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Nigeria Officially Enters Race to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games; Abuja Bids to Make History
If successful, Nigeria would become the first African nation to host the Commonwealth Games, breaking new ground for the continent and reinforcing its place on the global sporting map. The post Nigeria Officially Enters Race to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games; Abuja Bids to Make History appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Chukwueze Must Leave AC Milan – Obafemi Martins Warns
Chukwueze joined the Rossoneri from Spanish side Villarreal in the summer of 2023, but the move has not gone as expected. The post Chukwueze Must Leave AC Milan – Obafemi Martins Warns appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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World Football Summit: Debbie Larry-Izamoje Drives African Football Development Conversation with the Game’s Top Stakeholders
Among them is Nigeria’s Debbie Larry-Izamoje, who will drive a high-level conversation on the challenges and shared learnings between European and African football clubs. The post World Football Summit: Debbie Larry-Izamoje Drives African Football Development Conversation with the Game’s Top Stakeholders appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Rivers Hoopers Captain, Coach Eye 202BAL Glory
Kelvin Amayo, one of the standout performers for the Hoopers, echoed the belief that the squad is only scratching the surface of their potential. The post Rivers Hoopers Captain, Coach Eye 202BAL Glory appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Face Tough Test
The Flying Eagles last lifted the trophy in 2015, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final with Bernard Bulbwa scoring the decisive goal. The post U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Face Tough Test appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Iwobi Hits 30-30 Milestone in Fulham’s Win Over Liverpool
The Nigerian’s growing influence at Fulham this season has seen him evolve from a dependable squad player into a genuine match-winner. The post Iwobi Hits 30-30 Milestone in Fulham’s Win Over Liverpool appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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“Uche’s Never Played Pro Football Before” – Getafe Boss Hails Breakout Star
“Uche is a kid who hadn’t played professional football, who had been playing as a central midfielder,” Bordalás told *Futbol Fantasy*. The post “Uche’s Never Played Pro Football Before” – Getafe Boss Hails Breakout Star appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Ndidi’s Leicester Suffer Record-Breaking Home Defeat to Newcastle
The loss etched an unwanted record into the club’s history books as Leicester have now become the first team in English Football League history to lose eight consecutive home games without scoring a single goal. The post Ndidi’s Leicester Suffer Record-Breaking Home Defeat to Newcastle appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Joseph Parker Offers Anthony Joshua a Title Lifeline
Currently recovering from a minor injury sustained in that fight, Joshua is not yet in full training mode, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. The post Joseph Parker Offers Anthony Joshua a Title Lifeline appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Domestic Knockout Cup Failures, But Season Far From Over
Newcastle saved one of their best performances for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal and utilising their pace and physicality against Arsenal at St James’ Park. Admittedly Arsenal had no answers for Eddie Howe’s counter attacking style and fell behind to an Isak goal that was adjudged offside by VAR in the seventh […] The post Domestic Knockout Cup Failures, But Season Far From Over appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Domestic Cup Failures, But Season Far From Over
Newcastle saved one of their best performances for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal and utilising their pace and physicality against Arsenal at St James’ Park. Admittedly Arsenal had no answers for Eddie Howe’s counter attacking style and fell behind to an Isak goal that was adjudged offside by VAR in the seventh […] The post Domestic Cup Failures, But Season Far From Over appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres
Strikers are generally placed in squads to come up with the goals but at Arsenal, the heavy reliance on Kai Havertz hasn’t really worked out and the goals have dried up as well. Gabriel Jesus hasn’t been any better, with inconsistent scoring form, which is very atrocious for a player with No. 9 at the […] The post Arsenal linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Girona 1-2 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Girona hosted Arsenal for the first time in the Champions League after their hard-fought win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Arnaut Danjuma opened the scoring for Girona in a goal that truly exposed Neto Murara but Arsenal responded well with well-taken goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. Without further ado, here are the […] The post Girona 1-2 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Aston Villa reject Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins
According to Sky Sports, Premier League outfit, Aston Villa, has rejected an offer from Arsenal for their star forward, Ollie Watkins. It is believed that Arsenal’s offer for the 29-year-old was about 60 million pounds, which was deemed unacceptable by Unai Emery’s side. The Gunner had been linked with a move to another Aston Villa […] The post Aston Villa reject Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic
Arsenal is set to focus on the grueling Premier League and Champions League games, and head coach, Mikel Arteta, will need everyone, especially the attacking department to score the goals that will aid their title challenge that seems to be going off the rails. The Gunners have been linked with a series of moves for […] The post Arsenal interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal keen on signing Jhon Duran
Arsenal are certainly on the hunt for a center forward this January, and many forwards have been linked with moves to the club. Juventus’ talismanic forward, Dusan Vlahovic, has been reported as a potential acquisition, and with his brilliant goalscoring form, Arsenal fans will be loving the idea of having him in our ranks. However, he […] The post Arsenal keen on signing Jhon Duran appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Wolves 0-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Following the travesty of the unfortunate red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arsenal, fresh from a UEFA Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb, dug really deep to get three valuable points against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Made some vital saves to keep his team’s lead intact. […] The post Wolves 0-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings
Arsenal came close to securing qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League knockout rounds after a straightforward victory over Dinamo Zagreb. The starting XI was close to what we predicted, but the score line actually flatters the Croatian side, as Arsenal missed a plethora of chances. Without further ado, here are the player […] The post Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Predicted Lineup for Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb
Arsenal is set to host Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League tonight with a chance to finish in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League league phase of the competition. Despite their stuttering form in the Premier League, Arsenal has played six games in the competition, winning four, drawing one and losing one to […] The post Predicted Lineup for Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Dinamo Zagreb preview: Time to build some momentum
