Category: England
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Alex Iwobi assist Fulham’s goal in defeat to Brighton
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were unable to help their club Fulham with their great performances as they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi provided an assist, Calvin Bassey made his presence felt in defence, but Fulham fell to a late…
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Tom Dele-Bashiru scores in Watford win over Luton
Tom Dele-Bashiru continued his fine form to score for Watford in their win over Luton at home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tom Dele-Bashiru scores from the spot to help Watford on their way to a 2-0 home league victory over Luton at Vicarage Road. Bashiru opened the score in the 12th minute after Doumbia was…
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Official: Christian Nwachukwu becomes a Sheffield United player
Nigeria’s Christian Nwachukwu has joined Sheffield United in the EFL Championship from Bulgarian top-flight outfit Botev Plovdiv for an undisclosed fee, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 19-year-old forward has signed a contract until 2027, with an option for two more years. Boss Chris Wilder said: “Christian joins the club after being identified through our new data-driven transfer…
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Paul Onuachu scores first English Premier League goal, as Ola Aina assist in Nottingham Forest’s win against Southampton
Nigeria Super Eagles Paul Onuachu scored his first goal in English Premier League in fixture Southampton’s loss over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored one as the Saints lost 3-2 against the Reds at the City Ground on match day 21. Elliot Anderson opened score for Forest in the 11th minutes before Callum…
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Elijah Adebayo gives Luton Town maximum points
Elijah Adebayo turned hero for Luton Town in their win over Stock City in the English Champions on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored a stoppage time goal to help the Hatters to a comeback 2-1 win at the Kenilworth Stadium. Tom Cannon opened the score for the visitors after 6 minutes of play, but Carlton…
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Josh Maja bags fifth goal of the season
Nigeria’s Josh Maja continued his fine form to help West Bromwich Albion achieve an emphatic victory in the EFL Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maja scored his fifth goal of the season in a 3-0 win for the Baggies who defeated Portsmouth on Sunday at Fratton Park. Maja opened the score for the visitors as early as…
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Taiwo Awoniyi fails to lift Forest over Newcastle
It was not a good day in office for Nigeria Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who fell short for his Nottingham Forest side against Newcastle in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Awoniyi missed the crucial spot kick, as Nottingham Forest fell to a penalty shootout defeat against Newcastle in the third round of…
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Josh Maja hands Westbrom maximum points
Nigeria’s Josh Maja helped West Bromwich Albion to victory against Stock City in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored his fourth goal of the season as the Baggies earned a 2-1 narrow victory away at the Bet365 Stadium. Karlan Grant had put the visitors ahead on 18 minute after Fellows beat…
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Everton announce signing of Toni Payne
Super Falcons forward, Toni Payne has completed her move to Women Super League side, Everton from Sevilla on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. We have completed the signing of Nigeria international forward Toni Payne. ??#EFC — Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) July 19, 2024 Payne joins the English side as a free agent after a six-year spell with…
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“She is exactly the type of player we need – Everton Coach on Toni Payne signing
Coach Brian Sorensen of Everton Women Football Club has expressed delight over the signing of Nigeria Super Falcons forward, Toni Payne, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria International completed the move to the English side as a free agent after six years with Sevilla. Sorensen discloses the importance of having the 29-year-old who is his first signing…
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Fulham extend contract offer to Chibby Nwoko
Fulham has extended a new contract offer to Nigerian midfielder Chibby Nwoko, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The Cottagers are eager to secure the promising teenager’s future with four weeks to the end of his current contract ahead of a new season. Nwoko who previously played for Chelsea U-12 before moving to Fulham represented them in the…
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Joe Aribo returns to Premier League with Southampton
Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo will be playing in the English Premier League next season after his side, Southampton emerge winners of the playoff on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. SAINTS are BACK ? pic.twitter.com/EY9IVAEfzP — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) May 26, 2024 A goal by Adams Armstrong sealed a 1-0 win against Leeds United in…
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Ojodu FC’s Hafiz Umar Ibrahim at the verge of joining Chelsea
Nigerian youngster, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim is at the verge of becoming a Chelsea player following a successful trial with the London Giants, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ??? Excl: young Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar (18) on the verge of joining Chelsea after very positive trial with the Academy. Chelsea are closing in on deal with Ojodu City Academy…
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Sone Aluko calls time on his playing career
Former Super Eagles star, Omatsone Folarin Aluko has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aluko had seven caps for Nigeria men’s National team, scoring two goals against South Africa in the 2-2 draw in the African Cup of Nations in 2014 after featuring on couple of occasions for the…
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Wilfred Ndidi scores 5th goal of the season in win over Maja’s Westbrom
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Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi was on the score sheet as Leicester City recorded a vital win at home over West Brom to go back top of the English Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi struck his 5th of the season with the Foxes opener as they edged the Baggies 2-1 at the King Power Stadium to…
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Nnamdi Ofoborh makes return to football after 3 years absence
Ex-Nigeria U20 midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh made his return to professional football for the first time in over three years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Wycombe FC player who was diagnosed with a heart-related issue around July 2021, debuted for Swindon Town on Friday. He made his debut as an 85th minute substitute in their 2-1 victory…
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Ojodu FC’s Hafiz Umar Ibrahim to sign for Chelsea
Ojodu FC’s Hafiz Umar Ibrahim has arrived in London and will be at Chelsea from Monday for two weeks before signing a contract with the Blues, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. According to soccernet.ng, the youngster will be a Chelsea other things being equal in the coming weeks. In February, Chelsea had Raheem Sterling jump on a…
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EFL: Joe Aribo’s late minute goal seals win for Southampton
Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo was the hero of the day as Southampton defeated Birmingham City in the English Championship on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Joe Aribo scored a 96th minute winner for Southampton in their hard-earned 4-3 Championship victory away at Birmingham. Koji Miyoshi opened score for the hosts in the first 2 minutes,…
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Elijah Adebayo becomes first Luton Town player to score hat-trick in EPL
It was all about Nigeria’s Elijah Adebayo as Luton Town eased pass Briton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League match day 22 fixture on Tuesday night to leave the relegation zone, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Adebayo scored a hatrick, becoming the first Luton Town player to do so in the league as he propelled the…
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“It’s like when you’re in love” Emmanuel Dennis speaks on his return to Watford
Nigeria’s Emmanuel Dennis has described his relationship with Watford Football Club as a love affair after he returned to the club on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Dennis who rejoined The Hornets on loan from Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir for the rest of the season expressed delight over his return. Asked how he feels coming back to…