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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
Botafogo Chief Rates Mikel Higher Than Yaya Toure But Ivorian is More Marketable And Popular
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Botafogo Chief Rates Mikel Higher Than Yaya Toure But Ivorian is More Marketable And Popular

Brazilian Serie A club Botafogo are in the market for a central midfielder and are in talks with Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel and former Barcelona and Manchester City star Yaya Toure. Because of ...

May 16, 2020
'I Was Scared Before AFCON 2019' - Odemwingie Reveals What Impressed Him About Eagles In Egypt
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'I Was Scared Before AFCON 2019' - Odemwingie Reveals What Impressed Him About Eagles In Egypt

2008 Beijing Olympics silver medalist, Peter Odemwingie has revealed that he was impressed with the Super Eagles defenders at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, adding that he had doubts about how they w...

May 16, 2020
Belgian Champion : Super Eagle, U17 World Cup Winners, Ex-Nigeria U23 Striker Congratulate Okereke
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Belgian Champion : Super Eagle, U17 World Cup Winners, Ex-Nigeria U23 Striker Congratulate Okereke

The Belgian Pro League general assembly has decided to discontinue the Jupiler Pro League and 1B competitions for the 2019-2020 season, and declared Club Brugge as champions, meaning they are certain ...

May 16, 2020
'I'm Preparing For Match Vs Dinamo Minsk' - Nigeria U23 LB Reacts To Rumours He Tested Positive For Coronavirus
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'I'm Preparing For Match Vs Dinamo Minsk' - Nigeria U23 LB Reacts To Rumours He Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Nigeria U23 international Godfrey Bitok Stephen has distanced himself from reports that he tested positive for coronavirus, saying he is training normally with his teammates ahead of their upcoming ga...

May 15, 2020
'Compare Jay-Jay With Ronaldinho Not Iwobi' - Okocha Talks About Progress Of Ex-Arsenal Star
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'Compare Jay-Jay With Ronaldinho Not Iwobi' - Okocha Talks About Progress Of Ex-Arsenal Star

Former Nigeria international Emma Okocha is delighted with the progress his nephew, Alex Iwobi has made over the years and has urged fans and pundits alike not to put the young player under pressure b...

May 14, 2020
Galatasaray Interested In Signing Heracles Almelo Marksman Cyriel Dessers
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Galatasaray Interested In Signing Heracles Almelo Marksman Cyriel Dessers

According to various reports in the Turkish press including Yeni Asir, Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are plotting a move for Super Eagles hopeful Cyriel Dessers.   It is claimed that T...

May 14, 2020
Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List : Ighalo Is Nigeria's Wealthiest Footballer In UK, Worth N9.45B
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Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List : Ighalo Is Nigeria's Wealthiest Footballer In UK, Worth N9.45B

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has been named to the prestigious Sunday Times Young Sport Rich List for 2020. The former Nigeria international cracked the list at number 15 and he's the onl...

May 14, 2020
2015 U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Will Not Extend Stay At Cremonese
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2015 U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Will Not Extend Stay At Cremonese

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that 2015 U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Kingsley Michael will not be extending his loan deal with Italian Serie B club Cremonese. The former Flying Eagles star...

May 14, 2020
'It's A Very Good Move' - London-Born Ex-Reading Star Hails Ejaria For Choosing Nigeria Over England
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'It's A Very Good Move' - London-Born Ex-Reading Star Hails Ejaria For Choosing Nigeria Over England

London-born former Reading defender Sam Sodje has hailed Liverpool-owned player Ovie Ejaria for committing his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, England. The 2017 England...

May 14, 2020
Lille Sporting Director Credits Ex-Chelsea Star For Osimhen Flourishing In France
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Lille Sporting Director Credits Ex-Chelsea Star For Osimhen Flourishing In France

Lille Sporting Director Luis Campos has praised former Chelsea striker Loïc Rémy for assisting Victor Osimhen thrive in his debut season in France. The 33-year-old Frenchman partnered ...

May 14, 2020
25 Most Valuable Youngsters 2004 : Martins Makes List Containing Ex-Barca, Man Utd, Man City Captains
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25 Most Valuable Youngsters 2004 : Martins Makes List Containing Ex-Barca, Man Utd, Man City Captains

Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has been named to a prestigious list of the 25 Most Valuable Youngsters in 2004 published by German-based website Transfermarkt. The list contains illustrious n...

May 13, 2020
'My Dad Said I Have To Play For Nigeria' - Dream Team Star Details How Ivory Coast Attempted To Poach Him
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'My Dad Said I Have To Play For Nigeria' - Dream Team Star Details How Ivory Coast Attempted To Poach Him

Dynamo Kiev winger Muyiwa Olabiran, otherwise known as Benito, has revealed that the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) attempted to secure his services before he was approached by the Nigerian Federat...

May 13, 2020