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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
World Cup-Winning Midfielders Of Nigerian Descent Omitted From Liverpool Squad (Full List)
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World Cup-Winning Midfielders Of Nigerian Descent Omitted From Liverpool Squad (Full List)

Manager Jürgen Klopp has revealed his 25-man roster for Liverpool's Premier League Asia Trophy commitments in Hong Kong. The German tactician has opted not to include England U20 World Cup-winnin...

Jul 16, 2017
Chelsea Starlet Aina Deployed As A Left Back On Hull City Debut
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Chelsea Starlet Aina Deployed As A Left Back On Hull City Debut

The versatile defender Ola Aina made his maiden appearance for Hull City in their 2-1 loss to Oxford United in a pre-season friendly at their training camp in Portugal on Saturday night.In a 4-4-1-1 f...

Jul 16, 2017
In-Form Super Eagles Star Ighalo Nets Brace, Maradona-Like Goal Disallowed
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In-Form Super Eagles Star Ighalo Nets Brace, Maradona-Like Goal Disallowed

In-form Nigeria international Odion Ighalo continued his rich vein of form in the Chinese Super League with a brace for Changchun Yatai in their hard-fought 3-2 win over Guangzhou R&F at the Devel...

Jul 16, 2017
Chelsea Confirm Super Eagles Star Omeruo Captained Team For 71 Minutes Vs Crawley Town
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Chelsea Confirm Super Eagles Star Omeruo Captained Team For 71 Minutes Vs Crawley Town

In their official match report, Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo captained a Chelsea XI that were held to a 1-1 draw by League Two club Crawley...

Jul 16, 2017
Friendlies Wrap : U21 Talents Ibe, Henry, Eze Come Off Bench To Score For European Clubs
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Friendlies Wrap : U21 Talents Ibe, Henry, Eze Come Off Bench To Score For European Clubs

Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that registered their names on the score-sheet for their European teams in pre-season games on Saturday, July 15.England U21 international Jordon Ibe scored...

Jul 15, 2017
Ex-Arsenal Star Among The Scorers As Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Brazil
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Ex-Arsenal Star Among The Scorers As Nigeria Lose 3-0 To Brazil

Super Eagles Legends lost 3-0 to Brazil in their final group game at the ongoing Star Sixes six-a-side indoor football competition in London on Saturday afternoon. Brazil number 20 Júlio Baptis...

Jul 15, 2017
Fulham Teen Sensation Of Nigerian Descent Speaks Ahead Of U19 EURO Showpiece Game
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Fulham Teen Sensation Of Nigerian Descent Speaks Ahead Of U19 EURO Showpiece Game

Fulham defensive midfielder of Nigerian heritage Tayo Edun is set for the biggest game of his young career when he steps out onto the Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium, Gori turf for the final of the European...

Jul 15, 2017
Yakubu Has Still Got It, Ex-Everton Striker Nets Third Goal As Nigeria Lose To Italy
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Yakubu Has Still Got It, Ex-Everton Striker Nets Third Goal As Nigeria Lose To Italy

Nigeria lost 2-1 to Italy in their second match at the ongoing Star Sixes six-a-side indoor football competition on Friday night.The Italians took the lead in the 19th minute, Alessandro Del Piero was...

Jul 15, 2017
Arsenal Winger Iwobi : England Wanted Me To Play For U21 Team Before My Nigeria Debut
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Arsenal Winger Iwobi : England Wanted Me To Play For U21 Team Before My Nigeria Debut

Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi has revealed that the English Football Association attempted to persuade him to represent their U21 national team before he made his competitive debut for the Super Eagles...

Jul 15, 2017
Nigeria Coach Visits Chelsea Dazzler Moses In London, NFF Boss Checks On Wolves' Ikeme
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Nigeria Coach Visits Chelsea Dazzler Moses In London, NFF Boss Checks On Wolves' Ikeme

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has visited Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses and Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme in the United Kingdom.According to the Nigerian Federation, Rohr was...

Jul 14, 2017
Nigerian Striker Who Scored 14 Goals In One Game, Arsenal & Liverpool Stars Named In England Squad
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Nigerian Striker Who Scored 14 Goals In One Game, Arsenal & Liverpool Stars Named In England Squad

 Watford goal machine of Nigerian descent Rinsola Babajide has been included in England U19 roster for the 2017 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship that will take place in Northern Ireland (8&ndas...

Jul 14, 2017
Yakubu Bags Brace, Okocha With World-Class Assist As Nigeria Beat China 3-2
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Yakubu Bags Brace, Okocha With World-Class Assist As Nigeria Beat China 3-2

Nigeria began their campaign at the 'Star Sixes' Tournament  with a 3-2 win over China on Thursday night, with former Everton strikers Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Daniel Amokachi finding the net for the...

Jul 14, 2017