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Teenage Aston Villa centre-back chooses Nigeria over England and Jamaica
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Teenage Aston Villa centre-back chooses Nigeria over England and Jamaica

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report with certainty that Aston Villa's tri-national defender Kairi Kebetu has opted to represent Nigeria at international level. Kebetu, who is eligible for Nigeria through his father, also qualifies to play for England and Jamaica.A tough-tackling, ball-playing centre-back, the 16-year-old is in the final year of his schoolboy contract with Aston Villa and has been offered fresh terms ahead of next season. His versatility is another asset as he is capable of operating at right-back when required.Kebetu has been on Aston Villa’s books since U9...

December 2, 2025
U17 WAFU B Ghana 2 Nigeria 4 : Michal scores sumptuous free-kick for 5-time world champions
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U17 WAFU B Ghana 2 Nigeria 4 : Michal scores sumptuous free-kick for 5-time world champions

Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets started their 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament with a 4-2 win against perennial rivals Ghana's Black Starlets Saturday evening at the Cape Coast Stadium, ...

Jun 11, 2022
Why Umar Sadiq's physical limitations stand against him under Peseiro
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Why Umar Sadiq's physical limitations stand against him under Peseiro

While Peseiro would undoubtedly be delighted to record his first Super Eagles win in such a crucial game against Sierra Leone, the Portuguese has a lot to ponder about going into the future.  ...

Jun 11, 2022
Nigeria v Sierra Leone: Peseiro's tactical adjustments that assisted Super Eagles win
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Nigeria v Sierra Leone: Peseiro's tactical adjustments that assisted Super Eagles win

Nigeria's Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 2-1 yesterday, thanks to goals from Everton's Alex Iwobi and Napoli's Victor Oshimen in a stunning first-half comeback.   This victory m...

Jun 10, 2022
What to Expect from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
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What to Expect from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

When we talk about major football tournaments those in Europe usually start with the World Cup and the Euros. But the Africa Cup of Nations pits nations from a huge continent against each other, provi...

Jun 10, 2022
Every word Peseiro said on first win as Eagles boss, conceding early goals, Sadiq, starting without a 6
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Every word Peseiro said on first win as Eagles boss, conceding early goals, Sadiq, starting without a 6

Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro won his first game in the dugout as Nigeria coach as the national team came from behind to beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the MK...

Jun 10, 2022
Social : Iwobi, Osimhen, Uzoho, Simon react to Super Eagles 2-1 win against Sierra Leone
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Social : Iwobi, Osimhen, Uzoho, Simon react to Super Eagles 2-1 win against Sierra Leone

Nigeria began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone at the National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday evening.   The three-time African champions ...

Jun 10, 2022
Every word Aribo said on win vs Sierra Leone, Super Eagles display, what the team needs to do better
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Every word Aribo said on win vs Sierra Leone, Super Eagles display, what the team needs to do better

Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo was the Super Eagles player selected to face the cameras shortly after their 2-1 win over Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the MKO ...

Jun 9, 2022
Nigeria 2 Sierra Leone 1 : Three best and worst performers of the game
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Nigeria 2 Sierra Leone 1 : Three best and worst performers of the game

Jose Peseiro got his first victory as Super Eagles coach after a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone 2-1 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Thursday eveni...

Jun 9, 2022
MKO Abiola Stadium rot and four other observations from Nigeria's 2-1 win over Sierra Leone
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MKO Abiola Stadium rot and four other observations from Nigeria's 2-1 win over Sierra Leone

There were a couple of observations from the Super Eagles narrow win against Sierra Leone in the first Group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.   Allnigeriasoccer.com pres...

Jun 9, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Iwobi shines brightest, Osimhen a menace, Bassey impresses, Sadiq not at the races
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Super Eagles player ratings : Iwobi shines brightest, Osimhen a menace, Bassey impresses, Sadiq not at the races

The Super Eagles won their first game under Jose Peseiro's management against Sierra Leone on Thursday evening.   The game ended in a 2-1 win for the Eagles with Everton's Alex Iwob...

Jun 9, 2022
Nigeria 2 Sierra Leone 1 : Iwobi, Osimhen strike as three-time African champions grind out win
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Nigeria 2 Sierra Leone 1 : Iwobi, Osimhen strike as three-time African champions grind out win

Three-time African champions Nigeria began its quest to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire with a narrow 2-1 win against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola Nati...

Jun 9, 2022
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup against Sierra Leone
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Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup against Sierra Leone

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup ahead of Thursday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola Natonal Stadium i...

Jun 9, 2022