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Europa League: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho back in action in difficult night for Celtic
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Europa League: Super Eagles striker Iheanacho back in action in difficult night for Celtic

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his long-awaited return for Celtic in their disappointing 4-1 home defeat to VfB Stuttgart in the Europa League on Thursday. Iheanacho was introduced as a second-half substitute in the 71st minute, marking his first appearance since February 1, when he also came off the bench against Falkirk.The Nigerian striker had been sidelined with fitness issues, missing Celtic’s league matches against Livingston and Kilmarnock since the start of February. His comeback, however, was unable to inspire the Scottish side as Stuttgart ran out comfortable winn...

February 19, 2026
Flying Eagles Captain & NFF Target Bennetts Nominated For Golden Boy Award; Chukwueze Snubbed
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Flying Eagles Captain & NFF Target Bennetts Nominated For Golden Boy Award; Chukwueze Snubbed

Flying Eagles captain Ikouwem Udo Utin has been nominated for the 2019 Golden Boy, an award handed out to the best U21 player in European football. Borussia Monchengladbach starlet Keanan Bennetts...

Jun 15, 2019
Musa, Onyekuru, Shehu Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Friendly Against Senegal; Balogun Doubtful
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Musa, Onyekuru, Shehu Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Friendly Against Senegal; Balogun Doubtful

Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that three Super Eagles stars will play no part in the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against the top ranked African nation, Senegal on Sunday, June 16 as a result...

Jun 15, 2019
Barcelona's Oshoala Sets Her Sights On Equaling 20-Year-Old Nigeria Record Vs France
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Barcelona's Oshoala Sets Her Sights On Equaling 20-Year-Old Nigeria Record Vs France

Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has set her sights on equaling a 20-year-old Nigerian record when the Super Falcons trade tackles with France in their final group game at the ongoing Women's World Cu...

Jun 15, 2019
Besiktas Slap In Bid For Nigeria U23 Captain Okechukwu
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Besiktas Slap In Bid For Nigeria U23 Captain Okechukwu

Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have made an offer of 1.25 million euros to sign Nigeria international Azubuike Okechukwu, according to reports. Turkish newspaper Ajansspor claims the central midfi...

Jun 15, 2019
Rohr Explains Why Semi Ajayi Was Dropped From Super Eagles Final AFCON Roster
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Rohr Explains Why Semi Ajayi Was Dropped From Super Eagles Final AFCON Roster

The return of Chelsea hero Obi Mikel was the reason behind Gernot Rohr's decision to drop Rotherham United's Semi Ajayi from the final roster that will defend the colours of Nigeria at the 2019 Africa...

Jun 15, 2019
Nigeria AFCON Squad : Iwobi Is Most Popular Player Ahead Of Mikel, Onyekuru, Chukwueze
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Nigeria AFCON Squad : Iwobi Is Most Popular Player Ahead Of Mikel, Onyekuru, Chukwueze

A week before Nigeria's first game at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi will head into the tournament as the most popular player named to the Super Eagles roster, based on Wiki...

Jun 15, 2019
Rohr On Super Eagles AFCON Squad : 'We Have A Young Team Without Any Stars'
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Rohr On Super Eagles AFCON Squad : 'We Have A Young Team Without Any Stars'

Gernot Rohr is confident that the Super Eagles will qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, even though he has stated that there are no marquee players in the squad. Com...

Jun 15, 2019
Norwich City Target Collins Eligible To Play In Premier League Despite Seven Nigeria Caps
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Norwich City Target Collins Eligible To Play In Premier League Despite Seven Nigeria Caps

Newly promoted Premier League club Norwich City are mulling over a move for Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins, according to reports. German sports publication Kicker says Collins is on the rada...

Jun 15, 2019
Can Alex Iwobi Surpass Okocha's AFCON Goalscoring Record?
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Can Alex Iwobi Surpass Okocha's AFCON Goalscoring Record?

African Cup Of Nations history isn't complete if Austin Okocha's name isn't mentioned based on his wonderful achievements on the field of play.Though he didn't score too many AFCON goals, his defense-...

Jun 14, 2019
Omeruo Reacts To Appointment Of Former Defensive Partner Woodgate As Middlesbrough Coach
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Omeruo Reacts To Appointment Of Former Defensive Partner Woodgate As Middlesbrough Coach

Former England international Jonathan Woodgate has been appointed as the new coach of Championship outfit Middlesbrough, agreeing a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2022. A cent...

Jun 14, 2019
Rohr Admits Super Eagles Reaching Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinal Will Be Difficult
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Rohr Admits Super Eagles Reaching Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinal Will Be Difficult

Gernot Rohr has admitted that the Super Eagles reaching the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be difficult because of the quality of teams in the competition. Nigeria are on a good r...

Jun 14, 2019
'We Are Not Going To Give Them Any Space' - Falcons Star Chikwelu Hoping To Win Midfield Battle Vs France
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'We Are Not Going To Give Them Any Space' - Falcons Star Chikwelu Hoping To Win Midfield Battle Vs France

Super Falcons star Rita Chikwelu is of the opinion that the midfield battle will be key to whether they win or lose their final Group A match against France at the 2019 Women's World Cup. The Krist...

Jun 14, 2019