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'I said no' - Fanny Amun reveals he rejected advice from Wenger and Westerhof to play Kanu in midfield
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'I said no' - Fanny Amun reveals he rejected advice from Wenger and Westerhof to play Kanu in midfield

1993 Fifa U17 World Cup-winning coach Fanny Amun has opened up on how he stood his ground against the legendary Arsene Wenger and former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof, refusing their advice to deploy Nwankwo Kanu in midfield.Kanu first rose to prominence at the U17 World Cup in Japan, where he scored five goals, including a hat-trick against Canada, to inspire the Golden Eaglets to a second world title. The former Progress Bank starlet was initially spotted by Amun during the Bankers Cup and was subsequently invited to strengthen the Golden Eaglets squad ahead of the tournament in ...

February 25, 2026
Leon Balogun To Undergo Late Fitness Test On Saturday Ahead Of Croatia Match
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Leon Balogun To Undergo Late Fitness Test On Saturday Ahead Of Croatia Match

Brighton & Hove new signing Leon Balogun will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Saturday evening's World Cup opener against Croatia. The central defender did not tak...

Jun 15, 2018
Ex-Nigeria Coach Siasia Points Out Egypt Weaknesses In Loss To Uruguay
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Ex-Nigeria Coach Siasia Points Out Egypt Weaknesses In Loss To Uruguay

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has pointed out Egypt weaknesses in the wake of their 1-0 loss to two-time world champions Uruguay on Friday afternoon in both countries World Cup opener at Ekaterin...

Jun 15, 2018
England GK Butland Tips Luka Modric To Be The key Player For Croatia Vs Nigeria
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England GK Butland Tips Luka Modric To Be The key Player For Croatia Vs Nigeria

England international goalkeeper Jack Butland is tipping Real Madrid star Luka Modrić to be the key player for Croatia in tomorrow's World Cup opener against Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium. The...

Jun 15, 2018
England Star Vardy Warns Croatia : Be Careful Of Nigeria, It Won't Be Easy
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England Star Vardy Warns Croatia : Be Careful Of Nigeria, It Won't Be Easy

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has advised the Croatia National Team stars to be wary of the Super Eagles when they face off in their World Cup opener on Saturday. The England number eleven was...

Jun 15, 2018
Mikel, Ekong, Shehu Won't Be Happy With Fifa's Decision To Appoint Controversial Brazilian Ref
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Mikel, Ekong, Shehu Won't Be Happy With Fifa's Decision To Appoint Controversial Brazilian Ref

Fifa has appointed Brazilian official Sandro Ricci as referee for Nigeria's World Cup opener against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday evening. The 43-year-old will be assisted by comp...

Jun 15, 2018
Five Bold Predictions Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup Opener Vs Croatia
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Five Bold Predictions Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup Opener Vs Croatia

The wait is almost over. Nigeria and their Group D counterparts, Croatia meet at the Kaliningrad Stadium tomorrow for their opening game of the mundial.No one will begrudge the patience we have all ex...

Jun 15, 2018
Super Eagles Captain Mikel: Croatia Team Full Of Big Players, It'll Be A Tough Match
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Super Eagles Captain Mikel: Croatia Team Full Of Big Players, It'll Be A Tough Match

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is aware that they are going to face very difficult opponents in their World Cup opener on Saturday, pointing out that the Croatia squad is full of stars. The f...

Jun 15, 2018
Victor Moses In Love With Kaliningrad Hotel, Eagles Out To Extend 24-Year Record Vs Croatia
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Victor Moses In Love With Kaliningrad Hotel, Eagles Out To Extend 24-Year Record Vs Croatia

Chelsea star Victor Moses has expressed his satisfaction with the Mercure Hotel in Kaliningrad, where the Super Eagles will stay for the next two days, ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia....

Jun 15, 2018
Super Eagles Fans Fear The Worst After Injured Balogun Misses Training Pre-Croatia
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Super Eagles Fans Fear The Worst After Injured Balogun Misses Training Pre-Croatia

Leon Balogun has left Nigerian fans fearing the worst after he pulled up with an injury with just two days before the national team play their first Russia 2018 World Cup game.It has been earlier repo...

Jun 15, 2018
Nigeria Legend Okocha Blasts Saudi Arabia For Woeful Defending In 5-0 Loss To Russia
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Nigeria Legend Okocha Blasts Saudi Arabia For Woeful Defending In 5-0 Loss To Russia

1994, 1998 and 2002 World Cup star, Austin Okocha, didn't hold back in his criticism of the Saudi Arabia team in the wake of their 5-0 loss to hosts Russia in the opening game of the 2018 World Cup. ...

Jun 14, 2018
Croatia Coach : Nigeria Are Optimistic Because They Have Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Players
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Croatia Coach : Nigeria Are Optimistic Because They Have Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Players

The Croatia National Team have arrived in Kaliningrad ahead of their World Cup opener against Nigeria on Saturday. The Croatian players and officials, who will be accommodated at the Radisson Hotel...

Jun 14, 2018
Injured Balogun Misses Training Pre-Croatia; Super Eagles Land In Kaliningrad
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Injured Balogun Misses Training Pre-Croatia; Super Eagles Land In Kaliningrad

The Super Eagles landed in Kaliningrad on Thursday evening ahead of their 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia this weekend, allnigeriasoccer.com is reporting. New Brighton & Hove signing Leon...

Jun 14, 2018