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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
(Photo Confirmation) Germany Handed Boost As Jordan Torunarigha Lands In South Korea
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(Photo Confirmation) Germany Handed Boost As Jordan Torunarigha Lands In South Korea

Hertha BSC prodigy Jordan Torunarigha is in contention to play his first game at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in South Korea after missing Germany's opener against Venezuela due to club duties.The G...

May 22, 2017
Belgium Young Player Of The Year : Three Nigerian Whizkids Make Top Ten
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Belgium Young Player Of The Year : Three Nigerian Whizkids Make Top Ten

At a gala ceremony on Monday night, in-demand Eupen frontman Henry Onyekuru took eighth in the voting for the Footballer of the Year in Belgium.Youri Tielemans (Anderlecht) was named Player of the Yea...

May 22, 2017
Derby County's Anya Named In Scotland Squad To Face England In World Cup Qualifier
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Derby County's Anya Named In Scotland Squad To Face England In World Cup Qualifier

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has announced his roster for Scotland’s crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier against England in Glasgow on June 10.Derby County midfielder of Nigerian descent Ikechi...

May 22, 2017
Eupen Sensation Onyekuru Out Of Corsica Friendly.....And He Is Fit!
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Eupen Sensation Onyekuru Out Of Corsica Friendly.....And He Is Fit!

Eupen sensation Henry Onyekuru will not make his international bow against Corsica this coming Friday despite being fit. The teenager is expected to arrive the Super Eagles training camp as from Frida...

May 22, 2017
Brown Ideye On Target For Tianjin Teda After Food Poisoning Scandal
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Brown Ideye On Target For Tianjin Teda After Food Poisoning Scandal

Experienced Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye found the net for Tianjin Teda in their 1-1 draw with Odion Ighalo's Changchun Yatai on Sunday.There was a scandal before the game, with the visitors from ...

May 21, 2017
Former Arsenal Star Of Nigerian Descent Adebayor Doubtful To Face Super Eagles In Paris
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Former Arsenal Star Of Nigerian Descent Adebayor Doubtful To Face Super Eagles In Paris

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor is a big doubt to suit up for Togo when they tackle Nigeria in an international friendly in Paris on June 1.The Sparrow Hawks coach Claude Le Roy has included Ade...

May 21, 2017
Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel Drops Biggest Hint Yet He Is Ready To Face South Africa
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Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel Drops Biggest Hint Yet He Is Ready To Face South Africa

Tianjin Teda marque signing John Obi Mikel has dropped the biggest hint yet that he will be available for the Super Eagles upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa amid concerns ...

May 21, 2017
U23 Nigerian Strikers Paint Europe With Goals : Onyekuru, Onuachu, Saviour, Edomwonyi
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U23 Nigerian Strikers Paint Europe With Goals : Onyekuru, Onuachu, Saviour, Edomwonyi

A number of young Nigerian strikers under the age of 23 were on target for their respective European clubs on Saturday, May 20.Henry Onyekuru continued his hot scoring form with a brace for Eupen in...

May 20, 2017
Mainz Defender Balogun Doubtful For Corsica Friendly After Suffering Thigh Injury
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Mainz Defender Balogun Doubtful For Corsica Friendly After Suffering Thigh Injury

The Super Eagles might be without the services of Leon Balogun for their forthcoming international friendlies against Corsica (May 26) and Togo (June 1) in France due to injury. The right fullback had...

May 20, 2017
Why Nigerian Duo Torunarigha & Iyoha Failed To Turn Up At Stadium For Germany Loss In World Cup
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Why Nigerian Duo Torunarigha & Iyoha Failed To Turn Up At Stadium For Germany Loss In World Cup

European powerhouse Germany lost their opening game in the Fifa U20 World Cup to Venezuela on Saturday because they fielded an under-strength team.Per the official teamsheet published by Fifa, four pl...

May 20, 2017
Penalty-Stopping GK Aiyenugba : I Have Not Retired From The Super Eagles
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Penalty-Stopping GK Aiyenugba : I Have Not Retired From The Super Eagles

Dele Aiyenugba has expressed delight after guiding Hapoel Ashkelon to make history by remaining in the Israeli top division for more than a season in the club's history.Aiyenugba joined Hapoel Ashkelo...

May 20, 2017
United States Ahead Of Nigeria, England In Race For Wolves Highly-Rated Midfielder Otasowie
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United States Ahead Of Nigeria, England In Race For Wolves Highly-Rated Midfielder Otasowie

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that the United States Soccer Federation are ahead of their Nigerian and English counterparts in the race to secure the international future of promising Wolverh...

May 20, 2017