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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
Ola Aina Names Seven Past Chelsea Players, Two Leicester City Stars In Dream XI
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Ola Aina Names Seven Past Chelsea Players, Two Leicester City Stars In Dream XI

Nigeria international Ola Aina has named his dream XI consisting of only the players his has played with in his career, with seven past Chelsea players making the cut. Only three Super Eagles stars ...

May 4, 2020
Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper And Golden Boy Nominee Utin Offered To Three Danish Clubs
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Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper And Golden Boy Nominee Utin Offered To Three Danish Clubs

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that former Flying Eagles skipper Ikouwem Utin is considering his future at Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Haifa following a lack of first team opportunities. ...

May 4, 2020
Yeni Malatyaspor, Galatasaray, Besiktas, Trabzonspor Linked With 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Winner
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Yeni Malatyaspor, Galatasaray, Besiktas, Trabzonspor Linked With 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Winner

Four Turkish clubs are battling to sign 2013 Africa Cup of Nation-winning striker Brown Ideye in the upcoming transfer window, according to reports. Spor44.com claims Yeni Malatyaspor have held pr...

May 4, 2020
'Camavinga Is Clearly Above Ndidi'- Ex-Glasgow Rangers Star Makes Dubious Claim About PSG Target
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'Camavinga Is Clearly Above Ndidi'- Ex-Glasgow Rangers Star Makes Dubious Claim About PSG Target

One-time Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Lionel Charbonnier has urged French champions Paris Saint-Germain to go for highly coveted Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga instead of pursing a deal for Wilfred...

May 3, 2020
Villarreal Hero Uche Offers Transfer Advice To Chukwueze Amid Chelsea, Arsenal Links
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Villarreal Hero Uche Offers Transfer Advice To Chukwueze Amid Chelsea, Arsenal Links

Nigeria's all-time record goalscorer in La Liga history with 43 goals combined for five different clubs, Ikechukwu Uche has offered transfer advice to Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze amid speculati...

May 3, 2020
'I Always Wanted To Be Part Of This Team' - German-Born Star On Choosing Nigeria Over Germany
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'I Always Wanted To Be Part Of This Team' - German-Born Star On Choosing Nigeria Over Germany

Fortuna Düsseldorf goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that he always had it at the back of his mind that he would pledge his international future to Nigeria despite being born in Germany. M...

May 3, 2020
Nantes Chief Confirms Simon's Purchase Option Will Be Triggered Despite Winger Not Meeting Target
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Nantes Chief Confirms Simon's Purchase Option Will Be Triggered Despite Winger Not Meeting Target

Moses Simon is set to extend his stay in France, with Nantes President Waldemar Kita confirming that they will activate the purchase option in the deal taking the winger to the club from Levante last ...

May 3, 2020
Mbappe Preferred Over Man Utd, Liverpool Linked Striker Osimhen In Ligue I TOTS
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Mbappe Preferred Over Man Utd, Liverpool Linked Striker Osimhen In Ligue I TOTS

Celebrated French sports daily L'Equipe has unveiled a Team of the Season following the conclusion of the French Ligue 1 which was halted after the 28th round. With an average rating of 5.92, Nige...

May 3, 2020
'Messi Laughed When I Reminded Him About Olympic Final' - Ezenwa Opens Up On Jersey Incident
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'Messi Laughed When I Reminded Him About Olympic Final' - Ezenwa Opens Up On Jersey Incident

Heartland goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has claimed that he did not beg Lionel Messi for his jersey following Nigeria's 2-1 loss to Argentina at the 2018 World Cup. Several Super Eagles fans criticiz...

May 2, 2020
Three Things Rohr Must Do Now To Improve The Super Eagles
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Three Things Rohr Must Do Now To Improve The Super Eagles

Gernot Rohr has seen his bid to remain at the helm of the Super Eagles reap dividends in recent weeks, as the NFF and the Franco-German's party are all but set to put finish touches to his latest cont...

May 2, 2020
'You Won't Know He's The Second Goalkeeper' - Ezenwa Wowed By Enyeama's Confidence Vs England
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'You Won't Know He's The Second Goalkeeper' - Ezenwa Wowed By Enyeama's Confidence Vs England

Of all the goalkeepers to have represented the Super Eagles in the past, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has picked Vincent Enyeama as the player he looks up to. The Nigeria international highlighted Enyeama's co...

May 2, 2020
Ex-Flying Eagles Star Osuchukwu Still On The Mend, Misses Ruh Brest Vs FK Gorodeya
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Ex-Flying Eagles Star Osuchukwu Still On The Mend, Misses Ruh Brest Vs FK Gorodeya

Former Nigeria U20 international Chidi Osuchukwu is still recovering from injury and was not included in FC Ruh Brest's match day squad for their ongoing game against FK Gorodeya at the Stadyen DASK B...

May 2, 2020