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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
Onazi Aims Thinly-Veiled Dig At Obi Mikel, Rohr After His Dismal Display Vs England
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Onazi Aims Thinly-Veiled Dig At Obi Mikel, Rohr After His Dismal Display Vs England

Trabzonspor star Eddy Onazi has taken responsibility for his poor performance during Nigeria's 2-1 loss to England on Saturday evening, in which he was substituted at half-time. ''Yesterday was rea...

Jun 3, 2018
Arsenal Hero Kanu Robbed On The Way To Super Eagles World Cup Venue, N4 Million Stolen
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Arsenal Hero Kanu Robbed On The Way To Super Eagles World Cup Venue, N4 Million Stolen

Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu has been robbed on the way to Kaliningrad in Russia, according to reports. TASS Russian News Agency is reporting that US$11,000 (approximately N4 million in Nigerian cur...

Jun 3, 2018
Rohr Dismisses Talk Of Goalkeeping Problem, Explains Why Uzoho Is Starting
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Rohr Dismisses Talk Of Goalkeeping Problem, Explains Why Uzoho Is Starting

Gernot Rohr has dismissed talk of a goalkeeping problem ahead of Nigeria's 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia, and has explained why the most inexperienced goalkeeper in the squad Francis Uzoho has...

Jun 3, 2018
Why Joel Obi Flopped Vs England? Rohr Provides Answer & Hails Brian Idowu
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Why Joel Obi Flopped Vs England? Rohr Provides Answer & Hails Brian Idowu

Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr has admitted that Torino midfielder Joel Obi is not in tiptop condition and this contributed to his dismal performance in the 2-1 loss to England. The former Inter Milan...

Jun 3, 2018
Super Eagles Arrive In Vienna, Aina & Mikel Agu Did Not Travel With Team
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Super Eagles Arrive In Vienna, Aina & Mikel Agu Did Not Travel With Team

The Super Eagles players and officials have arrived in the Austrian capital Vienna for the final leg of their World Cup training camp, less than twenty four hours after their friendly with England. ...

Jun 3, 2018
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Provides Injury Update On Alex Iwobi
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Super Eagles Coach Rohr Provides Injury Update On Alex Iwobi

Gernot Rohr has allayed injury concerns over Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi, who was seen holding the back of his thigh in the closing minutes of Nigeria's 2-1 loss to England yesterday. At the post-mat...

Jun 3, 2018
Gernot Rohr Reveals Two Reasons Why Super Eagles Lost To England
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Gernot Rohr Reveals Two Reasons Why Super Eagles Lost To England

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained why the national team lost to England, pointing out that they could not train twenty four hours before the game and had a long flight before they got to Londo...

Jun 3, 2018
Chelsea Blame Their Former Player Mikel For First Goal Conceded By Nigeria
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Chelsea Blame Their Former Player Mikel For First Goal Conceded By Nigeria

Chelsea have blamed their former player John Obi Mikel for the first goal conceded by the Nigeria National Team in their 2-1 loss to England at Wembley yesterday. Blues captain Gary Cahill rose to ...

Jun 3, 2018
Nigeria Name Final 23-Man Squad For World Cup, Aina & Mikel Agu Dropped
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Nigeria Name Final 23-Man Squad For World Cup, Aina & Mikel Agu Dropped

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has just picked the final 23 players who will lead Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia which is around the corner. Captain John Obi Mikel, Elderson Echiejile, ...

Jun 3, 2018
Super Eagles Defender Shehu Admits: We Made Mistakes First Half But Controlled Second Half
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Super Eagles Defender Shehu Admits: We Made Mistakes First Half But Controlled Second Half

Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu has admitted that they made a lot of mistakes during the first half of their friendly with England but controlled the second half after Rohr switched to a 3-5-2 f...

Jun 3, 2018
Francis Uzoho: Super Eagles Did Not Deserve To Lose Against England
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Francis Uzoho: Super Eagles Did Not Deserve To Lose Against England

Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has commented on Nigeria's 2-1 loss to England in an international friendly on Saturday, June 2. He could not hide his disappointment after the ...

Jun 3, 2018
Benfica New Boy Ebuehi: I Did A Good Job Against England
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Benfica New Boy Ebuehi: I Did A Good Job Against England

Benfica newbie Tyronne Ebuehi has admitted that the Super Eagles had a difficult first half in their 2-1 loss to England but gave their all after the intermission. The Dutch-born defender made his ...

Jun 2, 2018