Tag: UEFA Champions League
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Lookman defends penalty decision amid Gasperini criticism
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed that he was given permission by Atalanta’s designated penalty taker to take the spot-kick in their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman, who scored immediately after the restart, saw his penalty saved by Simon Mignolet and was subsequently criticised by manager Gian Piero Gasperini. However,…
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Lookman set for Atalanta return in Champions League clash
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman is poised to return from injury in time for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League playoff second leg against Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in training last month, missing La Dea’s last six games. However, the 27-year-old Nigerian international completed part of Sunday’s training session…
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UCL: Gasperini blames Lookman substitution on stress
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed that Ademola Lookman’s substitution in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match against Celtic was due to the winger’s post-international break fatigue, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I tried to make a change with the substitutions, bringing in fresh players like Samardzic and Cuadrado, but it wasn’t easy,” Gasperini said. “We perhaps overdid…
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Olatunji dlighted with historic Champions League debut
Sparta Prague forward Victor Olatunji has expressed his joy after making history in Wednesday’s 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over RB Salzburg, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The 25-year-old Nigerian became the first player from his country to score and provide an assist on his Champions League debut, and only the third African to achieve the feat. “I…
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UCL Showdown Unveiled: Osimhen’s Napoli Takes on Barcelona, Sadiq Umar Braces for Paris Saint-Germain Clash in Thrilling Round of 16 Draw
In a twist of fate for Nigerian forwards, Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar find themselves facing formidable challenges in the Round of 16 draws of the UEFA Champions League, with stakes looming in favor of the LaLiga and Ligue 1 champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Real Sociedad, topping their group, secures a coveted spot in the…
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Sivasspor 1-2 Galatasaray: Musa Could Not Stop The Turkish Giant From Winning
League leaders, Galatasaray hosted Demir Grup Sivasspor in the 16th week of Spor Toto Super League a game Nigeria International Ahmed Musa played over an our football. Galatasaray won the match played at Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium by 2-1. Goals came from Dries Mertens in the 27th minute and Bar?? Alper Y?lmaz in the 90th…
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Battle of brace in Turkey as Onyekuru, Akintola fire blank in club friendly
There was nothing friendly in the friendly tie between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor as both Turkish sides played out a 2-2 draw. The blue on two occasions threw away the lead with Fredrik Gulbrandsen given brace matched by Galatasaray’s forward Yusuf Demir. Super Eagles forward Henry Oyenkuru was among the starters for Adana Demirspor but…
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Transfer Update: Galatasaray make final bid for Nwakaeme
Reports reaching us at Nigeriasoccernet.com revealed that Galatasaray have made one last attempt at signing Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakaeme. Nwakaeme has been without a club since leaving Trabzonspor at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. The 33-year-old became fans’ favourites after playing a major role in guiding the Black Sea…
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Transfer Update: Vitesse Want Valentine Ozornwafor
Nigeria Galatasaray defender, Valentine Ozornwafor is on the radar of Dutch Eredivisie side Vitesse, Nigeriasoccernet gathered. As per the report by BSNSports, following the exit of Danilho Doekhi (Union Berlin), Riechedly Bazoer and Jacob Rasmussen (was hired from Fiorentina), Vitesse is eagerly looking for center defenders. Ozornwafor (23) fits within that profile. With 1.94 meters,…
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Transfers: Galatasaray Open Official Discussions With Olympiakos For Henry Onyekuru
Turkish Süper Lig side Galatasaray has started an official discussion with Greece club side, Olympiakos for the services of Nigeria winger, Henry Onyekuru, Nigeriasoccernet gathered. Galatasaray after failing to mount a serious title challenge against the eventual Turkish Süper Lig champions, Trabzonspor are in a bid to strengthen their squad ahead of the fast approaching…