Tag: Xabi Alonso
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“It’s not so bad” – Xabi Alonso gives injury update on Nathan Tella
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has offered an update on Super Eagles international Nathan Tella ahead of the DFB Pokal quarter final clash against Koln, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nathan Tella’s Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim ended prematurely just before halftime. The Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger with his team leading 2-0,went down unchallenged, clutching his right hip.…
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Xabi Alonso backs Victor Boniface to regain top form
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has reaffirmed his trust in Victor Boniface, expressing confidence that the Super Eagles striker will rediscover his best form despite recent transfer speculation linking him to Al Nassr, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Boniface, who recently returned from injury, marked his first start with a goal in Leverkusen’s 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim in…
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Xabi Alonso confirms Victor Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen continuity
Bayer 04 Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso has revealed that Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface will be re-integrated back into the team following a breakdown in his proposed move to Saudi Arabia despite recently signing a contract extension until 2029, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Al-Nassr showed concrete interest in his acquisition, sending in an official bid that…
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Boniface could be available for final game of the year against SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has provided an injury update on Victor Boniface ahead of the away trip to Augsburg with the forward set to miss the trip as he continues his recovery, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker won’t be risked as the coach stated. He is not an option for the match in Augsburg.…
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Alonso reveals Boniface return date
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso have hinted on Victor Boniface, possible return date, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Victor Boniface has been sidelined with an adductor injury since January but speaking ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s game against Qarabag, Xabi Alonso gave a positive update on the Nigerian’s fitness. As reported by Get Football News Germany Alonso believes…
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Xabi Alonso gives positive update on Victor Boniface as he nears full fitness return
Ahead of the forthcoming intense phase with the Round of 16 games in the UEFA Europa League, Bayer 04 are away to FC Köln on Bundesliga Matchday 24 at the weekend but will be without long term absentees including star striker Victor Boniface but head coach Xabi Alonso has provided a positive update on his…
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I’m battling depression over my unpaid $25,000 AFCON allowances – John Noble cries
Nearly a year after the AFCON tournament in Cameroon, Super Eagles Goalkeeper John Noble has revealed he’s the only player yet to receive his earned $25,000 allowances. Report by soccernet.ng last year had it that the NFF complained that the CBN is yet to release money for the goalkeeper, meanwhile a recent turn of events…
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They are lying, I didn’t submit a wrong account number – John Noble
Super Eagles Goalkeeper, John Noble has rubbished the claim by Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa that he submitted a wrong Dollar account hence the reason for the delay in paying his earned AFCON allowance of $25,000. Musa according a British-Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, said Noble alongside few other players in the Austin Eguavoen squad to…
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John Noble may no longer get his $25,000 AFCON allowance due to his outburst
Super Eagles Goalkeeper, John Noble, will no longer get his earned AFCON allowance according to a Sports journalist Shina Oludare. “I was hinted yesterday that Noble will never get his AFCON 2021 bonus of $25,000 cos some NFF top shots are upset about his outburst,” Shina tweeted Monday. Noble according to a former report by…
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“Noble’s dollar account causes the delay” – NFF Insist
The Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire, has disclosed that Enyimba and Super Eagles goalkeeper, John Noble, will soon be paid his $25,000 AFCON 2022 bonus, adding that banking procedures that delayed the payment had been completed. Nobel in an exclusive interview revealed how he is the only player yet to…
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NPFL Exclusive: We will restore Enyimba’s glorious days – John Noble
Super Eagles and Enyimba FC goalie, John Noble in an exclusive interview with Nigeriasoccernet.com revealed that the time to restore the club’s glory is now. John Noble who is the captain of the side had a rather torrid last season with the club as they failed to pick any of the continental ticket. Noble who…
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Exclusive: ‘Nigeria would’ve perform better than Morocco’ – John Noble
Reactions continues to trail the performances of the Atlas Lions of Morocco’s at the ongoing 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup with many well meaning personalities in the football world showering encomium on them for breaking new grounds for Africa. Football pundits, ex-internationals across the continent believed their achievement will help instill the belief spirit in…
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NPFL: John Noble named Enyimba captain
John Noble has been named captain of Enyimba Football Club ahead of the 2022/23 season. Noble takes over the armband following the departure of former captain Austin Oaldapo. The goalkeeper joined Enyimba in 2020 from Togolese club, ASC Kara. He has established himself as a mainstay in the team with impressive performances that earned him…
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NPFL: Enyimba Goalie John Noble Annouced as Club Captain for 22/23 Season
Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been announced as the team captain ahead of the 2022/23 Season. In a statement released by the club, Noble will captain the people’s Elephant following the departure of Austin Oladapo, who left to join the Congolese club TP Mazembe. John Noble joined Enyimba in 2020 from Togolese Club ASC Kara…
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Enyimba Goalkeeper gives reason for Remo Stars Continental Exit
Enyimba shot stopper, John Noble believes Remo Stars crashed out of the CAF Confederations Cup due to complacency. Remo stars lost to AS FAR Rabat 0-1 in the home second leg, despite their spirited 1-1 draw in the first leg in Morocco. The Nigerian club failed to reach the group stage of what was their…