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Iwobi Opens Up on Culture Shock Choosing Nigeria

Iwobi Opens Up on Culture Shock Choosing Nigeria

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Alex Iwobi has spoken candidly about the jarring gap between England’s organised youth setup and the raw, unpredictable environment he found when he first entered the Super Eagles camp, admitting his first reaction was: “This is mad.” Alex Iwobi had grown up inside England’s football system. The itineraries were precise. Players had their own rooms. […]

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NFF Settles Super Eagles AFCON Prize Money Share

NFF Settles Super Eagles AFCON Prize Money Share

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The Nigeria Football Federation has finally disbursed the Super Eagles’ cut of the AFCON 2025 prize money, settling a financial obligation that lingered for months after the tournament in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation has resolved the Super Eagles’ share of the AFCON 2025 prize money, according to reports, bringing an end to months of

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Chelle to Hunt Europe for New Super Eagles Faces

Chelle to Hunt Europe for New Super Eagles Faces

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Eric Chelle has signalled a wide-open squad selection process for the May Unity Cup, confirming he will travel to identify Nigeria-eligible players across Europe and personally attend NPFL matches before the domestic season concludes, with fresh faces expected across all positions. Eric Chelle is treating the Unity Cup as something more significant than a goodwill

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Osayi-Samuel's Father: He Was Born in Europe, Not Nigeria

Osayi-Samuel’s Father: He Was Born in Europe, Not Nigeria

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Nelson Osayi, father of Birmingham City and Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, has corrected a long-standing factual error about his son’s birthplace, confirming the right-back was born in Europe rather than in Okija, Anambra State as most sources had previously reported. For years, the widely accepted version of Bright Osayi-Samuel’s biography placed his birth in

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Babayaro: NFF Taking Leftovers From Dual-Nationals

Babayaro: NFF Taking Leftovers From Dual-Nationals

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Olympic gold medallist Emmanuel Babayaro has delivered a sharp assessment of Nigeria’s dual-nationality recruitment approach, warning that players like Brentford’s Michael Kayode only consider the Super Eagles after being passed over by the countries they actually want to represent. Emmanuel Babayaro has not pulled any punches. The 1996 Atlanta Olympic champion and former Super Eagles

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Italian Defender Marcandalli on NFF's Eagles Radar

Italian Defender Marcandalli on NFF’s Eagles Radar

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Genoa centre-back Alessandro Marcandalli, born to an Italian father and Nigerian mother, has drawn NFF interest this season after a strong Serie A campaign, with a nationality switch to the Super Eagles a genuine possibility. Alessandro Marcandalli is having the best season of his career at Genoa, and the NFF has taken notice. The 23-year-old

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