Tag: Southampton
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EPL: Martin hails Aribo’s impact in Southampton’s vital win
Southampton manager, Russell Martin praised substitute Joe Aribo’s instrumental performance in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton at St Mary’s Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo’s halftime introduction transformed the Saints’ midfield, allowing them to dictate possession and create scoring opportunities. “Joe Aribo had some tough moments today, but what he gives us out of possession and…
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Aribo scores, Onuachu features but Ndidi’s Leicester wins
Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo opened his goal account for the season in Southampton’s 3-2 home loss to Leicester City on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo doubled Southampton’s advantage, scoring in the 28th minute after Cameron Archer’s eighth-minute opener. Kyle Walker-Peters provided the assist. Despite leading 2-0, Southampton collapsed in the second half, conceding three goals. Aribo…
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Aribo on the bench all minutes in Southampton’s humiliation
Nigerian midfielder, Joe Aribo was an Unser substitute on Saturday as Southampton lost to Manchester United 3-0 in the matchday 4 of the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Saints in front of their home fans lack the quality to contain or even hurt the Red Devil who took the lead in the 35th after…
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Onuachu included in Southampton’s Premier League Squad
Southampton have surprisingly included Paul Onuachu in their 25-man squad for the 2024/25 Premier League season, despite earlier indications suggesting he would leave the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 30-year-old Nigerian striker spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor and was expected to depart the South Coast club after being omitted from…
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Dimitri de Condé admits Genk’s attempt to acquire Onuachu this summer
Dimitri de Condé, the Head of Football at KRC Genk, recently addressed inquiries about whether he had engaged in discussions with veteran players Mike Trésor and Paul Onuachu during the latest transfer window, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. According to the report on Voetbal Primeur, while there were no recent conversations with Trésor, de Condé said he did…
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Onuachu nears Trabzonspor move
With hours left to end the 2024/25 summer transfer window, Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu looks set to return to Turkey as Trabzonspor finalizes negotiation with Southampton, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Following his impressive season-long loan with Trabzonspor during the 2023/24 season where he scored 15 goals and provided four assists in 21 league appearances, the…
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Aribo hails Southampton’s pre-season progress, looks forward to league challenge
Nigerian midfielder, Joe Aribo has expressed his delight with the Southampton’s impressive pre-season results, following their 3-0 win over Ligue 1 side Montpellier on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Russell Martin’s side have now secured three consecutive pre-season victories, and Aribo was pleased with the performance in Spain. “Feel like it was a good win from us, a…
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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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Onuachu not in Southampton’s plan
After geting promoted to the Premier League at the end of last season, Southampton Fc have declared Paul Onuachu won’t be part of the team for next season, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Super Eagles striker joined The Saints from Genk in January 2023 with the hope he will help them escape the drop. However, things didn’t…
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Onuachu’s Future: Agent provides update
Paul Onuachu’s agent, Resat Can Ozbudak, has confirmed that the lanky striker is eager to secure a permanent transfer to Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan from Southampton last summer following the Saints relegation to the Sky Bet Championship. Southampton now have returned to the top flight, English Premier League and…
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Onuachu dismisses Southampton return, prefers Trabzonspor
Southampton loaned striker, Paul Onuachu has ruled out a return to Saint Mary’s after spending last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Onuachu moved to Trabzonspor last summer following a challenging six-month tenure at Southampton. Southampton, who acquired Onuachu from Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk for €18m, are looking…
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Trabzonspor want Onuachu on a permanent deal
Trabzonspor are negotiating with Southampton for the permanent transfer of Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan last summer and has since made a significant impact, scoring 15 goals in 22 appearances. Determined to retain the Nigeria international, Trabzonspor President Ertu?rul Do?an is already in discussions with Southampton,…
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Aribo scores asSouthampton fall to Cardiff
Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo was on target as Southampton fell to a league defeat away at Cardiff in the English Championship on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo had opened score for the Saints earlier on but the Bluebirds came back in the second half to win 2-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Nigerian opened…
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Emmanuel Dennis fires blank for Watford against Southampton as Joe Aribo’s comes out top in ‘battle of Nigerians’
In an evenly contested tie in the EFL Championship between Southampton FC and Watford FC dubbed the battle of Nigerians between Super Eagles international duo of Joe Aribo and Emmanuel Dennis, one had to come up top and Southampton’s Aribo saw his side seal all three points in the five goals thriller, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Dennis…
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EFL: Aribo’s goal not enough for Southampton in defeat to Hull City
Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo was on the score sheet for Southampton after coming in as a substitute in their lost 2-1 to Hull City in the English Football League on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Hull City led 2-0 before the Nigerian pulled one back to set up a frenetic end at the Saint Mary’s…
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2023 AFCON: Southampton manager assures Peseiro of the time release of Aribo
Southampton head coach, Russel Martin has given his given his support to his midfielder, Joe Aribo ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The tournament scheduled for January 13 to February 11, 2024 has the Super Eagles, Aribo’s team in Group A. The midfielder, who has revived his career…
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Fabrizio Romano: Osimhen to pen a new deal with Napoli before Christmas
European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano disclosed Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will be extending his contract before the Monday, December 25, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A champions did everything within the books to keep the Nigeria international during the January transfer window even with a massive from a club in Saudi Arabia. The possibility of…
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Joe Aribo relegated to Southampton’s Reserve Team
The continued poor form of Super Eagles Joe Aribo I’m Southampton has seen the club drop him from the main team to their Reserve Team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Joe Aribo was a regular for Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Premier League before making a switch to Southampton in the English Premier League. Aribo was on fire…
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Onuachu transfer review: A dream move or a wrong move?
“I have always followed the Premier League, watching it week in week out, seeing the games. It’s a whole different ball game, the intensity, the duels. Every player dreams of playing in the Premier League, and of course I’m happy to be here.” These were the exact words of Paul Onuachu when he moved to…