Tag: Lesley Ugochukwu
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Official: Chelsea pull Ugochukwu out of Olympic squad
Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is set to leave the Premier League this summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian born French forward, has been recalled from the French Olympic squad amid plans to loan him out this season. The French Football Federation announced: “Lesley Ugochukwu leaves the Olympic selection. The midfielder is leaving the French Olympic Team…
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Nigeria-eligibles Olise, Ugochukwu get France Olympics call-up
Ex-international and coach of the French U-23 side, Thierry Henry has announced France’s preliminary squad for the upcoming Olympic Games 2024 on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Arsenal man worked with the Belgium national team as an assistant manager during the 2018 World Cup and the EURO 2021 tournament before he was appointed as the…
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League Cup: Ndidi, Iheanacho feature in Leicester City’s loss to Newcastle
It was another bad day in the office for Nigerian duo of Wifred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho and their Leicester City side as they lost by two goals to nil in the Carabao Cup quarter finals to Newcastle United on Tuesday. Dan Burn and Joelinton’s second half goals sunk City on the day to ensure…