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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
Italian Football Pundit Cites Barcelona, Atletico Madrid Players As He Questions Osimhen's Price Tag
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Italian Football Pundit Cites Barcelona, Atletico Madrid Players As He Questions Osimhen's Price Tag

Italian football pundit Umberto Chiariello has questioned Victor Osimhen's price tag amid reports linking the Nigeria international with a summer move to Napoli. Lille's top goalscorer for the 201...

May 27, 2020
Dusseldorf-Born GK On Why He Chose Nigeria Over Germany; Admiration For Enyeama
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Dusseldorf-Born GK On Why He Chose Nigeria Over Germany; Admiration For Enyeama

Dusseldorf-Born goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has explained that he decided to commit his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, Germany because of the love he has for the African giants...

May 27, 2020
'It Was A Weird Feeling' - Super Eagles' Iwobi On Historic Goal Against England At Wembley
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'It Was A Weird Feeling' - Super Eagles' Iwobi On Historic Goal Against England At Wembley

When Alex Iwobi found the net against England in a pre-World Cup friendly staged at Wembley on June 2, 2018, the former Arsenal winger became the first Nigerian player to score against the Three Lions...

May 27, 2020
Official : Super Eagles Midfielder Among Ten Players Released By Bradford City
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Official : Super Eagles Midfielder Among Ten Players Released By Bradford City

Nigeria international Hope Akpan has to look for a new club ahead of the 2020-2021 season. EFL League Two team Bradford City have published their retained and released list via their official webs...

May 26, 2020
Super Eagle Winger Simon Joins Nantes On A Permanent Deal
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Super Eagle Winger Simon Joins Nantes On A Permanent Deal

French Ligue 1 club Nantes are on the verge of confirming the permanent acquisition of Nigeria international Moses Simon. According to French newspaper Ouest France, Nantes have exercised their op...

May 26, 2020
'He Lets His Football Do The Talking' - Yobo Picks Okocha Over Barcelona Legend Ronaldinho
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'He Lets His Football Do The Talking' - Yobo Picks Okocha Over Barcelona Legend Ronaldinho

Super Eagles assistant coach Joseph Yobo has explained why Austin Jay-Jay Okocha was a better footballer than Barcelona legend Ronaldinho. Okocha and Yobo were teammates in the Super Eagles before...

May 26, 2020
'England Treated Me Very Well' - Nigeria Star Iwobi Explains The Key Reason For Switching Allegiance
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'England Treated Me Very Well' - Nigeria Star Iwobi Explains The Key Reason For Switching Allegiance

Alex Iwobi has revealed that he was well treated by the English Football Association but decided to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria because of his Nigerian heritage. Th...

May 26, 2020
Chelsea's Argentina GK Knew He Was Going To Be Dropped From Starting XI Vs Nigeria 2018 World Cup
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Chelsea's Argentina GK Knew He Was Going To Be Dropped From Starting XI Vs Nigeria 2018 World Cup

Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero has revealed that he knew he was going to be dropped from the Argentina starting lineup to face Nigeria in both countries final group game at the 2018 World Cup. ...

May 26, 2020
Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Reveals What He Learnt From Retired Duo Mikel And Ighalo
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Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Reveals What He Learnt From Retired Duo Mikel And Ighalo

Everton star Alex Iwobi has admitted that he admires Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and understudied the duo before they called time on their international ca...

May 25, 2020
Racing Genk Ready To Sell Hagi To Rangers To Fund Bid For Heracles Marksman Dessers
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Racing Genk Ready To Sell Hagi To Rangers To Fund Bid For Heracles Marksman Dessers

According to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Racing Genk are working on a deal to sign the unofficial top scorer in the Eredivisie for the 2019-2020 season, Cyriel Dessers. Looking for a success...

May 25, 2020
'I Loved It' - Ex-Chelsea And Juventus Star Has No Regrets Choosing England Over Nigeria
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'I Loved It' - Ex-Chelsea And Juventus Star Has No Regrets Choosing England Over Nigeria

Former Chelsea and Juventus striker Eniola Aluko says she has no regrets choosing to play for England national team over her country of birth, Nigeria. Born in Lagos, Aluko amassed 102 caps for th...

May 25, 2020
'He Is A Wonderkid' - Semi Ajayi Details How Chukwueze 'Destroyed' Super Eagles Team A In Training
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'He Is A Wonderkid' - Semi Ajayi Details How Chukwueze 'Destroyed' Super Eagles Team A In Training

West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi has revealed that Samuel Chukwueze made a good first impression on him in the days leading up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in ...

May 24, 2020