Tag: Peter Crouch
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“I didn’t say this” – Peter Crouch denies criticising Lookman’s decision to play for Nigeria
Former England international, Peter Crouch has refuted claims that he questioned Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s choice to represent Nigeria at the senior level instead of the Three Lions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Crouch, a former Liverpool striker, praised Lookman for his outstanding performance in the UEFA Europa League final, where the forward scored a hat-trick to secure…
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Federation Cup: ‘we respect our opponent but we have our game plan.’ Coach Ayeni
Akwa United head coach, Deji Ayeni says his team is ready for today’s Federation Cup Round 32 tie against EFCC Football Club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Uyo based outfit is believed to stand a better chance but Maikaba will not undermine his Abuja based opposition. Akwa United defeated WIkki Tourists 1-0 in the previous round while EFCC…
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Federation Cup: NFF reveals match venues for Round 32 fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the match centers for the Round 32 fixtures in the Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Director of Communications in the Federation, Ademola Olajire disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The fixtures which were initially for this week Wednesday will now be played next week Wednesday and Thursday…
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Federation Cup: Deji Ayeni warns his side against upset
Akwa United manager, Deji Ayeni has warned his side against complacency as the Uyo outfit look to win third Federation Cup title in eight years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers will begin their campaign in this year’s competition with a Round of 64 fixture against Wikki Tourists at the INEC Stadium, Enugu and the coach is…
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Injury rules Cyril Olisema out of Federation cup battle against Wikki
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Akwa United will be without their creative midfielder Cyril Olisema when they take on league rivals, Wikki Tourist in the Federation Cup on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olisema, according to Daily Post, picked up an ankle injury in the first half of his team’s 3-1 Nigeria Premier Football League win against Kwara…
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2023 Federation Cup: NFF reduce registration fee for teams
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday revealed that the NFF has cut down the registration in ore to encourage many more clubs to participate at this year’s Federation cup. NFF’s Acting Director of Competitions, Ruth David, disclosed that the male clubs would pay N70,000 to be part of the competition, while the female clubs…