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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
Iwobi In Line To Make Tenth European Appearance, Trains With Arsenal Pre-Cologne
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Iwobi In Line To Make Tenth European Appearance, Trains With Arsenal Pre-Cologne

Alex Iwobi could make his tenth appearance for Arsenal in European competitions when Bundesliga club Cologne visit the Emirates on Thursday night.Seven first-teamers Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alex...

Sep 13, 2017
Joel Obi Doubtful To Face Juventus, Out For At Least 10 Days
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Joel Obi Doubtful To Face Juventus, Out For At Least 10 Days

Joel Obi is doubtful to make Torino's match day squad when they face Juventus in the derby on September 23.Through their official website, Torino have confirmed that the Nigeria international has suff...

Sep 13, 2017
Super Eagles Stars, Pinnick Confident Omidiji Will Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA
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Super Eagles Stars, Pinnick Confident Omidiji Will Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA

Super Eagles stars including Kelechi Iheanacho and William Troost-Ekong are confident they can persuade Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of hi...

Sep 13, 2017
Man Utd, Spurs, Leicester, Crystal Palace Watch Samuel Make Champions League Debut
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Man Utd, Spurs, Leicester, Crystal Palace Watch Samuel Make Champions League Debut

Manchester United sent their scouts to monitor Tuesday night's Champions League meeting between Benfica and CSKA Moscow at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.According to the official clubs,...

Sep 13, 2017
UYL : Noah Okafor Makes Debut As Man Utd, Basel Play Out Seven-Goal Thriller
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UYL : Noah Okafor Makes Debut As Man Utd, Basel Play Out Seven-Goal Thriller

Promising Nigerian midfielder Noah Okafor made his UEFA Youth League debut for FC Basel in their 4-3 loss to Manchester United U19s at Leigh Sports Village Company on Tuesday afternoon.The 17-year-old...

Sep 12, 2017
Nigeria In Search For Another Jay-Jay Okocha
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Nigeria In Search For Another Jay-Jay Okocha

Great footballers don’t just appear from nowhere, the best footballers in the world be it Neymar, Mbappe, Leo Messi, or Cristiano Ronaldo learned their trades at various football academies.But f...

Sep 12, 2017
Nigerian Midfielder Enters The History Books After 50th Goal In Azerbaijan
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Nigerian Midfielder Enters The History Books After 50th Goal In Azerbaijan

FK Zira midfielder Victor Igbekoyi became only the third foreigner to score fifty or more goals in the Azerbaijan Championship following his strike against Qabala on Saturday.According to Azerisport,&...

Sep 12, 2017
Two Nigerian Talents Omitted From Chelsea Squad To Face Qarabag In UYL
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Two Nigerian Talents Omitted From Chelsea Squad To Face Qarabag In UYL

Ola Aina's younger brother, Jordan, and Tariq Uwakwe will not debut for two-time champions Chelsea when they take on Azerbaijan opponents Qarabag in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.The defe...

Sep 12, 2017
Eagles Stars Send Birthday Greetings To Omidiji, USSF & USMNT Players Surprise Young Star
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Eagles Stars Send Birthday Greetings To Omidiji, USSF & USMNT Players Surprise Young Star

At least eight Super Eagles players have sent birthday greetings to Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today, September 12.The Nigeria Football Federation are...

Sep 12, 2017
Rohr Receives Good News : Akpeyi Will Start For Chippa United Tonight
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Rohr Receives Good News : Akpeyi Will Start For Chippa United Tonight

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has received good news from Chippa United regarding the fitness of his experienced goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi.The 31-year-old netminder missed Nigeria's two World Cup qu...

Sep 12, 2017
Nigerian Exports: Omeruo Benched, Reuben Scores, Eduok Assists, Salami Booked
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Nigerian Exports: Omeruo Benched, Reuben Scores, Eduok Assists, Salami Booked

Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in league matches across Europe on Monday, September 11.In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Djurgården closed the gap on leaders Malmo FF thanks to their...

Sep 12, 2017
Iheanacho Scores Fourth Goal In Premier League 2 Against Akinola's West Ham
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Iheanacho Scores Fourth Goal In Premier League 2 Against Akinola's West Ham

Kelechi Iheanacho played for Leicester City U23s on Monday night in his bid to build up match fitness ahead of the trip to Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town this weekend.The Nigeria internatio...

Sep 12, 2017