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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
UEFA Team Of The Year 2020: Barcelona's Nigeria Striker Battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon Stars, 7 Others
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UEFA Team Of The Year 2020: Barcelona's Nigeria Striker Battles Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon Stars, 7 Others

Barcelona's Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala is one of fifty players in the running to be named to the UEFA Team of the Year 2020 after the shortlist was revealed by Europe's football governing bo...

Dec 1, 2020
Onyeka Named In Matchday Squad As Midtjylland Seek To Avoid Unwanted European Record
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Onyeka Named In Matchday Squad As Midtjylland Seek To Avoid Unwanted European Record

Frank Onyeka was named in FC Midtjylland's traveling squad for their UEFA Champions League matchday five fixture against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo) on Tuesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com...

Dec 1, 2020
Fulham's Three Nigerian Musketeers React To First Away Win Of The Season Vs Leicester City
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Fulham's Three Nigerian Musketeers React To First Away Win Of The Season Vs Leicester City

Tosin Adarabioyo, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman played a key role for Fulham as they registered their first away in the English Premier League this term with a shock 2-1 victory over Leicester City at ...

Dec 1, 2020
'He Is An Important Player' - Gattuso Concerned About Osimhen's Injury Despite Big Win Vs Roma
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'He Is An Important Player' - Gattuso Concerned About Osimhen's Injury Despite Big Win Vs Roma

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso is concerned about the injury suffered by his number 9 Victor Osimhen while on international duty with the Super Eagles on November 13. Without the most expensive acqui...

Nov 30, 2020
'I'm Satisfied With Those 12 Goals' - Onuachu Wants To Assist Genk Set New Club Record
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'I'm Satisfied With Those 12 Goals' - Onuachu Wants To Assist Genk Set New Club Record

With his brace in Racing Genk's 5-1 rout of Ike Ugbo's Cercle Brugge on Saturday evening, Paul Onuachu is now the outright top scorer in the Belgian First Division A with 12 goals after 14 rounds. ...

Nov 29, 2020
Super Eagles Defender Omeruo Still On The Mend, Omitted From Leganes Matchday Squad
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Super Eagles Defender Omeruo Still On The Mend, Omitted From Leganes Matchday Squad

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo will play no part for CD Leganes when they take on Ponferradina in a Spanish Segunda Division clash at Estadio El Toralín on Sunday evening, allnigeriasocce...

Nov 29, 2020
Osimhen At Risk Of Missing Clash Vs Roma As Napoli Issue Fresh Update
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Osimhen At Risk Of Missing Clash Vs Roma As Napoli Issue Fresh Update

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is at risk of missing Napoli's home match with AS Roma in the Serie A on Sunday evening, starting from 2045 hours at Stadio San Paolo. The training update provi...

Nov 28, 2020
Super Eagles Hopeful Ejaria Scores, Olise Assists As Reading Return To Winning Ways
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Super Eagles Hopeful Ejaria Scores, Olise Assists As Reading Return To Winning Ways

Reading returned to winning ways after five games without a victory by beating Bristol City 3-1 at the Madejski Stadium  on Saturday afternoon, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Royals started...

Nov 28, 2020
Orlando City's Young Sensation Eligible For Nigeria, USA Targeting National Team Call-Up
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Orlando City's Young Sensation Eligible For Nigeria, USA Targeting National Team Call-Up

Orlando City striker Daryl Dike wants to become an international footballer in 2021 and is targeting a call-up to a national team. Born in Edmond, Oklahoma twenty years ago, Dike qualifies to repr...

Nov 28, 2020
Nigeria U23 International Striker Joins Peterborough United On Trial
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Nigeria U23 International Striker Joins Peterborough United On Trial

League One title contenders Peterborough United have reportedly handed a trial to Nigeria U23 international Bright Enobakhare with a view to a possible transfer. Football Insider says Enobakhare h...

Nov 27, 2020
Bordeaux Coach Reveals He Has Had The Chance To Train Nigeria Legend Okocha
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Bordeaux Coach Reveals He Has Had The Chance To Train Nigeria Legend Okocha

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the star match of the weekend in the French Ligue 1 between defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux, manager Jean-Louis Gasset revealed that he had...

Nov 27, 2020
'I Was Happy About His Performance' - Ancelotti Hints At Wing-back Role For Iwobi Vs Leeds Utd
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'I Was Happy About His Performance' - Ancelotti Hints At Wing-back Role For Iwobi Vs Leeds Utd

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Alex Iwobi could be deployed in a wing-back position for the upcoming Premier League game against Leeds United. The Nigeria national teamer has earn...

Nov 27, 2020