Tag: Russell Martin
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Onuachu fit again for Southampton’s Tottenham clash
Southampton manager, Russell Martin has confirmed that striker Paul Onuachu is available for selection again after recovering from injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu has been sidelined since suffering an injury in the Premier League match against Liverpool last month. However, he will be included in the matchday squad for Sunday’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur at St…
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Russell: Aribo’s Goal a rare bright spot in Southampton’s heavy defeat
Southampton manager Russell Martin has highlighted Joe Aribo’s performance as one of the few positives in his side’s heavy defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo’s second league goal of the season cancelled out Axel Disasi’s opener for Chelsea, but the Blues went on to score four more goals to condemn the hosts to…
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Onuachu boost for Southampton ahead of Chelsea’s clash
Southampton head coach, Russell Martin is optimistic that striker Paul Onuachu will be fit for Wednesday’s Premier League match against Chelsea, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu has been sidelined since picking up an injury in the Saints’ 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool two weeks ago. The Nigerian striker missed Southampton’s 1-1 draw against Brighton last Friday, but…
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EPL: Russell Martin hopeful of Paul Onuachu’s availability for Chelsea’s game
Ahead of the midweek English Premier League game against Chelsea, Southampton manager Russell Martin is “hopeful” of a return for Nigeria international Paul Onuachu and experienced defender in Jan Bednarek, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. During his pre-match pressers, Martin admitted that the team is “hopeful that Paul will be involved on Wednesday” after missing the Friday night…
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Southamption set to asesss Onachu after limping off defeat to Liverpool
Southampton head coach Russell Martin has confirmed that Paul Onachu will be assessed after his unfortunate injury in the loss against Liverpool, forcing him to end a rare EPL start abruptly, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. They lost narrowly to the league leaders, 2-3 in a nervy contest at the St Mary’s stadium. With a string of changes…
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Onuachu’s future uncertain as Southampton manager, confirms bid
Southampton manager, Russell Martin has addressed speculation surrounding Paul Onuachu’s future at the club, revealing that a bid has been received but it falls short of the club’s valuation, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, returned to Southampton for pre-season duty last week. The 30-year-old Nigerian striker impressed during his…
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Russell Martin lauds Aribo’s personality after goal against Swansea
Southampton Coach, Russell Martin has commended the character of Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo after scoring his first goal of the English Championship season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder opened score for the Saints in their 5-0 thrashing of Swansea in their Boxing Day fixture on Tuesday. Martin, after the encounter, extolled Aribo’s virtue of…
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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Oshoala and Ajibade model new Falcons’ Kits
The Nigeria Super Falcons on Monday unveiled their home and away jerseys ahead of the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The home jersey modeled by five time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, is designed in a light green background which extends from the top to shorts and…
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Oshoala Academy first ever SHE Project set for Thursday
The Asisat Oshoala Academy will hold the first- ever SHE project in Lagos on Thursday. The recently established Oshoala Academy has been carving a niche for itself in the Nigerian football environment, as it has continued to impact positively in the life of girl-child in the country both in sports and education. While the lucky…
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Super Falcons Striker Oshoala Launches Football Academy
Super Falcons and Barcelona Feminine striker Asisat Oshoala has launched a football academy in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet can report. Asisat Oshoala announced the launch of her football academy in Nigeria in partnership with Nike Football and International Women Win. The former FC Robo Queens of Lagos striker who started her football journey from a humble background…