Dieseruvwe's 95th-Minute Goal Wasn't Enough for Rochdale

Dieseruvwe’s 95th-Minute Goal Wasn’t Enough for Rochdale

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Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s header in the 95th minute sent the Crown Oil Arena into delirium. Fans poured onto the pitch. Players embraced. Then football delivered one of the most brutal endings any striker could experience: York City equalised in the 103rd minute, and the title was gone. Emmanuel Dieseruvwe has spent his entire career in the

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TFF Clears Osimhen to Play in Galatasaray Derby

TFF Clears Osimhen to Play in Galatasaray Derby

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Fenerbahce’s bid to keep Victor Osimhen out of Sunday’s Istanbul Intercontinental Derby has been rejected by the Turkish Football Federation, clearing the Nigerian striker to start in a match that could all but hand Galatasaray the Super Lig title. The Turkish Football Federation delivered its verdict on Friday: Victor Osimhen plays. The TFF reviewed Fenerbahce’s

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Ozoh and Azeez Pledge Futures to Super Eagles

Ozoh and Azeez Pledge Futures to Super Eagles

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Eric Chelle has secured the international futures of two England-eligible Championship players: Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh, currently on loan at Derby County, and Millwall winger Femi Azeez, the standout player of the English Championship season. The Super Eagles are getting bigger and Eric Chelle is the reason why. Nigeria’s head coach has convinced two

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Chelle's NFF Contract Still Unsigned as Unity Cup Nears

Chelle’s NFF Contract Still Unsigned as Unity Cup Nears

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Eric Chelle has confirmed his new deal with the NFF is still not done, with financial discussions unresolved weeks after he submitted his contract demands. Despite the uncertainty, he insists his focus is entirely on the Unity Cup and an imminent visit to Nigeria to scout NPFL players. Nigeria’s most successful coach in years does

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Galatasaray Reject Fenerbahce Complaint Over Osimhen Brace

Galatasaray Reject Fenerbahce Complaint Over Osimhen Brace

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With the Turkish Super Lig title potentially on the line this Sunday, Fenerbahce have formally complained to the Turkish Football Federation about Victor Osimhen’s protective arm brace, and Galatasaray have fired back in the strongest possible terms. The Istanbul derby on Sunday carries championship implications, and Fenerbahce have decided that the most useful thing they

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Lookman Injury: Simeone Gives Update Ahead of Arsenal Tie

Lookman Injury: Simeone Gives Update Ahead of Arsenal Tie

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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed Ademola Lookman is still not ready to return from an adductor problem sustained in the Copa del Rey final, but growing optimism remains that the Nigerian could be available for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal on April 29. Diego Simeone’s press conference on Friday contained

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Awoniyi, Aina Shine as Forest Thrash Sunderland 5-0

Awoniyi, Aina Shine as Forest Thrash Sunderland 5-0

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Nottingham Forest demolished Sunderland 5-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday night, with Taiwo Awoniyi providing the assist for the final goal in stoppage time and Ola Aina delivering a rock-solid defensive display from start to finish. It was a statement result. Nottingham Forest came to the Stadium of Light and absolutely took Sunderland

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