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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
Nigeria Beat Chad In AFCON Qualifier And A Star Is Born, Kingsley Madu
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Nigeria Beat Chad In AFCON Qualifier And A Star Is Born, Kingsley Madu

Nigeria started their 2017 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over Chad at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Saturday. <br /><br />The highlight of the Super...

Jun 13, 2015
Young Stars Ekong, Madu And Esiti Set To Make Debut As Keshi Names Starting XI
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Young Stars Ekong, Madu And Esiti Set To Make Debut As Keshi Names Starting XI

Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting line - up for Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna. <br /><br />As many as three...

Jun 13, 2015
Eseosa Aigbogun On Target As Switzerland Thrash Ecuador
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Eseosa Aigbogun On Target As Switzerland Thrash Ecuador

FC Basel sensation Eseosa Aigbogun was in action for Switzerland on Friday as the Europeans thrashed Ecuador 10 - 1 in Vancouver. <br /><br />The 22 - year - old was named in the starting ...

Jun 13, 2015
Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon Optimistic Nigeria Will Qualify For Second Round
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Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon Optimistic Nigeria Will Qualify For Second Round

Nigeria coach Edwin Okon is optimistic that the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing 2 - 0 defeat against Australia when they face USA in their last Group D fixture.<br /><br /...

Jun 13, 2015
Super Falcons Bow To Australia
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Super Falcons Bow To Australia

Australia produced an assured performance to beat African champions Nigeria 2-0 at the Winnipeg Stadium in the Group D of the FIFA Women&rsquo;s World Cup in Canada on Friday night.<br /><...

Jun 13, 2015
Investigation : Coach Nduka Ugbade Behind Flying Eagles New Zealand Flop; Manu Garba Distances Himself From Bribery Allegations
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Investigation : Coach Nduka Ugbade Behind Flying Eagles New Zealand Flop; Manu Garba Distances Himself From Bribery Allegations

A close ally to under&nbsp; - fire Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has dismissed suggestions that he received gratification from Saviour Godwin&rsquo;s agent to include the FC Sports forward ...

Jun 12, 2015
Chidera Ezeh Admits Flying Eagles Failed The Nation As Squad Returns To Abuja On Saturday
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Chidera Ezeh Admits Flying Eagles Failed The Nation As Squad Returns To Abuja On Saturday

Porto youth - teamer Chidera Ezeh was lost for words when asked to explain why the Flying Eagles failed to sparkle at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup. <br /><br />Ezeh failed to make a single ...

Jun 12, 2015
Edwin Okon Believes Super Falcons Have An Element Of Surprise
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Edwin Okon Believes Super Falcons Have An Element Of Surprise

Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon believes his squad have an element of surprise and it will be difficult for other countries to predict their pattern of play. <br /><br />The Nigeria manager...

Jun 12, 2015
FC Dallas Striker Tesho Akindele Becomes Cap- Tied After Making Official Debut For Canada
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FC Dallas Striker Tesho Akindele Becomes Cap- Tied After Making Official Debut For Canada

<font size="3">FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele is now cap - tied to Canada and can no longer represent the national team of Nigeria at any level. <br /><br />The Calgary -...

Jun 12, 2015
Oyo SWAN Honours Late Football Commentator, Fatoyinbo
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Oyo SWAN Honours Late Football Commentator, Fatoyinbo

The late Sports football commentator and ace broadcaster with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN) late Prince Tolu Fatoyinbo has been described as the bridge between the golden era of Spo...

Jun 11, 2015
Swedish Club Kalmar Invites Shekarau Babes For Friendly Games
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Swedish Club Kalmar Invites Shekarau Babes For Friendly Games

Swedish Premier League side Kalmar have invited Nigeria Nationwide League club Shekarau Babes to attend a training tour to help them get the experience of Swedish football. <br /><br />Dur...

Jun 11, 2015
Football Scouts From UK, Netherlands and Germany To Storm Frenage 2015 Soccer Summit
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Football Scouts From UK, Netherlands and Germany To Storm Frenage 2015 Soccer Summit

Football scouts from UK, Netherlands and Germany have confirmed their readiness to storm Nigeria for the 3rd edition of &lsquo;2015 Frenage Soccer Summit&rsquo;, a soccer fiesta conceptualized...

Jun 11, 2015