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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
Done Deal : Kelechi Joins Portuguese Club Casa Pia Atletico Clube
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Done Deal : Kelechi Joins Portuguese Club Casa Pia Atletico Clube

Versatile Nigerian defender Kelechi John has today completed a move to Casa Pia Atlético Clube, the Portuguese Liga Pro side have informed via social media. The Nigeria U23 international has...

Jan 3, 2020
Passport Problem: Kalu In Hot Water With Bordeaux As Coach Insists Winger Is Faking Things
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Passport Problem: Kalu In Hot Water With Bordeaux As Coach Insists Winger Is Faking Things

Samuel Kalu has landed in hot water with Bordeaux after refusing to show up at the Ligue 1 club ahead of their first game of 2020 against Le Mans on Friday, January 3. The absent Super Eagles winger...

Jan 3, 2020
Confirmed : Nigeria U23 Star Stephen Inks Fresh Two-Year Deal With FC Isloch
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Confirmed : Nigeria U23 Star Stephen Inks Fresh Two-Year Deal With FC Isloch

Through a statement on their official website, Belarusian Premier League club Isloch Minsk Raion have announced the permanent acquisition of Nigeria U23 international Godfrey Bitok Stephen. The pro...

Jan 3, 2020
Stoke City's Nigeria International Midfielder Joins Getafe Pending A Medical
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Stoke City's Nigeria International Midfielder Joins Getafe Pending A Medical

Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm a report by Spanish sports daily Marca that Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo will be joining La Liga club Getafe in the January transfer window. Stoke City a...

Jan 2, 2020
Victor Osimhen Reveals His Dream Club And It's Not Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool Or Spurs
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Victor Osimhen Reveals His Dream Club And It's Not Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool Or Spurs

Lille striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to play for European powerhouse Real Madrid in future. The Nigeria international is reportedly being chased by Liverpool, Chelsea and Liverpool...

Jan 2, 2020
Eze & Osayi-Samuel Involved In Five Of Queens Park Rangers Goals In 6-1 Rout Of Cardiff City
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Eze & Osayi-Samuel Involved In Five Of Queens Park Rangers Goals In 6-1 Rout Of Cardiff City

Nigerian duo Eberechi Eze and Bright Osayi-Samuel were involved in five of the six goals scored by Queens Park Rangers in a 6-1 hammering of Cardiff City in a Championship clash staged at Kiyan Prince...

Jan 1, 2020
Ballers Awards 2019: Super Eagles Stars, Arsenal's Saka, QPR's Eze, Sidos' Akinkunmi Nominated (Full List)
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Ballers Awards 2019: Super Eagles Stars, Arsenal's Saka, QPR's Eze, Sidos' Akinkunmi Nominated (Full List)

A host of Nigerian stars are set to  earn recognition after a sterling football calendar year following the release of the nominees lists for the Ballers Awards, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. In...

Jan 1, 2020
The Real Reason Super Eagles Star Skipped Bordeaux Training For Four Days
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The Real Reason Super Eagles Star Skipped Bordeaux Training For Four Days

Samuel Kalu is now a major doubt for Bordeaux's first game of 2020 - a Coupe de France match against Le Mans at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Bordeaux) on Friday night. For the fourth consecutive da...

Dec 31, 2019
Super Eagles Winger Misses Bordeaux Training For Third Consecutive Day Amid Transfer Speculation
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Super Eagles Winger Misses Bordeaux Training For Third Consecutive Day Amid Transfer Speculation

Super Eagles star Samuel Kalu has emerged as a doubt for Bordeaux's first match of 2020 against Le Mans amid speculation over his future. The former Gent and AS Trencin star has been linked with a...

Dec 30, 2019
Gaziantep's Kayode, Crotone's Simy, Shrewsbury's Udoh, Wycombe & Walsall's Adebayos On Target
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Gaziantep's Kayode, Crotone's Simy, Shrewsbury's Udoh, Wycombe & Walsall's Adebayos On Target

Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Sunday, December 29. Super Eagles striker Olarenwaju K...

Dec 29, 2019
Scottish Club Hearts Linked With Audacious Move For Ex-CAF Most Promising Talent
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Scottish Club Hearts Linked With Audacious Move For Ex-CAF Most Promising Talent

Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian are being linked with an audacious move for 2015 CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year, Oghenekaro Etebo. Edinburgh Evening News is reporting that Hea...

Dec 28, 2019
Roma Loanee Sadiq Achieves Scoring Feat Not Managed By Messi, Lewandowski, Mane
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Roma Loanee Sadiq Achieves Scoring Feat Not Managed By Messi, Lewandowski, Mane

Former Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq is the most decisive Nigerian player in Europe so far in the 2019-2020 campaign, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Roma loanee is the only Nigerian player...

Dec 28, 2019