Tag: Nigeria
Arsenal’s exceptional Azeez faces 3-way battle for his services
Miguel Azeez is the subject of a three-way fight between England, Spain, and Nigeria to secure his international services at senior level.
Nigeria pushing to convince talented Arsenal teenager to pick them over England
Nigeria are 'accelerating their attempts' to convince Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka to pick them over England, according to a report.
Boko Haram killed both parents but 17yo winger using faith and Mesut Ozil to...
Nur Mohammed suffered the devastating loss of both his parents at the hands of Boko Haram but says it was football that helped console him while Mesut Ozil serves as his role model.
Manager will not 'beg' superb young Arsenal star to play for them
Nigeria will not 'beg' Bukayo Saka to play for them with the Arsenal youngster eligible to represent both the Super Eagles and the Lions.
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Former Gunner explains his plan to get in the Nigeria national team
Chuba Akpom knows he needs to fight to get back into the PAOK starting lineup if he wants a chance to play for the Nigeria national team.
Supremely talented Arsenal star youngster admits he has a choice to make
Bukayo Saka hasn't decided if he'll play for England or Nigeria internationally, having featured for the former at youth level.
Alex Iwobi suffers semi-final AFCON elimination: Will begin holiday after third-place playoff
Alex Iwobi suffered a heartbreaking elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, meaning he has one more match until he finally begins his holiday.
Alex Iwobi scores winner for Nigeria against Cameroon
Alex Iwobi netted a 66th-minute winner for his side as they beat Cameroon 3-2 on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations play-off.
Is spitting really the worst thing that happens in football?
On Sunday night there was uproar across the footballing world because a Cameroon player spat at an England one but less was said about the tackle on Steph Houghton that could have left her like Abou Diaby, so what's that about?
Alex Iwobi 3rd most valuable player in Nigeria AFCON squad
Alex Iwobi has been named as the third most valuable Nigerian included in their AFCON squad.
Arsenal 19-year-old picks Nigeria over England and could leave this summer
Arsenal's young defender, Joseph Olowu, has opted to represent Nigeria instead of England.
Alex Iwobi wants to match this achievement by uncle Jay-Jay Okocha
Alex Iwobi wants to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha by winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria this summer.
Alex Iwobi key this summer
Alex Iwobi has been hailed as 'key' to Nigeria's hopes at this summer's AFCON tournament by the Super Eagles former coach, Sunday Oliseh.
'Much improved performance': Criticised Arsenal star wins fans over on international duty
Alex Iwobi started his second match of the international break for Nigeria on Tuesday, and he won more praise for his performance than in the first.
Arsenal star criticised for performance on international duty
Alex Iwobi started in a 3-1 win for Nigeria on Friday, but his performance has been criticised in the country despite their victory.
Nigeria boss names Alex Iwobi as possible replacement for this legend
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr insists he's not worried about lacking quality in midfield, with John Obi Mikel's future up in the air, because he has three players in mind as replacements.
Arsenal star gets new kit private preview
Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.
Alex Iwobi gets private preview of new kit
Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.
Former player says national team should build their side around Arsenal star
John Fashanu thinks Nigeria should build their team for the African Cup of Nations around Alex Iwobi, after the 22-year-old's recent upturn in form.
Chelsea defender insists Arsenal star can help lead their country to trophies
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo thinks Alex Iwobi has improved significantly in recent months, and that will help give Nigeria a 'big chance' in the Africa Cup of Nations.
17-year-old winger could make home debut for Arsenal against Qarabag
17-year-old Bukayo Saka could make his home debut when the Gunners face Qarabag at the Emirates on Thursday night.
Iwobi sends message to Nigeria fans for Independence Day
Alex Iwobi sent a message to all the Nigerian Arsenal fans for their Independence Day on Monday.
Arsenal move for 3 exciting Nigerian starlets who scored 3 goals this week
Arsenal are ‘locked in a chase’ for young Nigerian starlet Akinkunmi Amoo as well as Samson Tijani and Olatomi Olaniyan according to media reports in the country.
Arsenal man won't be replaced in national squad
Nigeria’s manager Gernot Rohr won’t call up any replacements for Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina and William Troost Ekong, who all withdrew from the Super Eagles squad for their AFCON qualifier.
Arsenal register 11 Nigerians for Premier League
Arsenal have named their Premier League squad for the season and it contains 11 Nigerians.
Arsenal youngster reacts to receiving his first senior international call up
Kelechi Nwakali is pleased to have received his first official senior call up for Nigeria, after he was named in the squad to face Seychelles next week.
USA move to ‘steal’ 17-year-old ‘top Arsenal scholar’ from England
The USA Soccer Federation has called up Forlain Balogun for their u18 team ahead of a tournament in the Czech Republic, ‘leap-frogging’ England and Nigeria who are both interested in the player.
Arsenal star sends message to teammate after international retirement
Alex Iwobi has sent a message to Nigerian teammate Victor Moses, after the Chelsea winger announced his retirement from international football this week.
Arsenal 22-year-old agrees deal
Alex Iwobi has agreed a deal to become an ambassador for DStv.
I didn’t do well – Arsenal star admits World Cup issues
Alex Iwobi admitted that he ‘didn’t do well’ against Croatia but admits being played out of position is a ‘sacrifice’.
Podcast: Iwobi World Cup woes, Arsenal-less France disappoint
In this second podcast of our summer World Cup series, Anita recaps day three of the action which featured France v Australia, Argentina v Iceland, Peru v Denmark and her home country, Croatia against Alex Iwobi's Nigeria. Sylvain Jamet also makes a surprise appearance to discuss an Arsenal-less France's opening game.
'Show me that I'm right': Aubameyang calls out Arsenal teammate
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has called on club teammate Alex Iwobi to prove him right to support Nigeria at this year's World Cup, with a post on social media.
FIFA say 'no!' to Arsenal man going to World Cup
Kelechi Nwakali can't travel with his country to the World Cup this summer, despite calls for him to go after an impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.
National manager 'considering his options' after Arsenal midfielder's form causes 'major worry'
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is concerned about Alex Iwobi's recent form at Arsenal, according to reports in the country.
Arsenal star criticised by national team manager
Alex Iwobi has been criticised by the Nigeria national team manger for trying to be too individual and do too much on his own.
Tearful ex-Arsenal forward proves critics wrong with 3rd award
Ex-Arsenal forward, Asisat Oshoala, tearfully accepted her third CAF African Player of the Year award on Thursday.
Specially designed boots + cash prizes: Arsenal 19-year-old sponsors football tournament
Kelechi Nwakali, who's currently on loan at VVV Venlo, has sponsored a football tournament in his home town of Eziobodo, Nigeria.
Alex Iwobi admits he wishes he could do this
Alex Iwobi has two simple aims at Arsenal: play more games and score more goals.
Arsene Wenger accuses England of not doing enough to keep Arsenal man
Arsene Wenger reckons England didn't push hard enough to secure Alex Iwobi when they had the chance.
Arsenal midfielder recounts the historic goal he scored for the national team
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he almost cried after scoring his historic goal for Nigeria last month.