Category: World News
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Serie A: Maduka Okoye wins Udinese POTM
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Nigeria goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has been awarded Udinese player of the month for the month of February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles shot stopper has been in tremendous form for the Italian Serie A side keeping 2 clean sheets and conceding twice. Okoye stood tall against giants, Juventus in Turin given Udinese a 0-1 win…
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FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons drop 2 spots to 36
Nigeria Super Falcons have dropped two places in the FIFA Women’s World ranking released on Friday but the World Governing Body, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 9-time African champions moved downwards from 34 to 36 positions after gathering a total point of 1616. Qualification for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Paris 2024 has been the focal point…
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FIFA U-17 WWC Championship to hold annually, Qatar, Morocco to host next 5 editions
World football governing body, FIFA has announced that the under 17 World Cup for men and women will now hold annually, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council meeting held virtually from Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday. It was confirmed that Qatar will host the next five editions of the expanded 48-team FIFA…
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Lookman’s late introduction produces no magic as Atalanta-Juventus ends in stalemate
Super Eagles midfielder, Ademola Lookman played barely half an hour of football as Juventus and Atalanta share in spoils in what turned out to be a cracker in the Serie A on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the visitors took the lead through Teun Koopmeiners in the 35th minutes, Juventus waited until second half to respond…
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Bundesliga: Nathan Tella scores as Bayer Leverkusen extend unbeaten run to 36
Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive form with another win over Wolfsburg and Nigeria’s Nathan Tella was there to help the German Bundesliga leaders to victory on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder scored the first goal in Leverkusen’s 2-0 win over 10-men Wolfsburg at the BayArena. He broke the deadlock after a cagey first…
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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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The Centurion: Osimhen poised for milestone, 100th Serie A appearance
Napoli’s formidable forward, Victor Osimhen, is on the brink of a significant milestone as he prepares to mark his 100th Serie A appearance for reigning champions Napoli against Torino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The eagerly anticipated clash will unfold at the iconic Diego Armando Maradona stadium on Friday. Arriving from Ligue 1 outfit Lille in 2020, the…
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“Hopefully he comes to the Premier League”Onyeka backs Osimhen’s dream
Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka, advocates for compatriot Victor Osimhen’s aspiration to join the Premier League this summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, with 11 goals and three assists in 16 Serie A appearances for Napoli this season, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Despite reported interest from Ligue…
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Micheal Folorunsho wins Serie A Goal of the Month
Hella Verona forward, Micheal Folorunsho has clinched the Serie A Goal of the Month for February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 26-year-old against Juventus on Matchday 24 scored a well taken volley as the opener in the 11 minute. What a volley! ? Folorunsho is our February @cryptocom ???? ?? ??? ????? winner ??@HellasVeronaFC pic.twitter.com/0oGvUBcc3J — Lega…
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EFL: Wilfred Ndidi returns in Leicester City’s win over Sunderland
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After months out due to injury, Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi returned to action in Leicester City’s win over Sunderland AFC in the English Championship on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi returned after about 3 months been out, an injury that saw him miss the African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. He played for 18…
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Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain lead race for Victor Osimhen’s signature
The battle for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s coveted signature has intensified, with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain emerging as frontrunners, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. While Chelsea and Arsenal have also expressed interest in the Napoli forward, it’s Manchester United and PSG who are now positioned most favorably to secure his services, as per The Independent’s latest update.…
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“We are a team, we fight together, we win together, we lose together so onto the next game” Lookman charges on disappointing defeat
Ademola Lookman, back in action for Atalanta after his stint at the Africa Cup of Nations, has encouraged his Bergamo to keep pushing following Atalanta’s 2-1 home defeat to Bologna on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Making his first start since his return, Lookman opened the scoring in the 28th minute. However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side squandered…
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Napoli’s Interim coach: Osimhen regaining peak Form
Francesco Calzona, Napoli’s interim coach, asserts that Victor Osimhen is gradually reaching peak performance levels, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s consistent scoring streak since his return from the Africa Cup of Nations has bolstered the Serie A champions. With five goals in his last three matches, the 25-year-old showcased his prowess before Napoli’s 2-1 triumph over Juventus…
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Osimhen misses penalty as Napoli’s resurgence continues
Super Eagles and SSC Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen missed an opportunity to increase his goal tally for Napoli on Sunday night but his kick from the spot was saved by Juventus goalkeeper, Szczesny, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In the highly intended game played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Kvaratskhelia put the host ahead 3 minutes into…
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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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Napoli President De Laurentiis: Osimhen Departure would stir emotions beyond finance
In a poignant revelation, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has expressed the emotional toll that selling their star striker, Victor Osimhen, would inflict, transcending mere financial considerations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Amidst speculation surrounding Osimhen’s potential departure from the Partenopei this summer, reports suggest a hefty release clause ranging between €120-130m embedded in the forward’s new contract…
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Osimhen scores 3, assist 1 to help Napoli to a big win over Sassuolo
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen continued his goal scoring form since his return from the African Cup of Nations after scoring a hattrick and providing an assist to help Napoli beat Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning champions of the Italian Serie A came from a goal down to ease pass…
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Serie A: AC Milan Boss Pioli calls for more from Chukwueze
Stefano Pioli, the manager of AC Milan, has issued a call for Samuel Chukwueze to elevate his performance, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze made the switch to the San Siro from Spanish side Villarreal last summer. Despite high hopes, the Nigerian international has faced challenges in leaving a mark with the former European champions. Having notched up…
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‘Osimhen is tired but he’ll get back to shape.’ Napoli coach
Francesco Calzona, the interim coach for Napoli, expresses optimism regarding Victor Osimhen’s swift return to top form, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen’s recent performance saw him scoring in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari, marking his second consecutive goal after his return to the club following a month-long international duty. Calzona, reflecting on Osimhen’s contribution, remarked, “He was…