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U20 WWCQ Nigeria 2-0 Malawi: Own goal and Ifeanyi strike hand Falconets first leg win
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U20 WWCQ Nigeria 2-0 Malawi: Own goal and Ifeanyi strike hand Falconets first leg win

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday.The Falconets delivered a composed performance in front of their home supporters, taking control of the tie ahead of the decisive second leg in Lilongwe.Nigeria dominated possession from the outset, dictating the tempo of the game and pinning Malawi back for large spells. Despite their control, the hosts were unable to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes, with...

May 2, 2026
Nigerian Striker Obafemi Shortlisted For Southampton Goal Of The Month
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Nigerian Striker Obafemi Shortlisted For Southampton Goal Of The Month

Nigerian striker Michael Obafemi is in the running for Southampton's Sure Goal of the Month for December 2017.The 17-year-old's brilliant strike against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of t...

Jan 2, 2018
Okoronkwo: Nigeria Impressed Me Against Argentina; Messi, Higuain, Dybala Their Top Players
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Okoronkwo: Nigeria Impressed Me Against Argentina; Messi, Higuain, Dybala Their Top Players

Former Super Eagles defender Isaac Okoronkwo sung the praises of the Nigerian national team for beating Argentina 4-2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar in November, saying that they would have...

Jan 2, 2018
First Goal Scored By A Nigerian Player In 2018? The Honour Goes To.....
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First Goal Scored By A Nigerian Player In 2018? The Honour Goes To.....

Catch up on the Nigerians who scored for their different clubs in England on January 1, 2018.Jonathan Obika was on the score-sheet for the second game running in Oxford United's 3-1 win over Milton Ke...

Jan 2, 2018
Shocker CAF Team Of The Year: Chelsea Dazzler Moses Loses Twitter Poll
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Shocker CAF Team Of The Year: Chelsea Dazzler Moses Loses Twitter Poll

It is not a foregone conclusion that Nigeria international Victor Moses, who has been ranked among the top five players in Africa by CAF and BBC, will be named to the ceremonial CAF Team of the YearTh...

Jan 1, 2018
Ex-Nigeria Star Okoronkwo: Mikel Did The Right Thing To Leave Chelsea, Musa Should Follow Suit
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Ex-Nigeria Star Okoronkwo: Mikel Did The Right Thing To Leave Chelsea, Musa Should Follow Suit

Retired Nigeria international Isaac Okoronkwo has admitted that he has attempted to persuade Ahmed Musa to leave Leicester City when he met the striker in Russia as the Super Eagles were preparing to ...

Dec 31, 2017
Cambridge United's MOTM Uche Loses Tooth, Rushed To The Dentist
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Cambridge United's MOTM Uche Loses Tooth, Rushed To The Dentist

Cambridge United won their tenth game in the League Two this season, beating Crewe Alexandra 3-1 at Abbey Stadium on Saturday, but it came at a cost with former Nigeria U23 invitee Uche Ikpeazu rushed...

Dec 31, 2017
Moses Only Nigerian In France Football Team Of The Year, Nominated For CAF Best Right Winger
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Moses Only Nigerian In France Football Team Of The Year, Nominated For CAF Best Right Winger

Chelsea star Victor Moses has been named to the African Team of the Year for 2017 by celebrated French football magazine France Football.The right wing-back was the only player of Nigerian descent tha...

Dec 31, 2017
Nigerian Exports : Goals Galore As Uche, Ajayi, Obika, Otabor, Aneke, Amoo & Bayo Score
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Nigerian Exports : Goals Galore As Uche, Ajayi, Obika, Otabor, Aneke, Amoo & Bayo Score

Viv-Solomon Otabor was on target for Blackpool as they shared spoils 2-2 with Plymouth Argyle in an EFL League One clash.The 21-year old came off the bench in the 26th minute and struck at the death f...

Dec 30, 2017
VfB Stuttgart's Argentina Defender : I Played Well Against Nigeria
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VfB Stuttgart's Argentina Defender : I Played Well Against Nigeria

VfB Stuttgart's Argentina international Emiliano Insúa says he was delighted to be named in the squad that lost 4-2 to Nigeria in an international friendly in Southern Russia on November 14.Man...

Dec 30, 2017
Ndidi, Iwobi, Moses, Henry Named In Nigerian Team Of The Year (Full List)
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Ndidi, Iwobi, Moses, Henry Named In Nigerian Team Of The Year (Full List)

2017 is almost over, so allnigeriasoccer.com gives us the team of the year in a 3-4-3 formation.Dele Ajiboye [Plateau United]The goalkeeper has great positional sense and his excellent shot-stopping h...

Dec 30, 2017
Victor Moses Named Nigeria's Most Influential Player 2017, Ahead Of Ndidi, Ighalo
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Victor Moses Named Nigeria's Most Influential Player 2017, Ahead Of Ndidi, Ighalo

All Nigeria Soccer brings readers the top three Nigerian performers for the year 2017, having considered the influential roles they had played for both club and country.(3) Odion Ighalo — On...

Dec 30, 2017
Super Eagles Star Ndidi Makes List Of Top 100 U21 Players In The World
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Super Eagles Star Ndidi Makes List Of Top 100 U21 Players In The World

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been recognized yet again after he was named in In Bed With Maradona’s annual list of top 100 U21 players in the world.The website identified players ...

Dec 29, 2017