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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
'We Are Here To Qualify For The World Cup' - Nigeria U20 Coach Ahead Of Showdown Vs RSA
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'We Are Here To Qualify For The World Cup' - Nigeria U20 Coach Ahead Of Showdown Vs RSA

The Flying Eagles kicked off their AFCON campaign in Niger on a winning note following their 2-0 victory over Burundi in Niamey on Saturday and will meet eternal rivals, South Africa tomorrow for thei...

Feb 4, 2019
'He's Got The Quality You Need' - Mikel Receives High Praise From Boro Boss Again
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'He's Got The Quality You Need' - Mikel Receives High Praise From Boro Boss Again

Middlesbrough coach Tony Pulis has praised Nigeria captain Obi Mikel ahead of his side's trip to Newport County for an FA Cup fourth round replay on Tuesday, February 5. The Chelsea legend has rece...

Feb 4, 2019
Mainz Striker Anthony Ujah Reaches Bundesliga Milestone Against FC Augsburg
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Mainz Striker Anthony Ujah Reaches Bundesliga Milestone Against FC Augsburg

Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah celebrated a milestone despite Mainz losing 3-0 to Augsburg on game week 20 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, February 3. The Mainz number 20 played his 100th game in ...

Feb 4, 2019
The Three Dual-Eligible Players Rohr Should Consider For Super Eagles Games In March
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The Three Dual-Eligible Players Rohr Should Consider For Super Eagles Games In March

The Football League season has provided both pundits, fans, managers and journalists with a lot of of thrills as well as subplots to build on, with the objects of attraction from different leagues doi...

Feb 4, 2019
Victor Moses, Obi Mikel, Francis Uzoho Headline Nigerian Team Of The Week
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Victor Moses, Obi Mikel, Francis Uzoho Headline Nigerian Team Of The Week

Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its TOTW, thus..GoalkeeperFrancis Uzoho (Anorthosis Famagusta): The Deportivo La Coruna loanee was impressive between the stick...

Feb 4, 2019
Deportivo de La Coruna Loanee Uzoho Makes Three Crucial Saves In 90th Minute On Anorthosis Debut
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Deportivo de La Coruna Loanee Uzoho Makes Three Crucial Saves In 90th Minute On Anorthosis Debut

Francis Uzoho was impressive on his debut as Anorthosis registered a 1-0 win against Apollon in the Cypriot First Division on Saturday evening. The Nigeria international has been loaned out to the ...

Feb 3, 2019
Rohr To Monitor Fitness of Mikel Ahead Of Naming Super Eagles AFCONQ Roster
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Rohr To Monitor Fitness of Mikel Ahead Of Naming Super Eagles AFCONQ Roster

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he will monitor the fitness of Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel ahead of the announcement of his squad list for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...

Feb 3, 2019
Flying Eagles Player Ratings: Nazifi The Standout; Alhassan Influential; Ogbu, Abubakar & Michael Promising; Ibrahim Average
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Flying Eagles Player Ratings: Nazifi The Standout; Alhassan Influential; Ogbu, Abubakar & Michael Promising; Ibrahim Average

The Flying Eagles showed they were some class over their Burundian opponents with a 2-0 win to open their 2019 Afcon tournament in Niamey on Saturday.But how did each of them perform?GoalkeeperOlawale...

Feb 2, 2019
U20 AFCON Nigeria 2 Burundi 0 : Nazifi Scores & Assists As Flying Eagles East Past Young Swallows
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U20 AFCON Nigeria 2 Burundi 0 : Nazifi Scores & Assists As Flying Eagles East Past Young Swallows

Nigeria began their 2019 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign on a winning note with a 2-0 win against Burundi.The Flying Eagles coached by Paul Aigbogun had to endure a physical battle at ...

Feb 2, 2019
EFL : Middlesbrough's Mikel Shines On League Debut; Brights On Target For QPR, Coventry
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EFL : Middlesbrough's Mikel Shines On League Debut; Brights On Target For QPR, Coventry

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel made his full league debut as Middlesbrough came from behind to register a 3-2 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday evening. ...

Feb 2, 2019
Potential Eagles Call Up : Rohr Highlights Five Qualities He's Looking Out For In Nigeria U20s
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Potential Eagles Call Up : Rohr Highlights Five Qualities He's Looking Out For In Nigeria U20s

If Rohr's recent statements are anything to go by, the German is planning to promote at least one Flying Eagle player to the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Egypt in March. The ...

Feb 2, 2019
Nigeria Coach Rohr Hints At Bench Role For Four-Time AFCON Veteran Obi Mikel
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Nigeria Coach Rohr Hints At Bench Role For Four-Time AFCON Veteran Obi Mikel

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has stressed that Chelsea legend Obi Mikel is not an automatic choice in his starting line-up if he returns to the national team ahead of this summer's Africa Cup of N...

Feb 2, 2019