Category: Arsenal
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AFCON 2023: Andre Ayew, Youssef Msakni make record eight continental appearance
Andre Ayew of Ghana and Youssef Msakni of Tunisia, the captains of their respective nations created history during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With their appearance, the two tied the records held by Egyptian Ahmed Hassan and Cameroonian Rigobert Song, having competed in the TotalEnergies CAF…
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Osho, Adebayo goals fail to lift Luton beyond Arsenal
Nigeria duo of Gabriel Adedayo and Osho Elijah Adebayo gave a brilliant display in Luton Town’s narrow loss to league leaders, Arsenal in the English Premier League on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two scored a goal each for the Hatters, but it could not stop the Gunners who got a late goal courtesy of Declan…
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Transfers: Rivers United sign another Ghanaian forward
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Rivers United have signed Mohammed Shiraz from Nigeria National League side, City Football Club of Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.comreports. The signing of Shiraz takes Rivers United’s Ghanaian players four as the club have already Seidu Mutawakilu, Emmanuel Ampiah and Paul Acquah. With the Pride of Rivers still three major competitions for the…
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CAFCC Update: Rivers United departs Nigeria for Brazzaville, Congo
Rivers United will depart for Brazzaville Congo by 10:25am on Friday 10th February for the CAF Confederation’s cup group stage tie against Diables Noirs on Sunday 12th February 2023. The team will depart for the city of Brazzaville, from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos via ASKY Airline. The match is slated for the 33,037…
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John Obi Mikel – the legend of the Nigerian national team
John Obi Mikel is a midfielder who is well known to fans from his performances with “Chelsea “. He spent 11 years with this team, from 2006 to 2017. By the way, 1xBet Nigeria website is the best place where you can follow the matches involving the “Blues” and bet on every match. Mikel also…
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NFF Writes FIFA, Seeks Tenure Elongation For Pinnick
Those hoping to succeed Amaju Pinnick as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have to wait till next year as the Pinnick-led board has written to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), seeking for more time before the elections of the body will take place. In a letter sent to the…
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5 Best Nigerian Players of All Time
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Ahead of the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, we look at the some of the best Nigerian footballers ever. From Finidi George to Nwankwo Kanu, Nigeria has produced some of the most exciting talents in the history of African football. We have trimmed a pool of exceptionally talented Nigerian players to five and it…
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FIFA Bans Nigerian Coach For Two Years
Remi Amadi, coach of Cofine FC of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has been banned globally from all football-related activities for two years by the world football-governing body, FIFA. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee conveyed this decision to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This followed an earlier ban imposed on the coach by the NFF Disciplinary Committee on…
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Nigeria Women’s Football League resumes on February 10
After a compulsory postponement of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership matches by one month, the Chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode, has announced the resumption of league matches on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in all designated venues across the country. Falode, noted that, the NWFL season will now resume after all the 14…
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Bukayo Saka reveals role models at Arsenal
Exciting winger Bukayo Saka has started the 2020-2021 season in encouraging fashion, helping the Gunners record wins in all the three matches he has started. The Hale End Academy product has revealed that Arsenal first team manager Mikel Arteta and experienced central defender David Luiz are his mentors at the Gunners. Saka highlighted that Luiz…
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Fulham Manager explains Ola Aina’s absence in opening day defeat to Arsenal
Fulham coach Scott Parker has explained exactly why Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina was not named in the match day 18 for his side’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal on the opening day of the 2020-2021 Premier League season. On Friday evening, The Cottagers finally confirmed the signing of the Nigeria international on a season-long loan…
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Ex- Brazil goalie Taffarel reveals how Galatasaray ended Nwankwo Kanu & Arsenal’s Champions League dreams
Brazil 1994 World Cup winning goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel has revealed how his former Turkish club Galatasaray, stopped Nwankwo Kanu and his super star Arsenal teammates, in the final of the 2000 Europa League (known as UEFA Cup then). Arsenal went into the final as favourites parading the likes of Kanu, Dennis Bergkamp, Emmanuel Petit, Christian…
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Nigeria handed boost in pursuit for Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka
Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has been overlooked by England Manager Gareth Southgate for next month’s double header UEFA Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark, AOIFootball.com reports. The 18-year-old was a target by both Nigeria and England after his sensational breakthrough performance at Arsenal in the just concluded season with England boss admitting the player…
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Iwobi Breaks Silence Over Recent Bench Role
Arsenal Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi has spoken out on his recent bit part role at the Gunners, after failing to play in their last three games, and even had to drop a step down to get game time with the U-23s?.
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Wenger Disagrees With Okocha, Explains Why Iwobi Lost His Spot At Arsenal
Manager of Arsenal Arsene Wenger has revealed part of the reasons why Alex Iwobi lost his spot in the Arsenal team, following his none involvement in their last three games.
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Arsenals Kelechi Nwakali Returns To The Netherlands
Arsenal superkid Kelechi Nwakali has returned to the Netherlands ahead of MVV Maastricht’s league game with Almere City.
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Moses Outshines Iwobi In Chelsea’s 3-1 Win Over Arsenal
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses enjoyed a splendid performance as Chelsea defeated Arsenal 3-1 in Saturday’s Premier League London Derby at Stamford Bridge.
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Arsenal May loan Chuba Akpom To Aston Villa
Aston Villa are among the Championship teams showing an interest in England U21 international Chuba Akpom.
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Arsenal Congratulate Talented Nigerian Duo Iwobi & Oshoala On Winning CAF
English Premier League side Arsenal have congratulated their talented Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Asisat Oshoala for winning CAF awards during the annual ceremony on Thursday night.
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Alex Iwobi Enjoys Night Out With Girlfriend Clarisse Juliette Following League Victory Against Sunderland
Alex Iwobi has plenty to smile about on the pitch this season – he has a regular starting place in an Arsenal side second in the Premier League and top of their Champions League group.