NIGERIA

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Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong retires from international football

William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a decade-long career that made him one of Nigeria's most respected leaders.

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Eric Chelle says DR Congo used rituals in dramatic penalty win

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle sparked controversy after his team's World Cup Qualifiers Playoffs defeat, alleging that a DR Congo official performed "voodoo" rituals during the penalty shootout.

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CAF announces top three Footballer of the Year contenders

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, Morocco wingback Achraf Hakimi and Egypt star Mohamed Salah have made the final shortlist the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award.

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EXCLUSIVE: Victor Boniface downplays personal glory at Werder Bremen

Nigeria and Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface insists his main goal is to help Bremen win games and not on just scoring as an individual.

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'Happy to be back', beams Maduka Okoye after Udinese return

Maduka Okoye is excited to be back in action for club and country after serving a two-month suspension.

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Nigeria PFL boss positive the Super Eagles will qualify for World Cup

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League Gbenga Elegbeleye, insists that Nigeria are still going to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.