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Nigerians abroad: Mané outshines Nwakaeme; Nnadi, Omoyele, Otele hit targets in Belgium, Algeria, Romania

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Soccernet.ng monitored several matches that could potentially involve Nigerian players on Friday, April 19th. Here are the most eye-catching highlights: Algeria Former Enyimba FC star Tosin Omoyele netted his fifth goal in 20 league…

Friday, Apr 19

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Super Eagles star Paul Onuachu and Ghanaian wife expecting another child

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Super Eagles star Paul Onuachu and his wife are set to welcome another addition to their family, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward, who also plays as a striker for Super Lig Club Trabzonspor on loan from Southampton F.C, has been…

EPL: Forest boss Espirito Santo provides Awoniyi update ahead of relegation dog-fight against Everton

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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has still not reached full fitness and will be unavailable for their English Premier League game against Everton on Sunday, Soccernet.ng…

Jamie Vardy’s latest injury concern opens door for Iheanacho’s increased playing time

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The potential absence of Leicester City’s star striker, Jamie Vardy, due to injury could pave the way for Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho to see more action ahead of the clash with West Bromwich Albion, as reported by Soccernet.ng.…

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“We’re talking to a few clubs abroad” – Chippa United owner opens up on Nwabali’s potential destination

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Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, could have a new club in the summer as revealed by the club’s owner in a recent interview, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old goalie was a surprise inclusion in Jose Peseiro’s…

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NFF to announce Emmanuel Amunike as new head coach of the Super Eagles – report

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Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike may have won the race for the head coach position of the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has decided to go with Amunike as the…

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WAFU B U17 Championship: Defending champions Nigeria to face Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger in Ghana

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The draw for the group stage of the 2024 U17 WAFU Zone B Tournament has been concluded, with the seven participants split into two groups, Soccernet.ng reports. In a draw ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ivorian Football Federation…

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Southampton boss hails Aribo, explains why Nigeria midfielder has limited playing time

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Southampton’s head coach, Martin Russell, has heaped praise on Nigeria midfielder, Joe Ayodele-Aribo for his attitude despite getting limited playing time, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Rangers man has played 31 of The Saints’ 42 league…

Sports Minister John Enoh sets timeline for announcement of new Super Eagles coach

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Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has outlined a timeline for the announcement of the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, as reported by Soccernet.ng. The coaching position for the Super Eagles has been vacant since Jose Peseiro’s…

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“We did not play our best football against West Ham” – Nathan Tella after Europa League SF qualification

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Super Eagles attacker Nathan Tella has admitted that Xabi Alonso’s words were what spurred Bayer Leverkusen to get a 1-1 draw against West Ham after a poor first-half performance in their Europa League game on Thursday, Soccernet.ng…

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Super Eagles: Lookman’s Atalanta and Boniface’s Leverkusen could clash in Europa League final

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Super Eagles players Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and Nathan Tella have all guided their respective clubs to the next round of the UEFA Europa League competition, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Atalanta stunned Liverpool, eliminating…

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Europa League: Boniface and Tella survive with Bayer Leverkusen; Lookman qualifies with Atalanta; Chukwueze dumped out with AC Milan

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The second legs of the Europa League quarterfinals were played on Thursday, and some Nigerian players were in action for their teams. Four Super Eagles players were in action for their clubs, and while three qualified, one was set packing…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Photos: Super Eagles star Moses Simon treats parents to Parisian vacation

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Super Eagles star Moses Simon is currently spending some quality time with his parents on holiday in Paris, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward, who also plays for French club FC Nantes, has been sidelined for a while due to an…

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William Troost-Ekong: AFCON 2023 MVP working to be fit for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers vs South Africa

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is working his way back to full fitness as he recovers from the injury he sustained at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong suffered an injury during Nigeria’s second…

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“They are going to stay” – Emmanuel Dennis predicts fate as Nottingham, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield Utd battle relegation

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Super Eagles attacker, Emmanuel Dennis, has shared his prediction regarding the fate of Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, Burnley FC, and Sheffield United, who are all fighting against relegation, Soccernet.ng reports. Dennis, who has been on…

