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Eric Chelle addresses contract concerns, shifts focus to scouting NPFL players and Unity Cup
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Eric Chelle addresses contract concerns, shifts focus to scouting NPFL players and Unity Cup

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that financial issues remain part of his ongoing contract discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), while emphasizing that his primary focus is on managing the national team.The development was disclosed by Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, who relayed Chelle’s remarks regarding the situation. According to Obayiuwana, the coach acknowledged that certain financial aspects of his agreement with the federation are yet to be resolved but made it clear that he is not directly involved in those negotiations.Providing further conte...

April 25, 2026
Everton Loanee Henry Handed Late Eagles Call-Up As Ighalo Is Ruled Out For 5 Weeks With Hamstring Injury
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Everton Loanee Henry Handed Late Eagles Call-Up As Ighalo Is Ruled Out For 5 Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has been handed a late international call-up for the national team's crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa next week. Allnigeriasoccer.com under...

Nov 8, 2018
Swedish-Based Stars Dominate Nigeria AWCON 21-Woman Roster; Oshoala, Oparanozie, Country's Top Teenager Ajibade Make Cut
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Swedish-Based Stars Dominate Nigeria AWCON 21-Woman Roster; Oshoala, Oparanozie, Country's Top Teenager Ajibade Make Cut

Nigeria have announced their 21-woman roster for this month's 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ghana. An analysis of the roster revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 4 midfielders an...

Nov 7, 2018
Ireland Boss Admits He Called Up Southampton Whizkid Because Of Interest From Nigeria
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Ireland Boss Admits He Called Up Southampton Whizkid Because Of Interest From Nigeria

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has admitted that he handed a maiden senior call-up to Southampton wonderkid Michael Obafemi because of interest from Nigeria. Obafemi is among four uncapped...

Nov 7, 2018
Ex-Liverpool Star Rated Ahead Of Semi Ajayi At Rotherham Last Season Commits Future To Nigeria
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Ex-Liverpool Star Rated Ahead Of Semi Ajayi At Rotherham Last Season Commits Future To Nigeria

Former Liverpool wonderkid Michael Ihiekwe has committed his international future to Nigeria ahead of the country where he was born and raised, England, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. ...

Nov 7, 2018
Five Talking Points From Nigerian Stars' Performances In Europe Last Weekend: Iwobi, Aina, Uzoho, Iheanacho & Odey
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Five Talking Points From Nigerian Stars' Performances In Europe Last Weekend: Iwobi, Aina, Uzoho, Iheanacho & Odey

Nigerian players were in action for their clubs last weekend but some were shut out by their coaches with different results. Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the talking points from some of the games i...

Nov 7, 2018
UCL: Lokomotiv's Idowu Knocked Out; Porto's Awaziem, Liverpool's Solanke Not In 18; Galatasaray's Henry Goes 90; Club Brugge's Dennis Sidelined
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UCL: Lokomotiv's Idowu Knocked Out; Porto's Awaziem, Liverpool's Solanke Not In 18; Galatasaray's Henry Goes 90; Club Brugge's Dennis Sidelined

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews Champions League matches involving Nigerian players and their teams on Tuesday, November 6. In a Group A clash at Stade Louis II, Club Brugge thrashed their Ligue 1 opp...

Nov 7, 2018
Man City's Sobowale, Derby's Ebosele, Premier League-Bound GK Receive Ireland Call-Up
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Man City's Sobowale, Derby's Ebosele, Premier League-Bound GK Receive Ireland Call-Up

Three players of Nigerian descent have been included in the latest Republic of Ireland U17 squad list announced on Monday, November 6. Manchester City defender Timi Sobowale, Derby County striker F...

Nov 6, 2018
Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Misses Full Training Ahead Of Tianjin Teda's Last Home Game
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Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Misses Full Training Ahead Of Tianjin Teda's Last Home Game

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel is rated as doubtful for Tianjin Teda's last home match of the season against Dalian Yifang on Wednesday evening. The Super Eagles captain did not participate in full ...

Nov 6, 2018
Republic Of Ireland Make Move To Cap-Tie Southampton Super Kid Ahead Of Nigeria, Earns Senior Call-Up
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Republic Of Ireland Make Move To Cap-Tie Southampton Super Kid Ahead Of Nigeria, Earns Senior Call-Up

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has made a move to cap-tie Southampton wonderkid Michael Obafemi, who is the first player of Nigerian descent born in 2000 to debut in the English Premier Le...

Nov 6, 2018
Super Eagles Get Huge Injury Boost Pre-South Africa As Key Winger Resumes Full Training
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Super Eagles Get Huge Injury Boost Pre-South Africa As Key Winger Resumes Full Training

The Super Eagles have been handed a huge injury boost ahead of their trip to South Africa for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next week, with news that Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu's injury troubles...

Nov 6, 2018
SC Paderborn Will Release Collins To NFF Despite LB Struggling With Ankle Injury For Several Weeks
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SC Paderborn Will Release Collins To NFF Despite LB Struggling With Ankle Injury For Several Weeks

SC Paderborn have expressed their happiness over Jamilu Collins' call-up to the Super Eagles and stressed that his invitation to the national team since the start of the 2018-2019 season was as a resu...

Nov 6, 2018
Nigeria International Returns To Manchester City But As An Opponent
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Nigeria International Returns To Manchester City But As An Opponent

Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk have included Nigeria national-teamer Olarenwaju Kayode on their provisional squad list for their Champions League meeting with Manchester City at the Etihad Satdi...

Nov 6, 2018