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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
Super Falcons Star Sets African Record That Will Never Be Broken By Eto'o, Song, Omagbemi, Nkwocha
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Super Falcons Star Sets African Record That Will Never Be Broken By Eto'o, Song, Omagbemi, Nkwocha

Super Falcons star Onome Ebi went the distance as Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Norway in both countries 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup opener on Saturday evening. In doing so, the Hen...

Jun 9, 2019
Zimbabwe Coach Names Two Very Good Players In Super Eagles, Three Lessons He Learnt From Team
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Zimbabwe Coach Names Two Very Good Players In Super Eagles, Three Lessons He Learnt From Team

Speaking at Saturday's post-match press conference, Zimbabwe national team coach Sunday Chidzambwa has picked Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel and Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi as two of the outstanding play...

Jun 9, 2019
Rohr : The Decision To Axe Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi Taken Before Friendly Vs Zimbabwe
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Rohr : The Decision To Axe Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi Taken Before Friendly Vs Zimbabwe

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has inferred that the decision to axe Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Rotherham United defender Semi Ajayi was taken before yesterday's friendly against Zim...

Jun 9, 2019
'For The First Time In Nigeria, I Was Cold' - Rohr Insists Super Eagles Did Well In Unfavorable Conditions
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'For The First Time In Nigeria, I Was Cold' - Rohr Insists Super Eagles Did Well In Unfavorable Conditions

Manager Gernot Rohr has insisted that the Super Eagles performed well in their pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against Zimbabwe on Saturday despite the unfavorable weather conditions. The Super...

Jun 9, 2019
Mikel Names The Two Talented Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Vs Zimbabwe
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Mikel Names The Two Talented Super Eagles Players Who Impressed Him Vs Zimbabwe

Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel has named two talented players in the Super Eagles squad who impressed him in the goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Saturday. The Nigeria captain is tipping Villarreal's...

Jun 9, 2019
Two English-Based Players Axed As Rohr Announces Nigeria's Final 23-Man AFCON Squad
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Two English-Based Players Axed As Rohr Announces Nigeria's Final 23-Man AFCON Squad

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his final 23-man roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which begins in Egypt on June 21. The 23 players selected ...

Jun 9, 2019
Super Eagles Fans Hail Mikel After MOTM Display Vs Zimbabwe, Chukwueze Too
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Super Eagles Fans Hail Mikel After MOTM Display Vs Zimbabwe, Chukwueze Too

Super Eagles of Nigeria played host to Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium but things were not as good as predicted by many soccer-loving Nigerians prior to the encounter. The home team played a go...

Jun 9, 2019
Four Things We Learned From Super Falcons' 3-0 Defeat At The Hands Of Norway
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Four Things We Learned From Super Falcons' 3-0 Defeat At The Hands Of Norway

Nigeria will reignite their hopes of making it out of the group stages of this competition for the first time since 1999 when they battle South Korea in their second group game of the World Cup on Jun...

Jun 9, 2019
FIFA Women's World Cup : Super Falcons Player Ratings From 3-0 Loss To Norway
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FIFA Women's World Cup : Super Falcons Player Ratings From 3-0 Loss To Norway

The Super Falcons lost 3-0 to their Norwegian counterparts in their first game of 2019's Women World Cup on Saturday evening. A deflected strike from Guro Ruiten gave the Scandinavians the lead in ...

Jun 8, 2019
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Zimbabwe : Mikel MOTM; Balogun Dependable; Omeruo Solid; Onuachu Struggles
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Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Zimbabwe : Mikel MOTM; Balogun Dependable; Omeruo Solid; Onuachu Struggles

Nigeria could not break down a disciplined Zimbabwean side in their friendly clash on Saturday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule thus : The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Had littl...

Jun 8, 2019
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's Goalless Draw Against Zimbabwe
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Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's Goalless Draw Against Zimbabwe

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a barren draw by The Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. Here are top five lessons learned from the encounter. Samuel Chukwueze Is A Grea...

Jun 8, 2019
Nigeria 0 Zimbabwe 0 : Eagles Held To A Goalless Draw By Warriors In Rainy Conditions
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Nigeria 0 Zimbabwe 0 : Eagles Held To A Goalless Draw By Warriors In Rainy Conditions

Nigeria posted a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in the first of their pre-AFCON tournament tune-up games in rainy conditions at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday evening. Coach Gernot Rohr ...

Jun 8, 2019