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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
Bournemouth's Ofoborh Picks Up Wisdom From U20 World Cup Winner Solanke
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Bournemouth's Ofoborh Picks Up Wisdom From U20 World Cup Winner Solanke

Nnamdi Ofoborh is delighted for the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the FIFA U20 World Cup which begins in Poland today and admitted that he has picked up wisdom from two members of the Bournemout...

May 23, 2019
'Is It U20 Or U40 World Cup?' - NFF Facing A Public Relations Crisis As Nigerians Question Ages Of Flying Eagles Players
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'Is It U20 Or U40 World Cup?' - NFF Facing A Public Relations Crisis As Nigerians Question Ages Of Flying Eagles Players

The portrait pictures of the Flying Eagles players uploaded on Twitter by the Nigeria Football Federation have attracted negative attention, with several Nigerians complaining about the ages of the pl...

May 23, 2019
Race For 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' : Osimhen Is The Man To Beat (Top Six Players)
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Race For 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' : Osimhen Is The Man To Beat (Top Six Players)

Victor Osimhen bagged a brace for Sporting Charleroi in their 2-1 road win against Kortrijk at the Guldensporenstadion on Wednesday evening, cancelling out Imoh Ezekiel's opener in the first half befo...

May 23, 2019
U20 World Cup: Why Toronto FC's USA Star Akinola Will Not Face Flying Eagles May 27
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U20 World Cup: Why Toronto FC's USA Star Akinola Will Not Face Flying Eagles May 27

Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola has been ruled out of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup which begins in Poland on Thursday, May 23, the United States Soccer Federation announced on Wednesday. The 19-year-...

May 22, 2019
Afelokhai Hopes To Beat Ezenwa, Akpeyi, Uzoho To Super Eagles Number 1 Jersey
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Afelokhai Hopes To Beat Ezenwa, Akpeyi, Uzoho To Super Eagles Number 1 Jersey

Enyimba FC goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai hopes to soon become the first choice goalkeeper of the Nigerian senior national team.The goal minder has been named by Super Eagles' head coach Gernot Rohr ...

May 22, 2019
Highly-Rated Arsenal Defender Olowu Commits Future To Nigeria Over England
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Highly-Rated Arsenal Defender Olowu Commits Future To Nigeria Over England

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that highly-rated Arsenal defender Joseph Olowu has ended speculation about the country he will represent internationally by choosing to play for the Nigeria National ...

May 22, 2019
Super Eagles Striker Osimhen Suffers Injury Scare In Training
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Super Eagles Striker Osimhen Suffers Injury Scare In Training

Sporting Charleroi had been sweating on the fitness of Victor Osimhen ahead of their final match of the season against Kortrijk on Wednesday, May 22. According to Sudpresse, the Nigeria national-te...

May 22, 2019
Form And Desire Should Help Arsenal Product Akpom Get A Second Chance With Super Eagles
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Form And Desire Should Help Arsenal Product Akpom Get A Second Chance With Super Eagles

Nigerians will never forget Chuba Akpom's decision to ignore Sunday Oliseh's approach in 2015 when the former Ajax midfielder wanted the  ex-Arsenal striker in his Super Eagles team.Having waited...

May 22, 2019
FIFA Names 10 Players Primed To Shine At Poland 2019 & You Can Guess The Nigerian On The List
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FIFA Names 10 Players Primed To Shine At Poland 2019 & You Can Guess The Nigerian On The List

The FIFA U20 World Cup begins in Poland on Thursday, May 23 with Senegal facing Tahiti at the Arena Lublin, Lublin, while the Flying Eagles begin their campaign against Qatar the following day. As ...

May 21, 2019
AFCON 2019: Two Out Of These Four Players Will Be Dropped By Rohr
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AFCON 2019: Two Out Of These Four Players Will Be Dropped By Rohr

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr invited 25 players to camp ahead of the upcoming AFCON tournament in Egypt but he is expected to reduce the list to 23 players on or before June 10.This means that two...

May 21, 2019
Alexander-Arnold Set To Make Champions League Final History : Finidi Holds Nigerian Record
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Alexander-Arnold Set To Make Champions League Final History : Finidi Holds Nigerian Record

Liverpool fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold will create history if he starts for the Reds in their Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur on June 1, 2019. Born 7 October 1998, the right-bac...

May 21, 2019
What Next For Arsenal's Nwakali After Another Loan Spell In Portugal?
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What Next For Arsenal's Nwakali After Another Loan Spell In Portugal?

Chile 2015 U17 World Cup witnessed the rise of new talents across the world and at least three were produced by the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, who lifted the trophy for a record 5th time.Victor Osimhe...

May 21, 2019