Category: World News
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Ademola Lookman notches 13th league goal of the season
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continued his fine form with a goal in Atalanta BC’s comprehensive win over Juventus in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman wrapped up the scoring for Atalanta in their 0-4 away league victory over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. Mateo Retegui opened scored from the…
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Sadiq Umar’s brace earn a point for Valencia
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, turned the saviour for Valencia as they fought back to get a 3-3 draw against Osasuna in the Spanish La Liga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sadiq Umar scored twice to help Valencia snatch a point in their entertaining La Liga draw vs Osasuna at El Sadar. Diego López opened the score…
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Chukwueze scores in 10-man AC Milan’s defeat
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, got on the score sheet for AC Milan, but it ended as a bad in the office for the Italian Serie A giants as they lost to Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze scored for the Rosonerri as they fell 1-2 to Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday. Samuel Chukwueze…
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Gasperini criticised by Atalanta Co-Owner over Lookman comments
Atalanta co-owner, Stephen Pagliuca has said that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini “made a mistake” with his public criticism of Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gasperini described Lookman as “one of the worst penalty takers” after the winger missed a crucial penalty in Atalanta’s 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge. Lookman labelled the comments “disrespectful”. However,…
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Man of the match Lookman net brace in Empoli’s whitewash
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman recorded his name on the score sheet twice as Atalanta BC eased past Empoli ok Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman got on the score sheet twice in Atalanta BC’s 5-0 thrashing of Empoli at Carlo Castellani Stadium. The visitors broke the deadlock with Davide Zappacosta’s chip shot in the 27th…
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“I didn’t want to offend anyone” Gasperini clarifies Lookman penalty comments
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has moved to defuse a row with winger Ademola Lookman, saying he did not intend to offend the player with his criticism of his penalty-taking abilities, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gasperini had described Lookman as “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen after the Nigerian missed a spot-kick…
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Napoli face indictment over financial irregularities for Osimhen and Manolas
The Rome public prosecutor’s office has requested the indictment of Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis on charges of false accounting, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. De Laurentiis is accused of recording fictitious capital gains in the club’s purchase of players, including Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. According to reports in Italy, prosecutors allege that the deals generated tens…
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“I am very happy at Club” Onyedika focused on Club Brugge
Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has reiterated his commitment to Club Brugge, despite reported interest from several top European clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old was close to joining Turkish champions Galatasaray last summer, and his impressive performances have also caught the attention of AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, and Borussia Dortmund. However, Onyedika has stressed that…
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Nigerian music artist Tems joins San Diego FC as partner
MLS side San Diego FC has announced Nigerian music artist Tems as the latest addition to the club’s ownership group through her company The Leading Vibe, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. She makes history by becoming the first African woman to be involved in the ownership of a Major League Soccer team. The club’s Chairman and CEO expressed…
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Amuneke: Osimhen made right call staying at Galatasaray
Ex-Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made the correct decision to remain at Galatasaray, despite interest from other top clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli, has been in impressive form for the Turkish Super League side, scoring 17 goals this season. Amuneke praised Osimhen’s choice, saying: “He…
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Osimhen’s Juventus link questioned by Luca Toni
World Cup winner, Luca Toni has doubts whether Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen would be a good fit for Juventus, amid reports linking him with a summer move to the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has a €75m release clause that Juventus are reportedly considering triggering. However, Toni believes the Nigerian’s playing…
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Boniface, Orban hit the target as Hoffenheim fall to Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface marked his return to the pitch in style with a goal after minutes of action as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Boniface’s goal gave the Bundesliga Champions a 3-1 win over Hoffenheim at the Bay Arena. Boniface’s opener in the 15th minute was doubled by…
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Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen bid jejected by Napoli
Serie A giant, Napoli has turned down a €65m offer from Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Turkish club according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport had attempted to make Osimhen’s loan deal permanent but were unable to meet the 26-year-old’s €75m release clause. However, Galatasaray has a unique advantage in negotiations…
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Chukwueze’s future uncertain as Bologna and Saudi club lead chase
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze’s future at AC Milan is uncertain, with Bologna and a Saudi Arabian club leading the race for his signature, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. The 24-year-old Nigerian is reportedly not part of new Milan manager Sergio Conceicao’s plans, despite joining the club from Villarreal for €20m in the summer of 2023. ? Discussions…
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Chukwueze returns with bang, scores late winner for Milan
AC Milan came from behind to beat Parma 3-2 at the San Siro on Sunday, with substitute Samuel Chukwueze scoring the winning goal deep into stoppage time, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian winger, who replaced Youssouf Fofana in the 57th minute, bundled the ball over the line from six yards with his thigh to secure all…
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Cagliari push further for Dessers
Serie A club Cagliari are set to step up their efforts to sign Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Italian club is desperate to bolster its attack this month and has turned its attention to Dessers after negotiations for another forward fell through. However, Cagliari may face competition from fellow Serie A side Empoli,…
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Chukwueze returns to full training with AC Milan
Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze has resumed full training with Serie A club AC Milan after recovering from a muscle injury. The 24-year-old winger suffered the injury during Milan’s league clash with AS Roma last December but is now nearing a return to full action. Chukwueze’s timely recovery puts him in contention to be part of…
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Udinese drop Okoye amid betting irregularities investigation
Serie A club Udinese have omitted goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from their list of registered players amid an investigation into alleged betting irregularities, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international is under scrutiny for reportedly betting on his yellow card in Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio on 11 March 2024. Okoye received a yellow card for time-wasting…
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Brentford in Advanced talks to sign Kayode
Premier League club, Brentford are in advanced negotiations with Fiorentina to sign Nigerian-born defender Michael Kayode, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to Violanews, Brentford want to sign the 20-year-old on loan with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. However, Fiorentina are keen to include a buy-back clause in the deal,…
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Edna Imade continues fine form to beat Gift Monday’s Tenerife
Nigerian forward Edna Imade extended her scoring streak to six consecutive games, netting in Granada’s 2-1 victory over UD Tenerife in Liga F on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The December player of the month struck in the 39th minute for her 12th season goal after her earlier attempt had Ricocheted the bar. Ariadna Mingueza made it…