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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
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
Sunderland, Portsmouth & Brentford Locked In A Three-Way Battle To Sign Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee
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Sunderland, Portsmouth & Brentford Locked In A Three-Way Battle To Sign Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee

One of the highest scoring Nigerian players in England last season, Freddie Ladapo is attracting interest from Football League clubs in the ongoing transfer window. Plymouth Live is reporting that...

Jun 14, 2019
Japan 4 Nigeria 1 : Katsushima Hat-Trick Destroys Future Eagles; Adeyeye Scores Consolation Goal
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Japan 4 Nigeria 1 : Katsushima Hat-Trick Destroys Future Eagles; Adeyeye Scores Consolation Goal

The Nigeria U16s lost 4-1 to Japan in the second game of the International Dream Cup 2019 at the Yurtec Stadium Sendai on Friday morning. The Japanese took the lead in the 17th minute through Shinno...

Jun 14, 2019