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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
'Was The Stand-out Slavia Player' - Super Eagles Striker Receives Rave Review After Starring Vs Inter
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'Was The Stand-out Slavia Player' - Super Eagles Striker Receives Rave Review After Starring Vs Inter

Peter Olayinka was picked as the best player on the Slavia Prague team that lost 3-1 to Inter Milan in a Champions League clash at Eden Arena - Prague on Wednesday night. The one-cap Nigeria inter...

Nov 28, 2019
1994 AFCON Winner Blames One Borussia Dortmund Player For Goal Scored By Lionel Messi
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1994 AFCON Winner Blames One Borussia Dortmund Player For Goal Scored By Lionel Messi

1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has revealed that experienced Germany international Mats Hummels was at fault for the second goal conceded by Borrussia Dortmund in their 3-1 loss...

Nov 28, 2019
Lille Danger Man Osimhen Labels Chelsea 'One Of The Best Teams In The World'
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Lille Danger Man Osimhen Labels Chelsea 'One Of The Best Teams In The World'

Lille goal poacher Victor Osimhen has acknowledged that it will be difficult for his side when they tackle Chelsea on matchday six in the UEFA Champions League, labeling the Stamford Bridge outfit 'on...

Nov 28, 2019
Arsenal And Manchester United Legends Watch Osimhen In Champions League Clash Vs Ajax
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Arsenal And Manchester United Legends Watch Osimhen In Champions League Clash Vs Ajax

Two Premier League legends were spotted in the stands during Lille's 2-0 loss to Ajax Amsterdam on matchday five in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Former Ars...

Nov 27, 2019
Breach Of Contract : Nigerian Federation Technical Director Fires Back At Rohr
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Breach Of Contract : Nigerian Federation Technical Director Fires Back At Rohr

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has come under severe scrutiny from the country's football governing body, the NFF due to issues regarding his divulging some of the information relating to his contra...

Nov 27, 2019
Why Super Eagles Defender Balogun Should Push For A Move Away From Brighton & Hove
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Why Super Eagles Defender Balogun Should Push For A Move Away From Brighton & Hove

Brighton and Hove Albion’s last eleven matches in all competitions have been devoid of the appearance of Nigeria international Leon Balogun. The 31-year-old has fallen down the pecking order and...

Nov 27, 2019
Club Brugge Captain Rues Missed Chance By Nigeria U23 Striker Okereke
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Club Brugge Captain Rues Missed Chance By Nigeria U23 Striker Okereke

Club Brugge left Istanbul with one point after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Galatasaray on Tuesday night, thanks to Krépin Diatta's injury time equaliser. The result saw the Belgian First...

Nov 27, 2019
Former Nigeria U20 Invitee Bags Second Consecutive Brace For Rotherham United
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Former Nigeria U20 Invitee Bags Second Consecutive Brace For Rotherham United

Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo continued his impressive run of goalscoring form with another brace for Rotherham United in a 3-2 loss to Portsmouth in a League One game yesterday.Three da...

Nov 27, 2019
'If We Have The Ball, He Can't Score' - Ajax Coach Reveals Plan To Stop Osimhen
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'If We Have The Ball, He Can't Score' - Ajax Coach Reveals Plan To Stop Osimhen

Ajax Amsterdam coach, Erik ten Hag is wary of Lille goal poacher Victor Osimhen ahead of his side's Champions League clash at the Stade Pierre Mauroy Villeneuve d'Ascq on Wednesday night. Erik ten H...

Nov 27, 2019
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Has Done A Good Job So Far
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Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr Has Done A Good Job So Far

The 66-year-old German was employed by the Nigeria Football Federation in 2016. He has qualified Nigeria for the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations and led the Super Eagles to a third place finish in...

Nov 27, 2019
IFFHS Awards 2019 : Nigeria's Rohr Ranked Among The Top 20 National Team Coaches In The World
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IFFHS Awards 2019 : Nigeria's Rohr Ranked Among The Top 20 National Team Coaches In The World

Nigeria National Team coach Gernot Rohr has been ranked among the top twenty national team coaches in the world by German-based organisation International Federation of Football History & Statisti...

Nov 26, 2019
Anderlecht, Atletico Madrid Pull Out Of Deal To Sign Nigeria U17 Captain
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Anderlecht, Atletico Madrid Pull Out Of Deal To Sign Nigeria U17 Captain

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Belgian First Division A team Anderlecht have pulled the plug on signing Nigeria U17 international Samson Tijani. Anderlecht were supposed to travel to Nigeri...

Nov 26, 2019