Tag: Scottish Cup
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Scottish Cup: Cyriel Dessers bags hattrick
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers propelled Rangers to victory in the Scottish with his blistering performance on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers recovered from missing a sitter to score a hattrick and assist in the Scottish giant’s emphatic win over Fraserburgh at Ibrox Stadium. The first goal came 28 minutes into the game as Dessers…
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Leon Balogun extends Rangers contract
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has signed a new one-year contract with the Scottish outfit, Nfgeriasoccernet.com reports. Balogun rejoined Rangers last summer for a second stint and was initially set to be out of contract this summer. The experienced centre-back spoke after Saturday’s Scottish Cup final defeat to Celtic at Hampden about his desire to extend…
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Numan backs Dessers to shine in Scottish Cup Final
Rangers legend Arthur Numan believes Cyriel Dessers can be the hero for the Light Blues in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite facing intense criticism from fans and pundits this season, the Super Eagles forward has scored 22 goals across all competitions for Philippe Clement’s side. Numan is hopeful the former Cremonese…
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Cup: Dessers’ brace Rangers to the final
In a commanding display, Cyriel Dessers propelled Rangers into the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 triumph over Hearts, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers wasted no time, netting the opener in the fifth minute after Todd Cantwell’s precise pass found him inside the box. With 12 minutes remaining, Dessers doubled his tally. Cantwell set up the forward…
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Cyril Dessers: “We’re the best in the league”
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Cyril Dessers has boldly declared Rangers as the premier force in the league after propelling the team into the final of the Scottish Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers’ brace secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Hearts in the semi-final clash on Sunday, further intensifying Rangers’ pursuit of both cup and league glory,…
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2022 World Cup miss cost Nigeria billions of naira – President, CAF Appeal Committee
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Barrister Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN) has continued to rue the absence of Nigeria at the last 2022 World Cup, saying it may further hobble soccer development in the country. The lawyer and sports development aficionado made this observation while hosting the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria…
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‘France vs Morocco is an AFCON final’ – Okocha
Former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha has tagged the semifinal clash at the ongoing FIFA World Cup between France and Morocco an AFCON final, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. With many players representing the France national team linked with an African origin, it is no surprising that the football legend as chosen to…
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Qatar 2022: “This is the greatest tournament my continent has ever experienced” – Sunday Oliseh
Following Morocco’s qualification to the semifinal of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh claimed this is the best ever World Cup for African continent, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. According to AfricanNews, Oliseh who is a member of FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) spoke ahead of Morocco’s semi-final clash against defending champions France…
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“He was caught in two minds” – Okocha faults Harry Kane for missed penalty
Ex-international Austin Okocha has blamed England captain Harry Kane for missing the second penalty which denied the three lions the opportunity of at least going level against France in the quarter final of the World Cup in Qatar. The striker haven gotten his first goal from the spot and cancelling Aurélien Tchouaméni’s lead had…
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Qatar 2022: Oliseh celebrates Morocco’s historic World Cup feat
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh lauded the Atlas Lions of Morocco after their victory against Portugal on Saturday. The Atlas Lions made history as the first African team to secure a place in the semi-final of the World Cup after a thrilling 1-0 win against Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha. Sevilla…
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Morocco victory gets more reactions as Nigeria legend praises Yassine Bounou
Morocco won’t stop getting all of the accolades they deserve after their impressive performance against European giants Spain. The Atlas Lions defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties after a goalless game with the Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou winning the man of the match for his heroics between the sticks. Nigerian ex-international Austin Okocha singled out the…
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Portugal smash Okafor & Akanji’s Switzerland to set up a quarterfinal date with Morocco
Players of Nigeria decent Noah Okafor and Manuel Akanji were on parade on Tuesday as Portugal with Ronaldo on the bench annihilate Switzerland 6-1 in the final round of 16 game played, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Akanji who has been an integral part of the the Swiss team since the chose them ahead of Nigeria played a…
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World Cup Special: Andre Onana returns to Cameroon camp
Reports reaching us at Nigeriasoccernet.com has it that Cameroon’s number one goalkeeper Andre Onana, has been reinstated into the Indomitable Lion’s den, after being excluded for misconduct towards Head Coach Rigobert Song. According to kick442.com, the Inter Milan gloveman’s reinstatement into the Lions’ den was backed by a call made by a top-ranking government official…
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Africa no longer produce players like Okocha & Diouf – Ex Roma Star
Ex Roma star Ricardo Faty, says africa no longer have team that produce stars like Jay Jay Okocha and Diouf, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ricardo Faty via his official Twitter handle before Ghana clash with Portugal expresses dissatisfaction over the type of players that represent African countries. He argued that teams from Africa no longer produce…
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Aghahowa slams referee for awarding controversial penalty against Ghana
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has slammed American referee Elfath for controversially awarding Portugal a penalty against Ghana in their opening group H fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com. With the scores leveled at 0-0, the referee Elfath awarded the Portuguese a penalty after Muhammed Salisu was adjudged to have fouled Cristiano Ronaldo. Andre Ayew drew Ghana level…
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Qatar 2022: Controversial moments deny gallant Ghanaian a deserved point against Portugal
American referee Elfath seemingly controversial moment denied Ghana a possible point against Portugal in their opening group H game, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Following a goaless first half draw, Portugal were awarded controversial kind of penalty in the 67th minutes which was converted by Cristiano Ronaldo. Reacting to the penalty, coach of Otto Addo insisted Thursday that…