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Valencia striker sends message to Eric Chelle with third La Liga goal in four games
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Valencia striker sends message to Eric Chelle with third La Liga goal in four games

Sadiq Umar is proving to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle that he deserves to be named in the Nigeria squad for the upcoming international matches, with the Valencia striker scoring his third goal in his last four La Liga games on Sunday. The forward has yet to feature for the national team since Chelle took charge of the Super Eagles, although he was named among the substitutes in consecutive World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March 2025 without making an appearance.He continued his impressive resurgence at Valencia by scoring the decisive goal in their crucial 1-0...

May 10, 2026
Leon Balogun Or Omeruo? Troost-Ekong Quizzed On His Best Defensive Partner
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Leon Balogun Or Omeruo? Troost-Ekong Quizzed On His Best Defensive Partner

Super Eagles central defender William Troost Ekong has stated that he has no choice regarding who he partners at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The Udinese star has often been paired with Bri...

Jun 18, 2019
Super Eagles Hit By Sickness Bug; Hold First Training Session In Alexandria 1700 Hours
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Super Eagles Hit By Sickness Bug; Hold First Training Session In Alexandria 1700 Hours

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday, June 2...

Jun 18, 2019
Iwobi Reveals The Position Mikel Will Likely Play At 2019 AFCON
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Iwobi Reveals The Position Mikel Will Likely Play At 2019 AFCON

Alex Iwobi has suggested that Chelsea icon Obi Mikel will likely be deployed as a central midfielder at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has been trying out different fo...

Jun 18, 2019
'I'll Take Ownership For This One' - Iwobi Reveals Okocha Did Not Inspire His Nutmeg Skill
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'I'll Take Ownership For This One' - Iwobi Reveals Okocha Did Not Inspire His Nutmeg Skill

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has revealed that ex-Nigeria captain Austin Okocha did not inspire his nutmeg skills and has stressed that he nutmegs opponents instinctively contrary to popular belief that ...

Jun 18, 2019
Predicting Nigeria's Starting XI Vs Burundi : Mikel, Omeruo, Iwobi, Akpeyi To Start
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Predicting Nigeria's Starting XI Vs Burundi : Mikel, Omeruo, Iwobi, Akpeyi To Start

Nigeria will begin their chase for a fourth African Cup of Nation title on Saturday with group rivals Burundi first in line to try and thwart their ambitions and while manager Gernot Rohr has had to c...

Jun 18, 2019
Dennerby Aims Dig At Referee; Labels Super Falcons Stars As Heroines After Disciplined Performance Vs France
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Dennerby Aims Dig At Referee; Labels Super Falcons Stars As Heroines After Disciplined Performance Vs France

Thomas Dennerby has labelled the Super Falcons players as heroines following their disciplined performance in a 1-0 loss to France in their last group game of the 2019 Women's World Cup. The Swede ...

Jun 18, 2019
Super Falcons Player Ratings Against France : Nnadozie Composed; Onome & Ohale Brilliant; Chikwelu Shows Defensive Abilities, Oshoala Off Day
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Super Falcons Player Ratings Against France : Nnadozie Composed; Onome & Ohale Brilliant; Chikwelu Shows Defensive Abilities, Oshoala Off Day

Nigeria were beaten by a solitary strike from France's defender, Renard in their last group game of the 2019 Women's World Cup on Monday.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza provides a lowdown on h...

Jun 17, 2019
2019 WWC : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's Unlucky 1-0 Loss To France
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2019 WWC : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's Unlucky 1-0 Loss To France

Nigeria's Super Falcons on Monday night lost gallantly 1-0 to France in their last Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Roazhon Park in Rennes.Izuchukwu Okosi examines five takeaway...

Jun 17, 2019
Nigeria 0 France 1 : Hard-fighting Super Falcons Lose To Hosts After Retaken Penalty
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Nigeria 0 France 1 : Hard-fighting Super Falcons Lose To Hosts After Retaken Penalty

Renard's retaken VAR penalty was all that separated France and Nigeria at the Roazhon Park in Rennes on Monday evening as the Super Falcons suffered their second loss in the 2019 Women's World Cup.Tho...

Jun 17, 2019
Four Reasons Why Fans Should Be Excited About Mikel's Return To Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON
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Four Reasons Why Fans Should Be Excited About Mikel's Return To Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON

With four days to the much-anticipated AFCON 2019 tournament, many Nigerians are happy that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in contention for the trophy after missing two previous editions.Gernot...

Jun 17, 2019
Super Falcons Star Ordega On Last 16 Chances, O3 Partnership, France Captain Henry
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Super Falcons Star Ordega On Last 16 Chances, O3 Partnership, France Captain Henry

Shanghai Shenhua striker Francisca Ordega fancies the Super Falcons chances of progressing to the last 16 of the 2019 Women's World Cup when they face hosts France at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday ev...

Jun 17, 2019
Could The Super Eagles Be Lacking In Confidence Ahead Of AFCON Opener?
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Could The Super Eagles Be Lacking In Confidence Ahead Of AFCON Opener?

After failing to win their last two preparatory matches just before the ball gets rolling for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament, it is looking increasingly likely that Nigeria are in for a re...

Jun 17, 2019