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‘I’m not done yet’ – Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun debunks retirement rumours

By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigeria international Leon Balogun, has come out swinging against rumours of his impending retirement from international football.
Despite facing an injury-plagued season with Ibrox and losing his regular spot in the Super Eagles lineup, the Rangers defender remains resolute in his determination to continue representing Nigeria.
The veteran centre-back, who has been a mainstay of the Super Eagles defense for several years, has dismissed the retirement rumors as “fake news”, reaffirming his commitment to the Nigerian national team.
“These claims are false. I think I clarified this recently,” Balogun told Flashscore.com.
“I apologize if I come off as harsh, but the information is out there. Those claims are, how do we say nowadays? Fake news.”
Balogun’s partnership with former Watford star William Troost-Ekong has been a cornerstone of the Super Eagles’ success in recent years, and his experience and leadership will be crucial as the team navigates the challenges of international football.
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