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Ikorodu City midfielder Tosin Oyedokun was among five players who left a good impression on the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle as they stepped up preparation for Tuesday’s game against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup. He showed good composure on the ball using his very good left foot to pick […]

Former Nigeria international goalkeeper Carl Ikeme took part in a boxing event for charity meant to raise funds for Merseyside-based charities at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ikeme whose career was cut short after he was diagnosed with cancer. It came at the peak of his international career with the senior national team […]

The senior national team of Nigeria had their second training session ahead of Tuesday semi final game against Zimbabwe at the Unity Cup friendly tournament in London, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. A total of 18 players took part in the training session under the watchful eyes of head coach Eric Chelle and his assistants. It lasted for […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be banned from the World Cup if they do not isolate before arriving in the US, OwnGoalNigeria.com understands. They are due to arrive in Houston, Texas, on June 11 ahead of their tournament opener against Portugal six days later, but the e team have been told by the […]

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has added one more goalkeeper to the team as they step up preparation for their clash against Zimbabwe on Tuesday in the Unity Cup, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle included three goalkeepers in Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho and Michael Atata in his list of players, but […]