Tag: Yakubu Aiyegbeni
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Emmanuel Dennis aims to follow in Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s footsteps at Blackburn Rovers
Emmanuel Dennis has expressed his desire to emulate former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni following his loan move to Blackburn Rovers from Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The 27-year-old forward became the fourth Nigerian to play for Rovers, following in the footsteps of Aiyegbeni, Dickson Etuhu, and Hope Akpan. Aiyegbeni had a…
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Lagos FA scores big with “Special Tournament” for Nigeria’s ex-international legends
According to LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, the organization has started the process of organizing a unique football competition including former Nigerian internationals. This was disclosed on Thursday morning in Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “We believe in our ex-players. LSFA is determined to carry along ex internationals and drive the game forward at every level,”…
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Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania submit bid to co-host AFCON 2027
Countries across Africa continue to scramble for the hosting right of the future African Cup of Nations. African Soccer governing body on Thursday reopened the bidding process for the 2025 AFCON after Guinea was stripped of the host right. Interested countries have been given until December 2022 to perfect their bids while the football body…