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Knee discomfort for Pari Nizhny Novgorod forward Olusegun after Super Eagles duty
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Knee discomfort for Pari Nizhny Novgorod forward Olusegun after Super Eagles duty

FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod manager Aleksey Shpilevskiy omitted Nigeria international Olakunle Olusegun from the matchday squad as his side fell 2-0 to Zenit St. Petersburg on matchday 16 of the Russian Premier League on Sunday, November 23.This was the first time Olusegun had missed a Russian top-flight match since joining Pari NN on loan from Krasnodar during the summer transfer window.Speaking at his post-match press conference, Shpilevskiy revealed that a knee issue prevented the forward from featuring against Zenit."We'll see if Olusegun is ready – he had some discomfort in his knee after ...

November 24, 2025
Bordeaux Coach Offers Two Explanations Why Samuel Kalu Withdrew From Nigeria Squad
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Bordeaux Coach Offers Two Explanations Why Samuel Kalu Withdrew From Nigeria Squad

The sudden withdrawal of Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu from the Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly with Egypt had raised a few eyebr...

Mar 18, 2019
Man Utd Product, Arsenal & Liverpool Loanees Named In Nigeria U23s Attack-Heavy Squad Vs Libya
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Man Utd Product, Arsenal & Liverpool Loanees Named In Nigeria U23s Attack-Heavy Squad Vs Libya

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced an attack-heavy roster for the Olympic Eagles U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya. An analysis of the roster revealed that ten at...

Mar 18, 2019
Arsenal Invincible On Chukwueze : Villarreal Must Hold On To Winger
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Arsenal Invincible On Chukwueze : Villarreal Must Hold On To Winger

Former Cameroon international Lauren Etamé Mayer has heaped plaudits on Samuel Chukwueze for his contributions to Villarreal's 3-1 defeat of Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening at Estadio de la Ce...

Mar 18, 2019
Confusion Over Effiong's Call-Up To Super Eagles : Akwa United Confirm Defender Is Injured
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Confusion Over Effiong's Call-Up To Super Eagles : Akwa United Confirm Defender Is Injured

There is confusion over the late call-up handed to Akwa United defender Ndifreke Effiong by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday, as replacement for the injured Ola Aina. Akwa United confirmed...

Mar 17, 2019
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Withdraws From Nigeria Squad, NFF Announce Replacement
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Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Withdraws From Nigeria Squad, NFF Announce Replacement

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina has withdrawn from the Nigeria squad ahead of upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt citing injury,  the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Sunday evening. I...

Mar 17, 2019
Nigeria U23 Target Okafor Finds The Net For Basel; FC Zurich's Odey Scores Game-Winning Goal
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Nigeria U23 Target Okafor Finds The Net For Basel; FC Zurich's Odey Scores Game-Winning Goal

Two players of Nigerian descent were on target for their respective clubs in the Swiss Super League on Sunday, March 17. Switzerland U19 star Noah Okafor netted his third goal of the season as FC B...

Mar 17, 2019
'I Am Still In Camp' - Kelechi John Shoots Down Rumors He Has Been Dropped From Nigeria U23s
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'I Am Still In Camp' - Kelechi John Shoots Down Rumors He Has Been Dropped From Nigeria U23s

Rio Ave defender Kelechi John has moved quickly to shoot down rumors in the local media that he was dropped from the Nigeria U23 squad for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya due to ...

Mar 17, 2019
Top Three Nigeria Stars Who Failed To Reach Their Full Potential Due To Injuries This Season
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Top Three Nigeria Stars Who Failed To Reach Their Full Potential Due To Injuries This Season

Injury is part of football but some injuries are so massive that they pose great threat to players' development.Some players are prone to injury, while some hardly pick up any major injury throughout ...

Mar 17, 2019
Montreal Impact, Perugia Release Okonkwo, Kingsley Michael For Nigeria U23 Duty Vs Libya
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Montreal Impact, Perugia Release Okonkwo, Kingsley Michael For Nigeria U23 Duty Vs Libya

Bologna loanees Orji Okonkwo and Kingsley Michael have confirmed their availability for this week's U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. According to their agent, Femi Olaniran of Qu...

Mar 17, 2019
Chelsea, England Await Fresh Injury Update On NFF Target Tammy Abraham
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Chelsea, England Await Fresh Injury Update On NFF Target Tammy Abraham

Tammy Abraham is set to undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury he suffered in Saturday's Championship clash between Aston Villa and John Obi Mikel's Middlesbrough at Villa Park. The C...

Mar 17, 2019
U17 World Cup-Winning Winger Okonkwo Nets First-Ever Major League Soccer Goal
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U17 World Cup-Winning Winger Okonkwo Nets First-Ever Major League Soccer Goal

2015 U17 World Cup-winning winger Orji Okonkwo has scored his first-ever goal in Major League Soccer after spending 128 minutes on the pitch. The Bologna loanee opened his goalscoring account in t...

Mar 17, 2019
Rotherham Boss On New Goal-Getter Ajayi : He's Improved Over The Last 12 Months
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Rotherham Boss On New Goal-Getter Ajayi : He's Improved Over The Last 12 Months

Semi Ajayi will not be lacking confidence when he reports for international duty this week and will fancy his chances of making his full competitive debut for the Super Eagles when they clash with Sey...

Mar 17, 2019