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Wrexham Celebrate As Okonkwo Earns Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up For Unity Cup

Wrexham Celebrate As Okonkwo Earns Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up For Unity Cup

Wrexham AFC have become the first club to publicly confirm Arthur Okonkwo’s maiden Super Eagles call up, posting their congratulations on X as the 24 year old former Sturm Graz goalkeeper prepares to represent Nigeria for the first time at the Four-Nation Unity Cup in London. Arthur Okonkwo | Wrexham AFC | Age: 24 | […]

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Chelle: NPFL Has Plenty Of Talent — Unity Cup Squad Nearly Ready

Chelle: NPFL Has Plenty Of Talent — Unity Cup Squad Nearly Ready

Eric Chelle has put to rest any suggestion that his NPFL scouting tour was symbolic, explaining that he attended league fixtures because he genuinely needed to see specific players at close range before making his final Unity Cup squad decisions, and insisting that Nigeria’s domestic league is full of real talent. Four-Nation Unity Cup |

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Why Plymouth's Oseni Chose Nigeria Over Ireland

Why Plymouth’s Oseni Chose Nigeria Over Ireland

Three countries wanted him. Owen Oseni picked Nigeria. The 22-year-old Plymouth Argyle striker born in Waterford, Ireland has been formally called up for the Super Eagles Unity Cup squad, and the NFF has already sent the letter to his club. Owen Oseni has been handed his first Super Eagles call-up after pledging his international future

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NFF Names Maikaba and Uwejamomere as Youth Coaches

NFF Names Maikaba and Uwejamomere as Youth Coaches

Nigeria’s youth football has a new look. Abdu Maikaba takes the Flying Eagles. Eboboritse Uwejamomere takes the Golden Eaglets. Both men walk into roles that carry enormous pressure and a clear mandate: get Nigeria back to where they belong. The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head

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Odemwingie Warns Kayode: Nigeria Won't Beg You to Play

Odemwingie Warns Kayode: Nigeria Won’t Beg You to Play

Peter Odemwingie chose Nigeria over Russia. He wore the shirt 65 times, scored 11 goals, played at two World Cups. Now he is watching players with Nigerian blood choose other nations and he has had enough of staying quiet about it. Speaking in an interview with Brila FM, Odemwingie addressed the pattern of Nigeria-eligible players

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Ozoh Awaits FA Letter to Unlock Super Eagles Future

Ozoh Awaits FA Letter to Unlock Super Eagles Future

David Ozoh has committed to Nigeria. He is eligible for Nigeria. Eric Chelle wants him. The only thing standing between him and a Super Eagles debut is a letter from the English Football Association. The 20-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder, currently on loan at Derby County, made five appearances for England at under-18 level. All five

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