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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
Arsenal Squad For First Pre-Season Game Revealed As Six Nigerians Are Included
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Arsenal Squad For First Pre-Season Game Revealed As Six Nigerians Are Included

Nigeria U23 international Kelechi Nwakali is unlikely to make his debut for Arsenal when they tackle Boreham Wood FC in a pre-season friendly at Meadow Park on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners have...

Jul 6, 2019
'Cameroon Is A Good Side With Technical Players' - Ndidi Wary Of Lions Despite Toothless Attack
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'Cameroon Is A Good Side With Technical Players' - Ndidi Wary Of Lions Despite Toothless Attack

Cameroon have struggled to score goals at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi is not reading too much into that as he believes the Indomitable Lions are a good side w...

Jul 6, 2019
Ola Aina Pre-Cameroon : Every Word On Cameroon, World-Class Pass To Ighalo, Replacing Collins, Loss To Madagascar
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Ola Aina Pre-Cameroon : Every Word On Cameroon, World-Class Pass To Ighalo, Replacing Collins, Loss To Madagascar

Chelsea product Ola Aina sat down with the Super Eagles Media team to discuss Saturday's eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match against Cameroon. During the interview, Aina als...

Jul 6, 2019
Battle Of Alexandria : Three Cameroon Stars Super Eagles Should Keep An Eye On
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Battle Of Alexandria : Three Cameroon Stars Super Eagles Should Keep An Eye On

The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded the first round of AFCON 2019 tournament as runner-up in Group B behind Madagascar, thereby rekindling their longtime rivalry with Cameroon in one of the round-16...

Jul 6, 2019
Ajax GK Onana Expects Super Eagles To Be 'Stronger' Than Cameroon
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Ajax GK Onana Expects Super Eagles To Be 'Stronger' Than Cameroon

Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper André Onana was the player nominated to represent the Cameroon players at Friday's traditional pre-match press conference and has revealed he's excited to face the Sup...

Jul 5, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo: The Perfect Backup To Ageing Chelsea Star David Luiz
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Kenneth Omeruo: The Perfect Backup To Ageing Chelsea Star David Luiz

David Luiz is definitely one of the best defenders the Blues have had in recent years and he showed his importance to the team throughout last season.The 32-year-old was one of the standout players in...

Jul 5, 2019
Stoke City's Etebo Is Top African Player At 2019 AFCON In One Key Stat
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Stoke City's Etebo Is Top African Player At 2019 AFCON In One Key Stat

Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has the joint-highest figure in clear-cut goalscoring chances created at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. According to football statistics website Whoscored.com...

Jul 5, 2019
Rohr Provides Injury Update On Mikel, Collins, Shehu; Reveals What Didn't Go Right Vs Madagascar
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Rohr Provides Injury Update On Mikel, Collins, Shehu; Reveals What Didn't Go Right Vs Madagascar

Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel will miss Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium after sustaining an injury earlier this week in the loss...

Jul 5, 2019
Iwobi On His Best Position; Chances Of Beating Cameroon; Rates Super Eagles Performance
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Iwobi On His Best Position; Chances Of Beating Cameroon; Rates Super Eagles Performance

Arsenal star Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles have performed well at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as they achieved their first objective of qualifying for the round of 16. The Hale End Academ...

Jul 5, 2019
Rohr : Cameroon One Of The Best AFCON Teams, Super Eagles Happy To Face Defending Champions
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Rohr : Cameroon One Of The Best AFCON Teams, Super Eagles Happy To Face Defending Champions

Coach Gernot Rohr and Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's evening blockbuster clash against Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nation...

Jul 5, 2019
'We've Played Three Times On The Ground' - Ndidi On Super Eagles Familiarity With Alexandria Stadium
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'We've Played Three Times On The Ground' - Ndidi On Super Eagles Familiarity With Alexandria Stadium

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that the Super Eagles have a slight advantage over the Indomitable Lions when both teams meet at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening. Wh...

Jul 5, 2019
Nigeria Vs Cameroon : It's Time Alex Iwobi Rises To The Occasion
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Nigeria Vs Cameroon : It's Time Alex Iwobi Rises To The Occasion

A team is as good as its strikers because their goals decide the outcome of an encounter.   Strikers are as good as the playmaker who shoulders the responsibility of creating goalscoring opport...

Jul 5, 2019