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Forward whose grandfather represented Nigeria wins Ipswich Town Academy POTY

Premier League-bound Ipswich Town staged their End of Season awards on Monday evening, with a Nigeria-eligible forward among the notable winners.Former Chelsea schoolboy Tudor Mendel-Idowu was honoured as the 2025–2026 Academy Player of the Year following an impressive debut campaign in Premier League 2.Born in Slough to Nigerian parents, Mendel-Idowu boasts a strong footballing lineage, with his maternal grandfather, John Adeleye-Abai, representing Nigeria at international level."My grandfather on my mother’s side played internationally for his country, Nigeria. I actually have a photo at...

May 5, 2026
Cameroon National Team GK Humiliated Again By Nigerian Striker, Concedes 3 Goals
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Cameroon National Team GK Humiliated Again By Nigerian Striker, Concedes 3 Goals

Rosenborg new boy Samuel Adegbenro is firing on all cylinders after his transfer to the Norwegian powerhouse this month, with the striker scoring again in the Europa League on Thursday night.The forme...

Aug 25, 2017
Nigerian Federation : We Cannot Afford To Make Any Mistakes Against Cameroon
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Nigerian Federation : We Cannot Afford To Make Any Mistakes Against Cameroon

Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Sanusi Muhammed is confident that Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup is non negotiable.Dr. Sanusi admitted that, though Nigeria did n...

Aug 24, 2017
Solanke, Abraham, Lookman, Tomori & Onomah Included In England U21 Squad
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Solanke, Abraham, Lookman, Tomori & Onomah Included In England U21 Squad

The English Football Association have announced England's U21s squad for the upcoming UEFA U21 Championship qualifiers against the Netherlands and Latvia, with five players of Nigerian descent include...

Aug 24, 2017
Tayo Edun Rewarded After Starring At U19 EURO, Earns England U20 Call Up
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Tayo Edun Rewarded After Starring At U19 EURO, Earns England U20 Call Up

Versatile Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun has been rewarded for his outstanding performance for the Young Lions at the 2017 European U19 Championship, after he was called up to the U20 squad for the first...

Aug 24, 2017
Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel, Spurs Defender Named In England Squads
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Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel, Spurs Defender Named In England Squads

Two players of Nigerian descent have been included in the latest England U18 and U19 squads for the upcoming international friendlies.Tottenham Hotspur versatile defender Timothy Eyoma has been promot...

Aug 24, 2017
Leicester City Vs Liverpool : Six Players Of Nigerian Descent In Line To Feature In Carabao Cup
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Leicester City Vs Liverpool : Six Players Of Nigerian Descent In Line To Feature In Carabao Cup

As many as six players of Nigerian descent are in line to feature for their respective teams when Liverpool travel to Leicester City for the third round of the Carabao Cup following the draw that took...

Aug 24, 2017
Why NFF Invited Chelsea Defender Aina For Cameroon Clash, Not Cleared By Fifa
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Why NFF Invited Chelsea Defender Aina For Cameroon Clash, Not Cleared By Fifa

Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is unlikely to make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle Cameroon in Uyo next Friday because Fifa has not yet approved his one-time switch from England...

Aug 23, 2017
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi : Why They Call Me The New Rashidi Yekini
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Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi : Why They Call Me The New Rashidi Yekini

Nigeria U23 international Taiwo Awoniyi has explained why he has been nicknamed the 'New Rashidi Yekini' back in his homeland.According to the Liverpool loanee, he plundered goals aplenty during his d...

Aug 23, 2017
Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash
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Exclusive: Rohr Receives Bad News From RSA As Akpeyi Suffers Injury Ahead Of Cameroon Clash

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has received bad news from South Africa regarding the fitness of his number one goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, ahead of the national team's vital World Cup qualifiers against Came...

Aug 23, 2017
Ex-Nigeria Star Rules Himself Out Of Barcelona Squad To Face Manchester United
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Ex-Nigeria Star Rules Himself Out Of Barcelona Squad To Face Manchester United

Former Nigeria international Gbenga Okunowo has ruled himself out of the Barcelona squad that will face Manchester United Legends at Old Trafford on 2 September.The right back served Barcelona for thr...

Aug 23, 2017
Leicester City Star Reveals Date He Will Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo
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Leicester City Star Reveals Date He Will Join Super Eagles Camp In Uyo

The Nigeria Football Federation are keeping their cards very close to their chest regarding the call-ups for the World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon next Friday, September 1.However, it is a f...

Aug 22, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United Watch CSKA Moscow's Nigerian Star Vs Young Boys
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Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United Watch CSKA Moscow's Nigerian Star Vs Young Boys

Two Premier League teams Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur sent scouts to monitor the UEFA Champions League game between Young Boys and CSKA Moscow on August 15, 2017.Aaron Samuel (Nigeria), Jean...

Aug 21, 2017