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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
Bordeaux Coach Plans To Copy Rohr's Tactics : Kalu Can Play Right Wing-back 3-4-3
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Bordeaux Coach Plans To Copy Rohr's Tactics : Kalu Can Play Right Wing-back 3-4-3

New Bordeaux coach Paulo Sousa is planning to deploy Samuel Kalu as a right wing-back when he returns to full fitness. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Friday's Ligue 1 match ag...

Apr 4, 2019
Race For Eagles AFCON Roster Spots Hots Up As FCM's Onuachu Scores Two Headers
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Race For Eagles AFCON Roster Spots Hots Up As FCM's Onuachu Scores Two Headers

The race for the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations roster spots is hotting up, with FC Midtjylland's Paul Onuachu ending a four-game goal drought in his side's 4-0 win against OB in the semifinal of ...

Apr 4, 2019
Top Three Super Eagles Players Who Must Move On To Greener Pastures Next Season
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Top Three Super Eagles Players Who Must Move On To Greener Pastures Next Season

With the 2018/19 season coming to an end, players are already thinking about their plans for next season.Many players are considering changing their clubs due to lack of playing time throughout this s...

Apr 3, 2019
Sevilla Star Receives Maiden Nigeria Call-Up; Barcelona's Oshoala, Brighton's Umotong In Squad For Canada Friendly
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Sevilla Star Receives Maiden Nigeria Call-Up; Barcelona's Oshoala, Brighton's Umotong In Squad For Canada Friendly

The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday announced a 24-player squad list for the Super Falcons friendlies in Spain. Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala is part of the group despite concerns over her...

Apr 3, 2019
Zimbabwe In Advanced Talks With NFF Over Pre-Africa Cup Of Nations Friendly
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Zimbabwe In Advanced Talks With NFF Over Pre-Africa Cup Of Nations Friendly

The Zimbabwe Football Association are in advanced talks with their Nigerian counterparts over a proposed friendly before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. ZIFA President Felton Kamambo was in Lagos ...

Apr 3, 2019
Troost-Ekong Injury Fears Confirmed As Defender Omitted From Udinese Match Day Squad
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Troost-Ekong Injury Fears Confirmed As Defender Omitted From Udinese Match Day Squad

It has come to light that all is not well with Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong, with his latest omission from duty justifying the injury fears which emanated last time out with Udinese.The Sup...

Apr 3, 2019
Rohr Gives Two Reasons Why Musa Deserved To Win POTY Over Iwobi, Ighalo
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Rohr Gives Two Reasons Why Musa Deserved To Win POTY Over Iwobi, Ighalo

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has insisted that Ahmed Musa deserved to win the Nigeria Football Federation Player of the Year Award. Musa, 26, saw off competition from Super Eagles teammates Alex Iwo...

Apr 3, 2019
Bournemouth Goalkeeper Has A Slim Chance Of Making Nigeria U17s AFCON Roster
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Bournemouth Goalkeeper Has A Slim Chance Of Making Nigeria U17s AFCON Roster

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Bournemouth goalkeeper Joseph Oluwabusola is set to miss out on the Golden Eaglets roster to the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations which begins in Tanzania on Ap...

Apr 3, 2019
One Of The Most Expensive Preteens Signed By Chelsea Rejoins Golden Eaglets, Pinnick Convinced Him To Choose Nigeria
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One Of The Most Expensive Preteens Signed By Chelsea Rejoins Golden Eaglets, Pinnick Convinced Him To Choose Nigeria

Chelsea youth-teamer Adrian Akande is expected to resume training with the Golden Eaglets at their get-together in Abuja as from tomorrow, April 4, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. The...

Apr 3, 2019
Simy Making Late Push For Nigeria's AFCON Roster, Nets 7th Goal In 6 Games
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Simy Making Late Push For Nigeria's AFCON Roster, Nets 7th Goal In 6 Games

Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo could be one of Gernot Rohr's options in attack at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations provided he maintains his excellent goalscoring form, allnigeriasoccer.com rep...

Apr 3, 2019
Bukayo Saka Or Arthur Okonkwo : Who Should Be Nigeria's Prime Target?
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Bukayo Saka Or Arthur Okonkwo : Who Should Be Nigeria's Prime Target?

It's not new that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are plotting a move to convince many dual-eligible players to choose the African side ahead of their country of birth.NFF President Amaju Pinnic...

Apr 3, 2019
Chukwueze Scores, Provides Assist As Villarreal & Barcelona Share Spoils In 8-Goal Thriller
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Chukwueze Scores, Provides Assist As Villarreal & Barcelona Share Spoils In 8-Goal Thriller

Barcelona had Lionel Messi and Gerrard  Pique on the substitutes' bench as Villarreal and Barcelona played out a thrilling 4-4 draw at the Estadio Ceramica on Tuesday night with Super Eagles forw...

Apr 2, 2019