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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
Troost-Ekong Admits Super Eagles Defence Needs Improvement Ahead Of Showdown In Freetown
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Troost-Ekong Admits Super Eagles Defence Needs Improvement Ahead Of Showdown In Freetown

Watford star William Troost-Ekong has admitted that the Super Eagles defence needs improvement ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in Freetown. The three-time ...

Nov 16, 2020
Napoli Striker Osimhen Not In Super Eagles Traveling Party To Face Sierra Leone
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Napoli Striker Osimhen Not In Super Eagles Traveling Party To Face Sierra Leone

Victor Osimhen has not been included in the Super Eagles traveling party to Freetown, where they face Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 17, allnigeriasoccer.com report...

Nov 16, 2020
England One Game Away From Locking Up International Future Of Super Eagles Target Saka
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England One Game Away From Locking Up International Future Of Super Eagles Target Saka

The English Football Association are on the brink of beating Nigeria to the services of versatile Arsenal left-back Bukayo Saka, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The London-born starlet of Nigerian pa...

Nov 15, 2020
Ex-Nigeria U23 Striker Sadiq Back On The Scoresheet For Almeria
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Ex-Nigeria U23 Striker Sadiq Back On The Scoresheet For Almeria

Former Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq returned to scoring ways as UD Almeria registered a 2-1 victory against an in-form Mirandes side at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos on Saturd...

Nov 15, 2020
Leone Stars Depart For Freetown; Super Eagles Scheduled To Fly Out On Monday
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Leone Stars Depart For Freetown; Super Eagles Scheduled To Fly Out On Monday

Players and officials of the Sierra Leone National Team departed for Freetown on Sunday morning following their dramatic 4-4 draw with hosts Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match two da...

Nov 15, 2020
Arsenal Hero Kanu, 1994 AFCON Winner Adepoju React To Super Eagles 4-4 Draw Vs Sierra Leone
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Arsenal Hero Kanu, 1994 AFCON Winner Adepoju React To Super Eagles 4-4 Draw Vs Sierra Leone

Respected former Nigeria internationals Nwankwo Kanu and Mutiu Adepoju have taken to social media to react to the national team's 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying m...

Nov 15, 2020
PSV Jewel On The Radar Of Nigeria Reveals He's Learning From German World Cup Winner
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PSV Jewel On The Radar Of Nigeria Reveals He's Learning From German World Cup Winner

PSV Eindhoven rising star Nonso Madueke has revealed that he's learning from 2014 World Cup winner Mario Götze how to become a better player. Despite competing with more experienced attack-mi...

Nov 15, 2020
'The Team Is Still Young' - Leon Balogun Pinpoints Reason Behind Eagles Draw Vs Sierra Leone
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'The Team Is Still Young' - Leon Balogun Pinpoints Reason Behind Eagles Draw Vs Sierra Leone

Glasgow Rangers defender Leon Balogun has played the inexperience card as he spoke about Nigeria's 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, November 13. The Super...

Nov 15, 2020
'We Have To Be More Professional'- Troost-Ekong Urges Super Eagles Teammates Ahead Of Trip To Freetown
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'We Have To Be More Professional'- Troost-Ekong Urges Super Eagles Teammates Ahead Of Trip To Freetown

Prior to their trip to Freetown for the return leg of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone, Watford defender William Troost-Ekong has urged his Super Eagles teammates to be ...

Nov 14, 2020
Rohr Provides Injury Updates On Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis, Chukwueze; Key Defender Fine
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Rohr Provides Injury Updates On Osimhen, Emmanuel Dennis, Chukwueze; Key Defender Fine

Nigeria are attempting to whip Samuel Chukwueze into shape ahead of their trip to Freetown for the return leg of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone. Manager Gernot Rohr...

Nov 14, 2020
'Much Better In The Air' - Rohr Reveals Why Akpoguma Got The Nod Over Aina, Ebuehi
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'Much Better In The Air' - Rohr Reveals Why Akpoguma Got The Nod Over Aina, Ebuehi

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to include Hoffenheim star Kevin Akpoguma in the starting lineup during his side's 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone on Friday even...

Nov 14, 2020
Rohr Details Exactly Why Super Eagles Surrendered A Four-Goal Lead Vs Sierra Leone
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Rohr Details Exactly Why Super Eagles Surrendered A Four-Goal Lead Vs Sierra Leone

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has given reasons for his team surrendering a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone in Friday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Samuel ...

Nov 14, 2020