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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
Exclusive : Red Bull Salzburg In Advanced Talks To Sign Nigeria U17 Skipper; Napoli, Genk Pull Out
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Exclusive : Red Bull Salzburg In Advanced Talks To Sign Nigeria U17 Skipper; Napoli, Genk Pull Out

According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff, Red Bull Salzburg are in advanced talks to sign Nigeria U17 international Samson Tijani. The central midfielder has been invit...

Dec 22, 2019
Final Three Contenders CAF Awards: Osimhen, Chukwueze, Oshoala, Super Falcons, Dennerby In
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Final Three Contenders CAF Awards: Osimhen, Chukwueze, Oshoala, Super Falcons, Dennerby In

The Confederation of African Football on Sunday, December 22 announced the final three contenders for the 2019 CAF Awards, with three Nigerian players making the cut in their respective categories. ...

Dec 22, 2019
Nigeria Captain Ends Worst-Ever Goal Drought Since Moving To Barcelona
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Nigeria Captain Ends Worst-Ever Goal Drought Since Moving To Barcelona

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala was on target as Barcelona registered a 3-1 win against Granadilla Tenerife at the Estadi Johan Cruyff (Sant Joan Despí) on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriaso...

Dec 22, 2019
Ligue 1 Top Scorer Reveals Daniel Amokachi Comparisons At Tunisian Club Monastir
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Ligue 1 Top Scorer Reveals Daniel Amokachi Comparisons At Tunisian Club Monastir

Super Eagles striker Anthony Okpotu has shared how a club staff at Tunisian club Club Monastir encouraged him to deliver his best performances for the North African side by comparing him with former E...

Dec 22, 2019
'This Kid Will Do Exploits In Europe' - Fans React As Osimhen Defies Health Scare To Score First Away Goal In Ligue 1
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'This Kid Will Do Exploits In Europe' - Fans React As Osimhen Defies Health Scare To Score First Away Goal In Ligue 1

Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot scoring streak in front of goal for Lille with another goal against Monaco on Saturday night.Four days ago, he was on the score sheet as they bested the principali...

Dec 21, 2019
Nigerian Exports : Heracles' Dessers Sets New Record; Bayern Munich's Zirkzee, Gaziantep's Kayode Have Done It Again; EFL Scorers
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Nigerian Exports : Heracles' Dessers Sets New Record; Bayern Munich's Zirkzee, Gaziantep's Kayode Have Done It Again; EFL Scorers

Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, December 21. We begin in the English Football League. Fulham returned to ...

Dec 21, 2019
Newly Appointed Everton Manager Ancelotti To Run The Rule Over Iwobi Vs Arsenal
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Newly Appointed Everton Manager Ancelotti To Run The Rule Over Iwobi Vs Arsenal

Everton have finally confirmed through their official website the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the club's new manager on a four-and-a-half-year-deal. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Mi...

Dec 21, 2019
Troost-Ekong A Shadow Of Himself Since Super Eagles Duty But Gets Backing From Udinese Coach
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Troost-Ekong A Shadow Of Himself Since Super Eagles Duty But Gets Backing From Udinese Coach

On the eve of Udinese's Serie A match against Cagliari, manager Luca Gotti spoke to reporters at the mandatory pre-match press conference and one of the questions he addressed was related to the lack ...

Dec 21, 2019
Bordeaux's Kalu Leaves Out Mikel, Moses In Dream Five-A-Side Super Eagles Team
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Bordeaux's Kalu Leaves Out Mikel, Moses In Dream Five-A-Side Super Eagles Team

In a quickfire question and answer session with the Super Eagles Media Team, Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu revealed his dream five-a-side Super Eagles team. Surprisingly, the winger opted not to inclu...

Dec 20, 2019
More Good News On Osimhen's Fitness: Super Eagles Striker Urges Lille Coach To Play Him Vs Monaco
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More Good News On Osimhen's Fitness: Super Eagles Striker Urges Lille Coach To Play Him Vs Monaco

Ahead of Lille's visit to the Stade Louis-II for a Ligue 1 match with Monaco, manager Christophe Galtier faced the cameras at a press conference on Friday afternoon. And one of the subjects he touch...

Dec 20, 2019
'There Are Good Results In Friendlies Like Against Brazil' - Rohr Gets Vote Of Confidence From Utaka
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'There Are Good Results In Friendlies Like Against Brazil' - Rohr Gets Vote Of Confidence From Utaka

Gernot Rohr has received a vote of confidence from former Nigeria international John Utaka to continue coaching the senior national team amid speculation surrounding his future. The onetime Lens, ...

Dec 20, 2019
Osimhen Given Clean Bill Of Health, Flies To Lille After Two Nights Under Observation
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Osimhen Given Clean Bill Of Health, Flies To Lille After Two Nights Under Observation

Victor Osimhen has been given the medical green light to return to training after spending two nights under observation at the cardiothoracic center of Monaco. It will be recalled that the Nigeria in...

Dec 19, 2019