Tag: Celtic
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Transfer: Celtic linked with loan move for Iheanacho
Celtic are the latest club to be linked with a move for Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho, with manager Brendan Rodgers familiar with the Nigeria international from their time together at Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Scottish Premiership giants are reportedly pursuing a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer. Iheanacho, 28, joined…
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Nigeria descent Josh Dede close in on Middlesbrough move
Nigeria-eligible winger Josh Dede is reportedly close to joining Middlesbrough from Scottish club Celtic with the transfer pending medicals as the January transfer window draws nigh, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As per Football Insider, Middlesbrough has secured a deal for a 19-year-old who can also play as a right-back after closely monitoring his progress. While Dede never…
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Rangers must shift mentality to end Celtic dominance – Balogun
Leon Balogun says Rangers need a change in mentality to stop Celtic’s dominance in Scotland, Nigeriasoccerner.com reports. The Nigerian defender believes building confidence through repetition and pre-season friendlies is key to challenging Celtic’s reign. “We need to work on that shift in mentality and build more confidence,” Balogun told Sky Sports. “It’s a process we…
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Leon Balogun face fitness uncertainty ahead of Celtic showdown
Rangers center-back, Leon Balogun finds himself in the spotlight as a significant fitness concern for his side ahead of their crucial trip to Celtic Park on Saturday. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Balogun, 35, was substituted at halftime during Rangers’ commanding 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock last weekend. His absence raises questions about his availability for the impending showdown…
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Rangers: Leon Balogun Faces Uncertainty ahead of Old Firm derby
Nigeria defender Leon Balogun is facing uncertainty regarding his participation in Rangers’ upcoming old firm derby against Celtic. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The clash, scheduled for Saturday at Celtic Park, hangs in the balance for the player. Balogun suffered a muscle injury during Rangers’ 4-1 victory over Kilmarnock last week, leading to his halftime substitution. With the…
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Cyriel Dessers provides assist for Rangers in dramatic draw against Celtic
Cyriel Dessers helped Rangers in their dramatic draw over old rivals, Celtics in the Scottish Professional Football League on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian Super Eagles striker assisted one of the goals as Rangers came from behind in the Old firm encounter which ended 3-3 at Ibrox Stadium. Celtic were in front as early as…
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Transfer Update: Stephen Odey Ready To Dump Denmark For Scotland
Stephen Odey has made his desires of switching to the Scottish Premiership known as rumours regarding his exit from Randers kept trending, Nigeriasoccernet can report. The former MFM FC of Lagos star has started in the first two test matches against Helsingør and Viborg and came on the scoreboard in the first. With less than…