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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
Iwobi Among Three Everton Players Singled Out For Praise By Silva After Win Vs Watford
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Iwobi Among Three Everton Players Singled Out For Praise By Silva After Win Vs Watford

Alex Iwobi was among three Everton players singled out for praise by manager Marco Silva following the Toffees 2-0 win against Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international ha...

Oct 30, 2019
Five Interesting Facts About Nigeria U17 Hat-trick Hero Dubbed The 'New Victor Moses'
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Five Interesting Facts About Nigeria U17 Hat-trick Hero Dubbed The 'New Victor Moses'

Ibrahim Said dominated the front and back pages after netting a hat-trick to help Nigeria qualify for the round of sixteen at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup with a game to spare, allnigeriasoccer.com ...

Oct 30, 2019
Super Eagles Duo Star In League Cup Win For Bordeaux
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Super Eagles Duo Star In League Cup Win For Bordeaux

Super Eagles attackers, Joshua Maja and Samuel Kalu combined brilliantly for their Ligue 1 club Bordeaux in a French Coupe De La Ligue victory over Dijon on Tuesday evening.With the game just eight mi...

Oct 30, 2019
U17 World Cup : Four Takeaways From Nigeria U17s Win Against Ecuador
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U17 World Cup : Four Takeaways From Nigeria U17s Win Against Ecuador

Izuchukwu Okosi here highlights four takeaways from the hard fought 3-2 win over Ecuador by Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in their second Group B match.1. Defensive SloppinessThe Golden Eaglets defenders h...

Oct 30, 2019
Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Ecuador : Said Brilliant; Amoo Creative; Jinadu Good Communicator; Ubani Not At His Best
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Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Ecuador : Said Brilliant; Amoo Creative; Jinadu Good Communicator; Ubani Not At His Best

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets edged past Ecuador 3-2 Tuesday night to progress to the Round of 16 of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performance ...

Oct 30, 2019
'Ibrahim Said Is A Fantastic Shooter' - Nigeria Fans Celebrate Round Of 16 Qualification
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'Ibrahim Said Is A Fantastic Shooter' - Nigeria Fans Celebrate Round Of 16 Qualification

Nigerians tucked in on their twitter handles to congratulate the Golden Eaglets following their comeback 3-2 win over Ecuador in Goiania, a victory which ensured they moved onto the next round of this...

Oct 29, 2019
Nigeria 3 Ecuador 2 : Ibrahim Said's Hat-trick Sends Golden Eaglets Into Round Of 16
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Nigeria 3 Ecuador 2 : Ibrahim Said's Hat-trick Sends Golden Eaglets Into Round Of 16

Ibrahim Said was the star of the show asNigeria defeated Ecuador 3-2 Tuesday night in their second Group B match of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup to book a place in the Round of 16.Nigeria went ahead i...

Oct 29, 2019
Golden Eaglets LB Reveals What Must Be Done To Beat Ecuador; Starting XI Unveiled
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Golden Eaglets LB Reveals What Must Be Done To Beat Ecuador; Starting XI Unveiled

Golden Eaglets left-back Charles Etim has revealed that they must play as a team in this evening's match against Ecuador at the FIFA U17 World Cup. The Manu Garba led team can make it to the next ro...

Oct 29, 2019
Anderlecht To Scout Golden Eaglets Stars Vs Ecuador; Amoo, Tijani, Ubani Potential Targets
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Anderlecht To Scout Golden Eaglets Stars Vs Ecuador; Amoo, Tijani, Ubani Potential Targets

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht have posted a scout to watch the Golden Eaglets players when they take on Ecuador in their second Group B match at ...

Oct 29, 2019
Wolverhampton Wanderers-Owned Striker Reports For Nigeria Duty Ahead Of U23 AFCON
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Wolverhampton Wanderers-Owned Striker Reports For Nigeria Duty Ahead Of U23 AFCON

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Wolverhampton Wanderers-owned striker Bright Enobakhare has reported for international duty in Abuja ahead of the Nigeria U23s trip to Egypt for the 2019 U23 Afri...

Oct 29, 2019
Ecuador Coach Highlights Two Qualities Of Golden Eaglets; Outlines Plans To Beat Difficult Opponent
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Ecuador Coach Highlights Two Qualities Of Golden Eaglets; Outlines Plans To Beat Difficult Opponent

Ecuador U17 coach Javier Rodríguez has revealed his game plan to beat Nigeria when both teams trade tackles on Tuesday evening in Group B of the World Cup. Having won their opening games, th...

Oct 29, 2019
U17 World Cup : Golden Eaglets Free-kick Specialist Passed Fit To Face Ecuador
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U17 World Cup : Golden Eaglets Free-kick Specialist Passed Fit To Face Ecuador

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Golden Eaglets free-kick specialist Wisdom Ubani has received the medical green light to make his second appearance at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Tuesday evening's...

Oct 29, 2019