Category: Features & Interviews
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Momentary loss of concentration cost us two points against Nasarawa Utd – Deji Ayeni
Anas Yusuf’s late equalizer for Nasarawa United denied Akwa United all three points and a chance to close the gap on Group A leaders Bendel Insurance to within two points as they shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Matchday 13 at the Nest of Champions. The visitors took the lead in the…
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My dream is to play for Manchester United or Inter Milan – Samuel Akinbinu
Arta Solar 7 and Djibouti National team striker, Samuel Akinbinu has expressed his desires to represent the colours of two European giants, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Samuel, while on a podcast interview hosted by Oluwayemi Omolagba, Uche Dozie and Damilola Oyebode said its been is long time ambition to play for Manchester United and Inter Milan.…
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Dessers claims the Europa League game for Feyenoord against Marseille is the best of his career
Super Eagles forward, Cyril Dessers said the game against Marseille in the Europa Conference League is the best of his career so far, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Dessers who was on-loan at Feyenoord from KRC Genk during the 2021/22 season scored a brace for his club against Marseille during their UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal first leg…
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NPFL Exclusive: We will restore Enyimba’s glorious days – John Noble
Super Eagles and Enyimba FC goalie, John Noble in an exclusive interview with Nigeriasoccernet.com revealed that the time to restore the club’s glory is now. John Noble who is the captain of the side had a rather torrid last season with the club as they failed to pick any of the continental ticket. Noble who…
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Exclusive: ‘Nigeria would’ve perform better than Morocco’ – John Noble
Reactions continues to trail the performances of the Atlas Lions of Morocco’s at the ongoing 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup with many well meaning personalities in the football world showering encomium on them for breaking new grounds for Africa. Football pundits, ex-internationals across the continent believed their achievement will help instill the belief spirit in…
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Exclusive: Look inward for your Number 1 – Aiyenugba to Jose Peseiro
The recent goalkeeping blunders has not just been a thing of concern for the fans but also the ex-internationals who believed we should be doing better in that area. In our last two friendly games, the coach has used 3 goalkeepers and two of the goals conceded can be attributed to their incompetencies. Against Algeria…
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CAFCC: Tosin Omoyele, the inspiration behind my goals celebration – Wasiu Jimoh
Following his brace on his debut for Kwara United in their 3-0 first leg win against AS Douanes in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup in Lagos, former Plateau United striker Wasiu Jimoh revealed Tosin Omoyele has the one who inspired his goals celebration. Speaking exclusively to Nigeriasoccernet.com, Wasiu Jimoh said the former…
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CAFCL: “We can compete against any team in Africa” – Ebube Duru
Super Eagles B and Rivers United left back Ebube Duru while speaking on his thunderous shot assisted into the net by Watanga defender said it was an outcome of the training they had before the game. Ebube Duru scored Rivers United 2nd goal in their 3-0 CAF Champions League first leg win over Watanga FC…
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CAFCC: “I knew I would score” – Paul Samson
Kwara United forward Paul Samson exclusively told Nigeriasoccernet.com he wasn’t surprised he scored Kwara United’s first goal in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round against AS Douanes in Lagos on Sunday. The former Abia Warriors player who joined the Harmony Boys during the transfer opened the scoring as Kwara United defeated their visitors AS Douanes…
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Still on the Kwara United vs AS Douanes game, Paul talks tough
Kwara United new signing Paul Samson has promised his side will leave no stone unturned when they host AS Douanes at the first preliminary round of the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup in Lagos today. Speaking exclusively to Nigeriasoccernet.com, Paul who newly joined the Harmony Boys from Abia Warriors said Kwara United are going all out…
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CAF CC: We are battle ready – Dele Aiyenugba
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has assured the fans of Kwara United of their readiness for today’s CAF Confederation Cup game against AS Douanes of Niger, Nigeriasoccernet.com can exclusively report. During their final training session on Saturday while speaking exclusively to our correspondent, Aiyenugba said the spirit in the camp of the Afonja Warriors…
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Exclusive: It Was A Great Season For Me In The NPFL – Tosin Omoyele
Nigeria striker Tosin Omoyele has rated the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League season as a great one for him, Nigeriasoccernet.com can exclusively report. The former Osun United striker started the season with Enyimba, playing for them in the CAF Confederation Cup but at a point during the season left Aba for Kastina where he…
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Vikseen Virtual: Nigeria Put Africa In Video Game Map With First African Soccer Game
For so long a time we’ve seen and played with European teams and players in soccer video games but local Clubs and players don’t get the recognition despite the large numbers of locals playing these games. Its been all about the European clubs, players and this got a sports fan and computer coder, Nigerian Victor…
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NPFL Exclusive: We Knew No Team Could Stop Us From Winning The League – Ebere Duru
Left wing back of new Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United, Ebere Duru in an exclusive interview with Nigeriasoccernet.com in the early hours of Thursday expressed his joy to be among this history creating Rivers United team. Ebere Duru who played a key role in Rivers United emergence as the 2021/22 NPFL champions stated…
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NNL Exclusive: We Will Bury Gateway United In Benin – Tanimu Benjamin
Ahead of Bendel Insurance all important outstanding game versus Gateway United on Wednesday, Tanimu Benjamin has assured the fans of Bendel Insurance of victory, Nigeriasoccernet can report. Speaking exclusively to Nigeriasoccernet.com on Monday morning, Tanimu Benjamin said the team cannot afford to slack at this point when their dream of NPFL return is almost achieved.…
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Exclusive: Nigeria Born Djibouti Striker Talks Tough Ahead Of CHAN Qualifiers
Lanky Nigerian born Djibouti striker Samuel Akinbinu has reaffirmed his commitment and that of his teammates to making Djibouti national team a force of reckon with in Africa football, Nigeriasoccernet can exclusively report. Samuel Akinbinu who became the player of the Djibouti national team over a year ago after switching nationalities is gradually becoming…
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Nigeria on the rise despite off-field worries
Nigeria’s recent 1-1 draw with Brazil has once again sparked talk that African football is closing the gap on the world’s leading nations. It is a narrative that resurfaced following Nigeria’s superb 4-2 victory over Argentina two years ago, but subsequent results at the 2018 World Cup in Russia dampened the mood somewhat. Performances since…
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Manchester United Close To Mandzukic Deal
Manchester United have reportedly come to a verbal agreement that will finally bring Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic to Old Trafford. The club have been pursuing the Croatian player as far back as the summer transfer window, and if reports are accurate this time the deal should finally be confirmed on the 1st of January. The…