFCON Zambia 1 Nigeria 3 : Okonkwo, Nwakali, Awoniyi Strike As Dream Team VII Return To Winning Ways

Nigeria recorded a thrilling 3-1 victory over Zambia in their second match of this year's U-23 African Cup Of Nations tournament at the All Salam Stadium on Tuesday evening.Coach Imama Amapakabo made ...

Nov 12, 2019
Rohr Names Six Young Super Eagles Players Likely To Start Against Benin
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Rohr Names Six Young Super Eagles Players Likely To Start Against Benin

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that as many as six young players are in contention to be named in the starting line-up when his side tackle Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualif...

Nov 12, 2019
'Aribo Is One Of Our Key Players' - Nigeria Manager Rohr To Make Late Decision On Rangers Star
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'Aribo Is One Of Our Key Players' - Nigeria Manager Rohr To Make Late Decision On Rangers Star

Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr will make a late decision on whether to include Joe Aribo in his starting line-up for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin in Uyo. Aribo reported for ...

Nov 12, 2019
Rohr Warns Super Eagles Not To Take 'Defensive' Benin Lightly, Clarifies On Late Substitutions
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Rohr Warns Super Eagles Not To Take 'Defensive' Benin Lightly, Clarifies On Late Substitutions

Coach Gernot Rohr has warned the Super Eagles players not to take Benin lightly as they eliminated Morocco from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and has highlighted the defensive qualities of the Squirr...

Nov 12, 2019
Super Eagles Captain Musa On Missing The Post-AFCON Internationals Against Ukraine, Brazil
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Super Eagles Captain Musa On Missing The Post-AFCON Internationals Against Ukraine, Brazil

Coach Gernot Rohr could not count on the services of Ahmed Musa when the Super Eagles tackled Ukraine and Brazil in two post-Africa Cup of Nations internationals in September and October respectively ...

Nov 12, 2019
Rohr's Big Headache : Omeruo Speaks On Competition With Semi Ajayi
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Rohr's Big Headache : Omeruo Speaks On Competition With Semi Ajayi

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has a selection headache for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin as he has to choose either Leganes' Kenneth Omeruo or West Brom's Semi Ajayi to partn...

Nov 12, 2019
Top Three Super Eagles Players To Watch Out For Vs Benin
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Top Three Super Eagles Players To Watch Out For Vs Benin

Preparations are in full gear for Nigeria's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Group L opener against Benin slated to be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium tomorrow.Allnigeriasoccer...

Nov 12, 2019
All Present And Correct : Rohr To Run The Rule Over 23 Super Eagles Players Final Training Session
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All Present And Correct : Rohr To Run The Rule Over 23 Super Eagles Players Final Training Session

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will observe all the players invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday. Although he was not p...

Nov 12, 2019
Wilfried Ndidi And Kelechi Iheanacho Experience Contrasting Fortunes At Leicester City
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Wilfried Ndidi And Kelechi Iheanacho Experience Contrasting Fortunes At Leicester City

Leicester City are enjoying their finest ever start to a Premier League season. That’s right: even better than their remarkable march to the title four seasons ago. Sitting third in the standi...

Nov 12, 2019
Breaking : Aribo Set To Become Cap-tied To Nigeria For Life, Lands In Uyo With 6 Super Eagles Stars
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Breaking : Aribo Set To Become Cap-tied To Nigeria For Life, Lands In Uyo With 6 Super Eagles Stars

Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo is set to become cap-tied to Nigeria for the rest of his career after reporting for international duty in Uyo ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against B...

Nov 12, 2019