Tag: Kelechi iheanacho
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Trabzonspor eyeing Iheanacho as potential transfer target
Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor, is contemplating a move for Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club according to reports from Turkish sports outlet Sporx, sees Iheanacho as a viable alternative to his compatriot Paul Onuachu. Onuachu, currently on loan at Trabzonspor from Southampton in the Sky Bet Championship, is a key target for the…
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EFL: Leicester City boss delighted as Ndidi makes triumphant return
Leicester City’s manager, Enzo Maresca, expressed his joy as Wilfred Ndidi rejoined the squad, marking his comeback in the Foxes’ 1-0 victory against Sunderland, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi, whose absence spanned over two months due to a severe muscle injury, reclaimed his spot on the pitch, substituting Yunus Akgun in the 73rd minute. Maresca emphasized Ndidi’s…
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Kelechi Iheanacho poised for Leicester City return against Leeds United
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho is set to make his comeback for Leicester City against Leeds United today, marking his first appearance since since the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho, who was absent for approximately a month due to his participation in AFCON 2023 with the Super Eagles, rejoined the club…
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AFCON 2023: ‘We miss Iheanacho, Aribo’, Peseiro reveals reason behind Super Eagles drop in goal numbers
While Nigeria had the best defense during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, their manager, José Peseiro has urged his team to be more clinical up front. With a 1-0 victory over Angola, the Super Eagles achieved their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the competition, sending them into the semifinals. With…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Justifies Iheanacho’s Absence in AFCON Victory
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In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, Coach Jose Peseiro clarifies why star player Kelechi Iheanacho remained on the bench, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho, came into the tournament injured but despite being declared fully fit, the Leicester City striker is make an appearance in AFCON…
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Inside Eagles Camp: Iheanacho and Onuachu Miss Final AFCON Training Session
In a setback for the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A clash against Equatorial Guinea, star strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu were conspicuously absent from the team’s final workout, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Recall, Iheanacho had been with the doctors in Leicester City, working in his fitness due to muscular…
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AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho, Paul Onuachu arrive Cote D’Ivoire
Super Eagles duo,Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu have arrived Cote D’Ivoire for the 34th African Cup of Nations ahead of the start of the Super Eagles campaign on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu both joined the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan on Saturday morning. The Leicester City striker picked up slight injury during…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro assures Nigerians of Iheanacho in Côte d’Ivoire
Amidst the injury crises rocking the boat of the Super Eagles, head coach, Jose Peseiro has guaranteed Nigerians of a fit Kelechi Iheanacho at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho has been in the treatment room for close to three weeks, missing the team’s campin and preparation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab…
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Video: Iheanacho working round the clock to be fit for AFCON
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is doing everything possible to be fit and available for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Leicester city forward has been nursing a muscular injury for over two weeks now, missing the Foxes’ last three game. While his teammates and Compatriot, Wilfred Ndidi got dropped from…
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AFCON: Peseiro set to replace Ndidi, Iheanacho
Following recent news of injuries for Leicester City’s duo of Wilfried Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro is set to replace the duo for the African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi is strongly reported to miss the AFCON tournament due to injury which saw him miss his team’s home win…
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Ndidi nurtures injury, doubtful for AFCON
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi faces an injury setback ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manager, Enzo Maresca reportedly confirmed this after he failed to list the Nigerian in the Foxes’ 4-1 win against Huddersfield Town on Monday. Ndidi and Iheanacho are expected to join the Nigerian squad, but Maresca emphasizes…
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Ndidi starts, Iheanocho plays but Ipswich hold to a draw Leicester at the tale end
A late equalizer on Tuesday night at the a packed Portman Road ensured Ipswich Town will not be put to shame in front of their own fans following their 1-1 draw inert Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi started the game and was instrumental for Leicester in the battle of the top two…
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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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NWFL: Confluence Queens, Heartland Queens leave bottom place after win
In the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL match day 6 fixtures, Confluence Queens and Heartland did their league positions a lot of good with respective wins on Wednesday. As at the beginning of the year, the two teams languished at the bottom of group A and B, but after two impressive results the two teams…
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NWFL: Rivers Angels get hard-fought win over Osun Babes
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Rivers Angels returned to winning ways after their first match loss to defending champions, Bayelsa Queens on Wednesday. The 2021 champions edged Osun Babes two goals to one to get their league campaign back on track at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. With a intensed play from the Jewels of Rivers in the early part of…
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NWFL: New Season Announced By League Body
Bayelsa Queens will begin their NWFL title defence on the 14th of September 2022, Nigeriasoccernet can report. The date was confirmed by the organizers during the NWFL annual congress meeting held in Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Wednesday where it was revealed that the league will be abridged format and fourteen teams will…