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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
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
Nigeria 6 UMF Selfoss 1 : Courtney Dike Nets 19-Minute Hat-Trick; Umotong Bags Brace
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Nigeria 6 UMF Selfoss 1 : Courtney Dike Nets 19-Minute Hat-Trick; Umotong Bags Brace

The Super Falcons of Nigeria thrashed UMF Selfoss Women 6-1 in a friendly game held at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia on Friday evening.Thomas Dennerby's Ladies used the game against the Icelandic topfli...

Apr 5, 2019
Sevilla, Barcelona Stars Omitted As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs UMF Selfoss
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Sevilla, Barcelona Stars Omitted As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs UMF Selfoss

Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby has announced the starting line-up for Friday's friendly against Icelandic club UMF Selfoss taking place in Spain. The big news is that Barcelona striker Asisat ...

Apr 5, 2019
William Troost-Ekong : Tottenham Coach Told Me I Wasn't Good Enough To Play Football
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William Troost-Ekong : Tottenham Coach Told Me I Wasn't Good Enough To Play Football

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has opened up on one of the saddest things he has heard in his career as he ruminates on the paths he has trodden to become a successful footballer, the joy...

Apr 5, 2019
MRI Tests : Nigerian Federation Worried About Golden Eaglets Most Valuable Player
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MRI Tests : Nigerian Federation Worried About Golden Eaglets Most Valuable Player

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are weighing the pros and cons of including Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani in the 21-player squad for the 2019 Africa U17 Cu...

Apr 5, 2019
Dream Team VII Star Dennis On Target As Club Brugge Break Anderlecht Jinx
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Dream Team VII Star Dennis On Target As Club Brugge Break Anderlecht Jinx

Club Brugge recorded their first away win at Anderlecht for more than two decades with a 3-2 victory in a Belgian First Division A playoff clash staged at Constant Vanden Stock on Thursday. 9 Septe...

Apr 5, 2019