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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
Crystal Palace's Eze Makes Big Statement About International Future That Will Please Nigeria Fans
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Crystal Palace's Eze Makes Big Statement About International Future That Will Please Nigeria Fans

Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze has refused to rule out playing for three-time African champions Nigeria, a statement that will certainly please many Super Eagles fans. Last year, Nigeria Football...

Nov 12, 2020
Rohr Drops Hint Of Starting, Back-up Goalkeepers; Personalized Training For Osimhen, 2 Others
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Rohr Drops Hint Of Starting, Back-up Goalkeepers; Personalized Training For Osimhen, 2 Others

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has dropped a hint of his starting and back-up goalkeepers ahead of the national team's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match wi...

Nov 11, 2020
Semi Ajayi, Osimhen, Collins Involved In Super Eagles Training Session Wednesday Evening
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Semi Ajayi, Osimhen, Collins Involved In Super Eagles Training Session Wednesday Evening

The Super Eagles under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr held their second training session at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Wednesday evening, two days before they take on Sierra Le...

Nov 11, 2020
Ex-Leeds Striker Predicts Aribo Could Bring In N11.8B As Transfer Fee If Sold By Rangers
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Ex-Leeds Striker Predicts Aribo Could Bring In N11.8B As Transfer Fee If Sold By Rangers

Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has predicted that Joe Aribo could bring in in the region of 20 million pounds (around N11.8 billion in Nigerian currency) if sold by Scottish Premiership giant...

Nov 11, 2020
Super Eagles Undergo Coronavirus Tests Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Sierra Leone
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Super Eagles Undergo Coronavirus Tests Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Sierra Leone

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles players were scheduled to undergo coronavirus tests on Wednesday before their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match with Sierra Leone. ...

Nov 11, 2020
Genk's Dessers Makes Big Claim He Would Have Picked Nigeria If Belgium Called Him Up
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Genk's Dessers Makes Big Claim He Would Have Picked Nigeria If Belgium Called Him Up

Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers has sensationally claimed he would rather represent the Nigerian national team even if he was handed a call-up by the top ranked FIFA nation, Belgium. Belgian-bo...

Nov 11, 2020
Rohr Still Awaiting His Most Influential Player AFCONQ; Chukwueze, Ejuke Arrive Eagles Camp
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Rohr Still Awaiting His Most Influential Player AFCONQ; Chukwueze, Ejuke Arrive Eagles Camp

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is still awaiting his most influential player in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the form of Victor Osimhen ahead of the start of Wednesday's training ses...

Nov 11, 2020
In-Demand Concord Rangers Star Who Idolises Drogba, Henry Open To Representing Nigeria
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In-Demand Concord Rangers Star Who Idolises Drogba, Henry Open To Representing Nigeria

Concord Rangers star Temi Babalola has not ruled out representing the Nigerian national teams though he was born in England and is a potential Young Lion. The highly-rated teenager is being linked...

Nov 11, 2020
Pinnick Tips Super Eagles Duo Osimhen, Chukwueze To Become Africa's Next Big Thing
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Pinnick Tips Super Eagles Duo Osimhen, Chukwueze To Become Africa's Next Big Thing

Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick believes Super Eagles youngsters Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze have the potential to become two of the best players in Africa. Osimhen and Chuk...

Nov 11, 2020
Bordeaux's Nigeria International Samuel Kalu On The Road To Recovery
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Bordeaux's Nigeria International Samuel Kalu On The Road To Recovery

Bordeaux's Nigeria international Samuel Kalu is on the road to recovery, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The winger was omitted from the latest Nigeria squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Sierra ...

Nov 10, 2020
The Roll Call Of Players Involved In Super Eagles First Workout Pre-Sierra Leone
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The Roll Call Of Players Involved In Super Eagles First Workout Pre-Sierra Leone

Sixteen players trained with the Super Eagles in their first workout at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday evening ahead of the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match ...

Nov 10, 2020
Super Eagles Await Akpeyi, Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeeper Won't Report For International Duty Today
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Super Eagles Await Akpeyi, Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeeper Won't Report For International Duty Today

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Daniel Akpeyi is among the Super Eagles players faced with a travel delay before Nigeria's upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leo...

Nov 10, 2020