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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
Photo U17 AFCON : Golden Eaglets Number 19 Picks Up Man Of The Match Award
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Photo U17 AFCON : Golden Eaglets Number 19 Picks Up Man Of The Match Award

For the third successive game, a Golden Eaglets player has been named Man of the Match in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Olisa Football Club Ijebu Ode frontman Ibraheem Jabaar ...

Apr 20, 2019
EPL Wrap: Nigeria U20 Star Unused Sub; Ndidi Goes 90; Solanke, Iheanacho, Success Subbed In; Billing, Balogun, Ibe Not In 18
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EPL Wrap: Nigeria U20 Star Unused Sub; Ndidi Goes 90; Solanke, Iheanacho, Success Subbed In; Billing, Balogun, Ibe Not In 18

A round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 20. At the Vitality Stadium, already-relegated Fulham be...

Apr 20, 2019
U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Uganda 1: Jabaar Nets Equaliser As Golden Eaglets Qualify For World Cup
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U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Uganda 1: Jabaar Nets Equaliser As Golden Eaglets Qualify For World Cup

Nigeria's U-17 national team the Golden Eaglets on Saturday booked their place in the semifinals of the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and ultimately the U-17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil following their ...

Apr 20, 2019
U17 AFCON: Chelsea Winger Omitted As Nigeria Announce Strong Starting XI Vs Uganda
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U17 AFCON: Chelsea Winger Omitted As Nigeria Announce Strong Starting XI Vs Uganda

Nigeria U17 manager Manu Garba has named a strong starting lineup for the national team's final Group A fixture against Uganda at the Chamazi Stadium, Mbagala, starting from 1400 hours.Abuja Football ...

Apr 20, 2019
Brendan Rodgers Outlines The Role Wilfred Ndidi Plays For Leicester City
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Brendan Rodgers Outlines The Role Wilfred Ndidi Plays For Leicester City

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has praised Wilfred Ndidi, stressing that the important role he plays for The Foxes might go unnoticed but he's valued by his teammates. With his ability to r...

Apr 20, 2019
Iwobi: Chelsea Not Our Priority But Valencia In UEL, Top 4 In EPL Our Focus; Nigeria's AFCON Group Foes
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Iwobi: Chelsea Not Our Priority But Valencia In UEL, Top 4 In EPL Our Focus; Nigeria's AFCON Group Foes

Super Eagles and Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi in this exclusive interview with allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi speaks on Arsenals passage to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League, the Gunners' ...

Apr 20, 2019
Hammarby, IFK Norrkoping Risk FIFA Sanctions Over Illegal Signing Of Nigeria U17 Star Amoo, Ishaq
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Hammarby, IFK Norrkoping Risk FIFA Sanctions Over Illegal Signing Of Nigeria U17 Star Amoo, Ishaq

Two Swedish Allsvenskan clubs Hammarby IF and IFK Norrköping risk incurring the wrath of football's governing body, FIFA over their illegal signing of two Nigerian minors Akinkunmi Amoo and Ishaq...

Apr 20, 2019
Nigeria vs Uganda : Three Things Garba's Boys Must Do To Defeat The Young Cranes
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Nigeria vs Uganda : Three Things Garba's Boys Must Do To Defeat The Young Cranes

Many Nigerians celebrated the Golden Eaglets' 1-0 victory against Angola on Wednesday thinking that the team had qualified for the U17 World Cup, only to realize that there's still a hurdle for the yo...

Apr 20, 2019
Stoke City Boss On Referee's Decision Not To Award Penalty After A Foul By Mikel
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Stoke City Boss On Referee's Decision Not To Award Penalty After A Foul By Mikel

Stoke City had a strong penalty appeal turned down in their 1-0 loss to play-off chasing Middlesbrough on Good Friday. Thirty four minutes into the contest, John Obi Mikel appeared to have clipped ...

Apr 19, 2019
U17 AFCON : Ajax Not Scouting For Talents In Tanzania Amid Link With Chelsea Super Kid & Amoo
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U17 AFCON : Ajax Not Scouting For Talents In Tanzania Amid Link With Chelsea Super Kid & Amoo

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ajax Amsterdam have not dispatched a scout to Tanzania to watch the outstanding African talents at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Reports linking Chel...

Apr 19, 2019
Nigeria U17 Pre-match Assistant Coach & Bournemouth GK : Every Word On Uganda Team, Golden Eaglets Strategies, Converting Chances & More
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Nigeria U17 Pre-match Assistant Coach & Bournemouth GK : Every Word On Uganda Team, Golden Eaglets Strategies, Converting Chances & More

Nigeria U17s assistant coach Jolomi Atume and Bournemouth U16 goalkeeper Joseph Oluwabsuola attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of tomorrow's crucial Group A match agains...

Apr 19, 2019
Siasia, Udeze, Erico Warn Super Eagles Over Easy AFCON Group B Opponents
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Siasia, Udeze, Erico Warn Super Eagles Over Easy AFCON Group B Opponents

Former Super Eagles striker and head coach Samson Siasia believes Nigeria are in an easy group at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations but has also admonished the team to be wary of the hunger of the suppos...

Apr 19, 2019