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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
Official : Belgium International Of Nigerian Descent Joins Kazakhstan Club FK Okzhetpes
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Official : Belgium International Of Nigerian Descent Joins Kazakhstan Club FK Okzhetpes

Belgium international of Nigerian descent Marvin Ogunjimi has completed his transfer to Kazakhstan Premier League club FK Okzhetpes Kokshetau.The attacker joins his new employer as a free agent after ...

Jun 16, 2017
Nigeria U23 Skipper Okechukwu Named In Dream Team In Turkey
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Nigeria U23 Skipper Okechukwu Named In Dream Team In Turkey

Nigeria U23 skipper Azubuike Okechukwu has been recognized for his outstanding performance for Yeni Malatyaspor last season, with TRT Spor Canlı naming him in their Team of the Season.The combative...

Jun 15, 2017
Watford's Success Makes Himself Available For World Cup Qualifier Against African Champions
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Watford's Success Makes Himself Available For World Cup Qualifier Against African Champions

Watford frontman Isaac Success has made himself available for Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon if he is called up by manager Gernot Rohr.The former Golden Eaglets sensation would have ma...

Jun 15, 2017
Belgian-Born Hitman Dessers : My Mom Would Be Proud If I Represent Nigeria, Loves Ex-Arsenal Star Kanu
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Belgian-Born Hitman Dessers : My Mom Would Be Proud If I Represent Nigeria, Loves Ex-Arsenal Star Kanu

Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news that the Royal Belgian Football Association and the Nigerian Federation are set to battle over the international future of prolific FC Utrecht striker Cyriel Desser...

Jun 15, 2017
Ex-England Youth Int'l Urges Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs Talents To Play For Nigeria Not Three Lions
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Ex-England Youth Int'l Urges Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs Talents To Play For Nigeria Not Three Lions

Former England U19 international Sone Aluko has urged Chelsea duo Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori, Liverpool midfielders Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Everton teen s...

Jun 15, 2017
Why Arsenal Linked Wonderkid Did Not Turn Up For Nigeria Vs South Africa
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Why Arsenal Linked Wonderkid Did Not Turn Up For Nigeria Vs South Africa

Arsenal linked wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr didn't turn up at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for his presentation to the public and media on Saturday. The Nigerian Federation had plan...

Jun 14, 2017
Belgium Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For FC Utrecht Striker, Who Contributed To 42 Goals Last Season
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Belgium Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For FC Utrecht Striker, Who Contributed To 42 Goals Last Season

The Royal Belgian Football Association are thought to be in pole position ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race to secure the international future of highly-rated FC Utrecht goal machine Cy...

Jun 14, 2017
NFF Rule Out Friendly For Super Eagles Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon
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NFF Rule Out Friendly For Super Eagles Ahead Of WCQ Vs Cameroon

The Super Eagles coaching staff will not correct the lapses noticed against South Africa before two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in September.The Technical Committee of the Nigerian F...

Jun 14, 2017
Sweden Identify Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Descent As England's Biggest Threat At U21 EURO
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Sweden Identify Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Descent As England's Biggest Threat At U21 EURO

Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham will be a marked man when England take on Sweden in their opening game in the European U21 Championship on Friday, June 16.Bristol City striker Gustav...

Jun 14, 2017
Ex-Super Eagles Coach Hands Ohi Norway Debut, Striker Will Consider Nigeria If Contacted By NFF
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Ex-Super Eagles Coach Hands Ohi Norway Debut, Striker Will Consider Nigeria If Contacted By NFF

Former Nigeria manager Lars Lagerbäck handed a debut to Ohi Omoijuanfo when he replaced Alexander Søderlund in the 46th minute of Norway's 1-1 draw with Sweden in an international friendly...

Jun 14, 2017
NFF Unhappy With Rohr For Starting Awaziem Ahead Of Chelsea's Omeruo, To Vet Call-Ups
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NFF Unhappy With Rohr For Starting Awaziem Ahead Of Chelsea's Omeruo, To Vet Call-Ups

The Nigeria Football Federation technical committee will vet future call-ups to the national team in the wake of the embarrassing 2-0 loss to South Africa last weekend.NFF chiefs are unhappy that mana...

Jun 13, 2017
Nigerian Whizkid, Man Utd Linked GK, Arsenal CB Among Six Youngest Players At U21 EURO
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Nigerian Whizkid, Man Utd Linked GK, Arsenal CB Among Six Youngest Players At U21 EURO

Sunderland's Nigerian wonderkid Joel Asoro is among the youngest players called up for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.Born 27 April 1999 in Stockholm, Asoro is the second youngest player...

Jun 13, 2017