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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon
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Photo: NFF president visits Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London ahead of Afcon

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has paid a visit to Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina in London, wishing him a quick recovery as the full-back continues his rehabilitation from injury.Aina has been sidelined for both club and country after suffering a hamstring injury that required surgery during Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The setback ruled him out of recent international fixtures and several matches for Nottingham Forest, leaving both the NFF and his club closely monitoring his rehabilitation process.Nott...

November 23, 2025
2019-2020 Champions League: Osimhen Named 12th Fastest Player; Olayinka Most Sprints
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2019-2020 Champions League: Osimhen Named 12th Fastest Player; Olayinka Most Sprints

According to UEFA's Technical Report, former Lille striker Victor Osimhen was one of the fittest and fastest players in last season's Champions League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The form...

Oct 28, 2020
Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent
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Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent

Kevin Akpoguma has spoken about Hoffenheim's congested fixture list, with the German Bundesliga club playing seven games in the space of 22 days before he reports for international duty next month. ...

Oct 27, 2020
Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli
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Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli

Victor Osimhen has admitted that the fans were a big part of why he decided to join Napoli over the other clubs vying for his signature. The Nigeria international expressed fears about moving to t...

Oct 27, 2020
Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton
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Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton

Versatile Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi made a milestone appearance for West Brom in their 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the AMEX Stadium on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Oct 27, 2020
'Joe Did Well As Well' - Rangers Striker Defoe Lauds The Performance Of Super Eagles Star
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'Joe Did Well As Well' - Rangers Striker Defoe Lauds The Performance Of Super Eagles Star

Glasgow Rangers striker Jermain Defoe was left impressed by the performance of Joe Aribo as Rangers defeated Livingston 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder marke...

Oct 26, 2020
Confirmed : Most Expensive Signing In Saudi Pro League History Departs Al-Nassr For Free
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Confirmed : Most Expensive Signing In Saudi Pro League History Departs Al-Nassr For Free

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is searching for a new club after agreeing to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr before its expiration. Through their social media channel...

Oct 26, 2020
Wigan Athletic Dazzler Solomon-Otabor Leaves DW Stadium On Crutches, To Undergo Scan
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Wigan Athletic Dazzler Solomon-Otabor Leaves DW Stadium On Crutches, To Undergo Scan

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering what appears to be a serious injury in the opening minutes of Wigan ...

Oct 25, 2020
Bordeaux Coach Concerned About Injury Suffered By Samuel Kalu On Super Eagles Duty
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Bordeaux Coach Concerned About Injury Suffered By Samuel Kalu On Super Eagles Duty

Bordeaux coach Jean-Louis Gasset has admitted that he is worried about the injury suffered by Samuel Kalu while on international duty with the Super Eagles in Austria earlier this month. Kalu coul...

Oct 24, 2020
Retired Italy Midfielder Explains Why Gattuso Should Not Have Started Osimhen In Loss To AZ
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Retired Italy Midfielder Explains Why Gattuso Should Not Have Started Osimhen In Loss To AZ

Former Italy international midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has explained why Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso should not have started Victor Osimhen in his side's shock 1-0 loss to Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar ...

Oct 23, 2020
Everton Coach Namechecks Iwobi Among Three Players In Line To Replace Richarlison, James
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Everton Coach Namechecks Iwobi Among Three Players In Line To Replace Richarlison, James

Alex Iwobi has been namechecked among three players in line to replace South American duo Richarlison and James Rodriguez in Everton's starting lineup in their clash with Southampton on Sunday. Wh...

Oct 23, 2020
'He Slots It Away Really Well' - Leicester Boss Hails Nigerian History-maker Iheanacho
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'He Slots It Away Really Well' - Leicester Boss Hails Nigerian History-maker Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho became the first Nigerian-born player in history to assist two goals in a single Europa League match in Leicester City's 3-0 rout of Zorya Luhansk at the King Power Stadium on Thursd...

Oct 23, 2020
Europa League : Leicester's Iheanacho Involved In 3 Goals; Sivasspor's Kayode, Molde's Ohi Strike
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Europa League : Leicester's Iheanacho Involved In 3 Goals; Sivasspor's Kayode, Molde's Ohi Strike

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of Nigeria-eligible players that scored or assisted for their respective clubs on matchday one of the Europa League on Thursday, October 22. At the Tallaght Stadium,...

Oct 22, 2020