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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
Rohr Speaks On Replicating Keshi's AFCON Achievement, Admits It'll Be Difficult With 24 Teams
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Rohr Speaks On Replicating Keshi's AFCON Achievement, Admits It'll Be Difficult With 24 Teams

Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles chances of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations have reduced because this summer's tournament is the first time 24 teams will compete for the title. Nigeria...

Feb 13, 2019
U20 AFCON : Nigeria And Mali Coaches Preview Semifinal Showdown In Niamey
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U20 AFCON : Nigeria And Mali Coaches Preview Semifinal Showdown In Niamey

Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun and Mali U20 coach Mamoutou Kané faced the cameras on Tuesday ahead of today's 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown at the Stade Géné...

Feb 13, 2019
Francis Uzoho Medical Card Scandal : 36-Year-Old Woman Arrested
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Francis Uzoho Medical Card Scandal : 36-Year-Old Woman Arrested

On Tuesday, February 12, the Cypriot Police arrested a 36-year-old in connection with the disputed medical card issued to Nigeria international Francis Uzoho prior to his maiden appearance for Anortho...

Feb 12, 2019
U20 AFCON: African Football Expert Highlights One Major Advantage Flying Eagles Have Over Mali
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U20 AFCON: African Football Expert Highlights One Major Advantage Flying Eagles Have Over Mali

African Football expert and Canal+ pundit, Diomansy Kamara has shared his thoughts on Wednesday's  2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown between Nigeria and Mali in Niamey. The for...

Feb 12, 2019
Derby County On Brink Of Deal For 2013 AFCON-Winning Defender, Lampard Reveals
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Derby County On Brink Of Deal For 2013 AFCON-Winning Defender, Lampard Reveals

Derby County are on the verge of announcing the capture of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning defender, Efe Ambrose. The Nigeria international found himself unemployed last month after triggering a...

Feb 12, 2019
Victor Moses Set To Equal Babangida, Emenike, Efe UEL Appearances Against Zenit
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Victor Moses Set To Equal Babangida, Emenike, Efe UEL Appearances Against Zenit

If Chelsea loanee Victor Moses takes to the pitch in Fenerbahce's Europa League meeting against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg on Tuesday evening, he would equal the appearances total for five Nigerian pla...

Feb 12, 2019
Rohr Talks About How Samuel Kalu Will Be Deployed For Super Eagles In Three Tactical Formations
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Rohr Talks About How Samuel Kalu Will Be Deployed For Super Eagles In Three Tactical Formations

Samuel Kalu has seen his stock rise in recent weeks after a difficult start to his career at Bordeaux and was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week for the matches held January 18-20. Super Eagles...

Feb 12, 2019
'We Don't Have Big Stars In Our Team' - Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Players Were Snubbed In CAF XI
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'We Don't Have Big Stars In Our Team' - Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Players Were Snubbed In CAF XI

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has posited that there are no marquee players in the current Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, adding that they must play as a unit to be successf...

Feb 12, 2019
Michael Olaitan, Abiola Dauda On Target For Apollon Pontou, Giresunspor From The Spot
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Michael Olaitan, Abiola Dauda On Target For Apollon Pontou, Giresunspor From The Spot

Former Nigeria U20 international Michael Olaitan and striker Abiola Dauda were on target for their respective clubs in league matches on Monday, February 11. Olaitan, well known for his stint at Ol...

Feb 11, 2019
Nigeria U20s Strength And Weakness Revealed By Rohr Ahead Of AFCON Showdown Vs Mali
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Nigeria U20s Strength And Weakness Revealed By Rohr Ahead Of AFCON Showdown Vs Mali

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr reckons that the Flying Eagles lack of firepower in attack is their greatest weakness ahead of their semifinal showdown with Mali in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Paul ...

Feb 11, 2019
Top Interceptor Against Udinese, Ola Aina Named In Italian Serie A Team Of The Week
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Top Interceptor Against Udinese, Ola Aina Named In Italian Serie A Team Of The Week

Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding performance this past weekend for Torino after he was included in Whoscored.com's Serie A Team of the Week. The Nigeria international's 31st minute ...

Feb 11, 2019
Four Players Who Have Featured For Chelsea First Team Named In Nigerian TOTW; Awoniyi, Iwobi, Omeruo Make Cut
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Four Players Who Have Featured For Chelsea First Team Named In Nigerian TOTW; Awoniyi, Iwobi, Omeruo Make Cut

Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its team of the week. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs): The new Chiefs signing was between the sticks to help them to...

Feb 11, 2019