Culture - Football In Nigeria

Iheanacho Admits Fighting to Be Fit for New La Liga Season

By Kelechi / Culture / August 3, 2024

Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his hopes of being fully fit for the start of the new La Liga season after his transfer to Sevilla. Having signed a two year contract, Iheanacho admitted that he is not yet at 100% fitness. Iheanacho has been undergoing personal training with a coach to improve his fitness. He mentioned

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Belgian Club Benches Jordan Torunarigha Amid Transfer Speculation

By Kelechi / Culture / August 1, 2024

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has been sidelined at KAA Gent due to his lack of focus, which is attributed to ongoing transfer speculations. Gent’s coach Arnar Vidarsson revealed that the player is not currently fit to play because of the distraction caused by transfer interests. Vidarsson mentioned that although Torunarigha has a positive attitude,

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Moses Simon Leads FC Nantes to Pre Season Win

By Kelechi / Culture / July 29, 2024

Moses Simon demonstrated his return to form by scoring early in FC Nantes’ pre season match against Dunkerque. Simon, who had been sidelined due to a fracture sustained while playing for the Super Eagles in March, netted the opening goal in the second minute. FC Nantes secured a 2-1 victory over French Ligue 2 club

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PSG Withdraws from Victor Osimhen Transfer

By Kelechi / Culture / July 25, 2024

Leading Italian sports newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, has reported that Paris Saint Germain PSG has withdrawn from the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The report states that PSG never submitted a formal bid for the Nigerian striker. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ligue 1 champions are unwilling to pay the €130 million

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Wigan, Stockport, Pisa Eye Crystal Palace’s Irish Nigerian Fullback

By Kelechi / Culture / July 23, 2024

Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, and Italian Serie B side Pisa are interested in signing Crystal Palace’s Irish Nigerian fullback Tayo Adaramola on loan for the upcoming season. The Republic of Ireland U21 international recently returned to Selhurst Park after a loan spell at Belgian club RWD Molenbeek, where he made fourteen appearances. Despite being a

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Brighton Includes 2019 Golden Eaglets Invitee in Japan Tour Squad

By Kelechi / Culture / July 21, 2024

Brighton &amp Hove Albion have included Odeluga Offiah, a 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee, in their pre season squad traveling to Japan. The Seagulls, under new manager Fabian Hürzeler, will play two matches against Japanese clubs Kashima Antlers and Tokyo Verdy at the National Stadium as part of their preparation for the upcoming season. Offiah, who

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Aston Villa Given Transfer Green Light for Iheanacho

By Kelechi / Culture / July 19, 2024

Aston Villa has received approval to pursue Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho. Concerns over the striker’s fitness were alleviated by injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, who assured that Iheanacho’s injury history should not be a deterrent. Despite limited playing time recently at Leicester City, Iheanacho’s physical condition does not present significant red flags. This development boosts

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Rodgers Urges Lawal to Elevate His Game to Secure Celtic Spot

By Kelechi / Culture / July 16, 2024

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has issued a challenge to Irish Nigerian defender Bosun Lawal, urging him to elevate his performance to secure a place in the first team for the upcoming season. The 21 year old, despite being highly rated at Celtic Park, has only made a single first team appearance during a Scottish FA

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Awoniyi Misses Forest’s Pre Season Aina and Dennis Play

By Kelechi / Culture / July 14, 2024

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi missed Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 pre season victory over Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Chris Wood, Josh Bowler, and Ibrahim Sangaré secured the win for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. According to NottinghamshireLive, Awoniyi’s absence was due to personal reasons, not injury related. Although he picked up

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Gabriel Osho Announces Departure from Luton Town

By Kelechi / Culture / July 10, 2024

Gabriel Osho has announced his departure from Luton Town, a club in the Sky Bet Championship. The 25 year old defender left following the expiration of his contract. Although Luton Town had been in talks to extend his contract, Osho has decided to leave as a free agent. He shared his departure on social media,

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