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UCL and UEL draws: Super Eagles stars Lookman, Osimhen, Zaidu and Ola Aina discover opponents
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UCL and UEL draws: Super Eagles stars Lookman, Osimhen, Zaidu and Ola Aina discover opponents

Super Eagles stars have discovered their opponents following the latest UEFA Champions League and Europa League draws, with several Nigerian internationals set for crucial European fixtures in the knockout stages.In the UEFA Champions League, Victor Osimhen will lead Galatasaray against Liverpool. The two sides previously met in the league phase of the competition earlier this season, where Osimhen scored the only goal in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory in October. The Round of 16 fixtures are scheduled to take place in March 2026, with the Nigerian striker expected to spearhead Galatasaray’s at...

February 27, 2026
Etebo To Be Scrutinized Against Argentina's Messi & Croatia's Rakitić
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Etebo To Be Scrutinized Against Argentina's Messi & Croatia's Rakitić

As suggested by allnigeriasoccer.com on Tuesday, former Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike will not make his debut for Las Palmas when they take on La Liga pacesetters Barcelona at Estadio de Gran...

Feb 28, 2018
Rohr Clarifies: Uzoho Not The No 1 GK For World Cup, GK Trainer To Work With Akpeyi In RSA
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Rohr Clarifies: Uzoho Not The No 1 GK For World Cup, GK Trainer To Work With Akpeyi In RSA

Gernot Rohr has clarified that Deportivo de La Coruña reserve team goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has not been installed as his first choice for the 2018 World Cup, stressing that goalkeeper trainer ...

Feb 28, 2018
(Photo) Gernot Rohr In Russia, To Announce Roster For Poland & Serbia Friendlies March 7
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(Photo) Gernot Rohr In Russia, To Announce Roster For Poland & Serbia Friendlies March 7

Super Eagles' German coach Gernot Rohr was in Krasnodar Krai, Russia on Tuesday, February 27 attending the FIFA World Cup Team Workshop.The official Twitter account of the German National Team has pos...

Feb 28, 2018
Portuguese Coach: Fifa Must Stop Messi From Playing Until He Proves He's Human
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Portuguese Coach: Fifa Must Stop Messi From Playing Until He Proves He's Human

Iran's Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has joked that Fifa must stop Barcelona striker Lionel Messi from facing other teams as he is not human.The former Manchester United assistant manager, who was i...

Feb 27, 2018
Obi Mikel: I Will Be Well Prepared For World Cup, Nigerian Team Can Go Far
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Obi Mikel: I Will Be Well Prepared For World Cup, Nigerian Team Can Go Far

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is hoping that the Super Eagles advance to the knockout rounds of the 2018 World Cup.The Super Eagles captain is set to play in his second World Cup but must r...

Feb 27, 2018
Young Eintracht Frankfurt LB Deji Beyreuther : I Model My Game After David Alaba
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Young Eintracht Frankfurt LB Deji Beyreuther : I Model My Game After David Alaba

Young Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Deji Beyreuther is making inroads at the Bundesliga club and is poised to make his first-team debut sooner rather than later. The 18-year-old was a non-playing subs...

Feb 27, 2018
BBC MOTD Remembers Martins Winning Goal Against Arsenal League Cup Final
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BBC MOTD Remembers Martins Winning Goal Against Arsenal League Cup Final

Two days after Alex Iwobi's Arsenal fell to Manchester City 3-0 in the final of the EFL league cup, BBCMOTD twitter handle has done a reminiscence on Obafemi Martins's winning goal against the Gunners...

Feb 27, 2018
Emenike Will Not Make Las Palmas Debut Against Barcelona
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Emenike Will Not Make Las Palmas Debut Against Barcelona

Emmanuel Emenike will not make his debut for Las Palmas when they face La Liga pacesetters Barcelona at Estadio de Gran Canaria on Thursday, March 1.The former Nigeria international did not train with...

Feb 27, 2018
Rohr Keeps To His Promise : Amkar Perm Defender Brian Idowu Receives Nigeria Call-Up
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Rohr Keeps To His Promise : Amkar Perm Defender Brian Idowu Receives Nigeria Call-Up

Amkar Perm star Brian 'Abuja' Idowu is set to add to his solitary international cap for Nigeria's national team, with manager Gernot Rohr inviting him for the upcoming Pre-World Cup friendlies against...

Feb 27, 2018
Manchester United Midfielder Kehinde: I Want To Play For Nigeria At The World Cup?
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Manchester United Midfielder Kehinde: I Want To Play For Nigeria At The World Cup?

Manchester United U23 sensation Tosin Kehinde has 'presumably stated' he is good enough to play for the Super Eagles ahead of the World Cup despite the fact he has yet to make his first team debut for...

Feb 27, 2018
Will History Repeat Itself? Argentina To Face Israel In Last Pre-World Cup Friendly
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Will History Repeat Itself? Argentina To Face Israel In Last Pre-World Cup Friendly

The Argentina Football Association has arranged a friendly with Israel ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, according to reports.The story from Ole Argentina says Argentina's last friendly befor...

Feb 27, 2018
CSKA Moscow Loanee Samuel Set To Make Full Debut For Amkar Perm On Tuesday
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CSKA Moscow Loanee Samuel Set To Make Full Debut For Amkar Perm On Tuesday

Amkar Perm will face Russian Football National League side Avangard Kursk in the quarterfinals of the Russian Cup on Tuesday and manager of the Premier League club Gadzhi Gadzhiyev is considering hand...

Feb 26, 2018