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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
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About New Super Eagles Invitee Kingsley Ehizibue
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Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About New Super Eagles Invitee Kingsley Ehizibue

Cologne star Kingsley Ehizibue is in line to become cap-tied to Nigeria after he was included in the Super Eagles squad list for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra ...

Mar 5, 2020
'So Honoured And Proud' - Heracles Goal Poacher Dessers Reacts To Maiden Nigeria Call-Up
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'So Honoured And Proud' - Heracles Goal Poacher Dessers Reacts To Maiden Nigeria Call-Up

Heracles Almelo goal poacher Cyriel Dessers is excited to receive his first ever invitation to the Nigeria national team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone in March, ...

Mar 4, 2020
Triple-Eligible Cologne Defender, Dessers, Everton & Leicester Stars Named In Nigeria's 24-Man Squad For AFCONQ
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Triple-Eligible Cologne Defender, Dessers, Everton & Leicester Stars Named In Nigeria's 24-Man Squad For AFCONQ

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the Super Eagles roster for this month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. An analysis of the...

Mar 4, 2020
Bordeaux Winger Samuel Kalu Receives Nigeria Call-Up; SC Heerenveen, CSKA Sofia Dazzlers Snubbed
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Bordeaux Winger Samuel Kalu Receives Nigeria Call-Up; SC Heerenveen, CSKA Sofia Dazzlers Snubbed

Through a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 club Bordeaux have confirmed that their number ten, Samuel Kalu has received a call-up to the Nigeria national team for their upcoming int...

Mar 4, 2020
Probably The Best Goal Scored By A Nigerian GK : Freiburg U19 Captain Atubolu Scores From 65 Yards
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Probably The Best Goal Scored By A Nigerian GK : Freiburg U19 Captain Atubolu Scores From 65 Yards

Freiburg goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, Noah Atubolu scored a goal of the season contender in his side's 4-1 win against Hoffenheim in the A-Junioren Bundesliga Süd/Südwest on Saturday, Feb...

Mar 3, 2020
Rohr Runs The Rule Over Bayern's Zirkzee, Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Ahead Of Super Eagles Call-Up
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Rohr Runs The Rule Over Bayern's Zirkzee, Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Ahead Of Super Eagles Call-Up

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr embarked on a scouting mission to Germany last weekend, according to reports. It has come to light that the Franco-German football tactician was among the 30,150 specta...

Mar 3, 2020
'He Looks A Real Prospect' - Former Crystal Palace Coach Tips Arsenal Super Kid Saka For England Call-Up
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'He Looks A Real Prospect' - Former Crystal Palace Coach Tips Arsenal Super Kid Saka For England Call-Up

Former Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis believes Nigeria-eligible youngster Bukayo Saka deserves a call-up to the England squad ahead of the 2020 European Championship despite his young age. Puli...

Mar 3, 2020
Exclusive : Nigeria Beat Belgium To Dessers; Heracles Star Among Strikers Called Up For AFCONQ
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Exclusive : Nigeria Beat Belgium To Dessers; Heracles Star Among Strikers Called Up For AFCONQ

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have won the race for the services of Heracles Almelo goal poacher Cyriel Dessers. Born in Leuven, Belgium, the str...

Mar 3, 2020
NFF, Rohr In Talks With Bayern Munich Rising Star Zirkzee Over Playing For Nigeria
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NFF, Rohr In Talks With Bayern Munich Rising Star Zirkzee Over Playing For Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr are hoping to convince Bayern Munich scoring sensation Joshua Zirkzee to pledge his international future to the three-time Africa...

Mar 3, 2020
Top Twenty Players In The Dutch Eredivisie : SC Heerenveen Dazzler Ejuke Is Nigeria's Best
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Top Twenty Players In The Dutch Eredivisie : SC Heerenveen Dazzler Ejuke Is Nigeria's Best

SC Heerenveen dribbling sensation Chidera Ejuke has been rated the best Nigeria-eligible player in the Dutch Eredivisie ahead of Cyriel Dessers (Heracles Almelo), Hilary Gong (Vitesse), Nonso Madueke ...

Mar 2, 2020
Netherlands Legend Urges Koeman To Call Up Nigeria-Eligible Bayern Munich Super Kid
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Netherlands Legend Urges Koeman To Call Up Nigeria-Eligible Bayern Munich Super Kid

Netherlands legend Willem van Hanegem is convinced that Bayern Munich super kid Joshua Zirkzee deserves to be promoted to the Dutch senior squad and has urged Dutch coach Ronald Koeman to invite the s...

Mar 2, 2020
Former Arsenal Striker Akpom Sets New Personal Record As PAOK Are Held By Xanthi
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Former Arsenal Striker Akpom Sets New Personal Record As PAOK Are Held By Xanthi

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has set a new personal record for goals scored in a single-season after finding the net in PAOK's 1-1 draw with AO Xanthi in the Greek Super League on Sunday, allnig...

Mar 2, 2020