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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
South Africa Coach, Captain Spoil For War Against Nigeria In AWCON Clash
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South Africa Coach, Captain Spoil For War Against Nigeria In AWCON Clash

Head coach of the South Africa women's senior national team, Bayana Bayana, Desiree Ellis is targeting a win against Nigeria in their opening game of the 2018 Africa Women's Nations Cup in Ghana.The t...

Nov 8, 2018
NFF Aware Of Southampton Prodigy Obafemi Before Ireland Call-Up, Pinnick 'Very Passionate' About Striker
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NFF Aware Of Southampton Prodigy Obafemi Before Ireland Call-Up, Pinnick 'Very Passionate' About Striker

Southampton wonderkid Michael Obafemi had been on the radar of Nigeria Football Federation chiefs before being named to Ireland's provisional roster for their upcoming games in November. Allnigeri...

Nov 8, 2018
NFF Boss Pinnick Cites The Bible To Justify Reinstatement Of Disgraced Super Eagles Coach
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NFF Boss Pinnick Cites The Bible To Justify Reinstatement Of Disgraced Super Eagles Coach

Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick has cited the Bible to justify his decision to reinstate disgraced Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf as soon as he finishes serving a one-year ban. I...

Nov 8, 2018
Official Provides Three Reasons Why Super Eagles Will Definitely Miss Ighalo Against South Africa
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Official Provides Three Reasons Why Super Eagles Will Definitely Miss Ighalo Against South Africa

Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye has provided three reasons why the Super Eagles will definitely miss Changchun Yatai frontman Odion Ighalo on November 17 when they take on South Africa. A...

Nov 8, 2018
Super Eagles Official Names The Players That Can Replace Ighalo In Starting XI Vs South Africa
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Super Eagles Official Names The Players That Can Replace Ighalo In Starting XI Vs South Africa

Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye has admitted that the national team will miss Chinese-based striker Odion Ighalo when they face South Africa on match day five of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation...

Nov 8, 2018
Etebo Foundation To Donate More Than Ten Thousand Textbooks To 64 Public Primary Schools In Delta State
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Etebo Foundation To Donate More Than Ten Thousand Textbooks To 64 Public Primary Schools In Delta State

In continuation on his mission to better the lives of school boys and girls and giving back to the society, Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo through his Foundation will on Thursday, November 8...

Nov 8, 2018
Everton Loanee Henry Handed Late Eagles Call-Up As Ighalo Is Ruled Out For 5 Weeks With Hamstring Injury
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Everton Loanee Henry Handed Late Eagles Call-Up As Ighalo Is Ruled Out For 5 Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has been handed a late international call-up for the national team's crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa next week. Allnigeriasoccer.com under...

Nov 8, 2018
Swedish-Based Stars Dominate Nigeria AWCON 21-Woman Roster; Oshoala, Oparanozie, Country's Top Teenager Ajibade Make Cut
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Swedish-Based Stars Dominate Nigeria AWCON 21-Woman Roster; Oshoala, Oparanozie, Country's Top Teenager Ajibade Make Cut

Nigeria have announced their 21-woman roster for this month's 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ghana. An analysis of the roster revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 4 midfielders an...

Nov 7, 2018
Ireland Boss Admits He Called Up Southampton Whizkid Because Of Interest From Nigeria
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Ireland Boss Admits He Called Up Southampton Whizkid Because Of Interest From Nigeria

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has admitted that he handed a maiden senior call-up to Southampton wonderkid Michael Obafemi because of interest from Nigeria. Obafemi is among four uncapped...

Nov 7, 2018
Ex-Liverpool Star Rated Ahead Of Semi Ajayi At Rotherham Last Season Commits Future To Nigeria
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Ex-Liverpool Star Rated Ahead Of Semi Ajayi At Rotherham Last Season Commits Future To Nigeria

Former Liverpool wonderkid Michael Ihiekwe has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of the country where he was born and raised, England, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. ...

Nov 7, 2018
Five Talking Points From Nigerian Stars' Performances In Europe Last Weekend: Iwobi, Aina, Uzoho, Iheanacho & Odey
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Five Talking Points From Nigerian Stars' Performances In Europe Last Weekend: Iwobi, Aina, Uzoho, Iheanacho & Odey

Nigerian players were in action for their clubs last weekend but some were shut out by their coaches with different results. Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the talking points from some of the games i...

Nov 7, 2018
UCL: Lokomotiv's Idowu Knocked Out; Porto's Awaziem, Liverpool's Solanke Not In 18; Galatasaray's Henry Goes 90; Club Brugge's Dennis Sidelined
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UCL: Lokomotiv's Idowu Knocked Out; Porto's Awaziem, Liverpool's Solanke Not In 18; Galatasaray's Henry Goes 90; Club Brugge's Dennis Sidelined

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews Champions League matches involving Nigerian players and their teams on Tuesday, November 6. In a Group A clash at Stade Louis II, Club Brugge thrashed their Ligue 1 opp...

Nov 7, 2018