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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
Joel Obi Becomes Third Nigerian To Reach 100-Game Milestone In Serie A But Gets Injured
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Joel Obi Becomes Third Nigerian To Reach 100-Game Milestone In Serie A But Gets Injured

Much loved Nigeria international Joel Obi became the third Nigerian player to reach a 100-game milestone in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, January 6.The attacking midfielder started Torino's 3-0 win...

Jan 6, 2018
Bursaspor Confirm They Are In Talks With Leicester Over Signing Of Nigeria Striker
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Bursaspor Confirm They Are In Talks With Leicester Over Signing Of Nigeria Striker

Turkish Super Lig outfit Bursaspor have confirmed they are working on a deal to sign Nigeria international striker Ahmed Musa in the January transfer window.Allnigeriasoccer.com earlier reported that ...

Jan 6, 2018
Ex-Nigeria Schoolboy Dennis & Uduokhai Named Among Top 50 Young Talents By UEFA
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Ex-Nigeria Schoolboy Dennis & Uduokhai Named Among Top 50 Young Talents By UEFA

Two players of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis and Felix Uduokhai have been named in UEFA.com's 50 young players who could be big news by the end of 2018.UEFA's staff across the continent...

Jan 6, 2018
Ex-Argentina Coach Basile: Nigeria Are Good In Attack, With Messi We Can Beat Anybody
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Ex-Argentina Coach Basile: Nigeria Are Good In Attack, With Messi We Can Beat Anybody

Legendary Argentinian coach Alfio Basile has commented on Argentina's opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup, and has praised the Nigerian national team but highlighted their major weakness.Basile...

Jan 5, 2018
Mourinho Reveals The Likeliest Player That Will Start In Goal For Argentina Against Nigeria
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Mourinho Reveals The Likeliest Player That Will Start In Goal For Argentina Against Nigeria

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is backing his second-choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero to in between the pipes when Argentina face Nigeria in a crucial Group D game at the 2018 World Cup.If Mou...

Jan 5, 2018
Africa XI: Man Utd Star Named Best Defender Ahead Of Ekong; Ajayi Beats Mane Best AM
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Africa XI: Man Utd Star Named Best Defender Ahead Of Ekong; Ajayi Beats Mane Best AM

Bursaspor defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on being named to the CAF Finest XI even though he came first in the Twitter poll.The final collation of results by the Confederation of African Foot...

Jan 5, 2018
CAF Player Of The Year: Mikel, Four National Team Coaches Chose Moses Ahead Of Salah
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CAF Player Of The Year: Mikel, Four National Team Coaches Chose Moses Ahead Of Salah

Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah was crowned African Player of the Year 2017 at the Aiteo CAF Awards Gala 2017, held on Thursday, 4 January 2018, at the International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghan...

Jan 5, 2018
Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah Named African Player Of The Year
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Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah Named African Player Of The Year

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah has been crowned the CAF African Footballer of the year 2017 in the Aiteo CAF awards which took place in Accra on Thursday evening, the player having been recognised for th...

Jan 4, 2018
CAF Awards : Oshoala Wins Women's POTY; Super Eagles, Rohr & Falconets Miss Out
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CAF Awards : Oshoala Wins Women's POTY; Super Eagles, Rohr & Falconets Miss Out

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was recognized as the best female player of the year 2017 in the Aiteo CAF Awards which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre on Thursday evening, t...

Jan 4, 2018
How Did Victor Moses Really Rate In Chelsea's 2-2 Draw Vs Arsenal?
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How Did Victor Moses Really Rate In Chelsea's 2-2 Draw Vs Arsenal?

Confederation of African Football and BBC Player of the Year nominee, Victor Moses, fared badly in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The Blues manager Antonio ...

Jan 4, 2018
Wilfred Ndidi Is The Best Tackler In Europe's Top Five Leagues
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Wilfred Ndidi Is The Best Tackler In Europe's Top Five Leagues

Wilfred Ndidi has been named the top tackler in Europe's top five leagues consisting of La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga, French Ligue 1 and Italian Serie A.After 22 games for Leicester City in the...

Jan 3, 2018
Diego Simeone Explains Nigeria Would Have Already Qualified Before Facing Argentina
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Diego Simeone Explains Nigeria Would Have Already Qualified Before Facing Argentina

One of the most respected coaches in the world and an Argentina World Cup star, Diego Simeone, has picked Croatia as the South Americans toughest opponents in Group D of the 2018 World Cup.On paper, S...

Jan 3, 2018