Tag: Victor Osimhen
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Osimhen appreciates associates for his new height
Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has thanked his friends, family and supporters after winning the Italia Footballers’ Association (AIC) Player of the Year award, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen on Monday was voted the best player in Italy following his outstanding contribution to Napoli’s Serie A success last season. The Nigeria internal scored 26 goals in the league…
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Jose Peseiro: “Guinea-Bissau were lucky”
Super Eagles head Jose Peseiro claimed Nigeria at Mosshod Abiola Stadium on Friday was far better than Guinea Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria lost to the Djurtus of Guinea 1-0 being their first home loss in six years in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Peseiro…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Samir Guezzaz is the centre referee for Guinea Bissau, Nigeria return leg clash
The Confederation of African Football have named Samir Guezzaz as the centre referee for Monday’s 2023 African Nations Cup qualifying game between Guinea Bissau and Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The football ruling body in African named a team of Moroccan referees to be at the helm of proceedings for the return leg in Guinea Bissau. Guezzaz…
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Guinea Bissau arrive Abuja late Wednesday night for Friday’s clash against Nigeria
The Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm the arrival of the senior national team of Guinea-Bissau in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday night ahead of Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles. The Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau ahead of the clash against the Super Eagles came into the country after stopovers in Dakar, Senegal and…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Guinea Bissau open camp ahead the doubleheader
Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double header against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau have made known the date their camp will be open for invited players, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Coach Baciro Cande of Guinea Bissau has invited 25 players to camp for the much anticipated clash with the players…
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Leon Balogun set to return to training in the coming days
Super Eagles center-back, Leon Balogun is close to returning from injury after his club coach, Neil Critchley revealed his tentative return period. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 34-year-old, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship, has been out since November 8 after suffering an injury against Huddersfield. According to reports, his three-month absence might…
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AFCON Qualifier: Guinea-Bissau to host Super Eagles in Morocco
The Football Federation of Guinea-Bissau (FFGB) has officially secured Morocco as the host venue for the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The Matchday 3 and 4 double-header between the Super Eagles and the Djurtus are due in March. Nigeria will host the first leg fixture on March 23 at the CAF/FIFA-approved MKO…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Guinea Bissau Smash Sao Tome and Principe To Move Top Of Nigeria’s Group
Guinea Bissau recorded a resounding 5-1 win over Sao Tome and Principe in the opening game of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers to move top of Group A which has the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone, Nigeria Soccernet can report. Zinho Gano was the star of the evening as he…