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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
2019 AFCON : Former Super Eagles Skipper Charges Rohr On Good Preparation
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2019 AFCON : Former Super Eagles Skipper Charges Rohr On Good Preparation

Ex-Nigeria skipper Uche Okechukwu has instructed the national team handlers to see to an adequate preparation ahead of 2019's AFCON tournament if the Super Eagles must come out victorious, particularl...

Apr 25, 2019
U17 AFCON Last Four: What Nigeria, Guinea Coaches Said Post-Match
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U17 AFCON Last Four: What Nigeria, Guinea Coaches Said Post-Match

Speaking at the post-match press conference, coach Manu Garba has rued the chances missed by his side in Wednesday afternoon's 10-9 loss on penalties to the Guineans in the semifinal of the U17 Africa...

Apr 25, 2019
The Unappreciated Role Played By Chukwueze In Villarreal Leaving The Relegation Zone
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The Unappreciated Role Played By Chukwueze In Villarreal Leaving The Relegation Zone

This season has been a bittersweet one for Villarreal who found themselves in relegation troubles during the opening half of the campaign.The ugly situation forced the club's board of directors into c...

Apr 24, 2019
U17 AFCON : Five Takeaways From Nigeria U17s Penalty Loss To Guinea
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U17 AFCON : Five Takeaways From Nigeria U17s Penalty Loss To Guinea

Nigeria could not reach the final of the 2019 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final holding in Tanzania following their defeat to Guinea after a marathon 10-9 penalty loss with both sides having played...

Apr 24, 2019
Nigeria U17 Players Ratings : Top Marks For Ubani, Ikenna, Ishaya; Tijani Descent; 6.5/10 For GK Stephen; Olaniyan Struggles
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Nigeria U17 Players Ratings : Top Marks For Ubani, Ikenna, Ishaya; Tijani Descent; 6.5/10 For GK Stephen; Olaniyan Struggles

The Golden Eaglets fell to a penalty defeat after a goalless affair versus Guinea to end their hopes of a third AFCON crown in their 2019 adventure in Dar es Salaam. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the r...

Apr 24, 2019
U17 AFCON Nigeria 0 Guinea 0 (9-10 pens) : Oduko Misses From The Spot As Golden Eaglets Are Beaten In Sudden Death
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U17 AFCON Nigeria 0 Guinea 0 (9-10 pens) : Oduko Misses From The Spot As Golden Eaglets Are Beaten In Sudden Death

Nigeria crashed out on penalties to Guinea after a deadlocked semifinal encounter at the National Stadium,  Dar es Salaam on Wednesday afternoon.Coach Manu Garba tinkered with his starting XI for...

Apr 24, 2019
Super Falcons Legend Akide-Udoh Named Coach Of The Year
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Super Falcons Legend Akide-Udoh Named Coach Of The Year

Super Falcons legend Mercy Akide-Udoh has been named Regent University Athletic Department's Coach of the Year. The Nigerian, who has only just completed her first season as Head Coach of the unive...

Apr 24, 2019
U17 AFCON : Manu Garba Changes Starting XI For The Fourth Consecutive Game; Akande, Oluwabusola On The Bench
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U17 AFCON : Manu Garba Changes Starting XI For The Fourth Consecutive Game; Akande, Oluwabusola On The Bench

Manu Garba has made at least one change to his starting lineup in all the matches at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations and the trend has continued after unveiling the eleven players that will take...

Apr 24, 2019
Golden Eaglets Camp News : Players Demoralized; Top Scorer Punished; Coaches Harassed By NFF
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Golden Eaglets Camp News : Players Demoralized; Top Scorer Punished; Coaches Harassed By NFF

Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that the Golden Eaglets camp is in disarray ahead of their crucial semifinal showdown against Guinea at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations and this has to do with i...

Apr 24, 2019
Echiejile Makes HJK Helsinki Debut, Bags Assist
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Echiejile Makes HJK Helsinki Debut, Bags Assist

Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile marked his official debut for HJK Helsinki with an assist in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at home in the Stadin derby against HIFK in a Finnish Veikkausliiga clash...

Apr 24, 2019
U17 AFCON Nigeria Press Conference : Every Word On Guinea, Complaint By Senegal, Tough Group A & More
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U17 AFCON Nigeria Press Conference : Every Word On Guinea, Complaint By Senegal, Tough Group A & More

Nigeria U17 assistant coach Baruwa Olatunji and midfielder Mayowa Abayomi faced the cameras ahead of Wednesday's Africa U17 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Guinea at the National Stadium, Da...

Apr 24, 2019
Will Belgian-Born Striker Cyriel Dessers Ever Get His Chance With Nigeria?
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Will Belgian-Born Striker Cyriel Dessers Ever Get His Chance With Nigeria?

Belgian-born and FC Utrecht forward Cyriel Dessers' international future remains in darkness despite revealing his desire to feature for Super Eagles two years ago.The 24-year-old revealed to allniger...

Apr 23, 2019