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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
Rohr Keeping Fingers Crossed Over Alex Iwobi Injury
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Rohr Keeping Fingers Crossed Over Alex Iwobi Injury

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is praying that Alex Iwobi will be fit for Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday, but is aware the final word on the availability of the striker w...

Sep 30, 2017
Nigerian Pair Ruled Out Of Liverpool's Reunion With Rafa Benitez
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Nigerian Pair Ruled Out Of Liverpool's Reunion With Rafa Benitez

Nigerian pair Bobby Adekanye and Ovie Ejaria might not be in contention to travel with the Liverpool squad for their Premier League encounter against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday after...

Sep 30, 2017
Five Facts About Nigerian Striker Who May Debut Against Manchester United
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Five Facts About Nigerian Striker Who May Debut Against Manchester United

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson labelled Freddie Ladapo an unknown quantity during his press conference ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League tie at Old Trafford.Ladapo has his biggest oppor...

Sep 30, 2017
Premier League Champions Chelsea Proud of Twenty-Year Links With Nigeria
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Premier League Champions Chelsea Proud of Twenty-Year Links With Nigeria

Chelsea have announced Star Beer as their official Nigerian beer partner, and the agreement will see Star sell Chelsea-branded bottles throughout Nigeria.The Premier League champions agreed to do busi...

Sep 30, 2017
Arsene Wenger Provides Update On Fitness Of Alex Iwobi
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Arsene Wenger Provides Update On Fitness Of Alex Iwobi

Arsene Wenger had provided a positive update on the fitness of Alex Iwobi ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove at the Emirates on Sunday, October 1.The Super Eagles star h...

Sep 29, 2017
Official: Okocha Voted Best Bolton Wanderers Player Of Last 20 Years
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Official: Okocha Voted Best Bolton Wanderers Player Of Last 20 Years

Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has been voted the best Bolton Wanderers player from the past twenty years in a poll conducted by the official website of the Trotters.Bolton Wanderers pulled off a t...

Sep 29, 2017
Nigeria Target Solomon-Otabor Happy With His Progress At Blackpool
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Nigeria Target Solomon-Otabor Happy With His Progress At Blackpool

Birmingham City loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor is delighted with the progress he has made since joining newly promoted EFL League One club Blackpool in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria Football Feder...

Sep 29, 2017
CSKA Striker Expecting Phone Call From Rohr, Uncertainty Over Iwobi's Availability
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CSKA Striker Expecting Phone Call From Rohr, Uncertainty Over Iwobi's Availability

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has not been contacted by either the Nigeria Football Federation or Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr over a late call-up to the nat...

Sep 29, 2017
Southampton Strikers Obafemi & Afolabi Named In Ireland U19 Squad
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Southampton Strikers Obafemi & Afolabi Named In Ireland U19 Squad

Republic of Ireland U19 Head Coach Tom Mohan has named two players of Nigerian descent in the roster for the forthcoming UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round mini-tournament.Southampton strikers Mi...

Sep 29, 2017
Spartak, Arsenal Tula, Red Bull Stars Named To Zambia 23-Man Roster Vs Nigeria
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Spartak, Arsenal Tula, Red Bull Stars Named To Zambia 23-Man Roster Vs Nigeria

Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has called up 23 players for a critical World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next Saturday, October 7 in Uyo, with eleven foreign-based professionals making the cut.The in-...

Sep 29, 2017
Gero Insists Penalty Call Was Correct, Rates Jordan Torunarigha Highly
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Gero Insists Penalty Call Was Correct, Rates Jordan Torunarigha Highly

Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has supported Italian referee Luca Banti, saying he was correct to award a controversial penalty to östersunds FK in their 1-0 victory over Hertha BSC in ...

Sep 29, 2017
Etebo Reports For International Duty On Sunday, GK Akpeyi Monday
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Etebo Reports For International Duty On Sunday, GK Akpeyi Monday

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will report for international duty on Sunday, October 1, a day before the Super Eagles are expected to begin pre...

Sep 29, 2017