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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
Norwegian Government Rescues Chuks Akabueze From Missing Europa League Tie Against Sheriff
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Norwegian Government Rescues Chuks Akabueze From Missing Europa League Tie Against Sheriff

The Norwegian government had to come to the rescue of Chuks Akabueze or he would have been unavailable for selection in Odd Grenland’s Europa League first round qualifying tie against Sherif...

Jul 2, 2015
Flying Eagles Netminder Dele Alampasu Bundled Out Of Dream Team Camp By Samson Siasia
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Flying Eagles Netminder Dele Alampasu Bundled Out Of Dream Team Camp By Samson Siasia

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> has been informed that new Estoril glovesman Dele Alampasu has been dismissed from the Dream Team VI camp by coach Samson Siasia ahead of the African Under 23 C...

Jul 2, 2015
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Appeals To NFF To Waive $5,000 Fine
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Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Appeals To NFF To Waive $5,000 Fine

&nbsp;Eddy Onazi has officially written to the Nigeria Football Federation to waive the $5,000 imposed on him in the wake of his sending off during the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Cha...

Jul 2, 2015
Portland Timbers DP Fanendo Adi On Shortlist For MLS Player of the Month Award
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Portland Timbers DP Fanendo Adi On Shortlist For MLS Player of the Month Award

Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has been nominated for the Etihad Airways MLS Player of the Month Award for June.<br /><br />Joining the 24 - year - old on the five - man shortlist an...

Jul 1, 2015
FIFPro Ambassador Sone Aluko Flies Into Canada To Offer Moral Support To Big Sister, Eniola
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FIFPro Ambassador Sone Aluko Flies Into Canada To Offer Moral Support To Big Sister, Eniola

Hull City forward Sone Aluko has flown to Canada to offer moral support to his sister, England international Eniola, ahead of the eagerly anticipated meeting against Japan in the semi - final of the W...

Jul 1, 2015
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Named MLS Player Of The Week
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Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Named MLS Player Of The Week

Fanendo Adi has been recognized for his imperious display against Seattle Sounders after he was named Major League Soccer Player of the Week for the 16th round of matches in the championship.<br /&...

Jun 30, 2015
Harvest Of Goals For Ishola, Otuwe And Uchechi In Minsk Rout
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Harvest Of Goals For Ishola, Otuwe And Uchechi In Minsk Rout

It was a harvest of goals for Ishola Tawa, Gift Otuwe and Sunday Uchechi as Minsk destroyed Niva-BelCard 5-1 at the Stadyen Nyoman Iskusstvennoe pole on Sunday.<br /><br />Elizaveta Sergey...

Jun 30, 2015
Exclusive : Dad Confirms Liverpool Are Interested In Barcelona Superkid, Bobby Adekanye
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Exclusive : Dad Confirms Liverpool Are Interested In Barcelona Superkid, Bobby Adekanye

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> can confirm reports in the foreign press that English Premier League club Liverpool are on the brink of a deal for Barcelona winger Bobby Adekanye.<br />&...

Jun 30, 2015
UPDATED : Pitea IF Defender Faith Ikidi, KIF Orebro Striker Sarah Michael Handed Nigeria Recall
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UPDATED : Pitea IF Defender Faith Ikidi, KIF Orebro Striker Sarah Michael Handed Nigeria Recall

Caretaker coach of the Super Falcons, Christopher Danjuma aka Kurungu has named veteran goalkeeper Precious Dede in the pool of players invited for the second round of the Olympic Games qualifier agai...

Jun 30, 2015
Nigeria Professional Football League Team Of The Round 14
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Nigeria Professional Football League Team Of The Round 14

The formation chosen for Team of The Week by Ademetan Abayomi is a 4-2-3-1 with a number of exciting talents in the line up. <br /><br /><b>Sani Haliru &ndash; Wikki Tourists<...

Jun 29, 2015
Ex Tottenham Hotspur And Fulham Defender William Troost-Ekong Rules Out Premier League Return
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Ex Tottenham Hotspur And Fulham Defender William Troost-Ekong Rules Out Premier League Return

Free agent William Troost-Ekong has ruled out a return to FC Dordrecht and has dropped a strong hint that he could be joining a club based in Germany, Belgium or Holland.<br /><br />The fo...

Jun 29, 2015
Official : Christopher Danjuma Appointed Interim Manager Of Super Falcons
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Official : Christopher Danjuma Appointed Interim Manager Of Super Falcons

Through official channels, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Christopher Danjuma as Acting Head Coach of the Super Falcons.<br /><br />Chairman of the NFF Te...

Jun 29, 2015