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'My father's country' - German-born GK says he chose to play for Nigeria without thinking twice
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'My father's country' - German-born GK says he chose to play for Nigeria without thinking twice

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that his international allegiance to Nigeria was never in doubt, even though he was eligible to represent Germany.Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen academy graduate qualifies to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father. Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr had been combing Europe in search of a dependable goalkeeper following the retirement of Carl Ikeme due to illness, with Maduka Okoye among the dual-national shot-stoppers on his radar.Okoye required little persuasion before committing his international future to Nigeria...

April 18, 2026
Watford's brilliant number 25 wins two awards after pulling out of Nigeria's AFCON squad
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Watford's brilliant number 25 wins two awards after pulling out of Nigeria's AFCON squad

The official website of Watford has revealed the club's Player of the Month and Goal of the Month winner for December 2021. Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis was voted Watford's Player of the Mont...

Jan 7, 2022
AFCON squad : Eguavoen names the two players in line to replace Ighalo before CAF's disapproval
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AFCON squad : Eguavoen names the two players in line to replace Ighalo before CAF's disapproval

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed an exclusive report by allnigeriasoccer.com that Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers was not a player of interest for the Africa Cup of Nation...

Jan 7, 2022
Union Berlin coach names two Nigerian strikers in line to replace Awoniyi during AFCON
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Union Berlin coach names two Nigerian strikers in line to replace Awoniyi during AFCON

Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer has named two Nigerian strikers in contention to replace Taiwo Awoniyi during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah and form...

Jan 6, 2022
1994 AFCON winner Finidi advises Super Eagles how to approach opening match vs Egypt
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1994 AFCON winner Finidi advises Super Eagles how to approach opening match vs Egypt

1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning winger George Finidi has advised the Super Eagles to approach their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Egypt as if it were the final. In what is the g...

Jan 6, 2022
Dessers not a player of interest to Eguavoen, Feyenoord striker won't replace Ighalo AFCON squad
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Dessers not a player of interest to Eguavoen, Feyenoord striker won't replace Ighalo AFCON squad

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers is not a player of interest to Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguaoven for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Viral r...

Jan 6, 2022
'We didn't prevent the player from joining' - Al-Shabab blame NFF for ex-Man Utd star AFCON miss
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'We didn't prevent the player from joining' - Al-Shabab blame NFF for ex-Man Utd star AFCON miss

Majid Al-Marzouki, Al-Shabab's director of professionalism, has insisted that the Saudi Arabian club did not block Ighalo from linking up with the Nigeria squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Th...

Jan 6, 2022
AFCON 2021 : Ajax legend says Super Eagles have a chance to beat Egypt if Salah has a bad day
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AFCON 2021 : Ajax legend says Super Eagles have a chance to beat Egypt if Salah has a bad day

Ajax Amsterdam legend Finidi George has admitted that the Super Eagles have a chance to beat Egypt when both teams face off in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on January 11 if Mohamed Salah has a b...

Jan 6, 2022
'Chukwueze more dangerous than Salah' - Super Eagles star insists Egypt have more to worry about
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'Chukwueze more dangerous than Salah' - Super Eagles star insists Egypt have more to worry about

The threat posed by Liverpool's Egypt winger Mohamed Salah has dominated the headlines ahead of the Super Eagles mouthwatering clash against the North Africans in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on...

Jan 6, 2022
Almeria striker Sadiq makes vow to Super Eagles fans ahead of AFCON 2021
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Almeria striker Sadiq makes vow to Super Eagles fans ahead of AFCON 2021

2016 Olympics bronze medalist Umar Sadiq has made a vow to Super Eagles fans ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, saying that the players will give their best to ensure a good performance in Camer...

Jan 6, 2022
Super Eagles captain Musa, 24 players fly out to Cameroon ahead of AFCON 2021 opener
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Super Eagles captain Musa, 24 players fly out to Cameroon ahead of AFCON 2021 opener

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles players and officials have just boarded their flight to Garoua, Cameroon ahead of the national team's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opening match ag...

Jan 5, 2022
Nigeria squad nos AFCON : Aribo allocated iconic no; Ndidi, Ighalo retain nos; Nwakali 25
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Nigeria squad nos AFCON : Aribo allocated iconic no; Ndidi, Ighalo retain nos; Nwakali 25

The Confederation of African Football has revealed the shirt numbers the Super Eagles will be wearing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Watford loanee Maduka Okoye will be wearing the number 1 kit,...

Jan 5, 2022
'I haven't watched Dessers closely' - Eguavoen explains why Feyenoord striker was snubbed AFCON
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'I haven't watched Dessers closely' - Eguavoen explains why Feyenoord striker was snubbed AFCON

Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has explained his thinking behind the decision to omit Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers from the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations roster. The 1994 ...

Jan 5, 2022