Tag: Babajide Sanwo-olu
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Lagos Mid-Term Break Football Camp 2024 organizers open registration for willing participants
Through the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in collaboration with Lagos State Sports Commission, the Lagos State Government is pleased to announce a new football tournament for teenagers and youths For Primary & Secondary Schools within the ages of 10 -18 in Lagos State. The tournament themed: “LAGOS 1.0…
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Worries mount for Super Eagles as Sunday Oliseh expresses concerns over midfield absence ahead of AFCON 2023 clash
Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh, has voiced his apprehension about the Super Eagles’ midfield situation in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The concern stems from the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, who was initially part of the squad but had to withdraw due to a lingering muscular issue. Oliseh emphasized the pivotal…
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Lagos State Governor host Super Eagles
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu hosted the Nigeria Super Eagles on Tuesday before their departure for the 34th African Cup of Nations in Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles except Kelechi Iheanacho who is reported to join the team in Cote D’Ivoire arrived the former Nigeria capital from Abu Dhabi on Tuesday where they had…
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Lagos State Governor to host Super Eagles before team’s departure for Cote D’Ivoire
The Nigeria Football Federation has revealed that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will host the Super Eagles on Tuesday night, hours before the team leaves for Cote d’Ivoire to participate in the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a release by the Federation, the minister for Sports Development, John Owan Enoh will…
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Heartbreaking: Sunshine Stars lost Taiwo Dosunmu to the cold hand of death
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars have confirmed the demise of their Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu who was one of the victims of bandits attack couple of weeks ago, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dosunmu was shot during an attack on Sunshine Stars’ bus by gunmen along Benin-Ore Expressway earlier this month. On December 7, Sunshine…
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EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho to return earlier than expected
Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho may return sonner than expected according to Leicester City manager, Dean Smith at Thursday’s press conference, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho was injured in Leicester City’s draw against Leeds United on the 25th of April and was said to be likely out for the rest of the season after suffering a tear to his…
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Leicester City fear Iheanacho sustaining season ending injury
Leicester City manager, Dean Smith sounded so worried while providing Kelechi Iheanacho‘s injury update following Tuesday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Foxes boss admitted Iheanacho’s injury, “didn’t look great” Iheanacho suffered the injury in the build-up to Jamie Vardy’s equaliser, the Nigerian gripping his groin as he ran through but still managing to thread…
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EPL: Iheanacho plays a vital role as Leicester draw Leeds
Nigeria International, Kelechi Iheanacho played a pivotal role as Leicester City picked up a point at Elland Road on Tuesday evenging, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Luis Sinisterra handed the home team the advantage with just twenty minutes into the game when he turned home a cross with his head. In the 73rd minute, Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier…
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“It’s a breath of fresh air” – Iheanacho speaks on goal and Leicester’s win
After scoring a goal to help his team move out of the relegation zone on Saturday Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho states Leicester City’s togetherness and fight was on the full display during the 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Foxes had to come from behind on Filbert Way, trailing to a first-half…
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EPL: Iheanacho scores in Leicester’s crucial win
Leicester City got an important win in their English Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers as the Foxes fight their way out of the relegation zone, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho scored from the spot to help Leicester City earn an important comeback 2-1 home win at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Matheus Cunha opened score…
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Leicester City boss commends Iheanacho for his role in Saturday’s loss to Manchester City
Despite losing 3-1 to Manchester City on Saturday, Leicester City boss Dean Smith have picked some positives from the game which included the praise on Nigeria’s striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Introduced for Jamie Vardy at the start of the second half with the team already 3 goals down, Kelechi Iheanacho pulled one back for…
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EPL: Iheanacho in contention for Leicester City Goal of the Month award
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for Leicester City Goal of the Month award for February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international in the month of February was involved in five games in all competitions for Leicester scoring 3 goals and providing three assists. With four games in the league and one in the…
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EPL: Rashford beats Iheanacho to the Player of the Month award.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been awarded the Premier League Player of the Month for February ahead of Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both players were involved in five goals for their clubs in February with Rashford scoring five and Iheanacho contributing two goals and three assists for Leicester City. While Iheanacho’s contributions…
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Rogers has good words for Iheanacho even in defeat
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers singled out Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho for praise despite their 1-0 defeat to Southampton at the Saint Mary’s, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Carlos Alcaraz might have stole the show but Rogers was still designing enough to acknowledge the performance of Iheanacho in the game. The 26 year-old had five shots on goal…
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Iheanacho in contention for EPL player of the month
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho had been nominated for the player of the month for February after his brilliant performance in the month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho who sprang to life in February after a time of quietness in front of goal scored 2 goals and assisted three in all four matches of Leicester City in…
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Iheanacho battles Rashford and others for player of the month
Leicester city forward Kelechi Iheanacho alongside five other premier league players have been shortlisted for the February EA SPORTS Player of the Month award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international in the month of February was involved in five league games for the Foxes contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. His five goal involvements came in…
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“I am so disappointed.” Iheanacho reacts to a shock FA Cup exit.
Following a surprising home defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the Round 16 stage of the English FA Cup, Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho revealed he was so disappointed. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international came in and scored for the Leicester City at the King Power stadium on Tuesday night but his goal was not enough…
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Kelechi Iheanacho comes off the bench to score in Leicester City’s FA Cup defeat
Kelechi Iheanacho was on the score sheet for his Leicester City side, but it was not enough to make them avoid defeat in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night, Nigerisoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian forward came off the bench to score in the 67th minute in the Foxes 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers…
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Leicester 4-1 Tottenham: Iheanacho contribute a goal to Conte’s headache
Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho rendered the return of Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte unappealing after he added a goal and an assist to the Foxes’ 4-1 victory over the visitors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Spurs, with boss Conte back in the dugout following a gallbladder removal, had an ideal start when Rodrigo Bentancur diverted home Victor…
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Maddison commends Iheanacho for unselfish conduct in Leicester’s win at Aston Villa
England international, James Maddison has hailed Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho for his unselfish nature during Leicester City’s 4-2 away win over Aston Villa at the weekend. Madison who scored one of the goals described Iheanacho as a teammate with a good heart. “Dewsbury-Hall put in a brilliant tackle. He didn’t even know the guy…