Tag: Lille
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Akpom urged to keep working hard after impressive Lille debut
Lille manager Bruno Genesio has challenged Chuba Akpom to continue working hard despite his impressive debut for the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akpom scored in Lille’s 2-1 home defeat to Le Havre on Saturday, becoming the fourth Nigerian to score on his Ligue 1 debut after Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, and Terem Moffi. Genesio praised Akpom’s…
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Chuba Akpom’s debut goal consoles Lille in loss to Le Harve
Six days after completing a loan move to Lille from Ajax, Chuba Akpom has found the net in his debut against Le Harve, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. However, his goal could only be a consolation for the Dogues, who lost 1-2 to Le Harve at Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre Mauroy. Lille’s poor run continues. Hassan opened the…
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“His versatility will give us an edge” – Olivier Letang on Chuba Akpom
Olivier Letang, Lille’s president has hailed the versatility of new acquisition Chuba Akpom, admitting that his ability to play in quiet a handful of position will give the team an added advantage, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Ligue 1 outfit completed a loan deal for the Nigeria international who will stay in France until the end of…
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Official: Akpom completes Lille loan move from Ajax
Nigeria international Chuba Akpom has joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan from Eredivisie giants Ajax, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Thw French club has an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The 29-year-old was unveiled by Lille on Sunday, bringing an end to his spell with Ajax, whom he joined from…
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Lille sign Nigerian youngster Adeshina Ibrahim
French club, Lille have agreed a deal to sign Nigerian youngster Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ayodele, a key player for Beyond Limits Academy, helped the team gain promotion to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) for next season through their success in the Nigeria National League (NNL) play-offs.…
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Lille sign Nigerian youngster, Adeshina Ibrahim
French club, Lille have agreed a deal to sign Nigerian youngster Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ayodele, a key player for Beyond Limits Academy, helped the team gain promotion to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) for next season through their success in the Nigeria National League (NNL) play-offs.…
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“I only had to defend my team” Osayi-Samuel justifies post-match Scuffle
Fenerbahce’s defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has spoken out in defense of his actions following a post-match altercation following the clash between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osayi-Samuel intervened by punching fans who stormed the pitch and attempted to assault Fenerbahce players after the Turkish Super Lig encounter, which saw Fenerbahce emerge victorious with a 3-2 win,…
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AFCON 2023: Hugo Broos, reveals plans to take advantage of Eagles’ Weaknesses
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In the lead-up to the highly anticipated semi-final clash between South Africa and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Bafana Bafana’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has expressed his intention to capitalize on the vulnerabilities of the Super Eagles, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This showdown marks a significant meeting between the two nations in the…
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Abia Warriors put 3 pass Doma United as Sunshine Stars share spoils with Niger Tornadoes
Abia Warriors defeated Doma United to continue their impressive performance at home in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 18 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goals from Ifeanyi Anaemena, Sunday Megwo and Ojonugwa Adejoh secured a 3-0 win at the Umuahia Township Stadium. After more than 40 minutes of piling up the pressure, the…
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Steve Cooper confirms Taiwo Awoniyi will be ‘out for months’ after surgery
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has confirmed that Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone surgery and will be out for months, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With the African Cup of Nations billed to start in January in Cote D’Ivoire, the Super Eagles striker will likely miss the tournament. Speaking on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Brighton…
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AFCON U17: “The quarter-final matches will be very hard nuts to crack” – Nduka Ugbade
Ahead of their quarterfinal game against Burkina Faso Nduka Ugbade believed just like the last group game against South Africa, it’ll also be a tough game, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Golden Eaglets booked after a thrilling 3-2 win against South Africa. They have Burkina Faso between them and a world cup ticket, that Nduka believes his…
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AFCON U17: Burkina Faso beat Cameroon to set-up a quaterfinal clash with Nigeria
Following their hardfought 3-2 win over South Africa in their final group game of the 2023 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Golden Eaglets will now face Burkina Faso in the quarterfinal for a place in the semifinal as well as the World Cup ticket, reports, Nigeriasoccernet.com. This was confirmed after Burkina Faso scored…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglets’ determined comeback against South Africa seals last 8 qualification
Nigeria’s under seventeen male team are through to the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations on going in Algeria after edging South Africa in their last group match on Saturday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets came back twice to beat the Amajimbos three goals to two in a pulsating group B encounter…
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U17 AFCON: Morocco top Nigeria despite loss to Zambia
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Morocco finishes top of group B to set up a quarter-final clash with host Algeria at Anaba on Thursday 11th May at 2000 hours in the quarters. The Chipolopolos of Zambia on Saturday gave a shocking defeat to the Atlas Lions of Morocco to a 2-1 at the 19 May Stadium in Anaba at the…
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AFCON U-17: “We are prepared against South Africa” Ugbade
Ahead of the last Group B game at the African U-17 Cup of Nations, Golden Eaglets coach, Nduka Ugbade claimed he knows what to expect from his opposition, South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria after defeating Zambia in their first game, lost 1-0 to Morocco in the second group game. South Africa who are tied on points…
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FIFA U20 World Cup: NFF finally secures release of AC Milan Victor Eletu to Flying Eagles Camp
After a tough struggle, the Nigeria football Federation NFF have finally secured the release of AC Milan youngster,Victor Eletu who will join the Flying Eagles training camp on Thursday The Rooseneri initially rejected NFF’s request to release the player on May 1. The Presence of Eletu in the Camp will boost the Flying Eagles’ midfield…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglet Strong defender Lawali Wins Man of the Match Award Despite loss to Morocco
Golden Eaglet defender Yahaya Lawali has emerged the Man of the Match for the second time despite their 1-0 loss to the late arrived Morocco team on Wednesday. Lawali the formidable right-back stopper won the Man of the Match Award in their first game against Zambia which they won 1-0. Despite the defeat to the…
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AFCON U17: Nduka Ugbade remains positive despite loss to Morocco
Nigeria’s under seventeen male team coach, Nduka Ugbade has reacted to the loss against Morocco in the on going African Cup of Nations, AFCON U-17 championship in Algeria on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets were humbled by the Junior Eagles of Morocco by a goal to nil after an goal in the 2nd of…
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AFCONU17: Golden Eaglets lose to Morocco
Nigeria’s under seventeen team were defeated in their second game of the African Cup of Nations AFCON U-17 championship by Morocco on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Golden Eaglets fall to a goal to nil defeat to the young Carthage Eagles at Constantine courtesy of an own goal by Tochukwu Ogboji. The Udoka Ugbade’s boys started…
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U17 AFCON: Cameroon’s Dorinel Yondjo set sights on breaking Osimhen’s record
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Cameroonian striker Dorinel Yondjo does not hide his ambitions. He wants to score at least five goals at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria 2023, and beat the record set by Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who scored four and won the golden boot in 2015. Yondjo believes he has what it takes to…