Category: World News
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Boniface, Tella emerge Bundesliga champions with Bayer Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella emerged champions of the 2023/2024 German Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. WE DID IT! ??#Winnerkusen #DeutscherMeisterSVB pic.twitter.com/jdMkQArDO5 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 14, 2024 Boniface opened score as Granite Xhaka’s goal and Wirtz Florian’s hattrick saw the Werkself to a glorious…
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Pressing, dribbling and speed: Lookman attributes his style to Sadio Mane
Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed he modeled his football pattern after former African Football of the year, Sadio Mane, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman is one of the three Nigeria internationals who made the CAF’s Best XI at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and a threat got any defense in the Serie A. One the back…
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Lookman confident of Atalanta of ahead of the showdown with Liverpool
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, expresses confidence as his team prepares for a challenging encounter against Liverpool in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite Liverpool’s status as favorites, Lookman insists that Atalanta will approach the match with determination to showcase their abilities. Speaking to The Athletic, Lookman emphasizes the significance of the opportunity to…
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The True Story: Lookman at 16, his dedication and growth
Now he plays in the top flight league and a top club in Italy, the making of Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman is one of hardworking, persistence and perseverance, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. The former Ex-Everton winger Lookman was only spotted by Charlton at 16 in Sunday league football. This was the beginning of his professional journey before…
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Pioli praises Chukwueze’s resilience amid AC Milan transformation
AC Milan’s manager, Stefano Pioli has lauded the remarkable turnaround in Samuel Chukwueze’s performance, highlighting the Nigerian winger’s newfound confidence after initially struggling to settle at the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze, who joined AC Milan from LaLiga’s Villarreal last summer, encountered difficulties adapting to his new surroundings. However, his recent exceptional form, notably showcased in…
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Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian duo near Bundesliga triumph
Nigerian forwards, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella are on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen this season, as the team edges closer to a historic triumph under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In their latest fixture against Union Berlin, Tella showcased his prowess by starting the match and contributing 79 minutes…
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AC Milan commend Chukwueze for his impressive performance in Leece showdown
Italian giant AC Milan have applauded their winger Samuel Chukwueze for his contribution in the club’s 3-0 win over Lecce in the Serie A on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze showcased his skillset with a pivotal assist, aiding Milan in a commanding victory at the San Siro. The Nigerian winger contribution came early on as he…
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Transfers: Paris St-Germain ready to meet Napoli’s demands for Osimhen move
Paris St-Germain, the formidable force in Ligue 1, is poised to fulfill Napoli’s final stipulations to secure the transfer of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to France, as reported by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Osimhen, coveted by elite clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea throughout the season, seems destined for Paris as the French giants surge ahead in the…
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Napoli eye Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as potential Osimhen successor
Serie A champions, SSC Napoli, are reportedly considering Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as a replacement for compatriot Victor Osimhen, amid speculation about Osimhen’s future, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Serie A triumph last season, ending a 33-year drought. Despite extending his contract until 2026, Osimhen’s potential departure at the end of…
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AC Milan’s Pioli: Why I start Chukwueze in Fiorentina win
AC Milan’s manager, Stefano Pioli, has shed light on his decision to field Samuel Chukwueze in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a challenging start at San Siro since his move from Villarreal, the 24-year-old found himself in Milan’s starting XI. Pioli commended the Nigerian winger for his recent adaptability, stating, “Chukwueze was…
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Toni Payne helps Sevilla return to winning ways
Nigeria Super Falcons forward Toni Payne was on target as Sevilla they returned to winning ways in the Liga F, the Spanish Women league on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Payne and Sevilla emerge 4-2 victorious over Real Sociedad at the Ramón Cisneros Palacios on Saturday as their battle for top 4 remained on course. Eva Llamas…
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Jennifer Echegini shakes South Africa’s camp with hattrick against Florentina
Nigeria’s Super Falcon’s striker, Jennifer Echegini has scored her first career hattrick after netting 3 goals as Juventus Women stormed to a big home victory over Florentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Echegini’s hattrick came after the Old Lady Women ran out 4-0 winner at the Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora in the Italian Serie Women’s match day…
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Inter Milan eye Nigeria-Italian Michael Kayode
Inter Milan, current Serie A leaders, have entered the fray of clubs eyeing Nigerian-born defender Michael Kayode, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 19-year-old has caught attention with his stellar performances for Fiorentina this season, contributing one goal and two assists in 19 league outings since his elevation to the first team. Kayode’s impressive displays have not gone…
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Fitness Update: Osimhen returns to Castelvolturno training ahead of Atalanta showdown
Napoli’s striker, Victor Osimhen, has resumed team training in preparation for the upcoming clash against Atalanta this weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international missed Napoli’s recent encounter with Inter Milan and withdrew from national team duty due to a minor injury. ? Fully focused on Atalanta ? #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/NZifvUFFeE — Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) March…
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Good news for the Partenopei, Osimhen trains ahead of Atalanta clash
Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen, is on track to make a timely return for Napoli’s upcoming Serie A showdown against Atalanta, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian star was sidelined during Napoli’s recent 1-1 draw with Inter Milan before the international break due to fitness concerns. Osimhen also withdrew from Nigeria’s squad for friendlies against Ghana and Mali to…
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Victor Boniface returns to team training
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface is nearing his return to full fitness following his return to team training for German league leaders, Bayern Leverkusen on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface had been off the pitch of play for 3 months following a groin injury groin injury led to him missing the African Cup of Nations.…
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Napoli identify Jonathan David and two others as Osimhen’s replacement
With the immediate possible departure of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen in the summer, the Serie A champions have identified three effective players to replace the Nigeria internationa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen in the last three years has been a major tool in every of the club’s success but despite recently extending hi start at the club until…
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‘My Boy’ Rafael Leao hails Chukwueze
Rafael Leao, the Milan forward, offered warm congratulations to Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze for securing his maiden Serie A goal on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Rossonerri away at the Stadio Bentegodi defeated Hella Vero 3-1 with Chukwueze, exhibiting his prowess, netting his inaugural Serie A goal – his third of the season – with a…
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“I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time” Chukwueze
Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed how excited he was following his goal for AC Milan on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international scored his first Serie A goal on in a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Bentegodi. “I am really happy. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long…
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Serie A: Samuel Chukwueze open goal account against Hellas Verona
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Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze opened his goal scoring account in the Seria A after scoring in AC Milan’s win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, Nigeriasocceenet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder came from the bench to strike a wonderful volley to help Milan to a 3-1 win over Verona at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium. After cagey affair…