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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
France Ahead Of Nigeria, England In Race For Ex-Chelsea Youth Team Playmaker
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France Ahead Of Nigeria, England In Race For Ex-Chelsea Youth Team Playmaker

Highly-rated Reading FC midfielder Michael Olise is poised to make his international debut early next month after receiving a call-up to the French national team for the prestigious 2019 Toulon Tourna...

May 27, 2019
U20 World Cup: Barcelona Super Kid Who Admires Messi Reveals USA's Plan To Beat Nigeria
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U20 World Cup: Barcelona Super Kid Who Admires Messi Reveals USA's Plan To Beat Nigeria

There will be no margin for errors when the United States take on the Flying Eagles at the 2019 U20 World Cup on Monday evening after they lost their opening game to Ukraine. One of the key player...

May 27, 2019
'It Was Not Easy When We Played Them 1989' - Ex-Flying Eagles Star Who Scored Winning Goal Vs USA
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'It Was Not Easy When We Played Them 1989' - Ex-Flying Eagles Star Who Scored Winning Goal Vs USA

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has a word of caution for Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles as they play against USA in their second match of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Monda...

May 27, 2019
Revealed : Mikel's Flight To Asaba To Cost Nigerian Federation N3.5 Million
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Revealed : Mikel's Flight To Asaba To Cost Nigerian Federation N3.5 Million

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has revealed that it will cost N3.5 million (approximately US$9,800.00) to purchase a flight ticket for Mikel Obi's trip to Asaba for the national ...

May 26, 2019
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina With Throw-In Assist For Torino Vs Lazio
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Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina With Throw-In Assist For Torino Vs Lazio

Nigeria international Ola Aina provided an assist for Torino in their 3-1 victory against Lazio on the final day of the Italian Serie A season on Sunday afternoon. Five minutes into the second half...

May 26, 2019
United States Coach Fires Warning To Nigeria Ahead Of FIFA U20 World Cup Cracker
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United States Coach Fires Warning To Nigeria Ahead Of FIFA U20 World Cup Cracker

The United States lost 2-1 to Ukraine in their opening game of the 2019 U20 World Cup and must avoid defeat in their next game against Nigeria on Monday to stand a chance of progressing to the last si...

May 26, 2019
'So Many Talents In Flying Eagles, We Can Surprise The World' - Kingsley Michael Ahead Of Showdown Vs USA
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'So Many Talents In Flying Eagles, We Can Surprise The World' - Kingsley Michael Ahead Of Showdown Vs USA

Bologna starlet Kingsley Michael was one of the star performers for the Flying Eagles as they began their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Qatar. Tom Dele-Bashi...

May 26, 2019
Osimhen Wins 'Nigerian Golden Shoe'; Nwakaeme Only Player To Register Double Figures Goals & Assists
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Osimhen Wins 'Nigerian Golden Shoe'; Nwakaeme Only Player To Register Double Figures Goals & Assists

Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has won the 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' after finishing the 2018-2019 campaign as the country's top scorer in the European Leagues. Osimhen's 18 goals in 33 le...

May 25, 2019
'We Need To Start Looking At Chukwueze' - NFF Boss Unhappy No Nigerian Among Three Africans That Shared EPL Golden Boot
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'We Need To Start Looking At Chukwueze' - NFF Boss Unhappy No Nigerian Among Three Africans That Shared EPL Golden Boot

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick was not pleased that no Nigerian player was among the three African stars that shared the Premier League Golden Boot in the recently concluded seas...

May 25, 2019
Danny Shittu Watches Flying Eagles Star Michael Vs Qatar; Aigbogun Hails Bologna Midfielder
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Danny Shittu Watches Flying Eagles Star Michael Vs Qatar; Aigbogun Hails Bologna Midfielder

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Danny Shittu was at the Tychy Stadium, Tychy (see photo) to watch the Flying Eagles record a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Qatar at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Pol...

May 25, 2019
Rohr Singles Out The Two Nigeria U20 Players That Impressed Him Against Qatar
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Rohr Singles Out The Two Nigeria U20 Players That Impressed Him Against Qatar

The Flying Eagles won their opening game at a FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time in eight years, thrashing Qatar 4-0 in a Group D clash on Friday evening thanks to goals from Maxwell Effiom, Henry ...

May 25, 2019
Man City Prodigy Dele-Bashiru Reacts To Scoring On International Debut For Nigeria
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Man City Prodigy Dele-Bashiru Reacts To Scoring On International Debut For Nigeria

Manchester City prodigy, Tom Dele-Bashiru was one of the players that inspired the Flying Eagles to a comprehensive 4-0 win against Qatar in their opening game at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup. Midwa...

May 25, 2019