Tag: Aston Villa
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Onyedika rues Club Brugge’s late collapse against Villa
Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has expressed disappointment after his side’s 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Belgian champions were on course for a draw before conceding twice in the final eight minutes at the Jan Breydelstadion on Tuesday night. “It was a tough…
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Onyedika returns to boost Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
Nigeria have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, with Raphael Onyedika returning to action, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder had been sidelined with an injury sustained during Club Brugge’s league match against Standard Liege last month. Onyedika was omitted from the matchday squad…
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Major boost for Club Brugge as Raphael Onyedika returns to training ahead of huge UCL clash
Ahead of the round 16 UEFA Champions League clash against Aston Villa tomorrow, Club Brugge has received a major boost with the return of midfield ace Raphael Onyedika, who missed the last league game against KAA Gent through injury, Nigeraiscoocernet.com writes. With so much anticipation building for the sold-out showdown, the Nigerian midfielder who was…
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Injured Raphael Onyedika doubtful for crucial UCL tie against Aston Villa
It’s absolutely certain that Raphael Onyedika will not be available for the game against KAA Gent tomorrow in the Jupiler Pro League but much more worrisome for head coach Nicky Hayen is the doubt that surrounds his availability for the crucial UCL game against Aston Villa next week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Belgian news outfit HLN reports…
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Transfer: Aston Villa approach Iheanacho’s representatives for a possible transfer
Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is on the radar of English Premier League outfit, Aston Villa following his current situation at Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: Iheanacho is about to leave the Foxes on a free by the end June following the expiration of his contract and Villa are on the are ready to have him in…
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Aston Villa make summer transfer plans for Iheanacho
Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho is is the latest name on Aston Villa’s transfer lens, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The forward will cease to be a Leicester City player at the end of season owing to his refusal to sign an extension. Although the EFL club have been crowned the champions, thereby securing the promotion back to the…
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Awoniyi’s assist not enough as Forest suffer defeat to Aston Villa
In a disappointing turn of events, Taiwo Awoniyi provided a crucial assist as Nottingham Forest succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Aston Villa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite passing a late fitness test to secure a spot in Forest’s starting lineup, Awoniyi witnessed Aston Villa storming into a commanding 3-0 lead, courtesy of goals from Ollie Watkins…
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Late fitness test for Awoniyi ahead of Nottingham Forest’s clash with Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is set to undergo a late fitness assessment ahead of the team’s anticipated away fixture against Aston Villa on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The news comes after Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo disclosed that Awoniyi sustained an injury following their recent victory over West Ham United, where he netted the opening…
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Transfer: Aston Villa want Iheanacho in the new year
English Premier League outfit Aston Villa are intending add to their squad Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanaccho the moment the winter transfer window opens in January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Leicester City forward has six months left on his contract and could leave for free of the Foxes fail to sell him in January. Aston Villa,…
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Transfers: Unai Emery keen on Chukwueze to Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss, Unai Emery is determined to bring Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze to the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Arsenal manager has brought to Villa high level of hope and significance with Aston Villa most likely to play in the UEFA Europa League next season. In order to further improve his…
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Awoniyi cautioned as Aston Villa push Nottingham Forest down the table
It was a quiet day for Nigeria duo, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis as Aston Villa’s drive for the European places continued with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After goalless first half at the Villa Park, Bertrand Traore gave the host the three minutes into the second half. Coach Steve Cooper in the…
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Iheanacho win Man of the match in Leicester’s victory.
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho was voted the Man of the match in the after Leicester City defeated Aston Villa 4-2 on match day 21 on Saturday. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Manchester City striker justified his inclusion in the starting XI contributing a goal and two assists for the Foxes away at the Villa Park.…
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WestHam plotting a swoop for Paul Onuachu
WestHam United are keen on solving their goalscoring dilemma and are reportedly links with Genk striker Paul Onuachu to help Hammers. West Ham as a team have managed just 15 in all of the 18 league matches this season with only Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton scorning fewer. According to Fancastfootball, the English side is interested…
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Genk Chief will do everything to keep Onuachu despite Aston Villa’s strong interest
Dimitri de Conde, CEO of KRC Genk has stated he will do everything possible to keep Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu at the Belgium club in this January window. The Lanky striker who has been in fine form has attracted woos from different clubs especially English Premier League, Club, Aston Villa. The Birmingham Club has not…
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Aston Villa and Crystal Palace ready to go to war for Moffi
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old Nigerian striker Terem Moffi from Ligue 1 club Lorient. According to a report from Jeunes Footeux, Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Terem Moffi from Ligue 1 club FC Lorient. Moffi has a contract with Lorient until the…
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Aston Villa target KRC Genk Paul Onuachu
Aston Villa are said to have lineup bid for Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker, Paul Onuachu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu who is greatly in form is a January target for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. He scored 33 goals in 38 league appearances for the Smurfs two seasons ago. The forward was also the club’s top…
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Aston Villa prepares bid for Samuel Chukwueze
Aston Villa have a “concrete” interest in signing Villarreal attacker Samuel Chukwueze in January, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Villa have set their sights on Chukwueze, who Unai Emery knows well from his time at Villarreal, and are keeping close tabs on his situation, as gathered from Football Insider. It is said their interest is “concrete” as Villa…
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Transfer Update: PSG Set To Battle Barcelona For Nigeria Teenager
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly the latest club to show interest in Aston Villa attacker Carney Chukwuemeka, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. With 12 months left on his current deal, Chukwuemeka failed to sign a new deal with Steven Gerrard led side, setting his eyes on a move to big European team. The 18-year-old was omitted from Villa’s tour…
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Which three clubs will be relegated from the English Premier League this season?
Burnley and QPR look doomed, Sunderland need to make their game in hand count, Hull City are clinging on valiantly, Newcastle are in complete disarray, Leicester City are lifting their heads from the sand and Aston Villa should escape.