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Championship club confirm former England youth international has been named in Nigeria's Unity Cup squad
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Championship club confirm former England youth international has been named in Nigeria's Unity Cup squad

English Championship side Wrexham have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received his first senior invitation to the Nigeria national team ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, May 26, in London, marking another major milestone in the shot-stopper’s rise in club and international football.The Welsh club announced the development on their official social media platform, congratulating the 24-year-old goalkeeper after he was named in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in the United Kingdom. Wrexham posted: “Congratulations to ...

May 20, 2026
Official Man of the Match Ekong reveals the biggest message from win vs Guinea-Bissau
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Official Man of the Match Ekong reveals the biggest message from win vs Guinea-Bissau

William Troost-Ekong was heavily criticized for his performance for club and country in the weeks leading up to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, so much so that he deleted his social media accounts.The...

Jan 20, 2022
Eguavoen explains why Sadiq started vs Guinea-Bissau despite not finding his feet first two games
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Eguavoen explains why Sadiq started vs Guinea-Bissau despite not finding his feet first two games

Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he handed a starting debut to Umar Sadiq in his side's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles c...

Jan 20, 2022
Osimhen names three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most vs Guinea-Bissau
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Osimhen names three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most vs Guinea-Bissau

Victor Osimhen has namechecked the three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most during the 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday night. The Napoli st...

Jan 19, 2022
Super Eagles player ratings : Iheanacho creator; Simon super-sub; Ekong shines; Ejuke promising
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Super Eagles player ratings : Iheanacho creator; Simon super-sub; Ekong shines; Ejuke promising

Nigeria's Super Eagles finished their Group D campaign in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with maximum nine points after their 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday evening at the Roumde Adjia stadiu...

Jan 19, 2022
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau
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Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea-Bissau.The Super Eagles are aiming to become the ...

Jan 19, 2022
Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI : Three former Arsenal players, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Sadiq start
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Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI : Three former Arsenal players, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Sadiq start

Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has pulled a fast one on curious journalists who quizzed him during the pre-match press conference on his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's Africa Cu...

Jan 19, 2022
Ex-Gunner makes full Nigeria debut 2,264 days after winning MVP FIFA U17 World Cup
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Ex-Gunner makes full Nigeria debut 2,264 days after winning MVP FIFA U17 World Cup

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali will make his starting debut for the Super Eagles when they take on Guinea-Bissau in their final group game of t...

Jan 19, 2022
Team news : Eguavoen decides on starting goalkeeper for Super Eagles clash vs Guinea-Bissau
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Team news : Eguavoen decides on starting goalkeeper for Super Eagles clash vs Guinea-Bissau

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has decided on the starting goalkeeper for the national team's final Group D fixture at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nation...

Jan 19, 2022
Super Eagles captain Musa sends message to Nigerians before AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau
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Super Eagles captain Musa sends message to Nigerians before AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Nigerians and fans of the national team ahead of their final group game against Guinea-Bissau.  Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen...

Jan 19, 2022
Interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen reveals the strengths he sees in Guinea-Bissau team
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Interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen reveals the strengths he sees in Guinea-Bissau team

Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has reiterated that he is not underestimating the Guinea-Bissau side in Wednesday evening's last group game at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua.  T...

Jan 19, 2022
'He's a fantastic defender' - Super Eagles on-field captain hails ex-Chelsea star ahead of AFCON clash
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'He's a fantastic defender' - Super Eagles on-field captain hails ex-Chelsea star ahead of AFCON clash

Nigeria's on-field captain William Troost-Ekong had nothing but praise for his defensive partner Kenneth Omeruo before the Super Eagles dead rubber 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Guinea-Biss...

Jan 18, 2022
'One of the best midfielders' - Troost-Ekong backs Ndidi to be nominated for Best FIFA Men's Player
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'One of the best midfielders' - Troost-Ekong backs Ndidi to be nominated for Best FIFA Men's Player

William Troost-Ekong is backing his Super Eagles teammate Wilfred Ndidi to be nominated for The Best FIFA Men's Player in the coming years, branding the Leicester City star one of the best midfielders...

Jan 18, 2022