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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
Breaking: Super Eagles Have Landed In Monrovia Ahead Of Friendly Vs Liberia
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Breaking: Super Eagles Have Landed In Monrovia Ahead Of Friendly Vs Liberia

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have just landed in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, ahead of Tuesday evening's international friendly against the Lone Stars. The friendly has...

Sep 11, 2018
Rohr Explains Why He Named Experimental Super Eagles Squad For Friendly Vs Liberia
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Rohr Explains Why He Named Experimental Super Eagles Squad For Friendly Vs Liberia

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reasoning behind his young Nigeria selection.Rohr has named an experimental Super Eagles squad for Tuesday’s friendly with Liberia, calling up fo...

Sep 11, 2018
The Reasons Libya Coach Decided To Take Super Eagles To Omar Hamadi Stadium In Algeria
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The Reasons Libya Coach Decided To Take Super Eagles To Omar Hamadi Stadium In Algeria

Group E rivals, Libya will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Algeria. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have not permitted the Mediterranean Knight...

Sep 11, 2018
Rohr Receives Good News From Udinese On Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong
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Rohr Receives Good News From Udinese On Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong is making good progress as he bids to return to action for his Italian club after the international break. The former Gent and Bursaspor star had to withd...

Sep 11, 2018
U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Idowu Joins Omeruo At FK Palanga
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U17 World Cup-Winning Midfielder Idowu Joins Omeruo At FK Palanga

Lithuanian top division club FK Palanga have snapped up former Golden Eaglets star Akinjide Idowu, the player has announced. The central midfielder had been searching for a new club for more than a...

Sep 11, 2018
Arsenal Product Ajayi Reveals Two Conditions For Invitation To Super Eagles In Future
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Arsenal Product Ajayi Reveals Two Conditions For Invitation To Super Eagles In Future

Former Arsenal youth-teamer Semi Ajayi is hungry for more Nigeria caps after making his competitive debut that cap-tied him to the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelle...

Sep 10, 2018
Stoke City Star Etebo Explains Why It's Important Super Eagles Qualify For 2019 AFCON
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Stoke City Star Etebo Explains Why It's Important Super Eagles Qualify For 2019 AFCON

Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo has stated that the Super Eagles will be fully prepared when they face Group E leaders in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Libya, next month. Nigeria got their ca...

Sep 10, 2018
Chidozie Awaziem Allays Injury Fears Ahead Of Friendly Vs Liberia
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Chidozie Awaziem Allays Injury Fears Ahead Of Friendly Vs Liberia

Allnigeriasocer.com has been informed that Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem has declared himself fit for the upcoming international friendly against Liberia on Tuesday, September 11. The 21-year-old...

Sep 10, 2018
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Speaks On Win Against Seychelles And That Pitch
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Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Speaks On Win Against Seychelles And That Pitch

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has complained about the state of the Stade Linité (Roche Caïman) pitch which was used for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Seychelles and Nigeria ...

Sep 10, 2018
Rohr Reveals The Real Reason He Substituted Iheanacho Against Seychelles
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Rohr Reveals The Real Reason He Substituted Iheanacho Against Seychelles

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed the real reason he had to substitute Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and it had nothing to d...

Sep 10, 2018
Rohr Insists Kalu Is The Man To Replace Chelsea Star Moses Despite Playing To The Gallery
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Rohr Insists Kalu Is The Man To Replace Chelsea Star Moses Despite Playing To The Gallery

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Bordeaux number ten Samuel Kalu is the player that will replace Chelsea star Victor Moses in the national team, adding that he gave a good account of h...

Sep 10, 2018
Limoges Tournament: Saka Nets Maiden Goal For England U18s; Chelsea's Anjorin Is Top Scorer
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Limoges Tournament: Saka Nets Maiden Goal For England U18s; Chelsea's Anjorin Is Top Scorer

England U18s have won the 12th edition of the Limoges Tournament after beating France 2-1 in their last game on Sunday, finishing with maximum nine points from three matches. Five players of Nigeri...

Sep 9, 2018