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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
'There Are Some Things We Are Not Going To Accept Anymore' - Pinnick Warns Eagles Players, Rohr
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'There Are Some Things We Are Not Going To Accept Anymore' - Pinnick Warns Eagles Players, Rohr

Nigerian Federation boss Amaju Pinnick has warned the Super Eagles players and coaching staff led by Gernot Rohr that it won't be business as usual after they were held to a 4-4 draw by Sierra Leone i...

Nov 14, 2020
Emmanuel Dennis, Chukwueze Join Super Eagles' Walking Wounded With Ankle, Groin Injuries
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Emmanuel Dennis, Chukwueze Join Super Eagles' Walking Wounded With Ankle, Groin Injuries

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles went straight back to business in the early part of Saturday afternoon following their disappointing 4-4 draw against Sierra Leone.  Under ...

Nov 14, 2020
Super Eagles Star Osimhen Wearing A Shoulder Sling, Scheduled To Undergo MRI Scan Today
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Super Eagles Star Osimhen Wearing A Shoulder Sling, Scheduled To Undergo MRI Scan Today

Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is scheduled to undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury he suffered during the second half of Nigeria's 4-4 ...

Nov 14, 2020
'If I Were The Coach, Some People Won't Come To The Team Again' - Pinnick Reads Riot Act To Eagles
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'If I Were The Coach, Some People Won't Come To The Team Again' - Pinnick Reads Riot Act To Eagles

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick read the riot to the Super Eagles players in the wake of their disgraceful 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on F...

Nov 14, 2020
Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Reacts To Shock Draw At Home To Sierra Leone
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Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Reacts To Shock Draw At Home To Sierra Leone

Everton star Alex Iwobi was understandably disappointed after the Super Eagles surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with 120th ranked nation Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Friday ...

Nov 14, 2020
Rohr Confirms Napoli Striker Osimhen Will Miss Nigeria's Clash Vs Sierra Leone In Freetown
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Rohr Confirms Napoli Striker Osimhen Will Miss Nigeria's Clash Vs Sierra Leone In Freetown

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Napoli striker will play no part when his side take on Sierra Leone in the reverse fixture of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, ...

Nov 14, 2020
Ahmed Musa Vows Super Eagles Will 'Make It Up' To Fans After Embarrassing Draw Vs Sierra Leone
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Ahmed Musa Vows Super Eagles Will 'Make It Up' To Fans After Embarrassing Draw Vs Sierra Leone

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has confessed that the Super Eagles were below par during their 4-4 draw with Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on F...

Nov 14, 2020
Five Takeaways From Eagles' Embarrassing 4-4 Draw Vs Opponents Ranked 120th In The World
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Five Takeaways From Eagles' Embarrassing 4-4 Draw Vs Opponents Ranked 120th In The World

The road to the 2021 AFCON was expected to be closer for Nigeria's Super Eagles but they were pegged back by a resilient Sierra Leone side at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin on Friday. It was...

Nov 13, 2020
Super Eagles Player Ratings : Iwobi Excellent First Half; Okoye Flop Of The Match; Ekong, Akpoguma Disappointing; Musa Poor
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Super Eagles Player Ratings : Iwobi Excellent First Half; Okoye Flop Of The Match; Ekong, Akpoguma Disappointing; Musa Poor

The Super Eagles let slip a four goal advantage to draw 4-4 in their 2021 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City on Friday.  Allnigeriasoccer.com rates...

Nov 13, 2020
'Akpoguma Has No Business Starting' - Eagles Fans Question Rohr's Decision To Bench Aina, Ebuehi
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'Akpoguma Has No Business Starting' - Eagles Fans Question Rohr's Decision To Bench Aina, Ebuehi

Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma is trending for all the wrong reasons with several Super Eagles fans questioning the decision of manager Gernot Rohr to start him over the in-form right backs Ola Ai...

Nov 13, 2020
Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI: Okoye Cap-tied; Musa Preferred Over Iheanacho; Iwobi No. 10 Role
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Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI: Okoye Cap-tied; Musa Preferred Over Iheanacho; Iwobi No. 10 Role

Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for the matchday three 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, all...

Nov 13, 2020
'There's No Competition Between Me And Iheanacho, Onuachu' - Osimhen Ready To Help Eagles
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'There's No Competition Between Me And Iheanacho, Onuachu' - Osimhen Ready To Help Eagles

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that he is not competing with the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Sierra Leon...

Nov 13, 2020