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Iheanacho unfazed by En-Nesyri comparison at Sevilla
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted he feels no pressure to replace Youssef En-Nesyri at Sevilla, despite the comparison between the two African stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. En-Nesyri, in his four and the half years scored 73 league goals in Sevilla befire Fenerbahce earlier this summer, paving the way for Iheanacho’s arrival on a two-year…
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Transfer Talk: Man United ramp up interest in PSG’s Ugarte
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Man United continue with interest for PSG’s Ugarte Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte, reports Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations…
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Giroud: Zlatan said ‘it’s a league for strikers’
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions When MLS club LAFC officially unveiled their newest star Olivier Giroud on Thursday, the France striker revealed that he made his MLS decision based on the advice of former crosstown rival, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “I spoke to Zlatan — which was the wrong part of the city,” Giroud said of the former…
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Ejuke shines as Sevilla edge Al-Ittihad in pre-season friendly
Nigerian forward, Chidera Ejuke was named Man of the Match after an impressive display in Sevilla’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Saudi club Al-Ittihad on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ejuke, who joined Sevilla on a free transfer last month, mesmerized the Al-Ittihad defence with his pace and dribbling runs, causing problems for the opposition throughout the…
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I hope to be back with Nigeria – Chidera Ejuke
Sevilla’s latest addition, Chidera Ejuke has revealed he is eager to play for the the Super Eagles after becoming the first Nigeria international to join the La Liga outfit, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The winger moved to Sevilla on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with CSKA Moscow. Ejuke spent the last campaign on…
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Official: Ejuke joins Sevilla
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Chidera Ejuke has completed a move to La Liga side Sevilla on a three-year contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The winger moved to the Seville on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with CSKA Moscow. Ejuke spent the last campaign on loan at Royal Antwerp, where he managed five goals…
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La Liga Transfer: Christantus Uche signs with Getafe!
Getafe CF have secured their first summer signing, snatching up promising Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche from AD Ceuta with the 21-year-old penning a four-year deal, committing him to the club until 2028, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Uche’s journey to La Liga began in 2022 when he arrived in Spain. After honing his skills with Moralo CP,…
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Malagón’s Liga MX final heroics give Mexico hope at Copa América
EmailPrint Open Extended ReactionsClub América goalkeeper Luis Malagón’s saves were crucial to his team’s Liga MX title success. Now Mexico fans are hoping he can do the same at the Copa América. Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images Until recently, goalkeeper Luis Malagón was an untested backup on Club América’s bench. After Sunday’s title-winning Liga MX final, he proved…
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Galatasaray clinch title with 102 points haul
EmailPrint Open Extended ReactionsMauro Icardi scored twice for Galatasaray against Konyaspor to help his side clinch the title. Getty Galatasaray secured a 24th Turkish title with a 3-1 victory at Konyaspor on Sunday, ending the season three points above arch Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce who have not won the league in a decade. Galatasaray triumphed for a…
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Orlando sets NWSL record with 8th straight win
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The Orlando Pride won a National Women’s Soccer League record eighth straight match on Friday with a 2-1 victory over the Portland Thorns FC. Forward Barbra Banda scored both goals in the first half for Orlando to draw level for the league lead with Thorns forward Sophia Smith, who missed Friday’s…
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Costa Rica GK Navas retires ahead of Copa America
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas announced his retirement from international football on Thursday at the age of 37, putting an end to rumours that he would play in the next Copa America. Navas, who made his international debut in 2008, has made 114 appearances and played in three World Cups, the…
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La Liga: Sadiq Umar scores first goal in 2024 in Real Sociedad’s win over Granada
Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq broke his goal drought, netting his first goal since December as Real Sociedad came from behind twice to beat Granada in the Spanish La Liga match day 28 encounter on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored the first goal for the Royal as they battled to a 2-3 tough win…
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Source: Benzema dropped amid feud with coach
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Karim Benzema has been left out of Al Ittihad’s squad for their AFC Champions League game with Uzbekistani outfit Navbahor on Thursday amid a difficult relationship with his coach Marcelo Gallardo, a source confirmed to ESPN. Gallardo doesn’t consider Benzema fit enough for the trip after the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner…
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Source: Spurs beat Barça to sign Swedish prodigy
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Tottenham have beaten Barcelona to the signing of teenage Swedish prodigy Lucas Bergvall, a source has told ESPN. The 17-year-old appeared set on a move to Camp Nou but Spurs have convinced Bergvall to choose a move to north London after agreeing terms with his club, Djurgardens, in a deal worth…
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Copa del Rey: Sociedad call Sadiq Umar for Osasuna tie
Spanish side, Real Sociedad have included striker, Sadiq Umar in the squad for their Copa del Rey Round 16 tie against Osasuna, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 25 year-old was reported to have suffered knee injury while in preparatory camp with the Super Eagles for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations before he was excused from team.…
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Ange: Lifting FA Cup won’t make Spurs winners
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Ange Postecoglou has said winning the FA Cup will not transform Tottenham into serial winners despite the desperation among supporters to end a 16-year wait for a trophy. The 58-year-old is enjoying a fine start to life as head coach with Spurs just six points off the top of the Premier…
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Sadiq Umar in contention for Goal of the Month in Spain
Umar Sadiq, the Real Sociedad forward, has been nominated for the LaLiga Goal of the Month award for December, along with Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid and Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sadiq’s impressive goal came during Sociedad’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna on December 2, where he unleashed a powerful shot from the…