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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
Iniesta Congratulates Nigeria On Qualifying For World Cup, Mikel Commends Costa Rica
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Iniesta Congratulates Nigeria On Qualifying For World Cup, Mikel Commends Costa Rica

Barcelona captain Andrés Iniesta has congratulated Nigeria on qualifying for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia, ahead of Friday's draw in the Russian capital Moscow.As reported by the official ...

Nov 30, 2017
Chelsea 1 Swansea City 0: Victor Moses Returns From Injury, Abraham Ineligible
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Chelsea 1 Swansea City 0: Victor Moses Returns From Injury, Abraham Ineligible

Victor Moses made his return from injury in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, Tammy Abraham could not play against his parent club so watched the game from t...

Nov 29, 2017
World Cup Winner Desailly : Nigeria Have A Strong Team, Semifinal A Possibility
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World Cup Winner Desailly : Nigeria Have A Strong Team, Semifinal A Possibility

Former France international Marcel Desailly has rued the absence of Ghana from the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and has tipped the Super Eagles to be one of the surprise teams of the mundial.Born in Accr...

Nov 29, 2017
The Real Reason Brian 'Abuja' Idowu Accepted To Play For Super Eagles Vs Argentina
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The Real Reason Brian 'Abuja' Idowu Accepted To Play For Super Eagles Vs Argentina

Having rejected a call-up to the Nigerian national team ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Algeria in 2016, Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu said he accepted to play for the Super Eagles this month...

Nov 29, 2017
Gernot Rohr Among 30 Coaches That Will Attend Friday's World Cup Draw
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Gernot Rohr Among 30 Coaches That Will Attend Friday's World Cup Draw

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is amongst thirty coaches that will attend Friday's World Cup draw in the Russian capital.According to the official website of the Russian Football Union, 30 of the 32...

Nov 29, 2017
Idowu Rates Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel As Super Eagles Best Player, Speaks On Iwobi, Iheanacho
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Idowu Rates Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel As Super Eagles Best Player, Speaks On Iwobi, Iheanacho

Newly capped Nigeria international Brian Idowu has spoken of his happiness at training with the Super Eagles stars ahead of an international friendly against Argentina on November 14.The Amkar Perm de...

Nov 29, 2017
World Cup Odds : Super Eagles Are Africa's Hope To Win, Germany & Brazil Joint Favorites
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World Cup Odds : Super Eagles Are Africa's Hope To Win, Germany & Brazil Joint Favorites

As the clock ticks towards the World Cup draw, the Super Eagles have been installed as Africa's likeliest team to win the competition in Russia, despite not ranked amongst the top five teams on the co...

Nov 29, 2017
2018 World Cup Draw Countdown: Nigeria's Record Against Asia
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2018 World Cup Draw Countdown: Nigeria's Record Against Asia

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup draw which takes place in Moscow's famous State Kremlin Palace on Friday, December 1, allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the Super Eagles previous performances against Asian oppo...

Nov 29, 2017
NFF Explain Reason For Offering Rohr New Deal Ahead Of World Cup
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NFF Explain Reason For Offering Rohr New Deal Ahead Of World Cup

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has explained that the resolve of the Federation's leadership to ensure there are no distractions of any size or complexion aroun...

Nov 28, 2017
Pinnick: Arsene Wenger, Ex-Liverpool Manager Recommended Rohr To Nigerian Federation
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Pinnick: Arsene Wenger, Ex-Liverpool Manager Recommended Rohr To Nigerian Federation

Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick has revealed two Frenchmen Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger and ex-Liverpool boss Gérard Houllier were contacted before the appointment of Gernot Ro...

Nov 28, 2017
Eagles Star Etebo Scores Fourth League Goal In Front Of Man Utd, Leeds Scouts
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Eagles Star Etebo Scores Fourth League Goal In Front Of Man Utd, Leeds Scouts

Oghenekaro Etebo wrote his name on the score-sheet in CD Feirense's 3-1 loss to Sporting Braga on Monday night, taking his tally for the season to four goals in 12 matches in the process.The Nigeria i...

Nov 28, 2017
Fifa Simulates World Cup Draw: Nigeria Face Germany, Denmark & Uruguay Group F
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Fifa Simulates World Cup Draw: Nigeria Face Germany, Denmark & Uruguay Group F

With only three days left before the 2018 World Cup draw scheduled to take place in Moscow on December 1, Fifa has published a video on its official Youtube Channel explaining the procedures.It has al...

Nov 28, 2017