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Gift Orban Named Man of the Match in Verona’s 1-1 Draw with Juventus

Gift Orban Named Man of the Match in Verona’s 1-1 Draw with Juventus

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Gift Orban earned Man of the Match after helping Hellas Verona secure a 1-1 draw against Juventus in their Serie A fixture on Saturday. Orban scored his first Serie A goal by converting a penalty just before half-time. The match started with Francisco Conceição putting Juventus ahead in the 19th minute. Verona responded steadily, and […]

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Lookman & Ahanor shine as Atalanta hammer Anjorin’s Torino 3-0

Lookman & Ahanor shine as Atalanta hammer Anjorin’s Torino 3-0

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Ademola Lookman finally made his season debut as Atalanta delivered a commanding 3-0 win away at Torino. The Nigerian forward entered the match in the 87th minute, coming on for Kamaldeen Sulemana, and although he had little time, his presence was welcomed by the fans. Atalanta’s first goal came in the 30th minute from Nikola

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Bremen coach criticises Boniface for roaming too much in 3-0 home loss

Bremen coach criticises Boniface for roaming too much in 3-0 home loss

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Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has raised criticism of Victor Boniface after the striker’s first home game for the club ended in a 3-0 defeat by SC Freiburg at the Weserstadion. Despite his pedigree, Boniface’s performance, in Steffen’s view, lacked positional discipline. Boniface, valued at around €40 million, is Bremen’s most valuable player since

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Besiktas thrilled to land former Leicester midfielder Ndidi as long-term starter

Besiktas thrilled to land former Leicester midfielder Ndidi as long-term starter

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Besiktas have confirmed the signing of former Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, ending his long stint in England. The Turkish club reportedly paid between €8 million and €9.5 million to bring the Nigerian into the fold on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth. Ndidi, who made 303 appearances for Leicester and played

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Dessers Opens Scoring Account for Panathinaikos with Cup Winner

Dessers Opens Scoring Account for Panathinaikos with Cup Winner

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Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored his maiden goal for Panathinaikos, securing a 1-0 win over Athens Kallithea in the Greek Cup. His 30th-minute finish proved decisive, helping Panathinaikos progress in the competition. The goal arrives in only Dessers’ second appearance for the club, having made his debut in a 3-2 league loss to Kifisia

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Babajide Celebrates First Goal for AS Roma in Cup Victory

Babajide Celebrates First Goal for AS Roma in Cup Victory

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Nigeria international Rinsola Babajide has celebrated her first-ever goal for AS Roma Femminile after netting in their 3–0 Cup quarter-final triumph over Sassuolo on Sunday. The winger opened the scoring with a fine left-footed strike into the far corner following a well-timed pass from a teammate. Her effort paved the way for Roma’s comfortable victory

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Sunshine Queens Blaze Past Fortress Ladies in 3–0 Playoff Triumph

Sunshine Queens Blaze Past Fortress Ladies in 3–0 Playoff Triumph

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Sunshine Queens FC of Ondo State made a powerful statement in their bid for a return to the NWFL Premiership with a convincing 3–0 win over Fortress Ladies of Benin in their Championship Playoff opener in Umuahia. The Akure-based side started on the front foot, pressing high and punishing defensive errors with swift attacking play.

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Glasner Praises Uche’s Impact Despite Goalless Draw With Sunderland

Glasner Praises Uche’s Impact Despite Goalless Draw With Sunderland

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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was full of praise for Nigerian forward Christantus Uche after the youngster made a lively debut in his side’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Uche, who joined Palace from Getafe, came on in the 84th minute and quickly made his presence felt producing a clever cross and forcing a sharp save

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Boniface Sparkles with Assist on Bremen Debut in 4-0 Rout of Gladbach

Boniface Sparkles with Assist on Bremen Debut in 4-0 Rout of Gladbach

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Victor Boniface made an instant impact for Werder Bremen, coming off the bench to provide the assist for Justin Njinmah’s goal as Bremen defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 in the Bundesliga. Signed on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, the Nigerian striker was introduced in the 75th minute and quickly displayed vision and composure, threading through a pass

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Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

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A dream debut for Kelechi Iheanacho as the Nigerian striker converted a 96th-minute penalty to give Celtic a dramatic 2-1 win away at Kilmarnock. Signed late in the transfer window, Iheanacho came on as a substitute before stepping up in stoppage time to slot home the winner, securing all three points for the Hoops. David

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