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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
Bordeaux Winger Kalu Needs One Thing To Be As Good As PSG Superstar Neymar
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Bordeaux Winger Kalu Needs One Thing To Be As Good As PSG Superstar Neymar

Brazil star Neymar is definitely one of the best players in the world considering his achievements since he turned professional some years back.Though Neymar's fame has somewhat reduced since he left ...

May 16, 2019
Eight Nigerian Stars Who Deserve Provisional AFCON Squad Selection But Dropped
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Eight Nigerian Stars Who Deserve Provisional AFCON Squad Selection But Dropped

The Super Eagles Provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations was released on Tuesday with few misgivings over the composition of the squad. However there were some players who deserved such in...

May 16, 2019
Man City Whizkid Dele-Bashiru Tipped To Be The X-Factor Player For Flying Eagles At World Cup
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Man City Whizkid Dele-Bashiru Tipped To Be The X-Factor Player For Flying Eagles At World Cup

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are rounding up their preparation for the upcoming U20 World Cup, and they are expected to play German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in their final friendly on Friday.Head co...

May 15, 2019
Former Super Eagles Stars Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe, Erico Thumb Up Mikel's AFCON Selection
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Former Super Eagles Stars Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe, Erico Thumb Up Mikel's AFCON Selection

The addition of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi in the 25-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations released on Tuesday has been applauded by the trio of Ifeanyi Udeze, Chukwu Ndukw...

May 15, 2019
Four Players With The Biggest Points To Prove In Nigeria's Provisional AFCON Squad
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Four Players With The Biggest Points To Prove In Nigeria's Provisional AFCON Squad

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr on Tuesday, May 15th unveiled a 25-man roster which will begin preparations for next month's Africa Cup of Nations tournament and while he had largely kept faith with ...

May 15, 2019
Why Tottenham Hotspur Product Rejected Call-Up To Nigeria U20 Squad
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Why Tottenham Hotspur Product Rejected Call-Up To Nigeria U20 Squad

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tottenham Hotspur product Keanan Bennetts passed up an opportunity to wear the colours of the Nigeria National Team at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup. Flying ...

May 15, 2019
Rohr Wins The Battle For Chukwueze's Services Plus Four Other Takeaways From Provisional AFCON Squad
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Rohr Wins The Battle For Chukwueze's Services Plus Four Other Takeaways From Provisional AFCON Squad

Gernot Rohr's provisional squad list for the upcoming AFCON competition scheduled to take place between June 21 and July 19 in Egypt was unveiled on Tuesday evening.The Super Eagles gaffer has invited...

May 15, 2019
Why Sadiq Umar Failed To Impress Under Liverpool Legend Gerrard
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Why Sadiq Umar Failed To Impress Under Liverpool Legend Gerrard

Nigerians celebrated Sadiq Umar's loan move to Rangers prior to the start of the season because they believed he will develop his game under Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard.The former Nigeria U23 Star...

May 15, 2019
Flying Eagles Camp News : $100 Parting Gift For 9 Players Decamped; Impressive 1-1 Result Vs RB Salzburg Youth
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Flying Eagles Camp News : $100 Parting Gift For 9 Players Decamped; Impressive 1-1 Result Vs RB Salzburg Youth

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that nine players departed the Flying Eagles Monarch Hotel in Bad Gögging on Tuesday morning after a team meeting. Before leaving for the airport in Frankfurt...

May 14, 2019
Iwobi, Mikel, Omeruo, Ndidi, Balogun Named To Nigeria's 25-Man Provisional AFCON Roster
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Iwobi, Mikel, Omeruo, Ndidi, Balogun Named To Nigeria's 25-Man Provisional AFCON Roster

The Nigeria Football Federation have officially announced the 25 players named in the Super Eagles provisional Africa Cup of Nations roster ahead of the tournament in Egypt. A total of ten players ...

May 14, 2019
Four-Time AFCON Veteran Mikel Set To Return From Self-Imposed International Wilderness
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Four-Time AFCON Veteran Mikel Set To Return From Self-Imposed International Wilderness

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, who has not played for the Nigeria National Team since last year's World Cup, could return to the Super Eagles for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The central mid...

May 14, 2019
NFF Target Named In Chelsea First Team Squad For Post-Season Friendly In United States
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NFF Target Named In Chelsea First Team Squad For Post-Season Friendly In United States

Nigeria Football Federation target Ike Ugbo has been included in the Chelsea squad for a post-season friendly with Major League Soccer club New England Revolution. The young striker was part of The...

May 14, 2019