Nigeria Soccer news

• Martinelli Flaunts Inspiration As ‘A Gunner’ After Scoring Against Palace

  19-03-2023 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli has expressed his motivation to fight harder for Arsenal after scoring in the Gunners' 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
  Martinelli opened the scoring for the hosts in the 28th minute. Bukayo Saka scored the second in the 43rd minute while Granit Xhaka scored the third goal in the 55th minute.
  Jeffrey Schlupp pulled one back for Palace in the 63rd minute and Saka scored another goal to make it 4-1 eleven minutes la
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Akpoguma To Miss Super Eagles Vs Guinea-Bissau Reverse Fixture

  26-03-2023 15:21 via completesports.com
  Kevin Akpoguma has been ruled out of Super Eagles’ clash against the Djurtus of Guinea- Bissau. The reverse fixture of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier will hold at Estadio 24 de Setembro, Bissau on Monday. The Hoffenheim of Germany defender suffered a facial injury in the first match at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, […]
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• 2023 AFCONQ: We Want To Complete The Job Against Nigeria —Guinea-Bissau Captain

  26-03-2023 14:32 via completesports.com
  
  Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau captain, Braima Jorge, has said their target now is to finish the job against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
  On match day three first leg tie inside the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja, Guinea-Bissau shocked the Eagles 1-0.
  A first half goal from Mama Balde was enough to secure a first ever win for Guinea-Bissau against the Eagles.
  And looking forward to the second leg on Monday, 27 March, Jorge said:“Nigeria are blessed with talented players who are well known all over t
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Fly Out To Guinea Bissau For Djurtus Rematch

  26-03-2023 13:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria this morning flew out to Guinea-Bissau on Sunday morning for the reverse fixture of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau.
  The players and their officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja early Sunday morning for Bissau.
  The contingent is expected to land at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, Bissau later today.
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• Moroccan FA Applauds Atlas Lions’ Historic Win Against Brazil

  26-03-2023 11:47 via completesports.com
  
  The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has applauded the Atlas Lions' historic 2-1 win over Brazil in a friendly match on Saturday at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
  The Atlas Lions are now the second African team to defeat Brazil after Cameroon first achieved the feat at the 2003 Confederations Cup.
  Also Cameroon recorded their second win against Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
  In their two previous encounters, Brazil defeated Morocco 2-0 in an international friendly in 1997 befo
  
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• Serie A Clubs AC Milan, Lazio Interested In Nigerian Forward

  26-03-2023 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A clubs, AC Milan and Lazio have joined rivals Napoli forward in the hunt for Union Saint Gilloise striker, Victor Boniface.
  Boniface has hugged the headlines this season following his impressive displays for the Belgium Pro League outfit.
  Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reported during the week that a number of European clubs are interested in the forward.
  Union Saint Gilloise are expected to demand between £10m to £15m for the Nigerian.
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• Vinicius, Casemiro, Antony In Action As Morocco Beat Brazil In Friendly Match

  26-03-2023 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  The Atlas Lions of Morocco defeated Brazil 2-1 in an international friendly game in front of a packed home crowd in Tangier on Saturday night.
  Morocco becomes the second African team to beat Brazil at senior level.
  The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon are the first African team to beat the five-time World Cup winners.
  In the group stage of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, Cameroon pipped Brazil 1-0 before also edging them 1-0 in another group game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  Saturday’s
  
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• Ancelotti Can Deliver In Brazil If Appointed Manager –Capello

  26-03-2023 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Fabio Capello believes Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has the experience and capability to handle the Brazil managerial job.
  Ancelotti has been linked with the Brazil job after they parted ways with Tite following the 2022 World Cup.
  Capello in a chat with Marca Sports believes that the Italian coach could deliver at the Selecao."Carlo has experience, he knows the languages and the language of football, which are two important things," Capello declared.
  "When you go to coach in another cou
  
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• Chukwueze: My Focus Is On Villarreal And Not Joining Arsenal

