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Messi's Algeria Hat-Trick Strips Super Eagles of Unwanted Record

Messi’s Algeria Hat-Trick Strips Super Eagles of Unwanted Record

Lionel Messi scored his first ever World Cup hat trick at 38 years old, drew level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s all time leading scorer, surpassed Pelé’s record for total World Cup goal contributions, and in the process ended Nigeria’s long standing status as the African nation he has punished most. It was that

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Leverkusen Lead Race for Super Eagles Defender Fernandez

Leverkusen Lead Race for Super Eagles Defender Fernandez

Emmanuel Fernandez joined Rangers from Peterborough for €2.9 million last summer. Twelve months later, nine clubs are fighting to sign him for nearly ten times that amount. Bayer Leverkusen are currently in front, but Rangers are digging in. Emmanuel Fernandez has done what very few defenders manage in a single season at a club where

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Done Deal: Toyosi Olusanya Signs Permanent Deal With Aberdeen

Done Deal: Toyosi Olusanya Signs Permanent Deal With Aberdeen

Toyosi Olusanya spent the second half of last season convincing Aberdeen he was worth a permanent deal. On Monday, that deal arrived a two year contract at Pittodrie that makes the London-born Nigerian striker the fifth summer addition to Stephen Robinson’s rebuilt squad. Aberdeen have made Toyosi Olusanya’s move to Pittodrie permanent. The 28 year

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Benin Republic Open Camp as Azonsou Names 30 for Flamingos Qualifier

Benin Republic Open Camp as Azonsou Names 30 for Flamingos Qualifier

While Nigeria’s Flamingos reassemble at the Remo Stars Sports Institute under Akeem Busari, their opponents in the final qualifying round are doing the same just across the border. Benin Republic’s Young Amazons have opened camp at the Missérété Excellence Centre with 30 players and a coach who knows exactly what is at stake. The countdown

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Done Deal: Stanley Iheanacho Returns to FC Midtjylland

Done Deal: Stanley Iheanacho Returns to FC Midtjylland

Stanley Iheanacho has completed a return to FC Midtjylland after two productive seasons in the Portuguese second tier, signing a long-term contract and becoming the latest Nigerian talent to find his way back to the Danish club that first gave him a professional platform. FC Midtjylland have brought Stanley Iheanacho home. The Nigerian striker has

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Ndidi Could Leave Besiktas After One Season as Saudi and European Clubs Circle

Ndidi Could Leave Besiktas After One Season as Saudi and European Clubs Circle

Wilfred Ndidi arrived at Besiktas last August for €8 million and spent the season proving he still belongs at the top level. Now, less than 12 months later, he could be on his way out with Saudi Pro League clubs waving large contracts and Manchester United and Ajax watching from a distance. Wilfred Ndidi’s time

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Busari Warns Flamingos: Eleven Goals Mean Nothing Against Benin Republic

Busari Warns Flamingos: Eleven Goals Mean Nothing Against Benin Republic

Nigeria’s Flamingos crushed Guinea 11-0 on aggregate, collected ₦4.5 million in prize money from sports investor Kunle Soname, and then were told by their coach to forget all of it because Benin Republic are coming and the margin for error in the final qualifying round is zero. Akeem Busari does not do sentimentality in the

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