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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
Gabon Make Audacious Move For Manchester United Linked Zinedine Zidane
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Gabon Make Audacious Move For Manchester United Linked Zinedine Zidane

The Gabonese Football Federation are looking for a new national team coach after recently parting company with José Antonio Camacho following a poor run of results in recent matches. Gabon A...

Sep 15, 2018
Liberia Vs Nigeria : Ex-Chelsea Striker Weah Not The Oldest Player To Feature In A Game Between 'Two Countries'
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Liberia Vs Nigeria : Ex-Chelsea Striker Weah Not The Oldest Player To Feature In A Game Between 'Two Countries'

Former Chelsea star George Weah presumably entered into the history books when he started Liberia's 2-1 loss to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 11, thus becoming the oldest international footballer at t...

Sep 15, 2018
Rohr Reveals What Ex-Chelsea Star Weah Told Him Before Liberia-Nigeria Friendly
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Rohr Reveals What Ex-Chelsea Star Weah Told Him Before Liberia-Nigeria Friendly

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that Liberian President, George Weah, reminded him that he sustained an injury when Bordeaux faced AC Milan in the quarterfinal second leg of the UEFA Cup...

Sep 14, 2018
Everything You Need To Know About Stade Omar Hamadi, Venue of Decisive Libya Vs Nigeria Match
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Everything You Need To Know About Stade Omar Hamadi, Venue of Decisive Libya Vs Nigeria Match

Libya coach Adel Amrouche has requested that the important 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria in October should be played at the Stade Omar Hamadi in Algers, Algeria. Allnigerias...

Sep 14, 2018
Super Eagles GK Rewarded For Skipping Liberia Friendly, Makes Full Competitive Debut For Elche
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Super Eagles GK Rewarded For Skipping Liberia Friendly, Makes Full Competitive Debut For Elche

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has reaped the reward for skipping what turned out to be an inconsequential friendly against Liberia on Tuesday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The teenage goal...

Sep 13, 2018
U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Man Of The Match Nigeria Vs Republic Of Niger Revealed
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U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Man Of The Match Nigeria Vs Republic Of Niger Revealed

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that Golden Eaglets striker Olakunle Olusegun Junior picked up the Man of the Match award in the national team's 2-1 win over Republic of Niger in the se...

Sep 13, 2018
Victor Moses Not On Good Terms With One Experienced Super Eagles Player Before Announcing Retirement
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Victor Moses Not On Good Terms With One Experienced Super Eagles Player Before Announcing Retirement

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea winger Victor Moses was not on good terms with an experienced Super Eagles player, Elderson Echiejile, before he called time on his international career l...

Sep 13, 2018
One-Time Most Expensive Teenager Babayaro Returns To Chelsea, Moses Advises Africa XI Stars
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One-Time Most Expensive Teenager Babayaro Returns To Chelsea, Moses Advises Africa XI Stars

Former Super Eagles left-back Celestine Babayaro will feature for Chelsea Legends in a friendly against an Africa XI on Friday, September 14, informs the official website of the Premier League side. ...

Sep 13, 2018
Fit Super Eagles Stars Iheanacho, Ndidi Resume Training With Leicester City
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Fit Super Eagles Stars Iheanacho, Ndidi Resume Training With Leicester City

Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi are in contention to face Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, September 15. The two young stars were pictured trai...

Sep 13, 2018
England Boss Reacts To Rumors Everton Winger Has Switched Allegiance To Nigeria
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England Boss Reacts To Rumors Everton Winger Has Switched Allegiance To Nigeria

England national team boss Gareth Southgate has reacted to speculations that emanated from the local media in which it was claimed that Everton winger Ademola Lookman has switched allegiance to the Su...

Sep 13, 2018
Dutch Club Director Of Football Convinced Danjuma Will Play For Netherlands Ahead Of Nigeria
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Dutch Club Director Of Football Convinced Danjuma Will Play For Netherlands Ahead Of Nigeria

NEC Nijmegen Director of Football, Remco Oversier, is convinced Club Brugge star Arnaut Danjuma will make his debut for the Dutch national team within a few years.  Although Danjuma was bo...

Sep 13, 2018
FIFA EA Sports Reveals Nigeria's Best Player Against Seychelles & It's NOT Samuel Kalu
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FIFA EA Sports Reveals Nigeria's Best Player Against Seychelles & It's NOT Samuel Kalu

EA Sports FIFA has ended the argument once and for all over who was the most outstanding player in the Super Eagles team in their comprehensive 3-0 win over Seychelles in an Africa Cup of Nations qual...

Sep 13, 2018