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Italy or Nigeria? Chelsea and Arsenal-linked CB Ahanor makes decision over international future
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Italy or Nigeria? Chelsea and Arsenal-linked CB Ahanor makes decision over international future

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Atalanta's teenage sensation Honest Ahanor has made a decision over his international future ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Born in Aversa, Italy, to Nigerian parents, the former Genoa youth teamer became eligible for Italian nationality upon attaining the age of majority on February 23, 2026.It is understood that Ahanor is prioritising an invitation to Italy's senior national team and will turn down approaches from the Nigeria Football Federation.Despite his tender years, the versatile central defender has demonstrated he has come o...

February 26, 2026
Rohr Confirms Hertha Talent Torunarigha Has Rejected Playing For Nigeria In Russia
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Rohr Confirms Hertha Talent Torunarigha Has Rejected Playing For Nigeria In Russia

Speaking to the German media, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Hertha BSC talent Jordan Torunarigha has rejected the opportunity to play for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. Since th...

May 11, 2018
World Cup-Bound Atlético Stars Griezmann, Godin, Diego Costa Unlikely To Face Eagles In Uyo
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World Cup-Bound Atlético Stars Griezmann, Godin, Diego Costa Unlikely To Face Eagles In Uyo

Several Atlético de Madrid stars are set to miss a post-season friendly against the Nigerian National Team at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, May 22. MultiChoice Niger...

May 11, 2018
Super Eagles LB Left Out Of Hull Squad To Kenya, Tomori Announces Chelsea Return
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Super Eagles LB Left Out Of Hull Squad To Kenya, Tomori Announces Chelsea Return

Nigeria international Ola Aina has asked to be left out of the Hull City squad for their trip to Kenya on Friday morning and the same goes for Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori. Both defenders have no...

May 10, 2018
Super Eagles Defender Thanks Hull City On Return To Chelsea
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Super Eagles Defender Thanks Hull City On Return To Chelsea

Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has thanked everyone at Hull City for his pleasant adventure with the Tigers as he returns to his parent club, Chelsea following the conclusion of the Championship seas...

May 10, 2018
Ex-Nigeria U17 Invitee Pens Emotional Goodbye Message To Crewe Alexandra
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Ex-Nigeria U17 Invitee Pens Emotional Goodbye Message To Crewe Alexandra

Former Golden Eaglets invitee Daniel Udoh will not be extending his contract at Crewe Alexandra, the EFL League Two club announced on Wednesday, May 9. The striker has written an emotional farewell...

May 10, 2018
Everton Loanee Faces Uphill Task To Make World Cup Roster After Missing Belgium's Clasico
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Everton Loanee Faces Uphill Task To Make World Cup Roster After Missing Belgium's Clasico

It will be a very controversial decision by manager Gernot Rohr and confirm reports that he has close links to DW Sports Management if the German includes Henry Onyekuru on Nigeria's 35-man provisiona...

May 10, 2018
Why Echiejile Deserves A Place In Super Eagles World Cup Squad?
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Why Echiejile Deserves A Place In Super Eagles World Cup Squad?

Four years after missing out on the Brazil 2014 World Cup due to injury, the dedicated and hardworking Elderson Echiejile has worked his way back into the Super Eagles team with as one of the few Expe...

May 10, 2018
Chelsea Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing About Moses After Conte Named Zappacosta In Starting XI
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Chelsea Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing About Moses After Conte Named Zappacosta In Starting XI

Nigerian Player of the Year Victor Moses was surprisingly omitted from the starting line-up in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town on Wednesday evening. Manager Antonio Conte opted to rotate his...

May 9, 2018
Iheanacho On Target As Ten-Man Arsenal Lose At Leicester City
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Iheanacho On Target As Ten-Man Arsenal Lose At Leicester City

10-man Arsenal were well beaten at the King Power stadium on Wednesday evening, with Kelechi Iheanacho running the show with a virtuoso display and a goal to cap off the victory for Leicester City.The...

May 9, 2018
Wages Of World Cup Managers Revealed: Germany Coach Earns Eight Times More Than Rohr
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Wages Of World Cup Managers Revealed: Germany Coach Earns Eight Times More Than Rohr

Germany coach Joachim Low will be the highest earning coach at the 2018 World Cup, The Mirror UK has revealed, making reference to Dutch media and entertainment company Zoomin TV.The World Cup-winning...

May 9, 2018
Official: Former Flying Eagles Invitee Ladapo Bids Farewell To Southend United
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Official: Former Flying Eagles Invitee Ladapo Bids Farewell To Southend United

Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will move on to pastures new in the summer, with League One club Southend United announcing that he is among the four players released.The striker arrived t...

May 9, 2018
Liverpool's Nigerian Winger Reacts After Outshining New Eden Hazard
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Liverpool's Nigerian Winger Reacts After Outshining New Eden Hazard

Bobby Adekanye played an instrumental role in Liverpool's 5-1 rout of Chelsea in a Premier League 2 Division One clash at Anfield on Tuesday, May 8.It was a disappointing evening for the Young Blues a...

May 9, 2018