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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up
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'They asked me to wait' – Lazio coach addresses Dele-Bashiru's potential Afcon call-up

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has offered fresh insight into the uncertainty surrounding Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's potential call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Dele-Bashiru has been sidelined for the past two months, missing Nigeria's last four games, including 2026 World Cup qualifiers and playoff fixtures, due to a long-term injury. The 24-year-old only recently returned to full training, but his lack of match fitness has raised questions about his readiness for international duty.Speaking ahead of Lazio's weekend clash, Sarri revealed he had been asked to ho...

November 24, 2025
New Manchester United Signing Of Nigerian Descent Must Follow Rashford's Footsteps
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New Manchester United Signing Of Nigerian Descent Must Follow Rashford's Footsteps

Ajax Amsterdam sensation Dillon Hoogewerf has announced that his summer transfer to Manchester United is in the bag. The versatile striker can operate from either flanks, and he can equally feature ...

Jun 7, 2019
'I've Been With The National Teams For Over 15 Years, I Needed Rest' - Mikel Sheds Light On Absence From Super Eagles
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'I've Been With The National Teams For Over 15 Years, I Needed Rest' - Mikel Sheds Light On Absence From Super Eagles

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has shed more light on why he has not played for the Super Eagles since the end of the 2018 World Cup, specifically June 26, 2018 when they were beaten 2-1 by ...

Jun 7, 2019
Super Eagles 3-5-2 Formation : Rohr Planning To Deploy Kalu, Simon As Wing-Backs In 2019 AFCON
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Super Eagles 3-5-2 Formation : Rohr Planning To Deploy Kalu, Simon As Wing-Backs In 2019 AFCON

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Levante's Moses Simon and Bordeaux's Samuel Kalu will be deployed as left and right wing-backs respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations, if he goes wi...

Jun 7, 2019
How Pledging Allegiance To Nigeria Over England Will Help Olowu Gain Prominence At Arsenal
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How Pledging Allegiance To Nigeria Over England Will Help Olowu Gain Prominence At Arsenal

Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed last week that Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Joseph Olowu has decided to commit his future to the Super Eagles of Nigeria after meeting with representati...

Jun 7, 2019
'Kelechi Iheanacho Has Changed' - Rohr Reveals Leicester Man Has Turned Over A New Leaf
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'Kelechi Iheanacho Has Changed' - Rohr Reveals Leicester Man Has Turned Over A New Leaf

Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho was harshly criticized by Gernot Rohr in March following his snub for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly with Egypt...

Jun 6, 2019
Rohr On Ekong's Late Arrival, Axing Two Players From Super Eagles Squad
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Rohr On Ekong's Late Arrival, Axing Two Players From Super Eagles Squad

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong reported late for international duty due to club commitments. The 25 players named to the provisional roster were instruct...

Jun 6, 2019
Villarreal's Chukwueze Looking Up To Mikel, Musa; Reacts To Liverpool Transfer Speculation
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Villarreal's Chukwueze Looking Up To Mikel, Musa; Reacts To Liverpool Transfer Speculation

Villarreal new kid on the block, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that he is drawing inspiration from two experienced Super Eagles players in John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nat...

Jun 6, 2019
No One Is Missing : Ighalo, Ekong Finally Join Super Eagles In Asaba
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No One Is Missing : Ighalo, Ekong Finally Join Super Eagles In Asaba

For the first time since the start of the Super Eagles training camp in Asaba, manager Gernot Rohr will work with 25 players named to the provisional squad list on Thursday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer...

Jun 6, 2019
Mikel Reveals One Advantage Super Eagles Have Over Other Africa Cup Of Nations Teams
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Mikel Reveals One Advantage Super Eagles Have Over Other Africa Cup Of Nations Teams

John Obi Mikel believes the Super Eagles have an advantage over other teams at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations as most of the players in camp are in tip-top contention. The former Chelsea midfie...

Jun 6, 2019
Leon Balogun On Being 'Injury Prone', Competition With Omeruo & Ekong For Starting Shirt
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Leon Balogun On Being 'Injury Prone', Competition With Omeruo & Ekong For Starting Shirt

Brighton & Hove star Leon Balogun was not pleased to be labelled as an injury-prone player, stressing that he has not had any serious injury in the last couple of years. The German-born center ...

Jun 6, 2019
Obi Mikel On Moving To Middlesbrough, Replacement In Super Eagles, Self-Imposed Sabbatical & More
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Obi Mikel On Moving To Middlesbrough, Replacement In Super Eagles, Self-Imposed Sabbatical & More

John Obi Mikel attended the Super Eagles press conference on Thursday and was quizzed about returning to England to join Middlesbrough in the winter transfer market and spoke about the Super Eagles yo...

Jun 6, 2019
2019 Women's World Cup : Three Reasons Why Nigeria Should Progress To Next Round
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2019 Women's World Cup : Three Reasons Why Nigeria Should Progress To Next Round

The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to begin on Friday as host nation France welcome South Korea to the Parc des Princes Stadium.The Super Falcons of Nigeria, who are in the same group with the host cou...

Jun 6, 2019