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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
'Badly Scouted By The Nigerian Federation' - Sonck On Rohr Choosing Dessers Over Onuachu
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'Badly Scouted By The Nigerian Federation' - Sonck On Rohr Choosing Dessers Over Onuachu

Retired Belgium international Wesley Sonck has strongly criticized the Nigeria Football Federation and manager Gernot Rohr for their decision to choose Cyriel Dessers over his Racing Genk teammate Pau...

Sep 23, 2020
'I Didn't Expect The Call-Up' - Salzburg Loanee Tijani Reacts To Invitation To Nigeria's Senior Team
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'I Didn't Expect The Call-Up' - Salzburg Loanee Tijani Reacts To Invitation To Nigeria's Senior Team

Red Bull Salzburg loanee Samson Tijani has confessed that his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for their upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia came as a surprise, and has claimed th...

Sep 23, 2020
Flying Eagles : Identities Of New Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, GK Trainer, Scout Revealed
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Flying Eagles : Identities Of New Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, GK Trainer, Scout Revealed

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are set to announce the appointment of Ladan Bosso as the new head coach of Nigeria's U20 National Team, Flying Eagles, taking ove...

Sep 23, 2020
Henriques Backs Super Eagles Invitee Sanusi To Step Into The Shoes Of Man Utd Target Telles
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Henriques Backs Super Eagles Invitee Sanusi To Step Into The Shoes Of Man Utd Target Telles

Former Santa Clara coach João Henriques is backing new Super Eagles invitee Zaidu Sanusi to step into the shoes of Porto left-back Alex Telles who is heavily linked with a move to Manchester Un...

Sep 22, 2020
Midtjylland Midfielder Who Idolises Kante Extensively Scouted Before Maiden Eagles Call-Up
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Midtjylland Midfielder Who Idolises Kante Extensively Scouted Before Maiden Eagles Call-Up

FC Midtjylland defensive midfielder Frank Onyeka was one of the shock inclusions in the latest Super Eagles squad announced on Monday afternoon. The FC Ebedei product, who has cited Chelsea star N'...

Sep 22, 2020
Nigeria Keeping Tabs On Real Madrid Rising Star With A View To Super Eagles Call-up
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Nigeria Keeping Tabs On Real Madrid Rising Star With A View To Super Eagles Call-up

The Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles coaching staff are keeping tabs on Real Madrid rising star Marvin Akinlabi with a view to an invitation to the Nigeria national team in the near future...

Sep 22, 2020
U20 National Team (Female) : Identities Of New Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Scout, GK Trainer Revealed
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U20 National Team (Female) : Identities Of New Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Scout, GK Trainer Revealed

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have recommended the appointment of Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach of  Nigeria Women's national U20 football te...

Sep 22, 2020
2013 FIFA U17 World Cup Best GK Alampasu Gives Reason For His Recall To Super Eagles
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2013 FIFA U17 World Cup Best GK Alampasu Gives Reason For His Recall To Super Eagles

 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup best goalkeeper Dele Alampasu has spoken of his happiness at being recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Aust...

Sep 21, 2020
Nigeria Squad Announcement : Rohr Names Seven Uncapped Players; Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Aina All In
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Nigeria Squad Announcement : Rohr Names Seven Uncapped Players; Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Aina All In

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 25-player roster for the Super Eagles international friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Austria next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.An a...

Sep 21, 2020
Three Attack-minded Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Netherlands Youth Teams Provisional Squad
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Three Attack-minded Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Netherlands Youth Teams Provisional Squad

Three attack-minded players of Nigerian descent have been included in Netherlands youth teams provisional squads ahead of upcoming games in October, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Bayern Munich str...

Sep 21, 2020
Nantes' Simon, Racing Genk's Onuachu, Antwerp's Pius Score For Euro Clubs
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Nantes' Simon, Racing Genk's Onuachu, Antwerp's Pius Score For Euro Clubs

Allnigeriasoccer.com's catch-up on the Nigerian players who found the net for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Sunday, September 20. We begin in the Belgium First Division A. Defe...

Sep 21, 2020
New FIFA Rule : Southampton's Obafemi Can Switch Allegiance WEF 2021; Tomori, Abraham Ineligible
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New FIFA Rule : Southampton's Obafemi Can Switch Allegiance WEF 2021; Tomori, Abraham Ineligible

In a meeting by video conference on Friday, September 18, the FIFA Congress voted on an amendment relaxing the conditions for dual-eligible players to switch nationality, allnigeriasoccer.com reports....

Sep 19, 2020