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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
Confirmed : Ikenne-King Returns For Second Spell At Budapest Honved
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Confirmed : Ikenne-King Returns For Second Spell At Budapest Honved

Through a statement on their official website, Hungarian NB I side Budapest Honvéd have announced the signing of versatile Nigerian defender George Ikenne-King Patrick. Budapest Honved were ...

Jul 23, 2019
Lille OSC Make Record Bid For 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' Winner
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Lille OSC Make Record Bid For 'Nigerian Golden Shoe' Winner

French club Lille are interested in signing Nigeria's top scorer in the European Leagues last season, Victor Osimhen. France Football is reporting that Lille are close to reaching an agreement with...

Jul 23, 2019
Two Factors That Could Influence Wantaway Chelsea Defender Omeruo's Next Move
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Two Factors That Could Influence Wantaway Chelsea Defender Omeruo's Next Move

After helping the Super Eagles clinch a bronze medal at the just concluded AFCON tournament in Egypt, Chelsea centre-back Kenneth Omeruo has shifted focus to his club career.The 26-year-old doesn't se...

Jul 22, 2019
Peter Eneji Rubs Salt In The Wound Of AS Trencin As GBS Terminates Partnership With Ex-Slovak Champions
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Peter Eneji Rubs Salt In The Wound Of AS Trencin As GBS Terminates Partnership With Ex-Slovak Champions

GBS Academy has started a new partnership with FK Senica after a fallout with AS Trencin. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that AS Trencin defaulted on payments that were due to GBS Academy which le...

Jul 22, 2019
'A Lot Of Historic Players (Zidane) Of French Football Came From Here' -Ex-Sunderland Star Maja On Why He Joined Bordeaux
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'A Lot Of Historic Players (Zidane) Of French Football Came From Here' -Ex-Sunderland Star Maja On Why He Joined Bordeaux

Former Sunderland star Josh Maja has revealed why he joined Bordeaux despite being courted by a plethora of teams in England in the January transfer window. Following a blistering start to the 201...

Jul 22, 2019
'New Aubameyang' Nets Maiden Goal For Club Brugge Ahead Of Season Opener
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'New Aubameyang' Nets Maiden Goal For Club Brugge Ahead Of Season Opener

New Club Brugge signing David Okereke netted his maiden goal for the Belgian club as they beat Sporting CP on penalties in a pre-season game on Friday evening. The Nigeria U23 international, whose ...

Jul 22, 2019
Photo Confirmation : Nigeria International Striker Joins Korean Club Jeju United
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Photo Confirmation : Nigeria International Striker Joins Korean Club Jeju United

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro has joined South Korean K League 1 club Jeju United. The 28-year-old will remain on the books of Jeju United unt...

Jul 21, 2019
'Collins Is A Player With A German Mentality' - Rohr Offers Highest Possible Praise For 'Very Important' Super Eagle
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'Collins Is A Player With A German Mentality' - Rohr Offers Highest Possible Praise For 'Very Important' Super Eagle

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has offered the highest possible praise for Paderborn 07 left-back Jamilu Collins, saying he is a 'very important' member of the senior national team and likened him t...

Jul 21, 2019
The Six Strikers Who Can Replace Physical Ighalo As Super Eagles Number 9
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The Six Strikers Who Can Replace Physical Ighalo As Super Eagles Number 9

Following Nigeria's third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, striker Jude Odion Ighalo shocked Nigerian football faithful by announcing his international retirement after team ca...

Jul 21, 2019
Rohr Names The Four Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him At AFCON 2019
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Rohr Names The Four Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him At AFCON 2019

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named four Super Eagles players who impressed him during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Of the 23 players the German football tactician named on his roster for ...

Jul 21, 2019
Iwobi Raises Zaha Alarm, Threatens To Quit Arsenal
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Iwobi Raises Zaha Alarm, Threatens To Quit Arsenal

Nigeria and Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has sensationally hinted that he may leave the North London club should they sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha this summer.Zaha has been a target for Unai Emery...

Jul 21, 2019
Omeruo Named In Whoscored AFCON 2019 Team Of The Tournament; Ighalo Makes CAF Best XI
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Omeruo Named In Whoscored AFCON 2019 Team Of The Tournament; Ighalo Makes CAF Best XI

Only one Nigerian player has been selected by Whoscored.com in its 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament. According to the football statistics expert, Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo wa...

Jul 20, 2019