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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
Efe Ambrose Off To Slovenia After Administrative Goof
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Efe Ambrose Off To Slovenia After Administrative Goof

Nigeria international Efe Ambrose is in a race against time to join the Glasgow Celtic squad that will tackle Slovenian side, Maribor, in the first leg, play - off round of the Champions League on Wed...

Aug 20, 2014
Chinedu Obasi Gets Call Up After Three Years In The International Wilderness
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Chinedu Obasi Gets Call Up After Three Years In The International Wilderness

Local Football regulator, Nigeria Football Federation, in the absence of a substantive coach, on Tuesday announced a list of 23 players invited to prosecute the Afcon qualifiers against Congo and Sout...

Aug 19, 2014
Emmanuel Sarki Reveals Fifa Has Not Cleared Him To Represent Haiti
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Emmanuel Sarki Reveals Fifa Has Not Cleared Him To Represent Haiti

Contrary to misleading reports by a section of the local press, one of the most respected sports newspapers in Europe, <i>Przeglad Sportowy</i>, has been doing some digging to unravel the ...

Aug 19, 2014
Joel Obi Named To Inter Milan Roster For Europa League Clash With Stjarnan
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Joel Obi Named To Inter Milan Roster For Europa League Clash With Stjarnan

Walter Mazzarri , manager of Inter Milan, has unveiled the players nominated for the Europa League play - off tie against Icelandic team, Stjarnan, on Wednesday evening.<br /><br />Named i...

Aug 19, 2014
Emmanuel Sarki Set To Debut For Haiti National Team
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Emmanuel Sarki Set To Debut For Haiti National Team

This is not a mistake or a joke. Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki has been invited by the Haiti Federation for the friendly against Chile on September 9 in the United States of America. <br /...

Aug 18, 2014
Joseph Yobo Warring With Fenerbahce Over Pay Cut
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Joseph Yobo Warring With Fenerbahce Over Pay Cut

Self retired Nigeria international Joseph Yobo and Fenerbahce stopper Joseph Yobo faces a difficult choice ahead of the start of the Super Lig.<br /><br />Now in the final year of his cont...

Aug 18, 2014
Falconets Coach, Peter Dedevbo : I Am Ready For North Korea
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Falconets Coach, Peter Dedevbo : I Am Ready For North Korea

Nigeria thrashed New Zealand 4 - 1 on Sunday night to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing World Cup for female players less than 20 years.<br /><br />An early brace by Asisat Oshoala...

Aug 18, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: Fifa Fails To Approve Kehinde Fatai Romania Switch
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EXCLUSIVE: Fifa Fails To Approve Kehinde Fatai Romania Switch

Football governing body , Fifa, in a letter sent to the Romanian Federation on Wednesday has shut the door on Kehinde Fatai turning out for the Romania National Team.<br /><br />Despite ha...

Aug 17, 2014
Controversial Bartholomew Ogbeche Goal Hands SC Cambuur Draw
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Controversial Bartholomew Ogbeche Goal Hands SC Cambuur Draw

From a controversial corner, Bartholomew Ogbeche netted in the 89th minute to level the scoreline as SC Cambuur played a 2 - 2 draw with <span style="" class="notranslate">Vi...

Aug 17, 2014
Qormi Hero Alfred Effiong Tips Frank Temile To Be An Instant Hit
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Qormi Hero Alfred Effiong Tips Frank Temile To Be An Instant Hit

Qormi icon Alfred Effiong has tipped new signing and compatriot Frank Temile to be an instant hit at the Maltese Premier League outfit. <br /><br />24 - year - old Temile was amongst the s...

Aug 16, 2014
Ikechukwu Uche Scores Third Pre - Season Goal As Villarreal Win Ceramic Cup
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Ikechukwu Uche Scores Third Pre - Season Goal As Villarreal Win Ceramic Cup

30 - year - old Ikechukwu Uche continued his great form in pre - season after he netted in the first half as Villarreal defeated <span class=\"st\">Sassuolo 4 - 2 in a tuneup game held...

Aug 15, 2014
Obiora Nwankwo Cleared To Make Academica Debut
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Obiora Nwankwo Cleared To Make Academica Debut

Ahead of the start of the Portuguese championship, Obiora Nwankwo has shrugged off injury concerns and is in line to make his official debut for Academica when they tackle Sporting Lisbon on Saturday ...

Aug 14, 2014