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Former Aston Villa midfielder, Lee Hendrie has said that Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season under their manager Mikel Arteta if they strengthen one key position – a striker- in the January transfer window. Arsenal are currently in the second position on the Premier League table behind leaders Liverpool after 16 matches.…
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Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has defended under-fire teammate, Marcus Rashford after another poor display in the Premier League. Rashford was one of the worst players as Man United lost 1-0 against Newcastle United on Saturday. The England international was poor in attack against the host at St. James’ Park. He was slammed by Man…
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Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has explained why he passed up the chance to take a penalty in their 3-0 win over Everton. The Red Devils had already taken the lead through Alejandro Garnacho’s wonder strike. Anthony Martial scored the third late in the match, but there were eyebrows raised over the second which came…
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Nigeria’s football stars invited by the President of Cameroonian Football Association, Samuel Eto’o for a ceremonial tournament holding in Victoria City, Cameroon, on Thursday 30 November 2023 will be killed if they honour the invitation, a separatist group has warned. The warning was issued in a voice message shared by one Comrade Chris Anon who…
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Napoli manager, Walter Mazzarri has continued to shower praises on Victor Osimhen following the forward’s impressive display in the win against Atalanta on Saturday. Osimhen made his return to the Serie A champions squad after recovering from a hamstring problem. The 24-year-old sustained the injury in Nigeria’s friendly against Saudi Arabia last month. The former…
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Two football fans have been arrested over alleged abuse aimed at a female referee. The fans were arrested during Birmingham City’s win over Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday for alleged misogynistic chanting towards match official, Rebecca Welch. “We have arrested two boys for misogynistic chanting at the female referee during Birmingham City’s home game at St…
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Victor Osimhen could make his return from another injury lay-off this weekend when Napoli take on Atalanta in the Serie A. The 24-year-old has not featured for the Italian champions since he picked up a hamstring problem while on international duty with Nigeria in October. According to TransferMarkt, Osimhen has suffered 14 different injuries in…
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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has revealed that former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, helped to ensure his name was included in Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. According to Musa, Pinnick had to call Gernot Rohr, who was the Super Eagles coach at the time to ensure the German tactician included…
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Liverpool attacker Darwin Nunez has identified Barcelona striker Luis Suarez as the best player in Uruguay’s history. Nunez said Suarez, a former Liverpool star, makes him very happy. “Suárez, for me, is a plus because he always gives me advice. He is the best in the history of Uruguay, the scorer, and whenever he has…
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Manchester United defender, Jonny Evans has named Rasmus Hojlund as the Red Devils player he admires the most at the club. Evans said that Hojlund is going to become a top player because of his attributes and personality. According to him, the Denmark international has what it takes to become a fan favorite for his…
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Atletico Madrid Forward, Samuel Omorodion is focused on representing Spain. The 19-year-old, who is currently on loan at Alaves, was born in Spain to Nigerian parents. The youngster is eligible to represent both countries. Omorodion has, however, declared his intention to play for the former European champions. “Spain has given me the opportunity and I…
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Manchester City are sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland, ahead of their top-of-the-table clash in the Premier League clash next weekend. Haaland has left the Norway camp and returned to the UK for further assessment. The striker went down clutching his ankle during Norway’s 2-0 home win over the Faroe Islands on Thursday. He…
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Lesotho head coach, Leslie Notsi, says his side’s bravery played a key role in the stalemate against hosts Nigeria on Thursday. The Likuena were held to a 1-1 draw by their star-studded opponent at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Lesotho lost their previous four games against the Super Eagles. The Southern Africans, however, stood…
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Semi Ajayi has refuted claims that the Super Eagles underrated Lesotho in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Super Eagles forced the Likuena to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Lesotho took a shock lead through Motlomelo Mkhwanazi in the 56th minute. Ajayi leveled for Nigeria 11 minutes later. When…
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Popular singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has told the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro cannot take Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dakolo said this while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Lesotho in the World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening. Peseiro’s men drew 1-1 against Lesotho at…
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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has singled out three Chelsea stars – Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer – following his side’s Premier League 4-4 draw against the Blues on Sunday. Guardiola watched as goals from Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Erling Haaland (2), Rodri and Manuel Akanji Rodri ensured both…
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