Simeone Apologises To Lookman Over Makeshift Striker Role

Simeone Apologises To Lookman Over Makeshift Striker Role

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Diego Simeone has explained why Ademola Lookman was played out of position against Villarreal, and personally apologised to the Nigerian for the compromise. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has apologised to Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman for deploying him as a makeshift central striker during the club’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, explaining that injury and

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Costa Backs Moffi To Make Big Impact At Hamburg

Costa Backs Moffi To Make Big Impact At Hamburg

By / Transfer News /
With the ink barely dry on his Hamburg contract, Terem Moffi already has the club’s sporting director convinced he’ll be a handful for Bundesliga defences. Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa says he is confident Nigeria international Terem Moffi will make a significant impact at the Bundesliga club. Moffi completed a permanent move to Hamburg from

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'I Don't Think It's A Sending Off' — Dean Backs Yellow Card For Aina

‘I Don’t Think It’s A Sending Off’ — Dean Backs Yellow Card For Aina

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A lunging challenge from Ola Aina sparked red card debate, but a former Premier League referee says the officials on the day got the call right. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has backed the decision to award Super Eagles defender Ola Aina only a yellow card for his challenge on James Justin during Nottingham

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Yohanna Earns Solid Rating On Premier League Debut For Brighton

Yohanna Earns Solid Rating On Premier League Debut For Brighton

By / Events & Tournaments /
Twelve minutes was all Zadok Yohanna needed for his first taste of Premier League football, coming on as Brighton put four past Aston Villa on opening day. Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna earned a solid rating on his Premier League debut as Brighton and Hove Albion thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex on Sunday. Named

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Lookman Features As Atletico Madrid Fight Back To Draw With Villarreal

Lookman Features As Atletico Madrid Fight Back To Draw With Villarreal

By / Nigerians Abroad /
A red card and two separate leads lost made for a chaotic afternoon at the Metropolitano, with Ademola Lookman featuring before being replaced late on. Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga fixture. Lookman, who had a relatively quiet

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Chukwueze Assist Helps Milan Open Serie A Season With Win At Torino

Chukwueze Assist Helps Milan Open Serie A Season With Win At Torino

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A promising wing-back debut for Samuel Chukwueze in Milan’s opener contrasted with a difficult first Serie A outing for Akor Adams at Venezia. Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as AC Milan opened their Serie A season with a 2-1 win away at Torino on Sunday, Complete Sports reports. Chukwueze started and played

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Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Says Anonymous Official

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Speaking anonymously to protect his standing within the system he’s criticising, an active Nigerian referee says the death of a colleague should be the trigger for structural change, not just another fitness test debate. An active Nigerian referee has called for comprehensive reform of the country’s refereeing structure, arguing that the death of Plateau State

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