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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
Official : Middlesbrough Announce Signing Of Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel
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Official : Middlesbrough Announce Signing Of Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel

EFL Championship side Middlesbrough have confirmed through their official website the signing of Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel. The Nigeria international has joined Boro on a free transfer and has ...

Jan 24, 2019
Brighton's Balogun Explains Why He Doesn't Sing With Super Eagles Teammates Ahead Of Games
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Brighton's Balogun Explains Why He Doesn't Sing With Super Eagles Teammates Ahead Of Games

Brighton & Hove central defender Leon Balogun has explained why he keeps his cool when his Super Eagles teammates are singing and dancing before national team games. Born in West Berlin, West ...

Jan 24, 2019
Rohr Names Four Players Chelsea's Moses Will Have To Compete With For Super Eagles Starting Shirt
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Rohr Names Four Players Chelsea's Moses Will Have To Compete With For Super Eagles Starting Shirt

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Fenerbahce bound winger Victor Moses will not have an automatic shirt if he reverses his decision to retire from the national team. The Chelsea star...

Jan 24, 2019
'All The Players Are In Top Form' - Eagles Receive Vote Of Confidence From Ex-Real Madrid Star Ahead Of AFCON
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'All The Players Are In Top Form' - Eagles Receive Vote Of Confidence From Ex-Real Madrid Star Ahead Of AFCON

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed the Super Eagles in their bid to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted by Egypt in the summer. Nigeria failed to qualify for t...

Jan 23, 2019
Ex-Real Madrid Star Adepoju Advises Arsenal Target Chukwueze Not To Leave Villarreal, La Liga
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Ex-Real Madrid Star Adepoju Advises Arsenal Target Chukwueze Not To Leave Villarreal, La Liga

Former Real Madrid youth-teamer Mutiu Adepoju has advised Villarreal teen sensation Samuel Chukwueze not to leave Spain amid speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal. Apart from the Gunners, ...

Jan 23, 2019
Bournemouth, Watford Midfielders Omitted As Nigeria Announce U20 AFCON Roster
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Bournemouth, Watford Midfielders Omitted As Nigeria Announce U20 AFCON Roster

Two midfielders on the books of Premier League clubs have been omitted from the Nigeria U20 roster for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Republic of the Nigeria. Watford wonderkid Jayden B...

Jan 22, 2019
Nwakali Credits Man City For Aiding His Development As Kalmar Sign Midfielder On 4-Year Deal
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Nwakali Credits Man City For Aiding His Development As Kalmar Sign Midfielder On 4-Year Deal

Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF have confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali on a four-year deal until the end of the 2022 season. The ex-Manchester City youth...

Jan 22, 2019
Six Takeaways From Performances of Nigerian Players In Europe Over The Weekend
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Six Takeaways From Performances of Nigerian Players In Europe Over The Weekend

Izuchukwu Okosi examines five lessons learned from the performances of some of Nigeria's star players over the weekend for their European clubs.1. Onyekuru Good For Bigger ClubsSuper Eagles striker He...

Jan 22, 2019
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Ranked The Best Nigerian Player In Europe Ahead Of Ekong, Aina, Iwobi
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Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Ranked The Best Nigerian Player In Europe Ahead Of Ekong, Aina, Iwobi

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has been ranked the best Nigerian player in the big five leagues in Europe (Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1) for the month of December. Internati...

Jan 22, 2019
Rizespor On Brink Of Deal For Two Defensive-Minded Nigeria Internationals
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Rizespor On Brink Of Deal For Two Defensive-Minded Nigeria Internationals

Turkish Super Lig outfit Rizespor are on the verge of announcing the capture of two defensive-minded Super Eagles stars, according to reports.  Ajans53.com says Chidozie Awaziem and Azubuike O...

Jan 22, 2019
Three Chelsea Loanees, Iwobi, Henry, Etebo, Chukwueze Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week
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Three Chelsea Loanees, Iwobi, Henry, Etebo, Chukwueze Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week

Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performing players from last week in its team of the week, thus. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): Akpeyi helped the Chilli Boys record a 2-0 victory ...

Jan 21, 2019
Bordeaux No. 10 Kalu Joins PSG Duo Mbappe, Neymar In Ligue 1 TOTW
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Bordeaux No. 10 Kalu Joins PSG Duo Mbappe, Neymar In Ligue 1 TOTW

Nigeria national-teamer Samuel Kalu has been named in Whoscored.com's Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1. The Bordeaux number ten is joined in the Team of the We...

Jan 21, 2019