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Aston Villa in Pole Position to Land Chukwueze Amid Premier League Interest
AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze is drawing interest from several Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, and West Ham United. The post Aston Villa in Pole Position to Land Chukwueze Amid Premier League Interest appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Shock club makes move for Arsenal star
Arsenal have moved a lot of attacking pieces around since the start of 2023. Key players like Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz joined the team with a whole host of departures. This summer alone, the gunners moved Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira. With Smith Rowe being the only player who left on […] The post Shock club makes move for Arsenal star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Hard Work Key To My Ballon d’Or Nomination –Lookman
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says his nomination for tonight’s Ballon d’Or award was as a result of his hard work for Atalanta and Nigeria. Lookman’s progress has seen him listed as one of 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or, with the winner of the award for the world’s top footballer to be announced […] The post Hard Work Key To My Ballon d’Or Nomination –Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mikel: Makelele Is My Mentor 
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has described former France international Claude Makelele as his mentor. Recall that both Mikel and Makelele played together at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho.   Read Also: Serie A: AC Milan Battle Ready For Napoli –Fonseca In a chat with The Obi One Podcast, Mikel stated that Makelele is the greatest […] The post Mikel: Makelele Is My Mentor  appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A: AC Milan Battle Ready For Napoli –Fonseca
AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has expressed his team readiness to face Napoli in Tuesday’s Serie A clash at the San Siro Stadium. Recall that Napoli are top of the Italian league on 22 points while AC Milan sit eight on 14 points. Speaking with TribalFootball, Fonseca says he’s confident AC Milan will overcome Napoli. […] The post Serie A: AC Milan Battle Ready For Napoli –Fonseca appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal eyeing up move for massive Serie A star
Arsenal might look to Serie A for their next attacking signing according to reports. The Gunners have failed to provide attacking depth since they became legitimate title contenders. Bukayo Saka has had to play almost every game over the past two seasons. Any time the England international misses games, the gunners usually suffer to create […] The post Arsenal eyeing up move for massive Serie A star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Falcons Coach Madugu Says Team is “A Work in Progress”
Following Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Algeria in their first leg of a double-header friendly, Super Falcons interim coach Justin Madugu praised the team's performance but insists that there is still room for growth. The post Super Falcons Coach Madugu Says Team is “A Work in Progress” appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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“It’s special being in the list” – Ademola Lookman elated ahead of tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman has revealed his ecstasy ahead of tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant year, breaking into the Super Eagles starting eleven, leading them to the AFCON 2023 final while claiming a place in the competition’s team of the tournament. He extended the […]
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Report: Milan weighs Chukwueze exit to fund Big-Money swoop for Man Utd flop
Serie A giants, AC Milan, are reportedly considering selling Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze to bolster their attacking department, Soccernet.ng reports. According to reports revealed by SempreMilan, the 19-time Italian Serie A Champions, look to generate funds for a potential move for Manchester United’s high-priced yet underperforming star, Antony. Meanwhile, the Italian giants aim to […]
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“My idol”- Mikel Obi snubs Casemiro, Kante, Busquets, names ex-Chelsea star as his greatest defensive midfielder
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has revealed that his greatest defensive midfielder of all time is former Chelsea star Claude Makelele, Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel joined Chelsea in 2006 after a controversial transfer triangle involving Manchester United. At the time he joined the club, he was one of the best young attacking midfielders in the […]
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Winning Trophies Will Attract More Foreign-Born Players to Super Eagles – Iwobi
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi believes that consistently showcasing the Nigerian national team on the international stage will attract more foreign-born talents to represent the country. The post Winning Trophies Will Attract More Foreign-Born Players to Super Eagles – Iwobi appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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WAFU U-20 Championship: Zubairu Hails Flying Eagles For Securing AFCON Spot
