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'He wasn't playing as much' - Iwobi reacts to Troost-Ekong's shock Super Eagles exit before Afcon
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'He wasn't playing as much' - Iwobi reacts to Troost-Ekong's shock Super Eagles exit before Afcon

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has shared his thoughts on William Troost-Ekong's unexpected retirement from the Super Eagles, describing the defender's exit as an emotional moment for the team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.Troost-Ekong confirmed his retirement despite being included in Nigeria's 54-man provisional list for the tournament. The 32-year-old former captain, who earned 83 caps for the country, stepped away from international football just weeks before the team began its AFCON campaign.Speaking in an interview with SportyTV's Kelechi, Iwobi expressed ...

December 5, 2025
Arsenal Defender Olowu Says It's Up To Saka To Decide International Future; Hails 'Hungry' Martinelli
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Arsenal Defender Olowu Says It's Up To Saka To Decide International Future; Hails 'Hungry' Martinelli

Arsenal starlet Joseph Olowu dreams of playing for the Super Eagles, having committed his international future to the three-time African champions. The Ibadan-born central defender was in contenti...

May 9, 2020
'I Shouldn't Allow Him Turn' - Oboabona Reveals Mikel Helped Him Nullify Chelsea Icon Drogba At 2013 AFCON
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'I Shouldn't Allow Him Turn' - Oboabona Reveals Mikel Helped Him Nullify Chelsea Icon Drogba At 2013 AFCON

Godfrey Oboabona has detailed how he managed to stop Chelsea icon Didier Drogba from scoring at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Nigeria international center back revealed that he...

May 9, 2020
'It Will Be A Very Exciting Summer For Me'- Heracles Marksman Dessers Gives Transfer Hint
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'It Will Be A Very Exciting Summer For Me'- Heracles Marksman Dessers Gives Transfer Hint

Heracles Almelo marksman Cyriel Dessers is looking forward to the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles hopeful has put himself in the shop window after emerging joint-top scorer in the Dutc...

May 9, 2020
'I Also Got Messi's Shirt' - Balogun Lifts Lid On Meeting With Barcelona Striker After Defeat To Argentina
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'I Also Got Messi's Shirt' - Balogun Lifts Lid On Meeting With Barcelona Striker After Defeat To Argentina

Brighton & Hove central defender Leon Balogun has confessed that he swapped jerseys with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi in the wake of Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Argentina at the 2018 World Cup. I...

May 9, 2020
Nigeria Captain Reacts To Winning First League Title With Barcelona Femeni
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Nigeria Captain Reacts To Winning First League Title With Barcelona Femeni

Super Falcons skipper Asisat Oshoala has broken her silence since winning her first league title in Europe following the declaration of Barcelona Femeni as the champions of the 2019/2020 Primera Divis...

May 8, 2020
Official : Former Golden Eaglets Midfielder Ishaq Completes Move To Swedish Club IFK Norrkoping
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Official : Former Golden Eaglets Midfielder Ishaq Completes Move To Swedish Club IFK Norrkoping

Through a statement on their official website, Swedish Allsvenskan side IFK Norrkoping have confirmed the signing of former Nigeria U17 international Ishaq Abdulrazak. The attacking midfielder was of...

May 8, 2020
Ola Aina On Why He Chose Nigeria Over England; Ejaria Playing For Eagles; Tricky Chukwueze
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Ola Aina On Why He Chose Nigeria Over England; Ejaria Playing For Eagles; Tricky Chukwueze

Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina has explained the thinking behind his decision to commit his international future to Nigeria after earning caps for England youth teams. The Torino defender confes...

May 8, 2020
'He Has Agreed To Play For Nigeria' - Pinnick Confirms Liverpool-Owned Midfielder Has Switched Allegiance
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'He Has Agreed To Play For Nigeria' - Pinnick Confirms Liverpool-Owned Midfielder Has Switched Allegiance

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has confirmed a report by allnigeriasoccer.com that Liverpool-owned midfielder Ovie Ejaria has switched his international allegiance from England to...

May 8, 2020
Galatasaray Line Up Replacement For Monaco-Owned Winger Onyekuru
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Galatasaray Line Up Replacement For Monaco-Owned Winger Onyekuru

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have started preparing for life without Henry Onyekuru. According to Tukrish media outlet Fotospor, Galatasaray have identified Boca Juniors' Colombia natio...

May 8, 2020
'He Understands How I Play' - Super Eagles Star Aina Discusses Relationship With Alex Iwobi
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'He Understands How I Play' - Super Eagles Star Aina Discusses Relationship With Alex Iwobi

Torino defender Ola Aina has opened up on his relationship with Alex Iwobi, stating they have known each other for a long time, having attended the same primary and secondary schools. The fathers of...

May 7, 2020
'Adelakun Was The One Doing All The Job Looking For Players' - Nigeria Great Odegbami Blasts Rohr
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'Adelakun Was The One Doing All The Job Looking For Players' - Nigeria Great Odegbami Blasts Rohr

In a no-holds-barred interview with Nigerian television station Plus TV Africa monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, legendary Nigeria winger Segun Odegbami strongly criticized the decision of the Niger...

May 7, 2020
Former Chelsea Star Ola Aina Not The Torino Player Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus
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Former Chelsea Star Ola Aina Not The Torino Player Who Tested Positive For Coronavirus

Torino announced via a press release on Wednesday that one of their players tested positive for coronavirus, adding that the footballer, currently asymptomatic, was immediately placed in quarantine ...

May 7, 2020