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'Forever a Super Eagle' - Troost-Ekong confirms he will no longer play for Nigeria
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'Forever a Super Eagle' - Troost-Ekong confirms he will no longer play for Nigeria

William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a decade-long career with Nigeria just two weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco.The 32-year-old defender confirmed the decision in an emotional video posted on social media on Thursday, ending days of speculation that followed Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were eliminated after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in the playoffs, following a 1-1 draw in regular time in November.Troost-...

December 4, 2025
'It's A Blatant Falsehood' - NFF Dismiss Reports 4 Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19
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'It's A Blatant Falsehood' - NFF Dismiss Reports 4 Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19

The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to dismiss reports in the local press that four players currently with the Super Eagles in Austria tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tomorrow'...

Oct 8, 2020
Rohr Namechecks Four Players In Contention To Replace 'Important' Osimhen Vs Algeria
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Rohr Namechecks Four Players In Contention To Replace 'Important' Osimhen Vs Algeria

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has rued the absence of Victor Osimhen for his side's international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, stating that the Napoli summer signing is an important play...

Oct 8, 2020
Kevin Akpoguma Names Everton Winger Iwobi Among Four Top Players In Super Eagles
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Kevin Akpoguma Names Everton Winger Iwobi Among Four Top Players In Super Eagles

TSG Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma has admitted that he opted to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria because the three-time African champions have some top players in their ranks....

Oct 7, 2020
'They Won More Than We Did' - Algeria Coach On Why He Opted To Face Difficult Nigeria Team
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'They Won More Than We Did' - Algeria Coach On Why He Opted To Face Difficult Nigeria Team

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has explained why he opted to face difficult opponents Nigeria and Mexico in international matches this month. Of the last seven games played between the Super Eagles ...

Oct 7, 2020
'I Can't Wait To Be On The Pitch' - Genk Striker Dessers Eager To Make Nigeria Debut
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'I Can't Wait To Be On The Pitch' - Genk Striker Dessers Eager To Make Nigeria Debut

Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers is eager to make his first outing in a Super Eagles shirt ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia. Top scorer in the Eredivisie fo...

Oct 7, 2020
'I Am Very Excited To Be Here' - Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Ahead Of Potential Nigeria Debut
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'I Am Very Excited To Be Here' - Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Ahead Of Potential Nigeria Debut

Hoffenheim center back Kevin Akpoguma has expressed happiness at linking up with the Nigeria national team at their training camp in Austria. Everything is pointing to the fact that Akpoguma, one ...

Oct 7, 2020
Venue Changed For Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly And It Favours African Champions
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Venue Changed For Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly And It Favours African Champions

The venue of the Super Eagles friendly against North African opponents Algeria has been changed, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Though the Nigeria Football Federation previously advertised that the ...

Oct 7, 2020
9 Foreign-Born Stars Including Lawal Among 26 Players Training With Eagles Pre-Algeria
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9 Foreign-Born Stars Including Lawal Among 26 Players Training With Eagles Pre-Algeria

The Super Eagles have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming friendly against Algeria with a training session held on Tuesday morning in Austria, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. All the twen...

Oct 6, 2020
Sodje Vows To Convince Man City Striker Likened To Aubameyang To Choose Nigeria Over England
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Sodje Vows To Convince Man City Striker Likened To Aubameyang To Choose Nigeria Over England

Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has vowed to convince his godson and nephew, Tai Sodje to pledge his international future to Nigeria over England. Aged 17 and a first-year scholar at Manches...

Oct 6, 2020
Watford's Nigeria U23 Star Facing At Least 6 Months On The Sidelines With ACL Injury
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Watford's Nigeria U23 Star Facing At Least 6 Months On The Sidelines With ACL Injury

Watford's Nigeria U23 international Tom Dele-Bashiru faces at least six months on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the first half of the 1-0 loss to Reading in...

Oct 6, 2020
Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Cleared By FIFA To Make Nigeria Debut Against Algeria
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Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Cleared By FIFA To Make Nigeria Debut Against Algeria

Hoffenheim center back Kevin Akpoguma has been cleared by football's world governing body FIFA to take to the field when the Super Eagles tackle African champions Algeria in an international friendly ...

Oct 6, 2020
Exclusive : Ex-Birmingham City Star Solomon-Otabor Extends Wigan Athletic Contract
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Exclusive : Ex-Birmingham City Star Solomon-Otabor Extends Wigan Athletic Contract

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report former Birmingham City Young Player of the Year Viv Solomon-Otabor has ended speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with EFL League On...

Oct 5, 2020