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has lauded his players for their strong character after they secured a place in the final at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo. The title holders started the competition with a 1-0 defeat against already eliminated Burkina Faso. The Flying Eagles however bounced back with impressive wins […] The post WAFU U-20 Championship: Zubairu Hails Flying Eagles For Securing AFCON Spot appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U20 AFCON: Nigeria, Ghana Among 10 Teams to Secure 2025 Spots
Nigeria and nine other Countries have booked their places for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations as qualification across various regions continues. The post U20 AFCON: Nigeria, Ghana Among 10 Teams to Secure 2025 Spots appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Super Falcons vs Algeria Second Leg Friendly Game-Time Adjusted
Nigeria will take on Algeria in the second leg of their international friendly series on Tuesday, with the kickoff rescheduled for 2 PM at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, instead of the previously advertised 4pm start. The post Super Falcons vs Algeria Second Leg Friendly Game-Time Adjusted appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Arsenal Interested in Former Manchester City Star
Arsenal are clearly on the hunt for a new attacker and according to TBR, the Gunners have set their sights on a former Manchester City winger, Ferran Torres. The Spanish winger is part of a huge shortlist for Arsenal Sporting Director, Edu Gaspar, and his negotiation team, as Arsenal has also been linked with moves […] The post Arsenal Interested in Former Manchester City Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Virgil Van Dijk celebrates Liverpool draw against Arsenal at the Emirates
Liverpool are the latest top six side to have been stifled by Arsenal in the Premier League. Since the start of last season, none of the traditional big six sides in the league have won against Mikel Arteta’s men. The gunners bounced back from the defeat to Bournemouth last weekend in Sundays game. Bukayo Saka […] The post Virgil Van Dijk celebrates Liverpool draw against Arsenal at the Emirates appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Van Nistelrooy Takes the Helm as Manchester United Part Ways with Ten Hag
Manchester United have dismissed Erik ten Hag as manager, appointing their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim head coach. The post Van Nistelrooy Takes the Helm as Manchester United Part Ways with Ten Hag appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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BET GUARDIAN: MIDWEEK PICKS
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“Mr Prof” – Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface trolls critics with cryptic post
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sent a cryptic reply to fans who have often criticized him due to his social media antics, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface has been impressive for German club Bayer Leverkusen since he joined the club last year. But while he has been praised for his impressive performances on the pitch, he […]
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Arsenal Tipped to Sign Premier League Star
Arsenal fans have been hoping to get a very good backup for Bukayo Saka since he took over as the first-choice right winger from Nicolas Pepe in the early days of Mikel Arteta’s time at Arsenal.  Pepe had his contract terminated and moved to Trabzonspor, leaving Reiss Nelson as the only natural backup for Saka. […] The post Arsenal Tipped to Sign Premier League Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal Consider Paying 150 Million Euro Fee for La Liga Star
2024 has been an amazing year for Spanish football, and their European Championship win last summer was their crowning moment. There were a lot of players that were instrumental to that run, and according to Football London, Arsenal is interested in parting ways with a massive 150 million Euros for a La Liga super star.  […] The post Arsenal Consider Paying 150 Million Euro Fee for La Liga Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal should have won Liverpool game
Arsenal and Liverpool shared the points in an exciting draw at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring after getting on the end of a lovely pass from Ben White, and showing great skill to cut back and finish at the near post. Liverpool equalized through Virgil Van Dijk’s header just nine minutes later. […] The post Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal should have won Liverpool game appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal Ready to Sign Real Madrid Star
Real Madrid will be reeling from their dismal El Clasico performance at home, but one would wonder if Carlo Ancelotti utilized his substitutions well, as a certain creative midfielder wasn’t brought to the fold when it was evident that they needed goals.  With Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, still out of action due to an ankle […] The post Arsenal Ready to Sign Real Madrid Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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West Ham United eye big move for Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or nominee
English Premier League side, West Ham United,  are interested in signing Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has seen his value skyrocket in the last twelve months as he’s led the Nigerian team to the AFCON final. He was also instrumental in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick […]
