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'The reason' - CAF chief opens up on why Wafcon was delayed, confirms host nation
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'The reason' - CAF chief opens up on why Wafcon was delayed, confirms host nation

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has clarified the reasons behind the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with Acting Secretary-General Samson Adamu confirming that Morocco will remain the host nation for the tournament.The tournament was originally scheduled to begin on March 17 but was later rescheduled to run from July 25 to August 16, 2026.Speaking on SuperSport’s Soccer Africa, as monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, Adamu explained that the decision to reschedule the competition was driven by the need to ensure optimal conditions for participatin...

April 25, 2026
England Boss Southgate Reveals Iwobi's Decision To Represent Nigeria Was A Complex Situation
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England Boss Southgate Reveals Iwobi's Decision To Represent Nigeria Was A Complex Situation

England boss Gareth Southgate has shared his thoughts on the decision of Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria back in 2015. Although the Hale End...

Mar 14, 2019
Tammy Abraham, Amaechi, 8 Other Nigeria-Eligible Players Selected By England
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Tammy Abraham, Amaechi, 8 Other Nigeria-Eligible Players Selected By England

As many as ten players eligible to represent Nigerian teams were called up for international duties on Thursday.England U-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd made known his list for this month's games with four...

Mar 14, 2019
Rotherham's Semi Ajayi Sets New Record With Brace Against Queens Park Rangers
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Rotherham's Semi Ajayi Sets New Record With Brace Against Queens Park Rangers

Rotherham's Nigeria international, Semi Ajayi set a new personal record after netting a brace against Queen Park Rangers in their EFL Championship game on Wednesday, including a late winner which his ...

Mar 14, 2019
Why Obi Mikel Holds The Key To Middlesbrough's Promotion Fate
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Why Obi Mikel Holds The Key To Middlesbrough's Promotion Fate

Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi joined Middlesbrough from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda during the January transfer window and has been a force to be reckoned with in England's second-tier...

Mar 14, 2019
Ex-Super Eagles Star Ameobi Names His Best XI, Picks Victor Moses Among Subs
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Ex-Super Eagles Star Ameobi Names His Best XI, Picks Victor Moses Among Subs

Legendary Newcastle striker  Shola Ameobi was afforded a chance to name a team of the best footballers he has played with during the course of his career on Wednesday evening.Speaking on Premier ...

Mar 13, 2019
Ireland Gain The Upper Hand Over Nigeria In Race For Man City's Bazunu, Norwich City's Idah
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Ireland Gain The Upper Hand Over Nigeria In Race For Man City's Bazunu, Norwich City's Idah

The Football Association of Ireland have gained the upper hand over the Nigeria Football Federation in the race for the services of two foreign-born youngsters. Manchester City winter signing Gavin...

Mar 13, 2019
Tammy Abraham Still There For Nigeria's Taking As Chelsea Loanee Is Omitted From England Roster
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Tammy Abraham Still There For Nigeria's Taking As Chelsea Loanee Is Omitted From England Roster

The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea-owned striker Tammy Abraham after he was omitted from the latest England squad list announced on Wednesday afternoo...

Mar 13, 2019
Fanendo Adi Clarifies His Departure From Portland Timbers : I Requested The Trade
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Fanendo Adi Clarifies His Departure From Portland Timbers : I Requested The Trade

Fanendo Adi has insisted that his departure from Portland Timbers came on his own terms despite reports claiming that he fell out with coach Giovanni Savarese in his final year with the club. The ...

Mar 13, 2019
Germany Would Make Things More Difficult For NFF As Hamburg Star Set For Competitive U19 Debut
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Germany Would Make Things More Difficult For NFF As Hamburg Star Set For Competitive U19 Debut

Promising Hamburg midfielder Jonas David has been invited to Germany's U19 National Team for international games this month. The 19-year-old is eligible to represent Nigeria through his father but...

Mar 13, 2019
Russian-Based Winger Eligible For Ivory Coast Called Up By Nigeria For U23 AFCONQ
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Russian-Based Winger Eligible For Ivory Coast Called Up By Nigeria For U23 AFCONQ

The Nigeria Football Federation have set the wheels in motion in their bid to win the race for the services of Olabiran Blessing Muyiwa, otherwise known as Benito, ahead of the Ivorian Football Federa...

Mar 13, 2019
Why Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Deserves A Call-up To International Duty
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Why Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Deserves A Call-up To International Duty

Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo is going through tough times at the moment as things aren't working out as planned for him.The 21-year-old is on loan to Ligue 1 outfits Stade Reims where he's not featur...

Mar 13, 2019
Nigeria Handed Boost As Manchester United Defender Left Out Of USA Squad
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Nigeria Handed Boost As Manchester United Defender Left Out Of USA Squad

Nigeria have been handed a huge boost in their interest in Manchester United defender, Matthew Olosunde after the youngster was omitted from United States latest international roster for March's frien...

Mar 12, 2019