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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
Josh Maja Reacts After Contributing Three Goals In Sunderland Win Vs St Mirren
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Josh Maja Reacts After Contributing Three Goals In Sunderland Win Vs St Mirren

Former Super Eagles invitee Joshua Maja faced the cameras shortly after his breathtaking show in the Black Cats 6-0 trouncing of St Mirren in a pre-season encounter on Saturday evening, expressing his...

Jul 22, 2018
Nigeria 5 Mauritania 0: Yahaya Nets Brace As Flying Eagles Qualify In Style
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Nigeria 5 Mauritania 0: Yahaya Nets Brace As Flying Eagles Qualify In Style

Nigeria will be playing in the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations next year after the Flying Eagles booked their place in the finals with a 5-0 win against Mauritania at the Agege Stadium on Saturday.The Flyi...

Jul 21, 2018
Netherlands International Impressed By Stoke's Signing Of Nigerian World Cup Star Etebo
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Netherlands International Impressed By Stoke's Signing Of Nigerian World Cup Star Etebo

Netherlands star Bruno Martins Indi has revealed that he is impressed by Stoke City's reaction to their relegation to the Championship, with the club signing Nigerian World Cup star Oghenekaro Etebo a...

Jul 20, 2018
Why Swiss-Nigerian Goalie Osigwe Is Wearing The No. 58 Shirt In New Season
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Why Swiss-Nigerian Goalie Osigwe Is Wearing The No. 58 Shirt In New Season

Swiss-Nigerian netminder Sebastian Osigwe has opted to wear the number 58 shirt in the 2018-2019 season despite being the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper at Swiss club SC Kriens. Osigwe says he ...

Jul 20, 2018
World Cup Injury: Super Eagles Captain Mikel Training With A Cast On Wrist
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World Cup Injury: Super Eagles Captain Mikel Training With A Cast On Wrist

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has not fully recovered from the injury he suffered in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Iceland in a 2018 World Cup Group D fixture on June 22. The central midfielder had ...

Jul 20, 2018
2018 AYG Nigeria 3 Morocco 2: Feyenoord Super Kid Omidiji Inspires Comeback With Two Assists
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2018 AYG Nigeria 3 Morocco 2: Feyenoord Super Kid Omidiji Inspires Comeback With Two Assists

Feyenoord Rotterdam super kid Lateef Omidiji Jnr made his international debut as Nigeria U15s beat Morocco 3-2 in their opening match of the 2018 African Youth Games on Thursday evening.   This...

Jul 19, 2018
Iwobi: Super Eagles Must Learn And Move On From World Cup Disappointment
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Iwobi: Super Eagles Must Learn And Move On From World Cup Disappointment

Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi is looking forward to the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers which recommences in September following Nigeria's disappointing group stage exit at the 201...

Jul 19, 2018
IK Start Midfielder Afeez Aremu Reacts To Nigeria U20 Call-Up
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IK Start Midfielder Afeez Aremu Reacts To Nigeria U20 Call-Up

IK Start midfielder Afeez Aremu has spoken of his delight at receiving a call-up to join the Flying Eagles ahead of their 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritania on Saturday. ...

Jul 19, 2018
Three Nigerian Stars Jet Off To Australia With Chelsea Squad; Moses & Omeruo Omitted
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Three Nigerian Stars Jet Off To Australia With Chelsea Squad; Moses & Omeruo Omitted

Chelsea's squad for the tour of Australia contains three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Super Eagles left-back Ola Aina, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori. Allnigeriasoccer.com has been i...

Jul 18, 2018
Etebo Makes Debut Off The Bench As Stoke City Lose To VfL Bochum
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Etebo Makes Debut Off The Bench As Stoke City Lose To VfL Bochum

Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo made his debut for new club Stoke City in their 2-0 loss to German 2 Bundesliga club VfL Bochum in a friendly staged at the OBI-Arena (Rheine) on Wednesday eveni...

Jul 18, 2018
The Real Reason Nigeria Captain Mikel Was Dropped From Tianjin Teda Squad Vs Shanghai Shenhua
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The Real Reason Nigeria Captain Mikel Was Dropped From Tianjin Teda Squad Vs Shanghai Shenhua

Nigeria international John Obi Mikel was absent from Tianjin Teda match day squad in a Chinese Super League clash against Shanghai Shenhua at the Hongkou Stadium (Shanghai) on Wednesday afternoon. ...

Jul 18, 2018
Feyenoord Teen Sensation Set To Make One Of The Most Anticipated Debuts In Nigerian Football History
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Feyenoord Teen Sensation Set To Make One Of The Most Anticipated Debuts In Nigerian Football History

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Feyenoord teen sensation Lateef Omidiji Jnr is poised to make one of the most anticipated debuts in the history of Nigerian Football on Thursday, July 19. The ...

Jul 18, 2018