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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
'I See Myself In You' - Arsenal Legend Henry Vows To Convert Okwonkwo From Winger To Striker
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'I See Myself In You' - Arsenal Legend Henry Vows To Convert Okwonkwo From Winger To Striker

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is borrowing a page from legendary ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has vowed to convert Nigeria U23 international Orji Okwonkwo from a winger to a center forward in t...

Jan 25, 2020
Rohr Gives Two Reasons For Victor Moses Retiring From National Team; Names Ighalo's Heir; Contract Update
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Rohr Gives Two Reasons For Victor Moses Retiring From National Team; Names Ighalo's Heir; Contract Update

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr granted an interview lasting approximately one hour to French radio station RIG, 90.7 FM, Bordeaux on Wednesday and spoke about a number of topics, including his contrac...

Jan 25, 2020
Official : Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact Re-Sign Bologna's Nigeria U23 Winger On Loan
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Official : Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact Re-Sign Bologna's Nigeria U23 Winger On Loan

Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact have re-acquired Nigeria U23 international Orji Okonkwo on loan, the Major League Soccer club announced via their official website on Friday, January 24. Bologna-own...

Jan 24, 2020
'I Had Lost There With Niger' - Rohr Warns Super Eagles Players To Beware Of Cape Verde
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'I Had Lost There With Niger' - Rohr Warns Super Eagles Players To Beware Of Cape Verde

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has warned his players that Cape Verde won't be pushovers when they face the Island nation in Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The former Bayern Munich defend...

Jan 23, 2020
Villarreal Super Kid Chukwueze Scores Messi And Maradona-Like Goal In Copa del Rey
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Villarreal Super Kid Chukwueze Scores Messi And Maradona-Like Goal In Copa del Rey

For the first time in two months, Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal registered a 3-0 win against Girona in a Copa del Rey match staged at the Municipal de Montilivi on Wednesday night. T...

Jan 23, 2020
Lille's Osimhen Fails To Increase His Goal Tally With Manchester United Scout In Attendance
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Lille's Osimhen Fails To Increase His Goal Tally With Manchester United Scout In Attendance

Victor Osimhen was on the losing side as Lille were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Olympique Lyonnais in the semifinal of the Coupe de la Ligue on Tuesday night. The two Ligue 1 clubs headed straight t...

Jan 22, 2020
Arsenal Legend Likens Martinelli Goal Against Chelsea To Kanu's In 1999
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Arsenal Legend Likens Martinelli Goal Against Chelsea To Kanu's In 1999

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has heaped praises on young Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli for his breathtaking goal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. The Brazilian equali...

Jan 22, 2020
Nigeria's 2022 WCQ Opponents Cape Verde, CAR, Liberia Profiled; Who Are Their Biggest Stars?
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Nigeria's 2022 WCQ Opponents Cape Verde, CAR, Liberia Profiled; Who Are Their Biggest Stars?

Nigeria will begin their quest to compete in the 2022 World Cup fiesta when the qualifiers begin in October, and there can be reason for optimism after the Super Eagles we're handed a fairly 'easy' dr...

Jan 22, 2020
(Photo Confirmation) Former Nigeria U23 Striker Taiwo Joins MFK Karvina On Loan
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(Photo Confirmation) Former Nigeria U23 Striker Taiwo Joins MFK Karvina On Loan

With a statement on their official website,  Czech Republic Fortuna Liga side MFK Karviná have announced the signing of former Nigeria U23 international Abdulraham Taiwo. The striker, w...

Jan 22, 2020
Super Eagles Coach Rohr, Leicester's Ndidi React To 2022 World Cup Qualification Draw
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Super Eagles Coach Rohr, Leicester's Ndidi React To 2022 World Cup Qualification Draw

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has reacted to the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Second Round draw after his side were paired with Cape Verde, Central African Republic and Liberia in Gr...

Jan 21, 2020
Super Eagles Paired With Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Liberia In 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
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Super Eagles Paired With Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Liberia In 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C of the second round of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers for Africa following the draw that took place at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday, all...

Jan 21, 2020
Mundo Deportivo: Barcelona Decide Against Signing Lille Hotshot Victor Osimhen
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Mundo Deportivo: Barcelona Decide Against Signing Lille Hotshot Victor Osimhen

La Liga champions Barcelona will not sign Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Lille striker is the top Nigerian player that has dominated the headlines in the ...

Jan 21, 2020