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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
Three Under The Radar Transfers Involving Nigerian Players You Might Have Missed In January
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Three Under The Radar Transfers Involving Nigerian Players You Might Have Missed In January

With the January transfer window closed for business in some European countries, allnigeriasoccer.com highlights three transfers involving Nigerian players that might have escaped your attention. ...

Feb 10, 2020
Lille Goal Poacher Osimhen To Undergo Further Medical Tests On Tuesday
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Lille Goal Poacher Osimhen To Undergo Further Medical Tests On Tuesday

Lille goal poacher Victor Osimhen is still rated as doubtful for his side's upcoming game against Olympique Marseille on February 16, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Nigeria international was for...

Feb 10, 2020
Akpom Hits First Brace Of Season For PAOK; Bursaspor's Shehu Nets Crucial Goal
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Akpom Hits First Brace Of Season For PAOK; Bursaspor's Shehu Nets Crucial Goal

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigerian players on target for their respective clubs in league matches across Europe on Sunday, December 9. Super Eagles right-back Abdullahi Shehu is playing ...

Feb 9, 2020
Nigeria Skipper Involved In 3 Goals As Barcelona Thrash Real Sociedad 10-1 To Win Supercopa Femenina
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Nigeria Skipper Involved In 3 Goals As Barcelona Thrash Real Sociedad 10-1 To Win Supercopa Femenina

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala was at her brilliant best as Barcelona demolished Real Sociedad 10-1 to win their first Spanish  Supercopa Femenina in their history on Sunday afternoon, alln...

Feb 9, 2020
Nigerians Abroad : Rangers' Aribo, Nantes' Simon, Hadjuk's Eduok, Trabzonspor's Nwakaeme Score
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Nigerians Abroad : Rangers' Aribo, Nantes' Simon, Hadjuk's Eduok, Trabzonspor's Nwakaeme Score

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their European clubs in matches played on Saturday February 8th. Red-hot Moses Simon is now a goal shy of hitting doubl...

Feb 9, 2020
'He Got Dizzy' - Leganes Coach Reveals Omeruo Asked To Be Substituted After Nasty Clash Of Heads
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'He Got Dizzy' - Leganes Coach Reveals Omeruo Asked To Be Substituted After Nasty Clash Of Heads

Kenneth Omeruo could not complete Leganes' 2-0 loss to Levante in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday afternoon following a clash of heads with teammate Aitor Ruibal, which led to his substitution in the ...

Feb 8, 2020
Hat-trick Denied : Eredivisie Top Scorer Dessers Angry Over Disallowed Goal
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Hat-trick Denied : Eredivisie Top Scorer Dessers Angry Over Disallowed Goal

Heracles Almelo striker Cyriel Dessers was angry to see his goal disallowed by referee Bjorn Kuipers during Friday night's 2-0 win over Fortuna Sittard at Stadion Erve Asito. The Super Eagles hopef...

Feb 8, 2020
Osimhen On Target For Lille But Stretchered Off With Apparent Muscle Injury
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Osimhen On Target For Lille But Stretchered Off With Apparent Muscle Injury

Red-hot Lille hitman Victor Osimhen enjoyed mixed fortunes in his side's 2-0 win over Angers in a Ligue 1 game staged at Stade Raymond Kopa on Friday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Ea...

Feb 8, 2020
Super Eagles Hopeful Dessers Back On The Goal Trail With Brace For Heracles Almelo
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Super Eagles Hopeful Dessers Back On The Goal Trail With Brace For Heracles Almelo

Nigeria-eligible striker Cryril Dessers broke his mini-goal drought for Netherlands top flight club Heracles Almelo on Friday evening, scoring a brace as they beat Fortuna Sittard 2-0 at the Stadion E...

Feb 7, 2020
Man Utd Hero Ferdinand Expresses Appreciation To Nigerian Fans For Reception During Promotional Visit
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Man Utd Hero Ferdinand Expresses Appreciation To Nigerian Fans For Reception During Promotional Visit

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand on Friday evening reflected on his visit to Lagos, Nigeria and expressed gratitude to the club's fans in the country for their amazing show ...

Feb 7, 2020
'He's A Natural Goalscorer' - Leicester Star Ndidi Delighted With Iheanacho's Return To Form
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'He's A Natural Goalscorer' - Leicester Star Ndidi Delighted With Iheanacho's Return To Form

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is delighted with Kelechi Iheanacho's return to form and has credited manager Brendan Rodgers for the striker's purple patch that has seen him score six goals a...

Feb 7, 2020
Amoo, Sidos FC Set The Record Straight On Rumours Nigeria U17 Star Recently Signed Hammarby Deal
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Amoo, Sidos FC Set The Record Straight On Rumours Nigeria U17 Star Recently Signed Hammarby Deal

Akinkunmi Amoo and Sidos FC Chairman, Jimmy Dickson Oseyamen have set the record straight on rumours suggesting that the Nigeria U17 international recently signed a contract with Swedish Allsvenskan s...

Feb 7, 2020