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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
NFF Pleads : No Sentiment In Dropping Of Moses From Latest Roster, Has To Obey Chelsea
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NFF Pleads : No Sentiment In Dropping Of Moses From Latest Roster, Has To Obey Chelsea

The Nigeria Football Federation have pleaded with Nigerians that they should take the omission of Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses from the squad that will face South Africa in good faith.There are spec...

Jun 2, 2017
Onyekuru Confirms Interest From Arsenal, Club Legend Henry Is His Idol
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Onyekuru Confirms Interest From Arsenal, Club Legend Henry Is His Idol

Newly capped Nigeria national-teamer Henry Onyekuru has confirmed that Arsenal are among the teams interested in his signature in the summer transfer window, and is hopeful of making a decision on his...

Jun 2, 2017
Sunderland's Nigerian Wonderkid Picked In Sweden Team For U21 EURO
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Sunderland's Nigerian Wonderkid Picked In Sweden Team For U21 EURO

Sunderland wonderkid of Nigerian heritage Joel Asoro has been selected in the Swedish squad for this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland.The 18-year-old, who is the youngest-ever pl...

Jun 2, 2017
Reading's Toluwa Sotonye Invited To England Squad Ahead Of Four Nations Tournament
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Reading's Toluwa Sotonye Invited To England Squad Ahead Of Four Nations Tournament

England Futsal coach Michael Skubala has named a 14-man squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in China, with a player of Nigerian descent selected.Reading star Toluwa Sotonye has been handed ...

Jun 2, 2017
FA Cup Kings Arsenal Hail Their Nigerian Wonderkid After Heroics Against Togo
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FA Cup Kings Arsenal Hail Their Nigerian Wonderkid After Heroics Against Togo

FA Cup winners Arsenal were delighted with the performance of their winger Alex Iwobi in the Super Eagles 3- 0 hammering of Togo on Thursday, June 1.The Hale End Academy provided the two assists for b...

Jun 2, 2017
Akpeyi Reveals When He'll Report For International Duty, Super Eagles Check Out Of Hotel
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Akpeyi Reveals When He'll Report For International Duty, Super Eagles Check Out Of Hotel

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi is still in South Africa, about a week after the conclusion of the South African Premier Division.The Super Eagles goalkeepe...

Jun 2, 2017
Osimhen Enters Nigeria History Books, But Player He Replaced Holds The Record In The Team
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Osimhen Enters Nigeria History Books, But Player He Replaced Holds The Record In The Team

Wolfsburg teenage sensation Victor Osimhen made his debut for the senior national team when he came off the bench after 45 minutes in their 3-0 rout of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Th...

Jun 2, 2017
Super Eagles Return To Uyo On Tuesday Ahead Of RSA Clash, Chelsea Defender Expected
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Super Eagles Return To Uyo On Tuesday Ahead Of RSA Clash, Chelsea Defender Expected

The Super Eagles will fly to Uyo on Tuesday ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The national team will resume their preparations for the AFCON qualifier upon their arr...

Jun 2, 2017
How Did Arsenal, Man City Wonderkids React To Super Eagles Biggest Win In Four Years
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How Did Arsenal, Man City Wonderkids React To Super Eagles Biggest Win In Four Years

Two of Africa's most talented youngsters Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho have spoken of their happiness in the wake of the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly on Thursday ...

Jun 2, 2017
King Of The Brace Musa Reacts After Netting Tenth Brace In Three Years Vs Togo
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King Of The Brace Musa Reacts After Netting Tenth Brace In Three Years Vs Togo

Ahmed Musa was delighted after bagging a brace in the Super Eagles 3-0 hammering of Togo in an international friendly in Paris on Thursday evening.The Leicester City striker struck two goals in a sing...

Jun 1, 2017
Leicester's Musa Grabs The Headlines, Arsenal's Iwobi Bags Assists, Ten Players Debut As Nigeria Thrash Togo
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Leicester's Musa Grabs The Headlines, Arsenal's Iwobi Bags Assists, Ten Players Debut As Nigeria Thrash Togo

Premier League duo Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho registered their names on the scoresheet as Nigeria completed their training camp in France with a 3-0 thrashing of West African neighbors Togo on T...

Jun 1, 2017
Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Named In England Squad Ahead Of U19 EURO
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Fulham Midfielder Tayo Edun Named In England Squad Ahead Of U19 EURO

A player of Nigerian descent has been named in the England U19 squad for a training camp in Spain ahead of this summer's 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.Fulham starlet Tayo Edun has been sele...

Jun 1, 2017