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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
Eniola Aluko Fired Up For Colombia Test
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Eniola Aluko Fired Up For Colombia Test

Three Lionesses striker Eniola Aluko is battle ready to face Colombia in England&rsquo;s final Group F fixture at the Women&rsquo;s World Cup, starting from 2100 hours tonight.<br />...

Jun 17, 2015
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Banned For Two Matches By CAF
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Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Banned For Two Matches By CAF

Lazio<span class="body1"></span><span class="body1"><span class="body1">&rsquo;s </span></span>Eddy Onazi has been handed a two - ...

Jun 17, 2015
Obafemi Martins Scores As Seattle Sounders Lose To Portland Timbers
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Obafemi Martins Scores As Seattle Sounders Lose To Portland Timbers

<font size="3">Obafemi Martins scored his second goal in three days but it was not enough, with Seattle Sounders losing 3 - 1 to Fanendo Adi<span class="body1"><span...

Jun 17, 2015
Nigeria Coach Refuses To Shake Hands With USA Female Coach After Super Falcons Exit
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Nigeria Coach Refuses To Shake Hands With USA Female Coach After Super Falcons Exit

The United States Women<span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;s coach, Jill Ellis , has admitted that the Super Falcons put up a good fight against her side in both countries final Group D f...

Jun 17, 2015
Nigeria Coach Edwin Okon Rues Missed Chances
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Nigeria Coach Edwin Okon Rues Missed Chances

Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon has opined that his side&rsquo;s missed opportunities in Wednesday morning&rsquo;s Group D clash at the Women&rsquo;s World Cup cost Nigeria a spot in the ro...

Jun 17, 2015
Russian - Based Midfielder Akhilomhen Ernest Delighted With Dream Team Chance
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Russian - Based Midfielder Akhilomhen Ernest Delighted With Dream Team Chance

Akhilomhen Ernest admits he is delighted with his Nigeria U23 call-up after his Russian club informed him of his invitation to don the national team. <br /><br />He was a shock inclusion i...

Jun 17, 2015
Super Falcons Knocked Out Of World Cup After Narrow Loss To Superpowers USA
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Super Falcons Knocked Out Of World Cup After Narrow Loss To Superpowers USA

A gallant Super Falcons side were shown the exit in the ongoing FIFA Women<span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;</span>s World Cup after they lost 1-0 to USA in their final Group D ma...

Jun 17, 2015
Super Falcons Skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku Banking On Divine Intervention To Beat United States
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Super Falcons Skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku Banking On Divine Intervention To Beat United States

Super Eagles skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku has refused to throw in the towel and fancies the national team<span class="body1">&rsquo;s chances of qualifying for the second round of the W...

Jun 16, 2015
Ex Flying Eagles Midfielder Owello Angling For IK Start Departure
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Ex Flying Eagles Midfielder Owello Angling For IK Start Departure

Six months before the expiration of his contract with IK Start, former Flying Eagles midfielder Solomon Owello might terminate the agreement binding him with the Norwegian club.<br /><br />...

Jun 16, 2015
Edwin Okon Deflects Questions On How He Handles Gay Players In Super Falcons Squad
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Edwin Okon Deflects Questions On How He Handles Gay Players In Super Falcons Squad

Ahead of the meeting between Nigeria and the United States at the Fifa Women&rsquo; s World Cup, Super Falcons manager Edwin Okon was quizzed about how he handles the gay players in his roster.<...

Jun 16, 2015
Leon Balogun Parts Company With SV Darmstadt
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Leon Balogun Parts Company With SV Darmstadt

Leon Balogun has bid farewell to SV Darmstadt 98 despite being offered a new contract by the newly promoted Bundesliga side.<br /><br />The central defender cum right back, who turns 27 on...

Jun 16, 2015
Super Sub Obafemi Martins Makes MLS Team Of The Week
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Super Sub Obafemi Martins Makes MLS Team Of The Week

Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins has been named to the latest Team of the Week published by the official website of the MLS. <br /><br />Martins was recognized for his outstanding ...

Jun 16, 2015