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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
Dynamo Moscow Coach Provides Injury Update On Nigeria International Striker Ahead Of Trip To Rostov
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Dynamo Moscow Coach Provides Injury Update On Nigeria International Striker Ahead Of Trip To Rostov

Nigeria international Sylvester Igboun will not be involved for Dynamo Moscow when they tackle Rostov in the Russian Premier League on Saturday, November 28. The striker has not figured for the ca...

Nov 25, 2020
Most Fouls Suffered, Committed In UCL : FCM Coach Impressed With Super Eagles Star Pre-Ajax
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Most Fouls Suffered, Committed In UCL : FCM Coach Impressed With Super Eagles Star Pre-Ajax

FC Midtjylland coach Brian Priske believes Frank Onyeka has been outstanding despite the club's poor run in the UEFA Champions League with no wins after three matches ahead of their matchday four fixt...

Nov 25, 2020
Victor Osimhen's Agent Reveals When He Expects Napoli Striker To Return To Action
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Victor Osimhen's Agent Reveals When He Expects Napoli Striker To Return To Action

Victor Osimhen's agent William D'Avila expects the Nigeria international to be involved in some capacity when Napoli take on AS Roma in the Serie A on November 29. The striker missed Napoli's home ...

Nov 25, 2020
14 Days And Counting : UCL Record Held By Ex-Chelsea, Anderlecht Star Babayaro Still Stands
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14 Days And Counting : UCL Record Held By Ex-Chelsea, Anderlecht Star Babayaro Still Stands

Celestine Babayaro's long-standing UEFA Champions League record of being the youngest-ever player to feature in the competition still stands, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Aged 16 years and 87 day...

Nov 24, 2020
Osayi-Samuel Shines With Goal And Assist For QPR In Win Vs Rotherham United
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Osayi-Samuel Shines With Goal And Assist For QPR In Win Vs Rotherham United

Nigerian-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel was the star of the show as Queens Park Rangers' resurgence continued with a 3-2 victory over Rotherham United at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in London...

Nov 24, 2020
Reassuring Injury Update On Kalu But Bordeaux Winger Doubtful To Face PSG
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Reassuring Injury Update On Kalu But Bordeaux Winger Doubtful To Face PSG

There has been a reassuring update on the injury suffered by Samuel Kalu during the second half of Bordeaux's 1-0 win at Stade Rennais last Friday which led to his substitution on the hour-mark. Th...

Nov 24, 2020
Super Eagles Striker Dropped From Club Brugge UCL Matchday Squad For Disciplinary Reasons
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Super Eagles Striker Dropped From Club Brugge UCL Matchday Squad For Disciplinary Reasons

Club Brugge coach Philippe Clement will not be able to count on the services of Emmanuel Dennis when his side take on Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Nigeria i...

Nov 24, 2020
Rangers' Nigeria International Defender Makes Scottish Premiership Team Of The Week
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Rangers' Nigeria International Defender Makes Scottish Premiership Team Of The Week

Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon Balogun has been included in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Week by celebrated football statistics website Whoscored following the conclusion of matchday fi...

Nov 23, 2020
Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Boniface Wins Historic Norwegian Title With FK Bodo/Glimt
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Ex-Flying Eagles Striker Boniface Wins Historic Norwegian Title With FK Bodo/Glimt

Former Flying Eagles striker Victor Boniface is in line to feature in the 2021-2022 edition of the UEFA Champions League if he honours his contract with FK Bodø/Glimt, allnigeriasoccer.com repo...

Nov 23, 2020
'The Absence Of Osimhen Was Felt' - West Ham Hero Di Canio Says Napoli Struggled In Attack Vs Milan
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'The Absence Of Osimhen Was Felt' - West Ham Hero Di Canio Says Napoli Struggled In Attack Vs Milan

Legendary West Ham striker now a pundit at Sky Sport Italia, Paolo Di Canio has revealed that Napoli struggled in attack during their 3-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan because of the absence of Vict...

Nov 23, 2020
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Opens Union Berlin Account; Genk's Onuachu Hits Double Figures In Goals
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Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Opens Union Berlin Account; Genk's Onuachu Hits Double Figures In Goals

Liverpool-owned striker Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goalscoring account for Union Berlin as they registered a 2-1 road win against Cologne at the  RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday evening, allnigeriaso...

Nov 22, 2020
Okoye Keeps Another Clean Sheet For Sparta Rotterdam Nine Days After Horror Show In Benin City
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Okoye Keeps Another Clean Sheet For Sparta Rotterdam Nine Days After Horror Show In Benin City

Maduka Okoye kept a second consecutive clean sheet for Sparta Rotterdam in a 6-0 hammering of ADO Den Haag in a Dutch Eredivisie clash at the Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel on Sunday afternoon, allnigeria...

Nov 22, 2020