Tag: EPL
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Transfer: Lookman silent on England return speculation
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has refused to comment on rumours linking him with a return to the English Premier League. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Charlton Athletic, Everton, Fulham and Leicester City, has been in impressive form since joining Serie A side Atalanta from RB Leipzig two years ago, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Recent speculation has…
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EPL: Silva praises “Happy Boy” Iwobi ahead of Brighton clash
Fulham coach, Marco Silva has heaped praise on Alex Iwobi ahead of the Whites’ Premier League meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iwobi has been in impressive form for Fulham this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 13 league appearances. The Nigerian international’s standout performance in the 1-1…
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Aribo and Southampton continue winless EPL return
Joe Aribo and Southampton FC return to the English Premier League hasn’t been quiet a dream after falling to their second defeat in two games, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Their season opener ended in defeat away to Newcastle United, losing by a one goal margin to the ten men Magpies at St. James’ Park. They were also undone…
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Onuachu’s Future: Agent provides update
Paul Onuachu’s agent, Resat Can Ozbudak, has confirmed that the lanky striker is eager to secure a permanent transfer to Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan from Southampton last summer following the Saints relegation to the Sky Bet Championship. Southampton now have returned to the top flight, English Premier League and…
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Nigerian duo shine as Tottenham suffers defeat at the Cottage
Super Eagles pair Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey showcased their prowess as Fulham secured a commanding 3-0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rodrigo Muniz’s double dazzled the crowd, but it was the stellar performances of Iwobi and Bassey that sealed the victory for the Cottagers at Craven Cottage. Tottenham’s hopes for a Champions League…
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Awoniyi nominated for Nottingham Forest Goal of the Month
Super Eagles forward,Taiwo Awoniyi has clinched a nomination for the prestigious Nottingham Forest Goal of the Month award for February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Awoniyi’s dazzling performance earned him the nomination, notably for his remarkable strike during Forest’s triumphant 2-0 conquest against West Ham United at the esteemed City Ground. The 26-year-old exhibited exceptional skill as he…
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EPL: Bassey & Iwobi goals strike down Manchester United at Old Trafford
Super Eagles duo of Calvin Bassey and Alexander Iwobi made sure Fulham scooped all three points at Old Trafford in the round 26 encounter of the English Premier League (EPL), Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Both fresh from the just concluded 2023 AFCON competition where Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to the host Cote d’Ivoire in the final…
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“I would like to play for Nigeria,” Elijah Adebayo discloses allegiance
Luton Town forward, Elijah Adebayo, has voiced his aspiration to represent Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Born in Brent, England, to Nigerian parents, the 26-year-old striker is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England at the international level. Expressing his desire to don Nigeria’s green and white jersey, Adebayo emphasized the…
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Coted’Ivoire 2023: A look at EPL top stars set for AFCON glory
With the most prestigious football event in the African continent gathering pace, Nigeriasoccernet.com takes a look at the English Premier League players set for AFCON glory in Coted’Ivoire. Nottingham Forest who are battling to save their season will be sending out a total of nine (9) players, the most of any English club followed by…
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Bayelsa Queens’ Ubong Edet makes CAF WCL team of the tournament
Bayelsa Queens’Ubong Edet was listed among the just concluded CAF Women’s Champions League team of the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com. In the list released by CAF on Monday, the tournament winner ASFAR dominated the list with 6 players, Sundowns had 3 players while Bayelsa Queens and Simba Queens had one player each. Bayelsa Queens finished 3rd after…
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CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens clinch bronze at Simba Queens’ expense
Bayelsa Queens emerged bronze medal winners in the CAF Women’s Champions League at Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan, Rabat, on Saturday. The Prosperity Girls edged Simba Queens by a goal to nil courtesy of Juliet Sunday who scored in the second half of the match. Her 71st minute goal was enough to hand the Nigeria…
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Bayelsa Queens are beatable – Charles Lukula
Simba Queens Head Coach Charles Lukula says they can beat Bayelsa Queens for a medal back home on Saturday. After seeing their dream of a final dashed, the East Africans will slug it out with WAFU-B champions Bayelsa Queens in the third-place match and the 45-year-old manager is confident his side can bow out of…
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Bayelsa Queens will beat Simba Queens boast Domo Okara
Domo Okara says his Bayelsa Queens will redeem themselves by winning the CAF Women’s Champions League bronze match against Simba Queens of Tanzania. The Prosperity Girls bowed to a slim 1-0 semi-final defeat against hosts ASFAR on Wednesday but the manager believes they can see out their unsatisfying maiden appearance on a high at Stade…
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CAF WCL: Ibtissam Jraidi’s goal ends Bayelsa Queens’ final hopes
Bayelsa Queens campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League has ended following a semifinal loss to host, ASFAR on Wednesday night, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Nigeria representatives lost one nil in a pulsating last four encounter that saw two teams who had the hopes of reaching the final for the first time. ASFAR’s Ibtissam Jraidi who…
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CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens midfielder makes the group stage best XI
Following are impressive performances for Bayelsa Queens in the group stage of the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League, Anjor Mary-Magdalene has been named among the best XI from the stage, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Mary scored Bayelsa Queens’ first goal of their maiden campaign in the tournament in their 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in the…
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CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens gets N85.9 Million for picking semifinal slot
Bayelsa Queens are reportedly going to earn N85.9 Million for qualifying making it to the final four of the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. A total of $200,000 is guaranteed for Bayelsa Queens for qualifying for the semifinals of the second edition tournament after beating Egyptian counterpart Wadi Degla 3-0 in the last…
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CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens progress to the semifinals
Nigeria’s representative in the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens of Nigeria have booked their place in the semi finals in their maiden participation in the competition, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. This was after an impressive three nil win over Wadi Degla of Egypt in their last group stage match on Sunday. Sunday Juliet’s goal and…
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CAF WCL: Okara relieved to win
Following their 2-0 win over TP Mazembe Ladies in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens Coach, Domo Okara can heave a sigh of relieve. The Nigeria representatives lost their first group stage match by 1-2 against defending champion, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa. However, Okara’s girls redirected their campaign with a 2-0 win over…
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CAFWCL: Bayelsa Queens get campaign back on track with win over TP Mazembe Ladies
After a painful loss in their first game, Bayelsa Queens bounced back in their second match with a win on Thursday in the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, reports . The Nigeria representatives defeated TP Mazembe Ladies of Congo by two goals to nothing in their second group B fixture. First half goals…