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'By far the best leader' - Al-Kholood coach says former Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong is irreplaceable
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'By far the best leader' - Al-Kholood coach says former Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong is irreplaceable

Al-Kholood manager Des Buckingham has lauded William Troost-Ekong’s influence at the club following his departure, describing the former Nigeria captain as an irreplaceable leader on and off the pitch.Troost-Ekong, who joined the Saudi club from PAOK in the summer of 2024, secured a move to Qatari club Al Ahli SC in the January window. Speaking on his exit, Buckingham admitted that while the club will recruit a player to fill the void left in the squad. "You can't replace William and I am not looking to replace William as a player or a person. There will be somebody that comes in t...

January 23, 2026
Where can Nigeria find the next Peter Rufai, Vincent Enyeama and Ike Shorunmu?
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Where can Nigeria find the next Peter Rufai, Vincent Enyeama and Ike Shorunmu?

The Nigerian teams of yesteryears have usually had goalkeepers who later became legendary figures. Talking about this set of legends, the likes of Peter Rufai, Vincent Enyeama, and Ike Shorunmu come t...

Jun 5, 2022
AFCONQ roster : Why Awoniyi, four other in-form players should have been called up by Peseiro
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AFCONQ roster : Why Awoniyi, four other in-form players should have been called up by Peseiro

The Super Eagles are on the verge of facing the real test under Jose Peseiro with the approaching 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where they are grouped with Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Guinea-Bissau.  ...

Jun 4, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on the Super Eagles 27-man squad
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Nigeria squad announcement : Eight things to note on the Super Eagles 27-man squad

The Nigeria Football Federation announced the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone (June 9) and São Tomé and Prín...

Jun 4, 2022
Iwobi finally proving that Okocha was right on his best playing position
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Iwobi finally proving that Okocha was right on his best playing position

Many Nigerians are optimistic about the national team despite their recent defeats to Mexico and Ecuador in the last round of international friendly matches.   Three players deserved high p...

Jun 4, 2022
Nigeria squad announcement : Ex-Chelsea stars, Arsenal product, Rangers duo, 2 NPFL stars called up
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Nigeria squad announcement : Ex-Chelsea stars, Arsenal product, Rangers duo, 2 NPFL stars called up

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final roster for the Super Eagles 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and São Tomé and Príncipe t...

Jun 4, 2022
Ecuador v Nigeria : Three key areas for the Super Eagles to improve on before 2023 AFCONQ
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Ecuador v Nigeria : Three key areas for the Super Eagles to improve on before 2023 AFCONQ

The Super Eagles, under the guidance of new manager José Peseiro, took on the Mexican Senior National team in an international friendly last week.   With a 2-1 victory after Jimenez&...

Jun 3, 2022
Official : Super Eagles defender has been let go by Glasgow Rangers
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Official : Super Eagles defender has been let go by Glasgow Rangers

Glasgow Rangers have released Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun following the expiry of his contract, informs the official website of the Scottish Cup winners for the 2021-2022 season.   T...

Jun 3, 2022
Every word Peseiro said on first & second half display, penalty denied, Mexico, AFCONQ
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Every word Peseiro said on first & second half display, penalty denied, Mexico, AFCONQ

Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after losing his second consecutive game as coach of three-time African champions Nigeria.   The Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by Ecuador on Friday mor...

Jun 3, 2022
Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive
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Ex-Nigeria U23 invitee faces uncertain future as KVO consider Celtic defender's price tag excessive

Former Nigeria U23 invitee Osaze Urhoghide faces an uncertain future at club level ahead of the start of pre-season preparations.   The Glasgow Celtic central defender joined KV Oostende in...

Jun 3, 2022
'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles
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'We faced a great team' - Ecuador's Fenerbahce star praises Super Eagles

Speaking at the post-match press conference after Ecuador's hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria in an international friendly in New Jersey on Friday morning, Fenerbahce's La Tricolor striker Enne...

Jun 3, 2022
Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans
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Opinion : Nigeria needs a new captain as Troost-Ekong has lost the trust of fans

Jose Peseiro was named Nigeria's national team head coach many weeks after the country failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2022.   The first game under the Portuguese manager ended i...

Jun 3, 2022
Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador
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Three top and worst performers of Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Ecuador

The Super Eagles' second game under new coach Jose Peseiro ended in a 1-0 defeat to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.   After losing 2-1 to Mexico just a few days earlier, Jose P...

Jun 3, 2022