The last time Arsenal was involved in the Champions League, Bukayo Saka was on fire as Mikel Arteta’s men ran out as 3-0 winners against Monaco. Saka hasn’t featured in a while after tearing his hamstring in the resounding victory over Crystal Palace, while the other scorer on the night, Kai Havertz, has been very […] The post Dinamo Zagreb preview: Time to build some momentum appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Thoughts on Arsenal’s draw against Aston Villa
Arsenal locked horns with Aston Villa in the Premier League after the derby win over Tottenham with the hope of keeping the pace with the runaway leaders, Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side garnered all three points against Brentford following last gasp strikes from Darwin Nunez and knowledge of this game must have preyed in the minds […] The post Thoughts on Arsenal’s draw against Aston Villa appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Saliba’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes
William Saliba was a surprise omission in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. His presence was hugely felt, because this unavailability forced Mikel Arteta to play Thomas Partey in an unorthodox right back role. Sadly, Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, couldn’t give a definitive timeline of Saliba’s injury absence, “Not yet, I think tomorrow we […] The post Saliba’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Thoughts on Arsenal’s links with Benjamin Sesko
With Arsenal struggling to score goals, coupled with the long-term injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners have been linked with a potential transfer for RB Leipzig’s striking sensation, Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal were linked with a move for Sesko last summer, but RB Leipzig rejected the offer and even offered the Slovenian striker […] The post Thoughts on Arsenal’s links with Benjamin Sesko appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings
After a good result against Tottenham, Arsenal locked horns with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and threw away a handsome two goal lead to finish with a stalemate. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was blameless for the goals conceded. (6) Thomas Partey – Another disastrous performance at right back, […] The post Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings
Arsenal responded well from the debacle against Manchester United to secure a good win over their rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was blameless for the goal conceded but showed good composure in goal. (7) Jurrien Timber – Put up a solid performance on the right […] The post Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal confirm long-term Gabriel Jesus injury
Arsenal fans will still be reeling from the unfortunate loss to Manchester United in the Third Round of the FA Cup but things got from bad to worse for Mikel Arteta’s men when Gabriel Jesus suffered an injury after colliding with Bruno Fernandes in the first half. While the Manchester United captain was petulant looking […] The post Arsenal confirm long-term Gabriel Jesus injury appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on pens): The Gunners rue missed chances
Arsenal crashed out of the FA Cup Third Round in rather unceremonious circumstances, failing to convert a boatload of chances against a 10-man Manchester United side. For the fourth year in a row, Arsenal lined up with their all-white ‘No More Red’ kit, highlighting the club’s fight against knife violence. Gabriel Martinelli scored early on […] The post Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on pens): The Gunners rue missed chances appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on penalties): Player Ratings
Following the disastrous result against Newcastle, Arsenal needed to step up against Manchester United but sadly crashed out on penalties. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Made a good save to spare Partey’s blushes late on but his performance in the penalty shootout was questionable. (6) Jurrien Timber – […] The post Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 on penalties): Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Jorginho linked with a move to Palmeiras
At the tail end of last season, it was reported that Arsenal were set to offer a new deal to Jorginho. A new deal is well deserved for Jorginho and despite him being an elder statesman in the squad, his experience and charisma rubs off on the younger talent in the squad. He also adds […] The post Jorginho linked with a move to Palmeiras appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Marquinhos moves to Cruzeiro on loan
Marquinhos was the first signing Arsenal made this summer, joining the team as a potential replacement for Nicolas Pepe that moved to OGC Nice early in the summer. There was some drama around his acquisition, with Wolverhampton Wanderers claiming that he had signed a pre-contract agreement with them, prior to joining Arsenal and they even threatened […] The post Marquinhos moves to Cruzeiro on loan appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Player Ratings
Arsenal failed to take their chances against Newcastle and suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat. Following the draw at Brighton, Arsenal’s form is somewhat shaky, and this performance against Newcastle didn’t inspire much confidence. Without further ado, here are the player ratings for the Arsenal vs. Newcastle Carabao Cup semifinal clash. Defense David Raya – Wasn’t […] The post Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Newcastle United Preview: Little Room for Squad Changes
Newcastle United visit the Emirates on the back of six wins on the trot with their key forward, Alexander Isak, firing on all cylinders. Arsenal, on the other hand, has been in decent form, but their last performance in the 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion left a lot to be desired. It is […] The post Newcastle United Preview: Little Room for Squad Changes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Latest injury updates on Nwaneri, Sterling and Havertz
Arsenal is set to host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semifinals tonight and will without the services of talented youngster, Ethan Nwaneri. The young Englishman opened the scoring for Mikel Arteta’s side in the 1-1 stalemate with Brighton Hove and Albion, and had to be substituted for Gabriel Martinelli at half time. Speaking with […] The post Latest injury updates on Nwaneri, Sterling and Havertz appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Arsenal managed to get a point against Brighton in the Premier League which saw Mikel Arteta’s side drop two points in their grueling Premier League title challenge. Without further ado, here are the player ratings. Defense David Raya – Was relatively untested and was blameless for the Brighton penalty conceded. (6) Thomas Partey – Played […] The post Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ethan Nwaneri compounds Arsenal’s injury woes
Arsenal are set to be without Ethan Nwaneri for a considerable chunk of time after the English forward suffered a muscular injury in the 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion. Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, confirmed this in his press conference, “It’s really bad news because I think we’ve lost him, we had to […] The post Ethan Nwaneri compounds Arsenal’s injury woes appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player Ratings
Despite the absence of Bukayo Saka for the clash against Brentford, Arsenal got three valuable points to maintain their charge for the Premier League title, following Liverpool’s decimation of West Ham. Despite an early scare from Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli handed the Gunners the victory over Brentford. […] The post Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player Ratings appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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