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Nottingham Forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Ruled Out of 2023 AFCON Following Surgery For Groin Injury

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been dealt a significant blow as he will miss the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after undergoing surgery for a persistent groin injury. Read Also: Ardova Handball Premier League 2023: Niger United Suffer Defeat On Day 9 The 26-year-old, who suffered the initial setback during the 2023/24 Premier League season, aggravated the …

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Giroud Makes Serie A Fantasy Game Team Of The Week As Goalie

AC Milan striker, Olivier Giroud earned a spot in the Serie A Fantasy Football Team of The Week as a goalkeeper following his impressive showing between the posts against Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The Rossoneri [Red and Blacks] defeated Genoa 1-0 with Christian Pulisic scoring the lone goal of the game in the 87th …

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Hazard announces retirement from football

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. Hazard, who won the Premier League twice during his time at Stamford Bridge, revealed the news on social media on Tuesday. “You must listen to yourself and stay stop at the right time,” he wrote. “After 16 years and more than …

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Super Eagles camp opens in Faro, Portugal

Super Eagles’ camp has been declared open in Portugal for their international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Jose Peseiro’s team will text themselves against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portimão, Portugal. The three time AFCON winners, will commence preparations for the international this Tuesday, with players expected to start arriving from their base. Some key players returning to …

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Napoli move to sack Osimhen’s Napoli coach

Napoli boss Rudi Garcia is under increasing pressure after a poor start to the season, with Antonio Conte among rumoured potential replacements. A meeting at Napoli on Monday between president Aurelio De Laurentiis, Garcia and other club officials resulted in a decision to openly consider whether the French coach is the right man for the job, Sky Sport Italia has …

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#AFCON23: Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau, Expresses Confidence in Super Eagles, Aims For AFCON Trophy

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Super Eagles for their remarkable qualification for the semi-final stage in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted in Ivory Coast. The statement, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, reflects Senator Barau’s optimism and belief in the team’s potential for …

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Boniface bags second Bundelisga award nomination

Victor Boniface has been nominated for the prestigious Bundesliga Player of the Month award. It is Boniface’s second nomination this week after been shortlisted for the Rookie of the Month award in the Bundesliga. The Nigerian striker who made an exceptional start to the 2023/24season is one of the newcomers on the shortlist for the player of the month award. …

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West Brom Boss Offers Fitness Update On Maja

West Brom forward Josh Maja is in contention to face Ipswich Town on Saturday after returning to training. Maja had been out of West Brom squad for over two months with an ankle injury. The Nigeria international has missed the Baggies last 10 games due to the injury. Albion manager Carlos Corberan offered an update on the striker during his …

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