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The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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Iheanacho is both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:Iheanacho Obioma, Nigerian politician Emmanuel Iheanacho, Nigerian politician Immanuel Iheanacho, American football player Ifeoma Iheanacho, Nigerian wrestler Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigerian footballer
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Miranchuk is a surname of Slavic-language origin. Notable people with this surname include:Aleksei Miranchuk, Russian footballer Anton Miranchuk, Russian footballer
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The Super Eagles return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly, with several familiar faces set to attract attention in
Maduka Okoye has returned to Italy as the Super Eagles prepare for Russia, with Iheanacho leading the attack and Ndidi and Onyedika absent from the depleted squad.
Coach Eric Chelle has started as many as five debutants for today's friendly against Russia. The debutants are goalkeeper Samuel James, defender Isaac James, midfielders Michael Stephen and George Wilfred as well as Fulham youngster Chuks Nwoko. The coach is working on Nigeria's Olympic team, who will behin their U23…