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Revealed: No Fifa clearance required for Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo to make Super Eagles debut
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Revealed: No Fifa clearance required for Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo to make Super Eagles debut

Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Wrexham’s dual-national goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo does not require Fifa clearance to represent the Super Eagles.It has been widely reported in sections of the local media that the former Arsenal shot-stopper had been cleared by football’s governing body Fifa to switch allegiance to Nigeria. However, this website understands that Okonkwo is eligible to feature for the three-time African champions immediately, without the need to apply for a change of association.The London-born goalkeeper represented England at U15, U16, U17 and U18 levels...

February 27, 2026
Another Feather To Etebo's Cap: Bags First-Ever La Liga Assist For Las Palmas
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Another Feather To Etebo's Cap: Bags First-Ever La Liga Assist For Las Palmas

In-form Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo another another feather to his cap by bagging his first-ever assist in Las Palmas's 2-1 loss to Celta de Vigo on Monday night.The CD Feirense loanee, who...

Mar 6, 2018
Liverpool Coach Klopp Warns Nigeria: Iceland Can Win 2018 World Cup
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Liverpool Coach Klopp Warns Nigeria: Iceland Can Win 2018 World Cup

Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Monday, Liverpool's first-team coach Jurgen Klopp has backed Nigeria's rivals at the 2018 World Cup, Iceland, to win the tournament in Russia.The former ...

Mar 5, 2018
Nigeria U23 Striker Umar In Dutch Eredivisie Team Of The Week
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Nigeria U23 Striker Umar In Dutch Eredivisie Team Of The Week

Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq has been named to the Team of the Week for the latest round of matches played in the Dutch Eredivisie.On his full debut for NAC Breda, the Roma loanee shone in his...

Mar 5, 2018
Big Boost To Nigeria As First-Choice Right Back Target Returns To Full Training At Hull
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Big Boost To Nigeria As First-Choice Right Back Target Returns To Full Training At Hull

Nigeria Football Federation target Moses Odubajo 24, has resumed full training at Hull City, the EFL Championship outfit officially informed on Monday. The ex-England U20 international has not played ...

Mar 5, 2018
Croatia Gives Hint Of World Cup Roster: Liverpool, Barca, Real Madrid Stars Named In Latest Squad
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Croatia Gives Hint Of World Cup Roster: Liverpool, Barca, Real Madrid Stars Named In Latest Squad

Croatia national team coach Zlatko Dalić has announced his provisional roster for the upcoming friendlies against Peru and Mexico in the United States.Twenty-nine players have been named to the ro...

Mar 5, 2018
Nigerian Federation Blame Coach Manu Garba For Postponement Of Nigeria U17 Get-Together
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Nigerian Federation Blame Coach Manu Garba For Postponement Of Nigeria U17 Get-Together

The Golden Eaglets get-together tentatively fixed for Sunday, March 4 did not begin after all and the Nigerian Federation has blamed coach Manu Garba for the postponement.A Nigerian Federation insider...

Mar 5, 2018
NFF Player Of The Year Moses : Nigerians Appreciate What I'm Doing For Super Eagles
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NFF Player Of The Year Moses : Nigerians Appreciate What I'm Doing For Super Eagles

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has reiterated that he was delighted to be named Nigeria Football Federation Player of the Year, adding that Nigerians are happy with his performance whenever he's playi...

Mar 5, 2018
Team Of The Week Honours For Mikel, Etebo, Ndidi, Aina, Omeruo, Awaziem
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Team Of The Week Honours For Mikel, Etebo, Ndidi, Aina, Omeruo, Awaziem

Allnigeriasoccer.com brings to readers the finest of the country's professionals from the actions of the past seven days in its Team of the Week.GoalkeeperOlufemi Kayode (Lobi Stars): Kayode helped th...

Mar 5, 2018
Versatile Awaziem Back In Favour At Nantes, Very Impressive At LB Against Marseille
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Versatile Awaziem Back In Favour At Nantes, Very Impressive At LB Against Marseille

Versatile Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is back in favour at French Ligue 1 outfit Nantes two weeks before the national team start training for a pre-World Cup friendly against Poland in Wroc...

Mar 5, 2018
Dele Alampasu: Seen As One Of The Brightest Young GKs In The World, But So Much To Learn
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Dele Alampasu: Seen As One Of The Brightest Young GKs In The World, But So Much To Learn

Five years after helping the Golden Eaglets lift the FIFA U17 World Cup, Alampasu has failed to stake a claim both at the national and club level. Seen by many as one of the brightest in his position,...

Mar 5, 2018
Super Eagles Invitee Awaziem Hoping To Play First Game In Two Months For Nantes
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Super Eagles Invitee Awaziem Hoping To Play First Game In Two Months For Nantes

Chidozie Awaziem, who has received an international call up for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia, has been named in Nantes provisional squad for their Ligue 1 match against Marseille....

Mar 4, 2018
Ankle Injury Rules Super Eagles Striker Out Of Friendlies Against Poland, Serbia
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Ankle Injury Rules Super Eagles Striker Out Of Friendlies Against Poland, Serbia

Hapoel Beer Sheva striker Anthony Nwakaeme is very unlikely to be called up for the national team's upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia.Nwakaeme has been struggling with an ankle injury for ...

Mar 3, 2018