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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
Rohr Names One Player Who Will Definitely Start Vs Guinea; Kalu To Undergo Fitness Test Today; Shehu Doubtful For Madagascar Clash
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Rohr Names One Player Who Will Definitely Start Vs Guinea; Kalu To Undergo Fitness Test Today; Shehu Doubtful For Madagascar Clash

Gernot Rohr has named one Super Eagles player who will definitely start tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium. Former Watford man Odion Ighalo will return ...

Jun 25, 2019
'They Have Players In Big Teams Like Liverpool, Napoli, Bordeaux' - Rohr Wary Of Guinea Team
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'They Have Players In Big Teams Like Liverpool, Napoli, Bordeaux' - Rohr Wary Of Guinea Team

Gernot Rohr will not take the Guinean team lightly when the Super Eagles face them in their second group match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying that they have quality players representing ...

Jun 25, 2019
Musa Fit To Start Vs Guinea; Chukwueze & Ola Aina Not Initially Named In Line-Up Vs Burundi
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Musa Fit To Start Vs Guinea; Chukwueze & Ola Aina Not Initially Named In Line-Up Vs Burundi

Ahmed Musa could return to the Super Eagles starting line-up as they look to qualify for the last sixteen of the Africa Cup of Nations with a win against Guinea on Wednesday afternoon. The Al-Nassr...

Jun 25, 2019
Rohr Drops Massive Hint He'll Start Akpeyi Vs Guinea, Confirms Uzoho Is Third Choice GK
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Rohr Drops Massive Hint He'll Start Akpeyi Vs Guinea, Confirms Uzoho Is Third Choice GK

Gernot Rohr has dropped a massive hint that he will start Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi in Wednesday afternoon's Africa Cup of Nations match vs Guinea and has confirmed that Francis Uzoho is ...

Jun 25, 2019
Rohr Eyes Three Points Vs Guinea; Provides Injury Update On Shehu, Collins; Kalu's Fitness
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Rohr Eyes Three Points Vs Guinea; Provides Injury Update On Shehu, Collins; Kalu's Fitness

Gernot Rohr attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Tuesday morning at the Alexandria Stadium ahead of tomorrow's match day two fixture against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations. The ...

Jun 25, 2019
Super Eagles Embark On Pay Strike Pre-Guinea, Boycott Mandatory Pre-Match Press Conference
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Super Eagles Embark On Pay Strike Pre-Guinea, Boycott Mandatory Pre-Match Press Conference

The Super Eagle player representative boycotted the mandatory pre-match press conference held at the Alexandria Stadium on Tuesday morning ahead of their second group match at the ongoing Africa Cup o...

Jun 25, 2019
Ighalo On Why He Opened Orphanage, Funniest Super Eagle, First Big Salary, First Boots; Chooses Marvel Over DC Comics
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Ighalo On Why He Opened Orphanage, Funniest Super Eagle, First Big Salary, First Boots; Chooses Marvel Over DC Comics

Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo took time out from his busy schedule to interact with Nigerian journalists ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea in Alexandria...

Jun 25, 2019
Three Reasons Why Mikel Should Step Down For Iwobi As Super Eagles Playmaker
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Three Reasons Why Mikel Should Step Down For Iwobi As Super Eagles Playmaker

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mike Obi returned to the Super Eagles after one year in the international wilderness to lead the team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation and much is expected from him.U...

Jun 24, 2019
Super Eagles Update : Kalu Has A History Of Heart Irregularities ; Collins Undergoes Light Training, Shehu Not Involved
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Super Eagles Update : Kalu Has A History Of Heart Irregularities ; Collins Undergoes Light Training, Shehu Not Involved

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that it is all but confirmed that Samuel Kalu will not make his Africa Cup of Nations debut when the Super Eagles tackle the Syli Stars on Wednesday, June 26. The B...

Jun 24, 2019
2019 AFCON : Super Eagles First-Choice Right-Back Doubtful To Face Guinea
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2019 AFCON : Super Eagles First-Choice Right-Back Doubtful To Face Guinea

Abdullahi Shehu is doubtful to suit up for Nigeria when they take on Guinea in their second group match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, allnigeriasoccer.com. The Super Eagles first-c...

Jun 24, 2019
Nottingham Forest Interested In Signing Ex-Nigeria U20 Winger
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Nottingham Forest Interested In Signing Ex-Nigeria U20 Winger

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of announcing the signing of former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi, according to reports. The Nottingham Post says Forest have reignited their interest ...

Jun 24, 2019
Guinea Coach Paul Put Ahead Of Nigeria Clash : I Know I Have A Big Game To Play Wednesday
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Guinea Coach Paul Put Ahead Of Nigeria Clash : I Know I Have A Big Game To Play Wednesday

Guinea must avoid defeat in their next Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria in order to brighten their chances of advancing to the last 16 of the competition. The Syli Stars were almost bea...

Jun 24, 2019