NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Napoli Boss Laments Osimhen’s Situation

Napoli’s Sporting Director Mauro Meluso has attributed the team’s 3-0 defeat against Torino on Sunday to the absence of key players, including Victor Osimhen and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who are currently with their respective national teams for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Without the influential duo, Napoli appeared toothless on the field, and Meluso expressed his belief that the …

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Lookman Seeks Inspiration from Senegalese Legend Sadio Mane

Lookman Seeks Inspiration from Senegalese Legend Sadio Mane – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Lookman stated Mane as his ideal role model, aiming to glean valuable insights from the seasoned athlete’s successand skill. Mane, celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest footballers and renowned for his achievements on theglobal stage. “The guy who I always looked …

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Empoli lose Tyronne Ebuehi to Injury

Full back Tyronne Ebuehi suffered an injury during a Serie A action between Empoli and Milan, on Sunday. Ebuehi sustained the injury shortly before Milan’s second goal and was forced to leave the field.     The 27-year-old former Benfica defender was replaced by Italian player Filippo Ranocchia. Unfortunately, Empoli went on to lose the game 3-0. It is however …

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Trabzonspor Eyes Iheanacho for Next Season

Trabzonspor Eyes Iheanacho for Next Season – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to reports from Turkish news outlet Sporx, Trabzonspor has set its sights on Iheanacho as part of their transfer targets.     Iheanacho is nearing the end of his contract with Leicester City, which expires in June 2024. Despite this, Leicester City …

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Maduka Okoye beaten in Udinese’s home Defeat to Lazio

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned for his second straight start for Udinese in Sunday’s Serie A match against Lazio. The 23-year-old made his maiden league appearance for the Little Zebras in the 3-0 win over Bologna last week.   However, Okoye couldn’t prevent Udinese from succumbing to a 1-2 defeat against Lazio at the Stadio Friuli. Luca Pellegrini (12′) opened scoring …

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UEL: Xabi Alonso Confirms Boniface Set to Start against West Ham

UEL: Xabi Alonso Confirms Boniface Set to Start against West Ham – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After recovering from an adductor injury that sidelined him for three months, Boniface has been gradually reintegrated, making two substitute appearances in recent matches against Fortuna Dusseldorf and Union Berlin.       With the Nigerian forward now …

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Victor Osimhen Ends Goal drought

Victor Osimhen Ends Goal drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The forward was on target in Napoli’s league win over Udinese at the Stadio Diego Maradona on Wednesday.     Osimhen scored Napoli’s second goal as the Partenopei recorded an …

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Awoniyi’s Injury is Complex — Cooper

Nottingham Forest’s Manager Steve Cooper, stated that Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury situation is intricate and needs careful management. Awoniyi made his comeback from a groin injury at Anfield last weekend and was involved in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.     Although his return provided a boost for Nottingham Forest, especially as players like Divock Origi, Chris Wood, and Callum …

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Fans Ponder Rafael Leao’s Reaction to Chukwueze’s Milan MVP award

Fans Ponder Rafael Leao’s Reaction to Chukwueze’s Milan MVP award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Eagles star beat Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic to win the accolade.     However, it was Leao’s cryptic reaction on social media that ignited a storm of speculation among supporters. The Portuguese’s winger reacted with an …

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