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'My father's country' - German-born GK says he chose to play for Nigeria without thinking twice
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'My father's country' - German-born GK says he chose to play for Nigeria without thinking twice

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that his international allegiance to Nigeria was never in doubt, even though he was eligible to represent Germany.Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen academy graduate qualifies to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father. Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr had been combing Europe in search of a dependable goalkeeper following the retirement of Carl Ikeme due to illness, with Maduka Okoye among the dual-national shot-stoppers on his radar.Okoye required little persuasion before committing his international future to Nigeria...

April 18, 2026
Chelsea Star Tammy Abraham Committed To England Over Nigeria
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Chelsea Star Tammy Abraham Committed To England Over Nigeria

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham remains committed to his country of birth, England despite being approached by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation in recent days, according to reports. ...

Sep 6, 2019
U23 AFCONQ Sudan 1 Nigeria 0 : Dream Team VII Suffer Narrow Loss In Omdurman
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U23 AFCONQ Sudan 1 Nigeria 0 : Dream Team VII Suffer Narrow Loss In Omdurman

Nigeria's U-23 Eagles on Thursday evening lost 1-0 to hosts Sudan in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics football event qualifier at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman.The winners over two legs will qualify for ...

Sep 5, 2019
Awoniyi, Odey Start; Onyeka Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Sudan U23s
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Awoniyi, Odey Start; Onyeka Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Sudan U23s

Dream Team VII head coach Imama Amapakabo has unveiled his starting line-up for Thursday evening's Olympic Games qualifier against Sudan at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman. Wikki Tourists goalkee...

Sep 5, 2019
The Reason Why Onyekuru, Three Super Eagles Stars Have Withdrawn From Squad Vs Ukraine
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The Reason Why Onyekuru, Three Super Eagles Stars Have Withdrawn From Squad Vs Ukraine

Monaco newbie Henry Onyekuru is the latest player to withdraw from the Super Eagles squad for the international friendly against Ukraine. Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi, Leganes' Kenneth Omeruo an...

Sep 5, 2019
'Nigeria Will Be Able To Reproduce The Likes Of Amokachi, Kanu, Okocha' - Taribo West Salutes Golden Eaglets
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'Nigeria Will Be Able To Reproduce The Likes Of Amokachi, Kanu, Okocha' - Taribo West Salutes Golden Eaglets

Taribo West was at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja to watch the Golden Eaglets players train on Wednesday and the former Inter Milan and Auxerre star has lavished praise on the Manu Garba-led team afte...

Sep 5, 2019
Four New Super Eagles Invitees Have The Same Mission Against Ukraine
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Four New Super Eagles Invitees Have The Same Mission Against Ukraine

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed a late call-up to Club Brugge winger Emmanuel Dennis, thereby bringing the number of new invitees to four ahead of friendly game against Ukraine.Allnigeriasocce...

Sep 5, 2019
Nigeria's Top Five Players For The Month Of August
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Nigeria's Top Five Players For The Month Of August

The first installment of the international break is here and allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi presents the five Nigeria's best performing players for the month of August 2019 before the hiatus.1...

Sep 4, 2019
Club Brugge's Dennis Becomes 8th Player Managed By Rohr's Crony DW Sports Called Up For Ukraine Friendly
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Club Brugge's Dennis Becomes 8th Player Managed By Rohr's Crony DW Sports Called Up For Ukraine Friendly

Emmanuel Dennis is in line to make his senior debut for Nigeria after he was handed a late call-up to join the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming friendly against Ukraine, allnigeriasoccer.com repo...

Sep 4, 2019
Former Arsenal Midfielder Tells Abraham Who To Choose Between Nigeria And England
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Former Arsenal Midfielder Tells Abraham Who To Choose Between Nigeria And England

Tammy Abraham's international future continues to be a subject of discussion among pundits and coaches as he is eligible to represent either Nigeria or England.Nigeria's FA president Amaju Pinnick urg...

Sep 4, 2019
Osimhen Joins Mbappe, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal Starlets In European U21 Team Of The Month
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Osimhen Joins Mbappe, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal Starlets In European U21 Team Of The Month

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been included in the European U21 Team of the Month by celebrated football statistics website Whoscored.com. Some of the most exciting young talents in world footba...

Sep 4, 2019
Official : Bordeaux Striker Maja Receives Late Call-Up To Nigeria Squad For Friendly Vs Ukraine
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Official : Bordeaux Striker Maja Receives Late Call-Up To Nigeria Squad For Friendly Vs Ukraine

Bordeaux striker Josh Maja has received a late call-up to join the Nigeria squad ahead of an international friendly against Ukraine, the official website of the French Ligue 1 club has reported. Bo...

Sep 3, 2019
Aston Villa Starlet Udanoh Departs Nigeria U17 Training Camp
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Aston Villa Starlet Udanoh Departs Nigeria U17 Training Camp

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Aston Villa central defender Iffy Udanoh has departed the Golden Eaglets training camp in Abuja. Born in Maryland, United States, Udanoh's priority was t...

Sep 3, 2019