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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
Maccabi Netanya Striker Olarenwaju Kayode Scores In Scrimmage
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Maccabi Netanya Striker Olarenwaju Kayode Scores In Scrimmage

After sitting out Maccabi Nentanya’s last game in the Toto Cup as a result of suspension, Olarenwaju Kayode netted on his return to the team in the 3 - 0 victory over Hapoel Acre on Thursday...

Sep 4, 2014
Ikechukwu Uche Fires Back At Interim Nigeria Manager, Stephen Keshi
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Ikechukwu Uche Fires Back At Interim Nigeria Manager, Stephen Keshi

Villarreal&rsquo;s Ikechukwu Uche has immediately fired back at interim Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi for criticizing him during a press briefing on Wednesday. <br /><br />It is common...

Sep 3, 2014
Gov Mimiko Welcomes 25 States To Ore For National U-14
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Gov Mimiko Welcomes 25 States To Ore For National U-14

As the maiden National Under-14 Soccer Tourney commenced in Ore, the Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko has welcomed about 25 states that stormed the town from all the six geo-political zones to partake...

Sep 3, 2014
John Ogu Impresses On Hapoel Beer Sheva Debut
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John Ogu Impresses On Hapoel Beer Sheva Debut

John Ogu impressed the coaching staff <span class="st">of Hapoel Beer Sheva on his debut against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Tuesday night.<br /><br />But the Israeli vice - cha...

Sep 3, 2014
Taiwo Ogunjobi, Six Others Vie For NFF Hot Seat
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Taiwo Ogunjobi, Six Others Vie For NFF Hot Seat

All is nowset for Thursday&rsquo;s Nigeria Football Federation election, with seven top footballadministrators vying for the hot seat ( President),&nbsp; Mike Umeh, Taiwo Ogunjobi, Amanze Uche...

Sep 3, 2014
Peter Odemwingie Ruled Out Of 2015 Afcon, Out For At Least Six Months
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Peter Odemwingie Ruled Out Of 2015 Afcon, Out For At Least Six Months

Stoke City&rsquo;s Peter Odemwingie has confirmed that he will have to undergo surgery after damaging knee ligaments in last weekend&rsquo;s clash away to Manchester City.<br /><br /&...

Sep 3, 2014
Official : Heartland Defender Benjamin Francis Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv On A Season - Long Loan Deal
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Official : Heartland Defender Benjamin Francis Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv On A Season - Long Loan Deal

Through official channels, Hapoel Tel Aviv have announced that they have completed the signing of Super Eagles defender Benjamin Francis on a season - long loan deal from Heartland.<br /><br ...

Sep 2, 2014
Confirmed : Chinedu Obasi To Miss Afcon Qualifiers
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Confirmed : Chinedu Obasi To Miss Afcon Qualifiers

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>understands that Schalke forward Chinedu Obasi will miss the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa due to bureaucratic reaso...

Sep 2, 2014
Stoke City Forward Peter Odemwingie May Have Damaged Knee Ligament
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Stoke City Forward Peter Odemwingie May Have Damaged Knee Ligament

Through their official website, Stoke City have informed the public that Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie will be sidelined for an unspecified period due to a knee complaint he picked up against...

Sep 2, 2014
Vincent Enyeama Pulls Out Of AFCON Qualifiers
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Vincent Enyeama Pulls Out Of AFCON Qualifiers

Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has pulled out of the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Congo and South Africa, citing family issues that needed to be sorted out during ...

Sep 2, 2014
Abdul Ajagun Calls For Panathinaikos Improvement
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Abdul Ajagun Calls For Panathinaikos Improvement

Former Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun scored his first goal of this season as Panathinaikos defeated Panionios 2 - 1 in the Greece Super League on Sunday. <br /><br />In his post match...

Sep 1, 2014
Francis Benjamin Impresses On Hapoel Tel Aviv Debut
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Francis Benjamin Impresses On Hapoel Tel Aviv Debut

Nigerians Harmony Ikande and Francis Benjamin were on parade for 90 minutes as Hapoel Tel Aviv fell 1 - 0 to bitter rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto League Cup. <br /><br />Despite bein...

Sep 1, 2014