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Super Eagles striker ruled out for rest of the season, undergoes surgery after Afcon injury
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Super Eagles striker ruled out for rest of the season, undergoes surgery after Afcon injury

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers will miss the remainder of the season after opting to undergo surgery following an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to Sportal Greece.The Nigeria international, who joined Panathinaikos last summer window, suffered a rupture involving a tendon linked to the rectus femoris in his right leg ahead of Nigeria’s third group game against Uganda.Following the setback, Dessers and club's medical team pursued a conservative rehabilitation approach, aiming to allow natural healing and potentially facilitate a return before the end...

April 10, 2026
Bologna Give Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Orji Okonkwo Green Light To Join Avellino
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Bologna Give Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Orji Okonkwo Green Light To Join Avellino

Nigeria youth international Orji Okonkwo might depart Bologna before the close of the January transfer window, with president of Avellino, Walter Taccone stating that the Serie B club have reached an ...

Jan 26, 2018
Ahmed Musa On World Cup: I Hope I Get Selected, We'll Try Our Hardest Vs Argentina
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Ahmed Musa On World Cup: I Hope I Get Selected, We'll Try Our Hardest Vs Argentina

Leicester City frontman Ahmed Musa entered the Nigeria history books when he became the first player to score two goals in a single match at the World Cup against Argentina on June 25, 2014.The former...

Jan 26, 2018
Ten English-Based Nigerian Talents That Can Be Capped By The National Teams (6-10)
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Ten English-Based Nigerian Talents That Can Be Capped By The National Teams (6-10)

Allnigeriasoccer.com completes the best of the young Nigerian contingent in English football who are worthy of consideration as far as their talents go.6. Ike Ugbo (Chelsea): Having won almost all you...

Jan 26, 2018
Argentina Winger: Nigeria Are Our Most Difficult Opponents In Group D
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Argentina Winger: Nigeria Are Our Most Difficult Opponents In Group D

FC Zenit Saint Petersburg winger Emiliano Rigoni has named Nigeria as Argentina's most difficult opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup.The two-time world champions have already beaten the Super E...

Jan 26, 2018
Less Than 6,000 Fans To Watch Nigeria-Serbia Friendly, Cheapest Seat N9,000
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Less Than 6,000 Fans To Watch Nigeria-Serbia Friendly, Cheapest Seat N9,000

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the Super Eagles will take on the Serbian national team in a pre-World Cup friendly at the Hive Stadium on March 27.The 5,176 capacity stadium in Ca...

Jan 26, 2018
Nigeria Name Dennerby New Super Falcons Coach, Assistant Keeps His Job At Kalmar
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Nigeria Name Dennerby New Super Falcons Coach, Assistant Keeps His Job At Kalmar

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Dennerby as the new coach of the Super Falcons until August 2020, and the agreement has an option to renew on the condition tha...

Jan 26, 2018
2018 World Cup : Fifa To Pay Chelsea N13.4 Million Compensation For Obi Mikel
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2018 World Cup : Fifa To Pay Chelsea N13.4 Million Compensation For Obi Mikel

Fifa will pay compensation to clubs for releasing their players to represent their national teams at the 2018 World Cup.Starting from June 1, 2018, when the players included in the squad list must...

Jan 25, 2018
Ten English-Based Nigerian Talents That Can Be Capped By The National Teams (1-5)
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Ten English-Based Nigerian Talents That Can Be Capped By The National Teams (1-5)

The jostle for national team slots is never an easy a task to indulge in, especially for youngsters who are oblivious of the pros and cons of the set-up and then, the age-old chestnut of agents lobbyi...

Jan 25, 2018
Manchester United's Congolese Born Defender Set To Join Aston Villa
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Manchester United's Congolese Born Defender Set To Join Aston Villa

EFL Championship outfit Aston Villa are hoping to conclude the signing of Manchester United's Democratic Republic of Congo-born defender Axel Tuanzebe before the close of the transfer window in six da...

Jan 25, 2018
Argentina Legend Riquelme Suggests : Super Eagles Can't Beat Argentina If Messi Is There
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Argentina Legend Riquelme Suggests : Super Eagles Can't Beat Argentina If Messi Is There

For Juan Román Riquelme, Super Eagles players will be quaking in their boots when they face the Argentine national team with Lionel Messi at the 2018 World Cup.It is correct that the South Amer...

Jan 25, 2018
Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee On Target For Crystal Palace U23s But Game Abandoned
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Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee On Target For Crystal Palace U23s But Game Abandoned

Freddie Ladapo was on target for Crystal Palace U23s against Charlton Athletic at Sparrows Lane on Wednesday afternoon but the game could not be completed due to a waterlogged pitch.In the Professiona...

Jan 24, 2018
Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Winger Reaches 25 Goals For The Season In England
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Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Winger Reaches 25 Goals For The Season In England

Nigerian hotshot, Jordan Chiedozie tallied his 19th and 20th league goals for Margate as beat Thurrock FC 2-0 in the Isthmian League Premier Division on Tuesday evening.With his latest endeavour, the ...

Jan 24, 2018