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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
NFF Committee Will Meet Today To Investigate Golden Eaglets MRI Scandal; 36 Lion Boss Accuses NFF
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NFF Committee Will Meet Today To Investigate Golden Eaglets MRI Scandal; 36 Lion Boss Accuses NFF

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands the Nigeria Football Federation have set up a committee to look into the six players purportedly wrongly disqualified by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) before the Go...

Jun 24, 2019
'Aina Has Improved Really Well' - Rohr Publicly Praises Chelsea Product
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'Aina Has Improved Really Well' - Rohr Publicly Praises Chelsea Product

Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina produced his best performance in a Super Eagles jersey in a 1-0 win against Burundi in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Saturday evening. Nigeria manager Gernot ...

Jun 24, 2019
Guinea Star Man Naby Keita On How They Will Approach Game Vs Nigeria
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Guinea Star Man Naby Keita On How They Will Approach Game Vs Nigeria

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has revealed that Guinea have to change their approach for their second Group B match against Nigeria on Wednesday, June 26. The Syli Stars were almost beaten in the...

Jun 23, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo, Daniel Akpeyi Reactions After Super Eagles Opening Day Win In Group B
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Kenneth Omeruo, Daniel Akpeyi Reactions After Super Eagles Opening Day Win In Group B

Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi spoke to journalists in the mixed zone after Nigeria's opening day win over Burundi in Group B of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nati...

Jun 23, 2019
The Reason Ahmed Musa Did Not Start Vs Burundi, Super Eagles No. 7 Opens Up
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The Reason Ahmed Musa Did Not Start Vs Burundi, Super Eagles No. 7 Opens Up

Super Eagles number 7 Ahmed Musa has sought to explain why he did not start the Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening, admitting that he was not in tip-top condition. The...

Jun 23, 2019
Official : Shola Ameobi Becomes Third Nigerian In Charge Of Loan Players At Premier League Club
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Official : Shola Ameobi Becomes Third Nigerian In Charge Of Loan Players At Premier League Club

Ex-Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi has become the third Nigerian in charge of loan players at a Premier League club. Newcastle United have reported through their official webpage that Ameobi has ...

Jun 23, 2019
Chelsea Give Aina A Pat On The Back For Starring Vs Burundi; Leicester Hail Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ndidi
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Chelsea Give Aina A Pat On The Back For Starring Vs Burundi; Leicester Hail Iwobi, Chukwueze, Ndidi

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Leicester City monitored the Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash between Nigeria and Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on Saturday evening. Of the fourt...

Jun 23, 2019
The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor
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The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor

Odion Ighalo's 77th minute strike was enough to secure three points for the Super Eagles in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening. Taking a look at the statist...

Jun 22, 2019
Rohr Reveals The Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him In Win Against Burundi
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Rohr Reveals The Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him In Win Against Burundi

Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr was impressed by the performance of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi as Nigeria began their campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory against a hardw...

Jun 22, 2019
Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Ighalo Didn't Start Super Eagles Win Against Burundi
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Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Ighalo Didn't Start Super Eagles Win Against Burundi

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that it was a tactical decision not to start Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers top scorer Ighalo in the 1-0 victory against Burundi on Saturday. The form...

Jun 22, 2019
Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Against AFCON Debutants Burundi
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Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Against AFCON Debutants Burundi

The Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a laboured 1-0 win over the Swallows of Burundi. Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at five takeaways from the game.1. Poor Deli...

Jun 22, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Burundi : Ighalo Joker; Omeruo Brilliant; Iwobi & Aina Star; Chukwueze Promising; Mikel Not Convincing; Onuachu Struggles
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Burundi : Ighalo Joker; Omeruo Brilliant; Iwobi & Aina Star; Chukwueze Promising; Mikel Not Convincing; Onuachu Struggles

Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles players following their 1-0 win over Burundi. The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Pulled off some top drawer saves to keep Nigeria in the toug...

Jun 22, 2019