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22nd November 2025

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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren
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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren

Celtic caretaker coach Martin O’Neill has delivered an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash with St Mirren. The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during Celtic's 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over SK Sturm Graz in October.Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer, had made an immediate impact before his setback. In eight appearances across all competitions, the former Manchester City striker recorded three goals and one assist, quickly becoming an important figure in Celtic’s...

November 22, 2025
'I respected England' - Iwobi explains why he chose Super Eagles over Three Lions at senior level 
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'I respected England' - Iwobi explains why he chose Super Eagles over Three Lions at senior level 

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has explained why he chose to play for the Nigeria national team at senior level, rather than England where he grew up.  The Hale End Academy graduate represented ...

May 20, 2024
'We beat Ghana 6-1' - Manu Garba highlights the pedigree of most successful U17 team in the world 
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'We beat Ghana 6-1' - Manu Garba highlights the pedigree of most successful U17 team in the world 

Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba faced the cameras on Sunday night, shortly after his side recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over neighbors Niger in their second group match at the ongoing  WAFU...

May 20, 2024
England squads announcement: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham starlets eligible for Nigeria selected
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England squads announcement: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham starlets eligible for Nigeria selected

The English Football Association announced the Young Lions' rosters on Monday morning ahead of international matches later this month, with four Nigeria-eligible players getting invites. Histor...

May 20, 2024
Finidi sweats over fitness of 2023 AFCON star Onyeka before Super Eagles squad announcement 
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Finidi sweats over fitness of 2023 AFCON star Onyeka before Super Eagles squad announcement 

Nigeria manager George Finidi is sweating over the fitness of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations star Frank Onyeka in the days leading up to his squad announcement for back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifying m...

May 20, 2024
U17 AFCON qualifier Nigeria 1 Niger 0: Rapha Adams header secures three points for Golden Eaglets 
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U17 AFCON qualifier Nigeria 1 Niger 0: Rapha Adams header secures three points for Golden Eaglets 

The Golden Eaglets recorded their first victory in the WAFU Zone B U17 AFCON qualifiers, beating Niger 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday night. Coach Manu Garba made two changes to t...

May 19, 2024
Isaac Success: 2013 U17 AFCON top scorer suffers injury in Italy ahead of Finidi's squad announcement
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Isaac Success: 2013 U17 AFCON top scorer suffers injury in Italy ahead of Finidi's squad announcement

With the exception of Ademola Lookman and Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, all the Super Eagles outfield players who play for Italian Serie A clubs are currently sidelined by injuries. Udinese st...

May 19, 2024
After the return to action of Onuachu and Osayi-Samuel, Finidi has another fitness boost pre-Bafana Bafana 
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After the return to action of Onuachu and Osayi-Samuel, Finidi has another fitness boost pre-Bafana Bafana 

After the return to action of Turkish-based duo Paul Onuachu and Bright-Osayi-Samuel, Nigeria manager Finidi George has been provided with a further fitness boost ahead of his squad announcement for t...

May 19, 2024
U17 WWCQ Nigeria 6 Burkina Faso 0: Harmony Chidi's hat-trick inspires Flamingos to victory
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U17 WWCQ Nigeria 6 Burkina Faso 0: Harmony Chidi's hat-trick inspires Flamingos to victory

The Flamingos recorded a resounding 6-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the second leg of the third qualification round of the Fifa U17 Women's World Cup which was staged at the Moshood Abiola S...

May 18, 2024
Isaac Success and Nollywood beauty Caroline Igben to wed on June 8, a day after Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana
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Isaac Success and Nollywood beauty Caroline Igben to wed on June 8, a day after Super Eagles v Bafana Bafana

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria international Isaac Imonichie Success has ended speculation once and for all on his relationship with beautiful Nollywood actress Caroline...

May 18, 2024
Netherlands Euro 2004 squad: Striker scouted by Nigeria, Lagos-born winger, ex-Super Eagles invitee snubbed
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Netherlands Euro 2004 squad: Striker scouted by Nigeria, Lagos-born winger, ex-Super Eagles invitee snubbed

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 European Championship with no players of Nigerian descent making the cut, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The ...

May 17, 2024
Big boost for Nigeria: Chelsea's Ugochukwu, Crystal Palace's Olise omitted from France Euro 2024 squad
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Big boost for Nigeria: Chelsea's Ugochukwu, Crystal Palace's Olise omitted from France Euro 2024 squad

The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of Cobham product Michael Olise and Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu following their omission from France's 202...

May 17, 2024
WAFU B U17 Championship: Five observations from Golden Eaglets' goalless draw against Burkina Faso 
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WAFU B U17 Championship: Five observations from Golden Eaglets' goalless draw against Burkina Faso 

The Golden Eaglets were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in their WAFU B U17 Championship against opener on Thursday evening at the University of Ghana Stadium.  The five-time world cha...

May 16, 2024