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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
'Even If He's Nigeria Coach, He Still Has Ties With Girondins' - Rohr Named Among Top 5 Legendary Bordeaux Players
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'Even If He's Nigeria Coach, He Still Has Ties With Girondins' - Rohr Named Among Top 5 Legendary Bordeaux Players

Gernot Rohr has been named among the top five legendary players who have worn the jersey of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux by French journalist Julien Bee. The Nigeria coach was ranked fifth behind Alain G...

Mar 30, 2020
Van Vossen's Ajax Best XI : Finidi In But Five Nigerians Miss Out Including Kanus, Oliseh
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Van Vossen's Ajax Best XI : Finidi In But Five Nigerians Miss Out Including Kanus, Oliseh

Former Netherlands international Peter van Vossen has named his all-time best XI players who have represented Ajax Amsterdam and has included only one Nigerian player on the list published by AD. ...

Mar 30, 2020
Mourinho's Best XI He Has Coached : The Four Nigerian Stars Snubbed By Portuguese Super Coach
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Mourinho's Best XI He Has Coached : The Four Nigerian Stars Snubbed By Portuguese Super Coach

Portuguese super coach Jose Mourinho has unveiled the best possible starting eleven he has coached with four Nigerian stars failing to make the cut. In a coaching career spanning two decades, Mouri...

Mar 30, 2020
The Three Biggest Losers From The Coronavirus Pandemic Fallout In Super Eagles
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The Three Biggest Losers From The Coronavirus Pandemic Fallout In Super Eagles

Just before the Confederation of African Football moved to call off the AFCON qualification series earlier slated to be held on the continent this month no thanks to the novel Coronavirus pandemic, a ...

Mar 29, 2020
Players Who Have Earned 20 Caps Or More While Chelsea Players : Four Nigerians Among 62 Players
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Players Who Have Earned 20 Caps Or More While Chelsea Players : Four Nigerians Among 62 Players

Four Nigerian stars have made a prestigious list containing 62 players who have made twenty or more international appearances for their country while still a Chelsea player. Frank Lampard with 104...

Mar 29, 2020
'My Role Model Is Messi' - Kasimpasa Winger Abbas Wants To Play Like Barcelona Captain
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'My Role Model Is Messi' - Kasimpasa Winger Abbas Wants To Play Like Barcelona Captain

Kasimpasa winger Atto Abbas has cited Lionel Messi as his footballing role model and wants to play like the Barcelona superstar. The highly-rated youngster, who turns out for the youth team of Kasi...

Mar 29, 2020
'No Wonder Tottenham Are Linked With Him' - Higginbotham Tips Nigeria Target Eze To Play For England
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'No Wonder Tottenham Are Linked With Him' - Higginbotham Tips Nigeria Target Eze To Play For England

Former Southampton defender Danny Higginbotham is backing Queens Park Rangers dazzler Eberechi Eze to force his way into the England squad ahead of the 2021 European Championship. Nigeria Football...

Mar 28, 2020
'He Is Too Strong' - Lille's Osimhen Praises Chelsea Target Mike Maignan
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'He Is Too Strong' - Lille's Osimhen Praises Chelsea Target Mike Maignan

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has hailed teammate Mike Maignan for his goalkeeping qualities and considers the former France U21 international one of the best goalkeepers in France at the moment, if no...

Mar 28, 2020
'You Can Play FIFA With Your Buddies' - Dessers Gives Tips To Pass The Time During Lockdown
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'You Can Play FIFA With Your Buddies' - Dessers Gives Tips To Pass The Time During Lockdown

Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers has appealed to residents of Almelo and its environs to observe the stay at home directive in an attempt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. As of Marc...

Mar 28, 2020
Ighalo Inking New Man Utd Deal Or Accepting Shanghai Shenhua Offer? Arsenal Legend Advises Striker
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Ighalo Inking New Man Utd Deal Or Accepting Shanghai Shenhua Offer? Arsenal Legend Advises Striker

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has urged Odion Ighalo to remain at Manchester United if he is offered a new contract rather than returning to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua. It is confirmed that Shangh...

Mar 28, 2020
Minutes Played Nigerian U23 Players : Aribo Tops List Containing Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal Academy Products
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Minutes Played Nigerian U23 Players : Aribo Tops List Containing Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal Academy Products

According to data sourced from Transfermarkt, allnigeriasoccer.com can report that no Nigerian player aged 23 or younger has played more minutes than versatile Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo in ...

Mar 27, 2020
Queens Park Rangers Chief Ferdinand Backs Nigeria Target Eze For England Call-up
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Queens Park Rangers Chief Ferdinand Backs Nigeria Target Eze For England Call-up

Queens Park Rangers director of football, Les Ferdinand is backing Eberechi Eze to receive an England call-up ahead of the 2021 European Championship. The Nigeria Football Federation and English Fo...

Mar 26, 2020