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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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Besiktas Lead Race to Sign Wolves Striker Arokodare

Besiktas Lead Race to Sign Wolves Striker Arokodare

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Turkish giants Besiktas are at the front of the queue for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with Wolves’ impending relegation set to trigger a summer scramble for the 25-year-old Nigerian forward. Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare looks set to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, and Besiktas have emerged as the leading candidates to sign him.

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Ex-Eagles Star Warns Zadok Yohanna: Too Early to Leave AIK

Ex-Eagles Star Warns Zadok Yohanna: Too Early to Leave AIK

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Chelsea, Ajax and a cluster of other European clubs are circling an 18-year-old Nigerian winger in Sweden — but a former Super Eagles striker who knows the Swedish football landscape says now is not the time to leave. The name is Zadok Yohanna, and European scouts are already paying attention. The 18-year-old Nigerian winger has

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Lazio Put €18m Price on Dele-Bashiru Ahead of Exit

Lazio Put €18m Price on Dele-Bashiru Ahead of Exit

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Lazio are willing to sell Fisayo Dele-Bashiru this summer for between €15 million and €18 million, with manager Maurizio Sarri giving his approval for the Super Eagles midfielder to depart the Stadio Olimpico. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru‘s time at Lazio appears to be drawing to a close. Italian publication Tuttomercato reports that the Serie A club are

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Super Sand Eagles Face Ghana, England, Germany in May

Super Sand Eagles Face Ghana, England, Germany in May

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Nigeria’s beach football team will compete in a four-nation International Cup against Ghana, England and Germany next month, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced. The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Sand Eagles will participate in the International Cup, a four-nation beach football tournament scheduled from May 8 to 10. The competition will

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Etim Esin: Lookman Not Really Nigeria's No.10

Etim Esin: Lookman Not Really Nigeria’s No.10

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin has sparked a debate about Nigeria’s midfield identity, arguing that Ademola Lookman, despite his exceptional club form, does not fill the creative number 10 role the Super Eagles desperately need. One of the sharpest debates in Nigerian football right now is about who, if anyone, plays the number 10

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