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Top Nigerian stars await moves as offers stall
As Europe’s summer transfer window heats up, the chill of uncertainty grips a host of Nigeria’s established internationals. While some players are in pre-season with clear futures, others are caught ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho fires Nigeria to AFCON victory against Egypt | CNN
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal of real quality as Nigeria won its opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Leicester striker scored the winning goal in the first half, firing ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho melts hearts as he honours late mum, grandma in Imo State, video
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho paid tribute to his late mother and grandmother in Imo State, winning hearts with a humble and emotional gesture ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho: The boy who once had the world at his feet is becoming Nigeria’s talisman - The Athletic - The New York Times
In just 12 months, Kelechi Iheanacho has gone from a frustrating enigma of a striker — magical and maddening in equal measure, and a player it seemed was destined to never fulfil his true ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho could become Nigeria's leading man - ESPN
Kelechi Iheanacho could become Nigeria's leading man. Colin Udoh, Special to ESPN Mar 24, 2021, 04:34 AM ET. Close. Itinerant writer. Engineer in a previous incarnation. One time Black Belt.
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Kelechi Iheanacho: Wilfred Ndidi backs Nigeria team-mate to be even better after criticism
Wilfred Ndidi says Leicester City and Nigeria team-mate Kelechi Iheanacho can continue to improve and put two years of criticism firmly behind him. Iheanacho, 24, was overlooked by Nigeria for the ...
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Iheanacho remains on bench for Nigeria - The Athletic - The New York Times
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho remains on the bench for Nigeria today, yet to make an appearance in the tournament. Speaking yesterday, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro denied having a ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho's involvement for Nigeria at Olympics in doubt
Nigeria are still waiting to hear whether Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will be able to play in the Rio Olympics, the nation's coach for the Games has said. The national team's under ...
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World Cup 2018: Nigeria star Kelechi Iheanacho used to be beaten by his dad for playing football… now he’s his No1 fan
KELECHI IHEANACHO’S father used to beat him with a belt for playing football — but now he is his No1 fan. The Nigeria striker, 21, revealed his strict dad James was worried he would not make ...
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AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho fires Nigeria to victory against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt | CNN - CNN International
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal of real quality as Nigeria won its opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Leicester striker scored the winning goal in the first half, firing ...
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Kelechi Iheanacho: Wilfred Ndidi backs Nigeria team-mate to be even better after criticism
Wilfred Ndidi says Leicester City and Nigeria team-mate Kelechi Iheanacho can continue to improve and put two years of criticism firmly behind him. Iheanacho, 24, was overlooked by Nigeria for the ...