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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
Chukwueze Names Five-A-Side Team And Includes His Pal Osimhen, Ex-Chelsea Defender, Leicester Ace
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Chukwueze Names Five-A-Side Team And Includes His Pal Osimhen, Ex-Chelsea Defender, Leicester Ace

In an Instagram conversation with our colleagues Eagles Tracker on Saturday night, Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze included his good pal, Victor Osimhen when he was asked to pick his dream five-a-s...

Apr 25, 2020
'I'm Ready To Play Immediately' - Lille's Osimhen Eager To Return To The Pitch
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'I'm Ready To Play Immediately' - Lille's Osimhen Eager To Return To The Pitch

Although it is still unclear the resumption date of the French Ligue 1, Lille striker Victor Osimhen is looking forward to returning to the pitch. With 18 goals across all competitions, the Nigeri...

Apr 25, 2020
Ndidi Names Barcelona, Real Madrid Stars As Best Players He Played Against; Two Fastest Players He's Played With
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Ndidi Names Barcelona, Real Madrid Stars As Best Players He Played Against; Two Fastest Players He's Played With

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has selected Barcelona captain Lionel Messi and former Chelsea dazzler Eden Hazard as the best players he has faced in his career. The Nath Boys product pla...

Apr 25, 2020
Eredivsie Top Scorer Desssers Leaving His Options Open With Heracles Departure On The Horizon
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Eredivsie Top Scorer Desssers Leaving His Options Open With Heracles Departure On The Horizon

Super Eagles hopeful Cyriel Dessers is leaving his options open ahead of a potential departure from Heracles Almelo in the summer transfer window. With 15 goals from 26 appearances, the Belgian-Nig...

Apr 25, 2020
Florentia Striker Also Eligible For USA, Turkey And Bulgaria There For Nigeria's Taking
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Florentia Striker Also Eligible For USA, Turkey And Bulgaria There For Nigeria's Taking

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are yet to make a formal approach to secure the services of highly-rated Florentia SG striker Dessislava Eva Dupuy. Dessi quali...

Apr 25, 2020
'It Was The Next Step In My Career' - Super Eagles Star Ndidi 'Surprised' To Join Leicester City
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'It Was The Next Step In My Career' - Super Eagles Star Ndidi 'Surprised' To Join Leicester City

Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he was surprised and at the same time happy that he was joining Leicester City in January 2017. The Nath Boys Academy product was courted by several Premier League t...

Apr 25, 2020
Chinese Club Make Offer Of N5.2B To Nantes For Super Eagles Winger Simon
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Chinese Club Make Offer Of N5.2B To Nantes For Super Eagles Winger Simon

French Ligue 1 club Nantes have received an offer worth 12 million euros (N5.2 billion) from an unnamed Chinese club for the services of Moses Simon, according to Spanish sports daily AS making re...

Apr 24, 2020
Super Eagles Left-back Collins Names Two Chelsea Legends As Footballing Role Models
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Super Eagles Left-back Collins Names Two Chelsea Legends As Footballing Role Models

SC Paderborn's Nigeria international Jamilu Collins has cited two Chelsea legends in the shape of Celestine Babayaro and Ashley Cole as his footballing role models when he was growing up. Collins c...

Apr 24, 2020
Former Barcelona Star Urges Osimhen To Choose La Liga Side Ahead Of Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool
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Former Barcelona Star Urges Osimhen To Choose La Liga Side Ahead Of Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool

Former Barcelona defender Gbenga Okunowo has advised Victor Osimhen to consider a move to the Spanish champions over his Premier League suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool. ...

Apr 24, 2020
Dessers Picks His Most Beautiful Goal After Emulating Ronaldo, Bergkamp, Luis Suarez, Van Basten
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Dessers Picks His Most Beautiful Goal After Emulating Ronaldo, Bergkamp, Luis Suarez, Van Basten

Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers has become the first Nigerian in history to win the top scorer award in the Dutch Eredivisie after scoring 15 goals in 26 matches. The Dutch government has b...

Apr 24, 2020
Barcelona Identify Super Eagles Striker As Plan B If They Fail To Land Inter Milan's Martinez
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Barcelona Identify Super Eagles Striker As Plan B If They Fail To Land Inter Milan's Martinez

According to celebrated Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have drawn up a list of potential targets should they fail in their attempt to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. The...

Apr 24, 2020
Alloy Agu In Contact With Dual-Eligible Offensive Goalie Who Dreams Of Representing Nigeria
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Alloy Agu In Contact With Dual-Eligible Offensive Goalie Who Dreams Of Representing Nigeria

Swiss-born goalkeeper Sebastian Osigwe is patiently waiting for a call-up to the Super Eagles and has revealed that he is contact with goalkeeping coach Alloy Agu. Seven years ago, the SC Kriens g...

Apr 23, 2020