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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
Nigeria's confirmed starting XI : Rangers duo, Chelsea & Arsenal products, Chukwueze, Osimhen start
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Nigeria's confirmed starting XI : Rangers duo, Chelsea & Arsenal products, Chukwueze, Osimhen start

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuj...

Jun 9, 2022
Super Eagles predicted starting XI: Two ex-Arsenal stars, Chelsea product, Rangers duo to start
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Super Eagles predicted starting XI: Two ex-Arsenal stars, Chelsea product, Rangers duo to start

To qualify for the next AFCON edition in 2023, Nigeria will be opening their qualification journey against Sierra Leone at the M.K.O Stadium today in Abuja at 1700 hours.   Jose Peseiro is ...

Jun 9, 2022
Nigeria v Sierra Leone : Three tactical adjustments Peseiro can adopt in his starting lineup
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Nigeria v Sierra Leone : Three tactical adjustments Peseiro can adopt in his starting lineup

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchup between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Sierra Leone is scheduled for Thursday at 17:00 as we all know.   Nigeria's head coach Jose Pes...

Jun 9, 2022
Nigeria vs Sierra Leone : Who is Nigeria's best box-to-box midfield option other than Aribo?
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Nigeria vs Sierra Leone : Who is Nigeria's best box-to-box midfield option other than Aribo?

The Super Eagles are set to take on Sierra Leone in their first game of the AFCON 2023 qualifiers at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium today.   With Peseiro still looking to record his first win as ...

Jun 9, 2022
Four Top Nigerian Players that Shined Last Season
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Four Top Nigerian Players that Shined Last Season

No other sport puts Nigerians on the edge of their seats like football or soccer, as it is called in North America.   Everyone has a favorite team player in football. For fans who double as...

Jun 8, 2022
Bassey or Sanusi : Who should Peseiro pick to start at LB/LWB against Sierra Leone?
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Bassey or Sanusi : Who should Peseiro pick to start at LB/LWB against Sierra Leone?

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face their toughest test yet under the guidance of Jose Peseiro with Sierra Leone, Sao Tome, and Guinea Bissau to face in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.   Peseir...

Jun 8, 2022
'I started with five minutes' - Nigeria captain insists young and fresh invitees shouldn't start games
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'I started with five minutes' - Nigeria captain insists young and fresh invitees shouldn't start games

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Super Eagles fans and media that they should stop clamoring for the young and fresh Super Eagles invitees to be starting games.   Rangers le...

Jun 8, 2022
Female Football in Nigeria: The Top 5 Best and Highest-Paid Players in 2022
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Female Football in Nigeria: The Top 5 Best and Highest-Paid Players in 2022

All About the Sport of Female Football in Nigeria Gambling is gaining momentum as a lucrative venture capable of turning a profit in the economic market. However, unlike other opportunities, this i...

Jun 8, 2022
Super Eagles captain Musa on missing out on World Cup, Peseiro's target of winning AFCON 2023
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Super Eagles captain Musa on missing out on World Cup, Peseiro's target of winning AFCON 2023

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was on media duties on Wednesday, a day before the national team trade tackles with Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the MKO Abiola National St...

Jun 8, 2022
Sheffield Wednesday considering new deal for 2019 Flying Eagles invitee
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Sheffield Wednesday considering new deal for 2019 Flying Eagles invitee

Sheffield Wednesday are gearing up for a crucial season in their quest to return to the Championship, after missing promotion via the playoffs in 2021-2022.   It is expected that the Owls&#...

Jun 8, 2022
Nigeria v Sierra Leone: Match preview, Super Eagles squad list, what to expect, kickoff time
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Nigeria v Sierra Leone: Match preview, Super Eagles squad list, what to expect, kickoff time

The Super Eagles will play Sierra Leone in the AFCON qualifiers match on Thursday, June 9th, 2022, at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium in Abuja.   This will be the Super Eagles' third game and ...

Jun 8, 2022
Etebo reveals why Sierra Leone can't be underestimated, admits he knows Peseiro from way back
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Etebo reveals why Sierra Leone can't be underestimated, admits he knows Peseiro from way back

Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has warned his Super Eagles teammates not to underestimate Sierra Leone in Thursday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the MKO Abiola National Stadium...

Jun 7, 2022