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'It was between me, Dessers, Moffi and Boniface' - Arokodare not surprised to be omitted from Afcon squad
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'It was between me, Dessers, Moffi and Boniface' - Arokodare not surprised to be omitted from Afcon squad

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed that he was not surprised to be left out of the Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, admitting that his performances and limited game time at club level made his omission understandable.Arokodare, who joined Wolves last summer following an impressive campaign with KRC Genk, failed to make the final squad for the biennial tournament despite initially being named in the provisional list.The Wolves forward watched from home as the Super Eagles went on to claim the bronze medal in Morocco, defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the third-p...

February 21, 2026
Another Key Golden Eaglets Player Axed From 21-Man AFCON Roster; Bournemouth GK Surfaces
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Another Key Golden Eaglets Player Axed From 21-Man AFCON Roster; Bournemouth GK Surfaces

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that another key player has been axed from the Golden Eaglets traveling party to Tanzania this week. Midfielder Tunde Akinsola, who started all the four matches at ...

Apr 7, 2019
Oliseh Reveals What He Told Gianfranco Zola About England National Team To Counter Giggs, Solskjær
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Oliseh Reveals What He Told Gianfranco Zola About England National Team To Counter Giggs, Solskjær

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he told Gianfranco Zola that England have not won a major tournament for more than five decades. The former Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Ajax...

Apr 7, 2019
Omeruo Battling With Muscle Injury Ahead Of Leganes Trip To Deportivo Alavés
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Omeruo Battling With Muscle Injury Ahead Of Leganes Trip To Deportivo Alavés

Kenneth Omeruo has been listed as doubtful to suit up for CD Leganes when they tackle Estadio de Mendizorroza (Vitoria-Gasteiz) in the LaLiga Santander on Sunday morning. The Nigeria international ...

Apr 7, 2019
Perugia's Sadiq, Padova's Mbakogu Score In The 12th Minute But Teams Lose
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Perugia's Sadiq, Padova's Mbakogu Score In The 12th Minute But Teams Lose

Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European clubs on Saturday, April 6. In the Italian Serie B, former Nigeria U23 star Umar Sadiq made it three goals in six ...

Apr 7, 2019
'The Goal Is As Good As You Can See' - Etebo Continues To Delight Stoke City Boss
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'The Goal Is As Good As You Can See' - Etebo Continues To Delight Stoke City Boss

Stoke City ended a sequence of four successive goalless draws after beating Blackburn Rovers 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, thanks to Oghenekaro Etebo's first-half scorcher. The former Warri Wolves st...

Apr 6, 2019
EFL : Stoke City's Etebo, Rotherham's Ihiekwe Net Game-Winners; Aston Villa's Abraham, Lincoln City's Akinde Strike
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EFL : Stoke City's Etebo, Rotherham's Ihiekwe Net Game-Winners; Aston Villa's Abraham, Lincoln City's Akinde Strike

Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target in the English Football League on Saturday, April 6. We start off at Ewood Park in Lancashire, where Stoke City were guests to Blackburn Rovers....

Apr 6, 2019
Troost-Ekong Returns To Training With Udinese After Injury Scare
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Troost-Ekong Returns To Training With Udinese After Injury Scare

Nigeria international, William Troost-Ekong has resumed training with Udinese and is in contention to return to his side's starting XI ahead of their Italian Serie A meeting with Empoli on Sunday.The ...

Apr 6, 2019
LaLiga Santander's Top Scoring Teen Chukwueze Shortlisted For Best Player GW 30
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LaLiga Santander's Top Scoring Teen Chukwueze Shortlisted For Best Player GW 30

Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has been shortlisted for the best player of match day 30 in LaLiga Santander by the official website of La Liga. The Nigeria international had one of his best per...

Apr 6, 2019
Much-Heralded Striker Omidiji Huge Doubt For 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations
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Much-Heralded Striker Omidiji Huge Doubt For 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Go Ahead Eagles wonderkid Lateef Omidiji has emerged as a huge doubt for the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations. The much-heralded striker was called up to tr...

Apr 6, 2019
Awaziem : With Chukwueze And Onyekuru, Super Eagles Are The Team To Beat At 2019 AFCON
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Awaziem : With Chukwueze And Onyekuru, Super Eagles Are The Team To Beat At 2019 AFCON

Porto loanee Chidozie Awaziem believes the Super Eagles are the team to beat at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations because of the crop of young players in their ranks such as Villarreal's Samuel Chukw...

Apr 6, 2019
Nigeria U23 Star Kelechi Shines As Rio Ave Return To Top Of Liga Revelacao Table
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Nigeria U23 Star Kelechi Shines As Rio Ave Return To Top Of Liga Revelacao Table

Nigeria U23 defender, Kelechi John was on duty for Rio Ave in the Portuguese Liga Revelacao from start to end on Friday.John put up a solid performance in central defence to help Rio Ave beat Sporting...

Apr 6, 2019
Chelsea Prodigy Turns Down England Call-Up For Montaigu Tourney Ahead Of U17 AFCON
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Chelsea Prodigy Turns Down England Call-Up For Montaigu Tourney Ahead Of U17 AFCON

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea winger Adrian Akande has turned down an opportunity to represent England U16 National Team at the upcoming Montaigu Tournament. The Montaigu Tournament...

Apr 5, 2019