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Crystal Palace considering summer swoop for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman

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English Premier League club Crystal Palace could attempt to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman in the summer as they look to revamp their squad ahead of next season, Soccernet.ng reports. Crystal Palace has enjoyed a decent campaign…

Super Eagles and Fulham stars Bassey, Iwobi reveals admiration for former PSG, Arsenal, Barcelona heroes

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Fulham stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have selected Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha as the best Nigerian to have ever played in the Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Both players were admirers of Okocha during their formative years,…

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Leverkusen’s Boniface to battle Bayer Munich’s Harry Kane, nine others for Bundesliga team of the season spot

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Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been nominated for the German Bundesliga team of the season alongside Bayern Munich hitman Harry Kane, Soccernet.ng reports. Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever Bundesliga title after a 5-0…

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Conte nearing Napoli job: How might this influence Osimhen’s transfer from Naples?

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Former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has emerged as a leading candidate for the Napoli job following Francisco Calzona’s imminent departure at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen has been the subject of transfer…

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Advantage Amunike or Guardiola’s pal? Key criteria unveiled for Super Eagles’ next head coach selection

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The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will meet today (Wednesday) to pick the next coach of the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian national team has been without a substantive head coach since Jose…

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“They’ve done a brilliant job” – West Ham’s David Moyes applauds Boniface’s boss after Bundesliga title triumph

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West Ham United manager, David Moyes, has applauded Xabi Alonso and the entire Bayer 04 Leverkusen team after they were crowned Bundesliga Champions, Soccernet.ng reports. Die Werkself were German Champions for the first time in their…

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“He would be fantastic” – Liverpool legend tips Nigerian striker to replace the aging Mo Salah

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Former Liverpool and Scotland right-back, Steve Nicol, has urged Victor Osimhen to replace the ageing Mo Salah at Anfield, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Napoli striker defeated Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi…

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Photos: Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson in Germany to support Arsenal in Champions League quarter-final

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Girlfriend of Arsenal player Bukayo Saka, Tolami Benson, took a trip to Germany to watch the Gunners play in the UEFA Champions league, Soccernet.ng reports. Arsenal F.C went head-to-head with German club Bayern Munich in the quarter…

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From Akure to the world: Bundesliga champion Victor Boniface shares inspiring throwback photo, hints at clebration in Akure

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Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface recently shared a throwback picture on social media following Leverkusen’s big win on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The city of Leverkusen was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, April 14, as Bayer…

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“What a player” – Sunday Oliseh hails Man City star despite fall to Real Madrid

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Former Super Eagles star, Sunday Oliseh, pays tribute to Belgian international Kelvin De Bruyne for his pivotal role in Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a fierce battle at the…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Sporting Lagos part ways with Paul Offor after fall-out over club’s ambitions

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Maiden Naija Super 8 winners, Sporting Lagos, have parted ways with their head coach, Paul Offor and the entirety of his coaching crew, Soccernet.ng reports. The result came as a shock to fans of the beloved Lagos club as Coach Paul helped…

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“It will be difficult Napoli” – Italian football expert speaks on prospect of losing Osimhen

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Italian football administrator Fabio Lupo has stated that despite having some quality players, Napoli will struggle if Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leaves in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been brilliant for Napoli in…

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Final 3: The foreign coaches shortlisted to battle Emmanuel Amunike for Super Eagles’ top job

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The Super Eagles remain without a substantive coach nearly two months after Jose Peseiro vacated his post. The Nigeria Football Federation is in a race against time to name a new head coach for the national team with about six weeks left…

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Stanley Nwabali: Union SG, QPR, Kaizer Chiefs on alert as Nigeria GK makes Chippa United decision

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Chippa United and Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will be a free agent at the end of this season, Soccernet.ng understands. Nwabali is in his second year with Chippa United as he joined the South African club in October 2022 after…

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Like Calvin Bassey, Chuba Akpom set to leave Ajax after one season with two Premier League clubs linked

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Ajax and Nigeria-eligible striker, Chuba Amechi Akpom is unhappy with the club at the heart of Netherlands’s capital city and is keen to return to England, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined the four-time UEFA Champions League…