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Sean Dyche Opens Up on Iwobi Transfer
Everton FC head coach, Sean Dyche has expressed mixed feelings following Alex Iwobi’s exit, admitting he was disappointed to see the midfielder leave. The post Sean Dyche Opens Up on Iwobi Transfer appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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“He is selfish” – Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho knocks Super Eagles star
Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel despite Fenerbahce’s convincing win at home to Bodrum FK on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osayi-Samuel was involved from start to finish as goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Edin Džeko secured a 2-0 victory for Fenerbahce, ending a three-game winless streak. Mourinho is convinced his team […]
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“I just want to win” – Super Eagles star eyes three points in highly anticipated Istanbul derby
Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker, Victor James Osimhen, is pumped ahead of his side’s clash against Beşiktaş tonight, with his gaze fixed on all three points in the Istanbul derby, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old striker joined the Cimbom on loan from Napoli last month and has quickly become a fan favourite at the RAMS Park, […]
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Arsenal Set to Pay 60 Million Euros for Serie A Star
We may be a couple of months away from the January transfer window but Arsenal are making moves early, with plans in place to get some much needed reinforcements to bolster the squad for the grueling Premier League campaign. With Arsenal suffering a litany of injuries, which was exacerbated with two more potential injury concerns […] The post Arsenal Set to Pay 60 Million Euros for Serie A Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Chukwueze to Make Way as Milan Targets Big-Money Move for Antony
According to reports in Italy, AC Milan is reportedly prepared to offload winger Samuel Chukwueze to make way for Manchester United’s Antony. The post Chukwueze to Make Way as Milan Targets Big-Money Move for Antony appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Libya hire Tunisian lawyer to appeal CAF sanctions awarding win to Nigeria
The Libya Football Federation (LFF) has officially appealed a ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory in their abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, Soccernet.ng understands. According to the Libya Review, the LFF has enlisted Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas to argue its case, contesting both the […]
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Crystal Palace eyeing ₦53 million move for Super Eagles star with recent disciplinary problems
Crystal Palace have renewed their interest in Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika, currently valued at €30 million by his club, Club Brugge, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Voetbal24 as per Tribal Football, Palace are one of several Premier League teams closely monitoring the 23-year-old, who has impressed scouts with his robust style of play—a quality that could […]
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Algeria Coach Benstiti Focused on Team Development Over Match Result
After Algeria’s 2-0 loss to Nigeria in the first leg of their friendly, team coach Farid Benstiti stated that his priority isn’t the match outcome but his team’s growth and improvement. The post Algeria Coach Benstiti Focused on Team Development Over Match Result appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Akor Silent As Montpellier Suffers Heavy Home Defeat
Nigerian striker, Akor Adams had a tough night on the pitch as Montpellier suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Toulouse. The post Akor Silent As Montpellier Suffers Heavy Home Defeat appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s best player in Belgium praises Ghana & Genk’s Bonsu Baah in ‘best game of the season’ at Gent
Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare expressed his pride and praised Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah following their performances in KRC Genk’s well-earned 2-0 away win over KAA Gent on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare’s goal, set up by Bonsu Baah, proved pivotal as Genk ended Super Sunday with another valuable three points, strengthening their position at the […]
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CAF Verdict: Libya v Nigeria… See All Offences Libya Are Pinned For
The CAF Disciplinary Board has finally given its verdict over the 2025 AFCON Qualifier between Libya and Nigeria which was supposed to hold on October 15, but was forfeited. The post CAF Verdict: Libya v Nigeria… See All Offences Libya Are Pinned For appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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“Not enough for me”- Lyon coach Pierre Sage reveals reason for Gift Orban’s absence in draw at Auxerre
Lyon coach Pierre Sage has revealed that Nigerian striker Gift Orban was excluded from the matchday squad against Auxerre to his unsatisfactory level of commitment, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban has had a topsy-turvy campaign with Lyon this season. He started the campaign on the bench, but he got his first minutes of the season against Strasbourg, […]
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