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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
World's Most Physical Player And Lokomotiv Moscow's Idowu Handed Late Nigeria Call-Ups
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World's Most Physical Player And Lokomotiv Moscow's Idowu Handed Late Nigeria Call-Ups

PAOK midfielder Anderson Esiti and Lokomotiv Moscow defender Brian Idowu have been handed late call-ups to the Nigerian National Team ahead of their friendly against Ukraine next month. Esiti has be...

Aug 29, 2019
Super Eagles Stars Ndidi, Balogun, Etebo, Iwobi Know Third Round Opponents In Carabao Cup Fixtures
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Super Eagles Stars Ndidi, Balogun, Etebo, Iwobi Know Third Round Opponents In Carabao Cup Fixtures

The draw for the Third round of the Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday night after the conclusion of Round 2 matches across England with fixtures revealing that Nigerian players will be significantly i...

Aug 29, 2019
Dream Team VII Star Dennis Fires Club Brugge Into Champions League Group Stage
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Dream Team VII Star Dennis Fires Club Brugge Into Champions League Group Stage

Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Dennis netted the winning goal as Club Brugge beat LASK 2-1 to qualify for the group stage of this season's UEFA Champions League. With 16 minutes remaining in t...

Aug 28, 2019
Talented Chelsea Shot-Stopper Handed First International Call-Up By Nigeria
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Talented Chelsea Shot-Stopper Handed First International Call-Up By Nigeria

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that promising Chelsea goalkeeper Prince Shakiru Adegoke could be in line to represent Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup after receiving a call-up to the national...

Aug 28, 2019
Iwobi Opens Goalscoring Account For Everton On Full Debut
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Iwobi Opens Goalscoring Account For Everton On Full Debut

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi made his full debut for Everton and scored his debut goal on Wednesday evening in the Round 2 of the Carabao Cup at the Sincil Bank Stadium as the Toffees defeated League ...

Aug 28, 2019
'Who Needs Pepe When You've Got Osimhen' - Excited Fans React After Osimhen's Brace For Lille
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'Who Needs Pepe When You've Got Osimhen' - Excited Fans React After Osimhen's Brace For Lille

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued his brilliant start at Lille, scoring his third and fourth goal of the season in a French Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday.The 20-year-old...

Aug 28, 2019
2019 African Games : Opabunmi Tasks Flying Eagles, Falconets As Nigeria Teams Gun For Gold
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2019 African Games : Opabunmi Tasks Flying Eagles, Falconets As Nigeria Teams Gun For Gold

Former Super Eagles forward Femi Opabunmi has tasked the Flying Eagles and Falconets players representing Nigeria in the men and women football events of the 2019 African Games to use their performanc...

Aug 28, 2019
Three Reasons Why Arsenal Kid Ebiowei Should Choose Nigeria Over England
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Three Reasons Why Arsenal Kid Ebiowei Should Choose Nigeria Over England

Arsenal's free kick specialist Malcolm Ebiowei could rescind his decision to represent the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup tournament in Brazil.The 15-year-old initially g...

Aug 28, 2019
'It Is Possible I Select Him For Ukraine Friendly' - Rohr Holds Talks With Ex-Sunderland Striker
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'It Is Possible I Select Him For Ukraine Friendly' - Rohr Holds Talks With Ex-Sunderland Striker

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that former Sunderland striker Josh Maja might be handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of their upcoming international friendly against Ukrain...

Aug 28, 2019
Nigeria & USA Battling For Aston Villa Defender Labelled The 'Next Virgil van Dijk’
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Nigeria & USA Battling For Aston Villa Defender Labelled The 'Next Virgil van Dijk’

The United States Soccer Federation have not given up in their pursuit of Aston Villa central defender Iffy Udanoh, who has been labelled the 'next Virgil van Dijk', allnigeriasoccer.com understands. ...

Aug 28, 2019
Super Eagles Defender Balogun Influential For Brighton In First Game In Six Months
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Super Eagles Defender Balogun Influential For Brighton In First Game In Six Months

Super Eagles star Leon Balogun made his first appearance for Brighton & Hove in over six months as they advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers at the Mem...

Aug 28, 2019
Nashville SC Midfielder Akinyode Open To Representing Nigeria
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Nashville SC Midfielder Akinyode Open To Representing Nigeria

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nashville SC star Bolu Akinyode is open to representing the Nigeria National Team. Born in Lagos to Nigerian parents, the United States Soccer Federatio...

Aug 27, 2019