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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
Tension Grips Super Eagles Over Lineup; Fasting Shehu's Starting Spot At Risk
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Tension Grips Super Eagles Over Lineup; Fasting Shehu's Starting Spot At Risk

There is tension in the Super Eagles Le Meridian Hotel camp with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr set to announce his starting lineup for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.The...

Jun 9, 2017
Leicester's Ndidi Has Message For Super Eagles Faithful : Relax, We Won't Let You Down
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Leicester's Ndidi Has Message For Super Eagles Faithful : Relax, We Won't Let You Down

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has sent a message to Nigeria fans ahead of the national team's African Cup of Nations qualifier with South Africa in Uyo.Truth be told, the Super Eagles are un...

Jun 9, 2017
South Africa Danger Man Rantie Vows To Torment Super Eagles Again If....
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South Africa Danger Man Rantie Vows To Torment Super Eagles Again If....

South Africa danger man Tokelo Rantie has vowed to torment the Super Eagles if he is named in the squad for Saturday's clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The former Bournemouth star s...

Jun 9, 2017
Bayern Munich Ace Alaba Picks Okocha Ahead Of Barcelona Superstar Neymar In Dream Team
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Bayern Munich Ace Alaba Picks Okocha Ahead Of Barcelona Superstar Neymar In Dream Team

Bayern Munich left wing-back David Alaba has named his all-time Dream Team and found room for one of Nigeria's top players to grace the German Bundesliga, Austin Okocha.The Austria international admit...

Jun 9, 2017
Super Eagles To Train For One Hour, Rohr To Expose RSA Playing Style, Strengths & Weaknesses
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Super Eagles To Train For One Hour, Rohr To Expose RSA Playing Style, Strengths & Weaknesses

The Nigeria Football Federation have released a schedule of activities a day before the Super Eagles tackle South Africa in Uyo in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.The players will have breakfast t...

Jun 9, 2017
Liverpool's Nigerian Duo Ojo And Ejaria Focused On World Cup Final
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Liverpool's Nigerian Duo Ojo And Ejaria Focused On World Cup Final

Liverpool midfielders of Nigerian descent Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria have turned their attention to Sunday's Fifa U20 World Cup final between England and Venezuela at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon...

Jun 9, 2017
How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win
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How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win

Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori have expressed their joy after England qualified for their first World Cup final in over fif...

Jun 8, 2017
Rohr Admits Selection Headache Vs RSA, Rues Absence Of Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel
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Rohr Admits Selection Headache Vs RSA, Rues Absence Of Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he faces a selection headache before the national team's first competitive game of 2017 against South Africa.Speaking to reporters at Thursday's press ...

Jun 8, 2017
Liverpool's Ojo Changes Game, Solanke Bags Brace, Lookman Strikes As England Turn The Tables Vs Italy
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Liverpool's Ojo Changes Game, Solanke Bags Brace, Lookman Strikes As England Turn The Tables Vs Italy

England will meet Venezuela in the showpiece game of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after coming from behind to beat Italy 3-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Thursday night, local time.Italy struck ...

Jun 8, 2017
Super Eagles Coach Wowed By Arsenal, Manchester City, Leicester City Talents
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Super Eagles Coach Wowed By Arsenal, Manchester City, Leicester City Talents

Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf says he has been impressed by the young players in the team ahead of Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Of the 24 players invited to prose...

Jun 8, 2017
Exclusive: Ogu Battling Etebo For Midfield Spot; Rohr Goes For Chelsea's Omeruo & Ekong As Central Defenders
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Exclusive: Ogu Battling Etebo For Midfield Spot; Rohr Goes For Chelsea's Omeruo & Ekong As Central Defenders

Based on the Super Eagles last two training sessions, allnigeriasoccer.com's expert on ground in Uyo can report that Hapoel Beer Sheva's John Ogu is battling CD Feirense's Oghenekaro Etebo for the las...

Jun 8, 2017
Exclusive: Austria Vienna Hitman Kayode Suffers Injury Scare During Super Eagles Training
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Exclusive: Austria Vienna Hitman Kayode Suffers Injury Scare During Super Eagles Training

Austria Vienna frontman Kayode Olanrewaju suffered an injury scare during the Super Eagles last training session on Wednesday.But the good news is that the in-form striker is available for selection i...

Jun 8, 2017