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'He's a great player' - Kalou says all Africans are rooting for Atletico Madrid's Nigeria star Lookman
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'He's a great player' - Kalou says all Africans are rooting for Atletico Madrid's Nigeria star Lookman

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has expressed strong support for Ademola Lookman, insisting that the forward has the backing of football fans across the continent as he continues his UEFA Champions League campaign with Atletico Madrid.Kalou made the remarks following Lookman's subdued performance in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win over FC Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.Lookman, who joined the Spanish club from Atalanta during the winter transfer window, was substituted in the second half for Alexander Sørloth, who late...

April 9, 2026
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor On Target For Maccabi Tel Aviv, AS Trencin Duo Kingsley Madu And Rabiu Ibrahim Make Champions League Debut
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UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor On Target For Maccabi Tel Aviv, AS Trencin Duo Kingsley Madu And Rabiu Ibrahim Make Champions League Debut

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.<br /><br /&g...

Jul 14, 2015
Rashidi Yekini Foundation Thanks LMC For Adopting Award
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Rashidi Yekini Foundation Thanks LMC For Adopting Award

Following the League Management Company&rsquo;s pronouncement, naming&nbsp; the highest goalscorer award for the Nigeria Professional Football League after Super Eagles legend, the Rashidi Yek...

Jul 14, 2015
Lukman Haruna Shines In Anzhi Makhachkala Win Against Slavija Sarajevo
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Lukman Haruna Shines In Anzhi Makhachkala Win Against Slavija Sarajevo

Lukman Haruna impressed for his new club Anzhi Makhachkala in a test game against Bosnian side Slavija Sarajevo on Tuesday. <br /><br />The Nigeria international, who joined the Russian Pr...

Jul 14, 2015
Samson Siasia Accused Of Nepotism, Allows Son To Train With Dream Team But Decamps Better Players
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Samson Siasia Accused Of Nepotism, Allows Son To Train With Dream Team But Decamps Better Players

Nigeria Under 23s coach Samson Siasia has been accused of nepotism by some overseas - based players who were dropped from the team after undergoing a screening exercise two weeks ago.<br /><b...

Jul 14, 2015
Obafemi Martins Named To MLS All-Star Game Fan XI
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Obafemi Martins Named To MLS All-Star Game Fan XI

Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has been named to the&nbsp; MLS All-Star Game Fan XI for the second consecutive season.<br /><br />The match day squad will be announced by Al...

Jul 14, 2015
Falconets Wallop Liberia In World Cup Qualifier
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Falconets Wallop Liberia In World Cup Qualifier

The Under 20 National Team, Falconets, produced a dominant display away from home to beat Liberia 7 - 1 in the first leg of their 2016 FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup qualifier at Antoinette Tubman S...

Jul 13, 2015
Liverpool Striker Asisat Oshoala On Target Against Arsenal
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Liverpool Striker Asisat Oshoala On Target Against Arsenal

In their first game after the World Cup break, Liverpool Ladies secured a 3 - 1 win over Arsenal Ladies in the FA WSL 1 on Sunday at Boreham Wood.<br /><br />Fara Williams (9th) and Becky...

Jul 12, 2015
Maroof Yusuf Stars As Zamalek Beat Orlando Pirates
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Maroof Yusuf Stars As Zamalek Beat Orlando Pirates

Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek are well placed to qualify for the semi - finals of the Confederation Cup after beating Orlando Pirates 2 - 1 away at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.<br /...

Jul 12, 2015
Werder Bremen New Man Anthony Ujah Scoring For Fun In Pre - Season
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Werder Bremen New Man Anthony Ujah Scoring For Fun In Pre - Season

Werder Bremen continued their pre - season preparations with a friendly against Salzburg on Saturday afternoon.<br /><br />Nigeria international Anthony Ujah continued his goalscoring purp...

Jul 11, 2015
Rasheed Olabiyi Makes MLS Debut For Houston Dynamo
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Rasheed Olabiyi Makes MLS Debut For Houston Dynamo

Ex Enyimba midfielder Rasheed Olabiyi made his first career appearance in Major League Soccer for his new team Houston Dynamo on Saturday in their 2 - 0 win against San Jose Earthquakes.<br />&l...

Jul 11, 2015
Ex Super Eagles Defender Sam Sodje Pays Courtesy Call On Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
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Ex Super Eagles Defender Sam Sodje Pays Courtesy Call On Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa

Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje paid a courtesy call on the Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday.<br /><br />During the meeting, the ex Reading and West Brom central defe...

Jul 10, 2015
Fifa World Rankings : Super Falcons Climb Four Places
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Fifa World Rankings : Super Falcons Climb Four Places

On Friday morning, Fifa s released the latest ranking of Women<span style="" class="notranslate"><span style="" class="notranslate"><span style=&...

Jul 10, 2015