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Shock retirement: William Troost-Ekong quits Super Eagles just weeks before Afcon 2025
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Shock retirement: William Troost-Ekong quits Super Eagles just weeks before Afcon 2025

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The decision has stunned many Nigerian football fans, especially as the defender was included in Nigeria’s 54-man provisional squad for the tournament scheduled to kick off later this month.Romano confirmed the development on Thursday, revealing that the 32-year-old has opted to end his national team career after earning 83 caps.“William Troost-Ekong has decided to retire from international ...

December 4, 2025
Liverpool Product Who Wants To Play For Nigeria Named In EFL Championship TOTW
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Liverpool Product Who Wants To Play For Nigeria Named In EFL Championship TOTW

Rotherham United defender Michael Ihiekwe has been included in the official EFL Championship Team of the Week powered by Whoscored.com ratings. Ihiekwe was at his best at the AESSEAL New York Stadiu...

Oct 29, 2020
UCL Wrap : Dennis Booked; Man Utd's Ighalo, Club Brugge's Okereke, Rennes' Lesley Benched
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UCL Wrap : Dennis Booked; Man Utd's Ighalo, Club Brugge's Okereke, Rennes' Lesley Benched

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 28.  At Old Tr...

Oct 28, 2020
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Sparkles On Full Debut But Sparta Rotterdam Suffer Penalty Heartbreak
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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Sparkles On Full Debut But Sparta Rotterdam Suffer Penalty Heartbreak

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye finally made his competitive debut for Sparta Rotterdam's first team in a KNVB Beker match against ADO Den Haag on Wednesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Oct 28, 2020
2019-2020 Champions League: Osimhen Named 12th Fastest Player; Olayinka Most Sprints
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2019-2020 Champions League: Osimhen Named 12th Fastest Player; Olayinka Most Sprints

According to UEFA's Technical Report, former Lille striker Victor Osimhen was one of the fittest and fastest players in last season's Champions League, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The form...

Oct 28, 2020
Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent
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Hoffenheim's Akpoguma On Congested Fixture List, Europa League Clash Vs Gent

Kevin Akpoguma has spoken about Hoffenheim's congested fixture list, with the German Bundesliga club playing seven games in the space of 22 days before he reports for international duty next month. ...

Oct 27, 2020
Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli
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Osimhen Admits The Fans Played A Key Role In His Decision To Join Napoli

Victor Osimhen has admitted that the fans were a big part of why he decided to join Napoli over the other clubs vying for his signature. The Nigeria international expressed fears about moving to t...

Oct 27, 2020
Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton
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Versatile Super Eagles Defender Makes Milestone Appearance For West Brom In Draw At Brighton

Versatile Super Eagles center back Semi Ajayi made a milestone appearance for West Brom in their 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the AMEX Stadium on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. ...

Oct 27, 2020
'Joe Did Well As Well' - Rangers Striker Defoe Lauds The Performance Of Super Eagles Star
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'Joe Did Well As Well' - Rangers Striker Defoe Lauds The Performance Of Super Eagles Star

Glasgow Rangers striker Jermain Defoe was left impressed by the performance of Joe Aribo as Rangers defeated Livingston 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder marke...

Oct 26, 2020
Confirmed : Most Expensive Signing In Saudi Pro League History Departs Al-Nassr For Free
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Confirmed : Most Expensive Signing In Saudi Pro League History Departs Al-Nassr For Free

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is searching for a new club after agreeing to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr before its expiration. Through their social media channel...

Oct 26, 2020
Wigan Athletic Dazzler Solomon-Otabor Leaves DW Stadium On Crutches, To Undergo Scan
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Wigan Athletic Dazzler Solomon-Otabor Leaves DW Stadium On Crutches, To Undergo Scan

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering what appears to be a serious injury in the opening minutes of Wigan ...

Oct 25, 2020
Bordeaux Coach Concerned About Injury Suffered By Samuel Kalu On Super Eagles Duty
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Bordeaux Coach Concerned About Injury Suffered By Samuel Kalu On Super Eagles Duty

Bordeaux coach Jean-Louis Gasset has admitted that he is worried about the injury suffered by Samuel Kalu while on international duty with the Super Eagles in Austria earlier this month. Kalu coul...

Oct 24, 2020
Retired Italy Midfielder Explains Why Gattuso Should Not Have Started Osimhen In Loss To AZ
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Retired Italy Midfielder Explains Why Gattuso Should Not Have Started Osimhen In Loss To AZ

Former Italy international midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has explained why Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso should not have started Victor Osimhen in his side's shock 1-0 loss to Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar ...

Oct 23, 2020