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'When you return after 40 days' - Atalanta boss gives update on Lookman's Post-Afcon condition
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'When you return after 40 days' - Atalanta boss gives update on Lookman's Post-Afcon condition

Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino has expressed confidence in Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s ability to quickly return to top form after his return from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Lookman was instrumental for Nigeria at AFCON, scoring three goals and providing four assists as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal with a 1-0 win over Egypt in the third-place playoff.Speaking ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise, Palladino revealed that the Nigerian international has rejoined the team brimming with motivation. "Lookman has returned well,...

January 28, 2026
'We Conceded The First Goal After 60th Minute' - Odemwingie On Lokomotiv's Defeat To Bayern
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'We Conceded The First Goal After 60th Minute' - Odemwingie On Lokomotiv's Defeat To Bayern

Former Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has insisted that Lokomotiv Moscow did not do badly despite losing 2-0 to current champions Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night....

Dec 10, 2020
U20 AFCON Qualifier : Four Things We Noticed From Nigeria's 1-0 Loss To Ghana
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U20 AFCON Qualifier : Four Things We Noticed From Nigeria's 1-0 Loss To Ghana

Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Wednesday were defeated 1-0 by Ghana's Black Satellites in their second match of the regional WAFU U20 tournament which serves as qualifiers to the CA...

Dec 9, 2020
Super Falcons Star Oshoala Finds The Net As Barcelona Thrash PSV Eindhoven In Champions League
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Super Falcons Star Oshoala Finds The Net As Barcelona Thrash PSV Eindhoven In Champions League

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was among the scorers as Barcelona thrashed Dutch club PSV 4-1 in a round of 32 UEFA Women's Champions League clash at the Sportcomplex De Herdgang (Eindhoven) on Wed...

Dec 9, 2020
Ghana 1 Nigeria 0: Flying Eagles' U20 AFCON Hopes Out Of Their Hands After Conceding Late Goal
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Ghana 1 Nigeria 0: Flying Eagles' U20 AFCON Hopes Out Of Their Hands After Conceding Late Goal

Nigeria's Flying Eagles' chances of progressing to the 2021 Africa U20 Nations Cup took a big hit on Wednesday as they were defeated 1-0 by the Black Satellites of Ghana in the WAFU Zone B Championshi...

Dec 9, 2020
'We Know That We Must Win' - Flying Eagles Captain Ahead Of Showdown Vs Ghana
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'We Know That We Must Win' - Flying Eagles Captain Ahead Of Showdown Vs Ghana

Nigeria U20s captain Mike Zaruma is aware that victory against bitter rivals Ghana on Wednesday would put them in a good position to advance to the knockout rounds of the WAFU-UFOA Zone B qualifiers f...

Dec 9, 2020
NFF Chief Ducks Question On Claims Super Eagles Medics Made Osimhen's Shoulder Injury Worse
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NFF Chief Ducks Question On Claims Super Eagles Medics Made Osimhen's Shoulder Injury Worse

Reports in the Italian media late last week had claimed that Super Eagles medical team made Victor Osimhen's shoulder injury worse while attempting to put it back in place during the national team's 4...

Dec 9, 2020
Impossible-Looking UCL Record Of Ex-Chelsea, Anderlecht Star Babayaro Broken After 26 Years
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Impossible-Looking UCL Record Of Ex-Chelsea, Anderlecht Star Babayaro Broken After 26 Years

The impossible-looking UEFA Champions League set by former Chelsea and Anderlecht left-back Celestine Babayaro has finally been broken after twenty six years, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The for...

Dec 8, 2020
Confirmed : No Europa League Action For Villarreal's Chukwueze On Thursday
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Confirmed : No Europa League Action For Villarreal's Chukwueze On Thursday

Nigeria national teamer Samuel Chukwueze won't be involved in UEFA Europa League action on Thursday, December 10. The matchday six fixture between Villarreal and Qarabag FK scheduled to hold at the...

Dec 8, 2020
'The Boys Understand What Is At Stake' - Nigeria U20 Coach Ahead Of Win-Or-Bust Duel Vs Ghana
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'The Boys Understand What Is At Stake' - Nigeria U20 Coach Ahead Of Win-Or-Bust Duel Vs Ghana

Nigeria U20s return to action at the ongoing WAFU-UFOA Zone B qualifiers for the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they take on bitter rivals Ghana at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Wednesda...

Dec 8, 2020
Super Eagles Center Back Named In Portuguese Primeira Liga Team Of The Week
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Super Eagles Center Back Named In Portuguese Primeira Liga Team Of The Week

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has been named in the Portuguese Primeira Liga Team of the Week by football statistics website Whoscored.com. Awaziem shone at the heart of defence for Boavi...

Dec 8, 2020
Nigeria Pitch Awards : Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen Up For Top Prize; Barca Star In Running For Women's Version
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Nigeria Pitch Awards : Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen Up For Top Prize; Barca Star In Running For Women's Version

Organizers have announced plans to hold the 7th Award Ceremony of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards on 22 December 2020 at the Ibis Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking to journalists in the nation&rsq...

Dec 7, 2020
Onana Or Mendy? Sparta Rotterdam Star Okoye Names Who He Considers To Be Africa's Best GK
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Onana Or Mendy? Sparta Rotterdam Star Okoye Names Who He Considers To Be Africa's Best GK

Sparta Rotterdam rising star Maduka Okoye has revealed who he thinks is the best African goalkeeper in the world at the moment. The Super Eagles glovesman has stepped up his performances after a w...

Dec 7, 2020