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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
Nigeria U17 Head Coach Speaks On Provisional Roster, MRI, Preparations For World Cup
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Nigeria U17 Head Coach Speaks On Provisional Roster, MRI, Preparations For World Cup

Nigeria U17 head coach Manu Garba has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation will submit a 50-player provisional roster for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup on or before September 26. The 2013 U1...

Sep 3, 2019
Midtjylland's 'Kante' Onyeka Headlines Nigeria U23 Roster; Lusitano's Collins Set To Make History
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Midtjylland's 'Kante' Onyeka Headlines Nigeria U23 Roster; Lusitano's Collins Set To Make History

It is a foregone conclusion that FC Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka will make his international debut this month after he was named on the roster for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers again...

Sep 3, 2019
Rohr Reveals Samuel Kalu Was Expected To Start For Super Eagles At AFCON
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Rohr Reveals Samuel Kalu Was Expected To Start For Super Eagles At AFCON

Coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Samuel Kalu was expected to start for the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations but had issues with his health. The Bordeaux winger collapsed in trainin...

Sep 3, 2019
The Top Five Nigerian Transfers In The Summer Transfer Window
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The Top Five Nigerian Transfers In The Summer Transfer Window

With the summer transfer window closing on September 2 in most European countries, allnigeriasoccer.com's transfer market expert Ifeanyi Emmanuel takes a look at the moves involving Nigerian players a...

Sep 3, 2019
Chelsea's Abraham Informs NFF When He'll Make Decision On International Future
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Chelsea's Abraham Informs NFF When He'll Make Decision On International Future

In-form Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has informed Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick that he will make a decision on his international future in April 2020. Pinnick and Tammy's da...

Sep 3, 2019
Abraham For Nigeria & Four Takeaways From Matches In European Leagues Involving Nigerian Players
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Abraham For Nigeria & Four Takeaways From Matches In European Leagues Involving Nigerian Players

Izuchukwu Okosi cast his eyes on the performances of Nigerian players across the major leagues in Europe and picks out these takeaways from them. 1. Abraham For Nigeria -  NFF Please Try Again...

Sep 2, 2019
Done Deal : Super Eagles Striker Joins Dynamo Moscow On Loan
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Done Deal : Super Eagles Striker Joins Dynamo Moscow On Loan

Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow have announced the signing of Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun from rivals FC Ufa. The FC Ebedei product will be spending the remainder of the 2019-2...

Sep 2, 2019
Barcelona Escola Teen Sensation On Nigeria U17 Training, Eligibility For Poland, Manu Garba, Best Position
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Barcelona Escola Teen Sensation On Nigeria U17 Training, Eligibility For Poland, Manu Garba, Best Position

FC Barcelona Escola Varsovia Football Academy starlet Kelechukwu Ebenezer rejoined the Golden Eaglets in Abuja on Monday, two days after he was decamped because of a mix-up which the coaches claimed n...

Sep 2, 2019
NFF Boss Pinnick Confirms Watching Chelsea Duo Abraham, Tomori Star Against Sheffield United
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NFF Boss Pinnick Confirms Watching Chelsea Duo Abraham, Tomori Star Against Sheffield United

Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick watched Chelsea and Sheffield United play out an entertaining 2-2 draw on match day four in the Premier League. Two players on the radar of the...

Sep 2, 2019
Nigerian Exports : Goals For Arsenal Products Iwobi, Akpom; Granada's Azeez; Roma Loanee Sadiq & More
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Nigerian Exports : Goals For Arsenal Products Iwobi, Akpom; Granada's Azeez; Roma Loanee Sadiq & More

Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their European clubs in league matches on September 1. In a Premier League match at Goodison Park, Alex Iwobi marked his full debut for Ever...

Sep 1, 2019
Nigeria U23 Call-Up For Istanbul Basaksehir Midfielder Okechukwu
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Nigeria U23 Call-Up For Istanbul Basaksehir Midfielder Okechukwu

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Istanbul Basaksehir star Azubuike Okechukwu is in line to captain the Dream Team VII in their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan. The central mid...

Sep 1, 2019
'It's A Very, Very Good Header' - Alan Shearer Hails Everton New Boy Iwobi After Scoring On Home Debut
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'It's A Very, Very Good Header' - Alan Shearer Hails Everton New Boy Iwobi After Scoring On Home Debut

England and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has hailed Alex Iwobi for scoring on his full Premier League debut for Everton. There was an extraordinary start to the ongoing game between the Toff...

Sep 1, 2019