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Rangers centre-back's Super Eagles call-up hinges on acquiring a Nigerian passport
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Rangers centre-back's Super Eagles call-up hinges on acquiring a Nigerian passport

As first reported by owngoalnigeria, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Rangers' dual-national centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez is is edging closer to fulfilling his ambition of representing the Super Eagles after holding discussions with Nigeria coach Eric Chelle.However, claims that he has already obtained a Nigerian passport were inaccurate as of 01:37 hours on Friday, February 27.Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Fernandez has not yet applied for a Nigerian passport — a mandatory requirement before he can be considered for selection ahead of next month's friendlie...

February 27, 2026
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
What Is Happening? Leon Balogun Earns Red Card A Week After Defensive Partner Ekong
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What Is Happening? Leon Balogun Earns Red Card A Week After Defensive Partner Ekong

Super Eagles star Leon Balogun was given his marching orders in Mainz's goalless draw against Hamburger SV on game week 25 in the German Bundesliga at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday.About a week ago...

Mar 3, 2018
Top Tackler Mikel Shows Off Defensive Skills In Tianjin Teda's League Opener
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Top Tackler Mikel Shows Off Defensive Skills In Tianjin Teda's League Opener

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel put in an impressive defensive performance as Tianjin Teda were held to a 1-1 draw by Hebei CFFC in their Chinese Super League opener on Saturday, March 3.The Super ...

Mar 3, 2018
NFF Boss Hints Rohr Will Take Etebo To World Cup: He's Playing Against Messi, Ronaldo
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NFF Boss Hints Rohr Will Take Etebo To World Cup: He's Playing Against Messi, Ronaldo

Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick has strongly hinted that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will include Las Palmas midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo on the 23-man roster for the 2018 World Cu...

Mar 3, 2018
Nigeria International Strikers Utaka, Musa & Samuel Make Full League Debuts For Clubs
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Nigeria International Strikers Utaka, Musa & Samuel Make Full League Debuts For Clubs

Three Super Eagles strikers in the shape of Ahmed Musa, Aaron Samuel and Peter Utaka have made their first appearances for their new clubs in the league.As for Musa, this was the Leicester City loanee...

Mar 3, 2018
Ex-Barcelona & Dutch Legend Ronald de Boer Praises Ebuehi : He's Talented, Fast & Intelligent
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Ex-Barcelona & Dutch Legend Ronald de Boer Praises Ebuehi : He's Talented, Fast & Intelligent

Former Barcelona attacking midfielder Ronald de Boer had nothing but praise for Nigeria international Tyronne Ebuehi on the back of his impressive showing in ADO Den Haag's goalless draw against Ajax ...

Mar 3, 2018
Chelsea Defender Omeruo Receives International Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies
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Chelsea Defender Omeruo Receives International Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has received an international call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the international friendlies against Poland and Serbia this month, allnigeriasoccer....

Mar 3, 2018
Rohr Pays Surprise Visit To Leicester City Loanee Musa In Moscow
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Rohr Pays Surprise Visit To Leicester City Loanee Musa In Moscow

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr paid a surprise visit to Leicester City loanee Ahmed Musa in Russia this week.The German tactician was in Russia to attend the FIFA 2018 World Cup Team Workshop an...

Mar 2, 2018
Official: Super Eagles Striker Completes Deadline Day Move From Man City To Shakhtar Donetsk
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Official: Super Eagles Striker Completes Deadline Day Move From Man City To Shakhtar Donetsk

Through a press release via their official website, Ukrainian Premier League champions FC Shakhtar Donetsk have announced the loan signing of Nigeria national-teamer Olarenwaju Kayode.The agreement be...

Mar 2, 2018
Ex-Croatia Assistant Coach: Players Must Concentrate On World Cup Opener Vs Nigeria
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Ex-Croatia Assistant Coach: Players Must Concentrate On World Cup Opener Vs Nigeria

Former assistant coach of the Croatian National Team Josip šimunić has advised the players to be focused on their World Cup opener against Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, kno...

Mar 2, 2018
Does Al Ahly's Junior Ajayi Deserve A Nigeria Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies?
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Does Al Ahly's Junior Ajayi Deserve A Nigeria Call-Up For Poland, Serbia Friendlies?

In light of all speculations making the rounds as to the invited players for the upcoming friendlies, one name many Nigerians seem to be omitting is Al Ahly’s Junior Ajayi. Recently named in thi...

Mar 2, 2018
Bakambu Breaks African Transfer Record, Top Ten Most Expensive Nigerian Players Transfers In Spain
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Bakambu Breaks African Transfer Record, Top Ten Most Expensive Nigerian Players Transfers In Spain

Villarreal striker Cedric Bakambu finally completed his move to Chinese Super League club  Beijing Guoan on the final day of the transfer window on February 28.If tax obligations are included, Ba...

Mar 2, 2018