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'That's where my parents are from ' - Nottingham Forest star reveals why he swapped England for Nigeria
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'That's where my parents are from ' - Nottingham Forest star reveals why he swapped England for Nigeria

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has revealed why he decided to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria. Born in the London Borough of Southwark 29 years ago to Nigerian parents, Aina had appeared destined to represent England’s senior team, the Three Lions, having featured for the Young Lions at U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 levels, and receiving a call-up to the U21 side in 2015.With an U21 cap yet to materialise, the former Chelsea fullback accepted an invitation to train with the Super Eagles in London in March 2017, and after familiarising himself with the squad...

April 27, 2026
Ex-Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa Nets First Ever Hat-Trick For Foreign Club
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Ex-Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa Nets First Ever Hat-Trick For Foreign Club

Al Nassr cruised to a 3-0 win over Al Quadisiya on match day three in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday evening, with ex-Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa scoring all the goals at the Prince Saud bin ...

Sep 19, 2018
Super Eagles Youngest Goalscorer In History Backing Nigeria U17s To Qualify For World Cup If...
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Super Eagles Youngest Goalscorer In History Backing Nigeria U17s To Qualify For World Cup If...

Super Eagles youngest goalscorer in history, Henry Nwosu, has urged the Golden Eaglets not to rest on their laurels after qualifying for the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania. Nwosu, a forme...

Sep 19, 2018
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Scores Debut Goal For Aston Villa With England Coach Watching
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Chelsea Loanee Abraham Scores Debut Goal For Aston Villa With England Coach Watching

Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham scored his maiden goal for Aston Villa on his home debut as The Claret & Blue Army beat Rotherham United 2-0 in an EFL Championship clash at Villa Park on Tuesday even...

Sep 19, 2018
'Idowu Played Well' - Lokomotiv Moscow Boss Rates The Performance Of Eagles Left Back
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'Idowu Played Well' - Lokomotiv Moscow Boss Rates The Performance Of Eagles Left Back

Lokomitiv Moscow manager, Yury Semin had taken time to analyse the defensive performance of his team in the wake of their 3-0 away loss to Galatasaray in their Champions League opener on Tuesday eveni...

Sep 19, 2018
2019 AFCON Qualifiers : South Africa Take Super Eagles To Iconic FNB Stadium
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2019 AFCON Qualifiers : South Africa Take Super Eagles To Iconic FNB Stadium

Stadium Management SA (SMSA) is ready to welcome Bafana Bafana to FNB Stadium for two of the upcoming AFCON 2019 qualifying matches. SMSA has acquired the commercial rights of both matches and will...

Sep 19, 2018
UCL Wrap: Idowu Full Debut; Onyekuru & Dennis Subbed In; Danjuma Starts; Awaziem Benched; Solanke Missing
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UCL Wrap: Idowu Full Debut; Onyekuru & Dennis Subbed In; Danjuma Starts; Awaziem Benched; Solanke Missing

A round up of the performances of Nigeria players in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, September 18. In Group B, Inter Milan came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotpsur 2-1 at the San Siro thanks ...

Sep 18, 2018
Victorious Golden Eaglets Travel In Batches Again, At least Eight Players Left behind In Niger
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Victorious Golden Eaglets Travel In Batches Again, At least Eight Players Left behind In Niger

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands some players and officials of the Golden Eaglets departed Republic of Niger on Tuesday following the conclusion of the WAFU-UFOA Zone B qualifiers for the Africa U-17 ...

Sep 18, 2018
AC Milan Product Oduamadi Offered To These Five Clubs Before Summer Move To Tirana
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AC Milan Product Oduamadi Offered To These Five Clubs Before Summer Move To Tirana

AC Milan product Nnamdi Oduamadi was offered to at least five clubs before transferring to Albanian Superliga side KF Tirana two weeks ago, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Nigeria internatio...

Sep 18, 2018
Ex-Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Igiebor On The Radar of Vancouver Whitecaps, Greek, Qatari Teams
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Ex-Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Igiebor On The Radar of Vancouver Whitecaps, Greek, Qatari Teams

Nosa Igiebor could bid farewell to Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta in the January transfer window as he is attracting interest from several foreign clubs. A return to his former cl...

Sep 18, 2018
Youth Developer, Philanthropist, Seyi Akinwunmi Says ''Let The Girl Play''
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Youth Developer, Philanthropist, Seyi Akinwunmi Says ''Let The Girl Play''

Football today has become a veritable tool, used to drive social change. Football has given life to the lifeless, help promote world peace and contribute to happiness. In Africa, it’s be...

Sep 18, 2018
Nigeria International Striker On Target For Brighton & Hove Albion WFC
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Nigeria International Striker On Target For Brighton & Hove Albion WFC

Ini Umotong was on target in Brighton & Hove WFC's 3-1 win over the London Bees in the group stage of the FA Continental Tyres League Cup on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria international striker...

Sep 17, 2018
Three Of The Hottest Nigerian Players In Europe Profiled
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Three Of The Hottest Nigerian Players In Europe Profiled

With the new footballing season already in full swing, players are starting to prove their mettle for their respective European clubs and helping them find victories even in the face of adversity. He...

Sep 17, 2018