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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
League Cup Wrap: Tosins, Moses & Akpom Not Involved, Iwobi & Lookman Subbed In, Akpan Returns
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League Cup Wrap: Tosins, Moses & Akpom Not Involved, Iwobi & Lookman Subbed In, Akpan Returns

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday, September 20.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played ...

Sep 21, 2017
Nigerian Exports : Goals Galore As Dessers, Henry, Dennis, Awoniyi, Anene, Edafe, Chibuike Score
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Nigerian Exports : Goals Galore As Dessers, Henry, Dennis, Awoniyi, Anene, Edafe, Chibuike Score

Round up of Nigerian players that found the net for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Wednesday, September 20. At the Amsterdam ArenA, where Ajax Amateurs entertained Eredivisie side ...

Sep 20, 2017
FC Midtjylland's Onuachu Scores Second Hat-Trick, Onyeka Nets On Debut
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FC Midtjylland's Onuachu Scores Second Hat-Trick, Onyeka Nets On Debut

FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu bagged a hat-trick in his side's 7-0 demolition of 2nd Division club Greve IF in the DBU Pokalen on Wednesday evening.This is the second time this season that the F...

Sep 20, 2017
Asisat Oshoala Invites Arsenal Scouts To Lagos State For Football Clinic
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Asisat Oshoala Invites Arsenal Scouts To Lagos State For Football Clinic

As part of efforts to develop the game of female football among girls in Lagos, the maiden edition of the Lagos State Secondary Schools Girls Football Clinic will start in November.The football clinic...

Sep 20, 2017
Chelsea's Abraham Pledges International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England?
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Chelsea's Abraham Pledges International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England?

Everything is pointing to the fact that Chelsea wonderkid Tammy Abraham has decided to represent Nigeria at international level, rather than his country of birth England, if we are to swallow hook, li...

Sep 20, 2017
Iwobi, Moses, Iheanacho & Ndidi Snubbed As FIFPro Announce World XI Nominees
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Iwobi, Moses, Iheanacho & Ndidi Snubbed As FIFPro Announce World XI Nominees

Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi and Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses have not been included in the list of players nominated for this year’s FIFPro World XI.Last season, Iwobi helped the Gunners ...

Sep 20, 2017
Super Eagles Not One Of The Teams In Fifa 18, Cameroon Listed
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Super Eagles Not One Of The Teams In Fifa 18, Cameroon Listed

Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, are not one of the playable teams in the latest Fifa 18 set to be released on September 29, 2017.Only four African countries - Cameroon, Ivor...

Sep 20, 2017
League Cup Wrap: Solanke Full Debut, Enobakhare Scores, Ndidi Stars, Abraham Subbed In
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League Cup Wrap: Solanke Full Debut, Enobakhare Scores, Ndidi Stars, Abraham Subbed In

A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday, September 19.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played co...

Sep 20, 2017
Nigeria Discover WAFU Cup Of Nations Semifinal Opponents
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Nigeria Discover WAFU Cup Of Nations Semifinal Opponents

Day ten of the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations produced all the thrills and spills of a knockout tournament with Benin scoring in dying seconds of their final Group B game at Nduom Sports Stadium on Tuesday,...

Sep 20, 2017
Nigeria International Midfielder Expected To Return Against Manchester United
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Nigeria International Midfielder Expected To Return Against Manchester United

Nigeria international Hope Akpan is expected to return to action for Burton Albion when they take on Manchester United in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday.The central mi...

Sep 19, 2017
Toronto FC Wonderkid Akinola Set To Follow In The Footsteps Of Man Utd's Olosunde
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Toronto FC Wonderkid Akinola Set To Follow In The Footsteps Of Man Utd's Olosunde

Toronto FC wonderkid of Nigerian descent Ayo Akinola is in line to feature for the United States in next month's Fifa U17 World Cup in India.US U17 national team head coach John Hackworth will run the...

Sep 19, 2017
Nigerian Midfielder To Miss Leicester City Vs Liverpool Clash On Tuesday
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Nigerian Midfielder To Miss Leicester City Vs Liverpool Clash On Tuesday

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria is definitely not in contention to make his first appearance of the season when Liverpool face Leicester City at the Kin...

Sep 19, 2017