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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
'It's Just A Little Flick Off Aribo' - Ireland Legend Blasts Celtic For Set-Piece Woes Vs Rangers
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'It's Just A Little Flick Off Aribo' - Ireland Legend Blasts Celtic For Set-Piece Woes Vs Rangers

Steven Gerrard's Rangers have moved nineteen points clear in the race for the Scottish Premiership title following their hard-fought 1-0 win over nearest challengers Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on Saturda...

Jan 2, 2021
Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Rejects Transfer To Champions League Winners Tigres
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Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Rejects Transfer To Champions League Winners Tigres

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has snubbed a move to CONCACAF Champions League winners Tigres UANL FC. Reports earlier suggested that Tigres had identif...

Jan 2, 2021
FC Midtjylland Chief Confirms Super Eagles Star Will Be Sold In Summer Transfer Window
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FC Midtjylland Chief Confirms Super Eagles Star Will Be Sold In Summer Transfer Window

According to FC Midtjylland director Claus Steinlein, there is a gentleman's agreement in place for Frank Onyeka to be sold in the summer transfer window. The one-cap Nigeria international had been ...

Jan 2, 2021
Confirmed : Nigeria's All-time Top Scorer In MLS History Out Of Contract At Columbus Crew
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Confirmed : Nigeria's All-time Top Scorer In MLS History Out Of Contract At Columbus Crew

Former Super Eagles invitee Fanendo Adi is in search of a new club following the expiration of his contract with Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew at the end of December. MLS Cup-winning Colu...

Jan 2, 2021
Photo Confirmation : Atletico de Madrid Femenino Sign Former Nigeria U17 Captain
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Photo Confirmation : Atletico de Madrid Femenino Sign Former Nigeria U17 Captain

Through a statement on their official website, Spanish Primera División side Club Atlético de Madrid Femenino have announced the capture of former Nigeria U17 skipper Rasheedat Ajibade. ...

Jan 1, 2021
'Experienced Players Victor Moses, Mikel Have Ended Their Careers' - Rohr On Young Nigeria Squad
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'Experienced Players Victor Moses, Mikel Have Ended Their Careers' - Rohr On Young Nigeria Squad

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has praised the young players in the Super Eagles squad for stepping into the shoes of Chelsea-owned winger Victor Moses and Stoke City's John Obi Mikel. While Moses ca...

Jan 1, 2021
'You Saw My Reaction' - NFF Boss Pinnick Revisits Super Eagles Dramatic 4-4 Draw Vs Sierra Leone
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'You Saw My Reaction' - NFF Boss Pinnick Revisits Super Eagles Dramatic 4-4 Draw Vs Sierra Leone

Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick has revisited the Super Eagles dramatic 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in B...

Dec 31, 2020
Rohr Finally Opens Up On Why Nigeria Lost To Algeria In October's Friendly
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Rohr Finally Opens Up On Why Nigeria Lost To Algeria In October's Friendly

Coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted that the Super Eagles lost to current African champions Algeria in a friendly staged in Austria two months ago because he was missing the services of several of his r...

Dec 31, 2020
'One Could Compare Him To Lionel Messi' - Rohr Recalls Playing Against Maradona Twice
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'One Could Compare Him To Lionel Messi' - Rohr Recalls Playing Against Maradona Twice

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has admitted that Argentina legend Diego Maradona was one of the greatest players to grace the game, recalling that he faced the former Napoli midfielder twice before hangi...

Dec 31, 2020
Belenenses' Super Eagles Left-back Back In The Fold After Long-Term Injury
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Belenenses' Super Eagles Left-back Back In The Fold After Long-Term Injury

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Nigeria international Chima Akas is nearing a return to full fitness after more than nine months on the sidelines. You have to go back to March 8, 2020 to f...

Dec 31, 2020
Bologna To Make Decision On 2015 U17 World Cup Winner Okwonkwo As Montreal Impact Loan Ends
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Bologna To Make Decision On 2015 U17 World Cup Winner Okwonkwo As Montreal Impact Loan Ends

2015 U17 World Cup-winning winger Orji Okwonkwo is set to return to Italian Serie A club Bologna following the conclusion of his loan spell at Major League Soccer outfit Montreal Impact.   Alln...

Dec 31, 2020
Porto's Sanusi Joins Liverpool, Bayern, Barcelona Stars In UCL Breakthrough XI
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Porto's Sanusi Joins Liverpool, Bayern, Barcelona Stars In UCL Breakthrough XI

Porto's Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi has been recognised for his outstanding performances in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, with the governing body of European football selecting ...

Dec 31, 2020