NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Osimhen Is A Premier League Player — Hoddle

Osimhen Is A Premier League Player — Hoddle – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen is on the Wishlist of several Premier League clubs that includes the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.   The 25-year-old who has €120m release clause on his contract with Napoli is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain. With the …

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My Chapter With Super Eagles Is Closed — Peseiro

My Chapter With Super Eagles Is Closed — Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Peseiro left his role few weeks after leading the team to the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.   The departure stems from a failure to reach a contractual agreement with the Nigerian Football Federation, despite …

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Nigerian Football – Stuck In The Mud Of Leadership!  –Odegbami

Today, Nigerian football is beset with very many challenges. That’s why despite the abundance of talent in the country, taking domestic Nigerian football to another level has become seemingly impossible. It has been stuck for almost 3 decades now in the mud of ignorance. What is happening is captured aptly in the words of renowned Nigerian writer, Labisi Olagunju, who …

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Blanc Backs Osimhen to carry Napoli through UCL Knockout Stages

Former Napoli player, Laurent Blanc believes Napoli has a shot at overcoming Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, citing Victor Osimhen’s threat. Osimhen played a crucial part as Napoli advanced to the round of 16, where they are set to clash with the Spanish Champions for a spot in the quarter-finals.   Barcelona, having secured their position …

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Dessers’ Glasgow Rangers Bow Out of Europa League

Dessers’ Glasgow Rangers Bow Out of Europa League – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite a valiant effort from Dessers and his teammates, Rangers succumbed to a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat against the Portuguese giants, sealing their exit from the tournament.   The decisive moment came in the second half when Benfica’s Rafa Silva found the …

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Rangers Manager Praises Resurgent Dessers

Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has expressed satisfaction with Cyriel Dessers’ contributions to the team. Clement emphasized Dessers’ improvement since his tenure began.     Despite facing criticism following his move from Cremonese last summer, the 29-year-old forward saw a turnaround in his form, rebounding from being dropped by former boss Michael Beale.   In the last eight league appearances for …

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Lookman Ends Goal Drought, Guides Atalanta into Quarter-finals

Lookman Ends Goal Drought, Guides Atalanta into Quarter-finals – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Lookman’s pivotal performance came in Thursday’s round of 16 second-leg match against Sporting Lisbon, where he played a crucial role in Atalanta’s comeback victory.   After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Atalanta entered the game knowing they needed a …

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2024 Olympics qualifiers: Super Falcons force Ethiopia’s Lucy to a 1-1 draw

Super Falcons of Nigeria shared the spoils with Ethiopia in the first leg of 2024 Olympics Women’s football  qualifiers at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa. The hosts came into the game with full confidence after beating Chad 10-0 on aggregate in the previous round. The Lucy drew the first blood on the 6 minutes as Birkie Amare capitalized on …

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Jose Peseiro Receives Taiwo Awoniyi Boost

Nottingham Forest’s forward, Taiwo Awoniyi is on the road to recovery following a groin injury, with aspirations to regain fitness for the latter part of the season. The Super Eagles striker faced a setback after undergoing surgery post a groin injury sustained during FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho in Uyo.   Initially ruled out for several months, casting doubt …

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