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Nottingham Forest Omit Awoniyi from Europa League Squad

Nottingham Forest Omit Awoniyi from Europa League Squad

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Nottingham Forest have revealed their squad for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League, notably leaving out Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi, while including compatriot Ola Aina. The absence of Awoniyi, who has been sidelined by increased attacking competition at the club, marks a significant shift in Forest’s continental plans. High-profile names such as Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, […]

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Lookman Named in Atalanta UCL Squad Despite Failed Transfer

Lookman Named in Atalanta UCL Squad Despite Failed Transfer

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Atalanta have confirmed the inclusion of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman in their squad for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, despite an eventful summer marked by failed transfer attempts. Clubs such as Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur showed serious interest, yet no deal was finalised. Inter Milan came closest to securing his signature, reportedly

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Onyeka Helps Brentford Beat Villa, Secure First League Win Of The Season

Onyeka Helps Brentford Beat Villa, Secure First League Win Of The Season

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Nigeria international Frank Onyeka featured for Brentford as they claimed their first Premier League victory of the season, edging Aston Villa 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Onyeka, making his second league appearance of the campaign, came on in the 69th minute to reinforce the midfield and help the Bees preserve their advantage.

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AC Milan Launch Bid for Boniface as Okafor Poised for Leeds Move

AC Milan Launch Bid for Boniface as Okafor Poised for Leeds Move

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Italian giants AC Milan are in advanced discussions to acquire Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, according to German media sources. Just days ago, Boniface and his agent, Atta Aneke, insisted he would remain at Leverkusen for the 2025–26 campaign. Now, Sky Sport Germany’s Patrick Berger reports that Milan have submitted an official

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Forest Set to Offload Awoniyi Following Kalimuendo Arrival

Forest Set to Offload Awoniyi Following Kalimuendo Arrival

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Nottingham Forest appear ready to move on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after signing French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, casting doubt on his future at the club. Awoniyi impressed last season with 17 goals and three assists in 33 league outings after arriving from Rennes. However, the new signing pushes him down to fourth in the

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Ndidi Soaks in Besiktas Debut While Dodging Injury Worries

Ndidi Soaks in Besiktas Debut While Dodging Injury Worries

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Wilfred Ndidi marked his first outing for Besiktas as the club edged past Eyüpspor 2-1 in a spirited season opener. He featured in the starting XI and remained on the field for 70 minutes before being substituted for Demir Tiknaz due to a minor knock. “The atmosphere was great. The support from our fans was

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Awaziem Plays Full Match in Nantes' Narrow Defeat to PSG

Awaziem Plays Full Match in Nantes’ Narrow Defeat to PSG

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Chidozie Awaziem featured for the entire duration as FC Nantes fell 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday, 17 August 2025. The Super Eagles defender, who joined Nantes from Colorado Rapids earlier this summer, started in central defence for the Canaries. Despite a disciplined defensive performance, Awaziem was inadvertently involved in

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Brentford set to smash transfer record with Ouattara move

Brentford set to smash transfer record with Ouattara move

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Brentford are poised to smash their transfer record by signing Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara for a fee of £42.5 million, including add-ons, according to the BBC. If the deal goes through, Ouattara will become the club’s most expensive signing, eclipsing Igor Thiago, whose move cost £30 million. With seventeen days remaining before the transfer window

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Sevilla struggle to register Akor and Iheanacho amid financial constraints

Sevilla struggle to register Akor and Iheanacho amid financial constraints

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Sevilla remain unable to register Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Kelechi Iheanacho for the upcoming La Liga season, as the club contends with severe financial restrictions. Neither player was included in the squad submitted to La Liga, leaving their participation in doubt. The club currently hovered near its salary cap, forcing the deregistration of several

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