  26-03-2023 07:39 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that his attention is more focused on develop his football at Villarreal and not deliberating on a move to the Premier League.
  Reports had emerged that Chukwueze was being targeted by Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta to provide competition for forward Bukayo Saka.
  Also, the Nigerian international is being linked with a move to reunite with his former manager Unai Emery at Aston Villa.Speaking on the development, Chukwueze insisted that the move c
  
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• Okocha’s Decision To Join Bolton Was Waste Of Talent –Ronaldinho

  26-03-2023 07:25 via completesports.com
  
  Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho has revealed that former Super Eagles midfielder, Austine Okocha failed to actualise his full potentials after he made the decision to join Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League.
  Okocha, who was known for is mesmerizing skills, joined Bolton in 2002 from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
  The Brazilian who played alongside Austin Okocha during their time together at Paris Saint-Germain from 2001 to 2003, said they would watch the Nigerian freestyling during
  
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• Samsung 5G And Galaxy A34 5G: Awesome Experiences For Galaxy A54 All

  25-03-2023 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  With Samsung's brighter display, more advanced cameras and longer battery life than previous models, the new Galaxy A series delivers outstanding mobile technology for allSamsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G, two innovative smartphones that advance Samsung Galaxy’s commitment to designing awesome mobile experiences.
  These new additions to the popular Galaxy A series will help users shoot steady and crisp videos, see clearly even in bright conditions, and do
  
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• Arsenal Keen On Signing Three Premier League Midfielders This Summer

  25-03-2023 20:01 via completesports.com
  
  With the likes of Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny and Jorginho in their late 20s, it is unsurprising Arsenal are being linked with more than two midfielders to strengthen their squad in the next campaign.
  According to various reports, Arsenal are lining up moves for West Ham United midfielder, Declan Rice. The midfielder, who opened the scoring for England against Italy on Thursday is currently under the radar of the Gunners.
  Rice is not the only player linked with Arsenal. Brighton
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Gusau Warns Super Eagles, Says Only Committed Players Will Now Wear Nigeria’s Colours

  25-03-2023 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau announced on Saturday that visible total commitment implying patriotic fervour will now be a key factor, apart from competence and current form, for any football player who wishes to wear the nation’s green-white-green jersey at any level.
  Gusau’s words, spoken to players of the Super Eagles on Saturday morning, was a direct reference to Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying defeat to Guinea Bissa
  
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• 2024 Euro Qualifiers: Toney In Line To Make England Debut Against Ukraine –Southgate

  25-03-2023 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  England coach Gareth Southgate has said that Brentford striker Ivan Toney could make his debut for the Three Lions in the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine on Sunday, March 26 at the Wembley Stadium.
  Toney was previously invited for England's Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany in September 2022 but he did not play.
  Southgate admitted that Toney's recent performances have been very good.
  "Toney has been very good and he is very much in our thoughts," the Athletic quoted Southgate
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Four Black Stars Players Ruled Out Of 2nd Leg Clash Away To Angola

  25-03-2023 18:45 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars of Ghana will be without four players when they face Angola in Monday’s Group E second leg tie against Angola in Luanda.
  Ghana Football Association (GFA) disclosed this in a statement on their website on Saturday.
  The quartet of Andre Ayew, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu and Denis Odoi were left out of the traveling party to Luanda due to injuries.
  “Ghana captain Andre Ayew has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola after sustaining a knee
  
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• Why We Decided To Appoint Tuchel –Bayern CEO, Kahn

  25-03-2023 18:23 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich CEO and legendary German goalkeeper, Oliver Kahn, has explained why Thomas Tuchel was appointed by the Bundesliga giants.
  Tuchel was made the coach of Bayern following the dismissal of Julian Nagelsmann on Friday, March 24.
  Tuchel was the coach of Premier League club Chelsea until September 2022.
  The 49-year-old signed a two year contract with the German outfit.
  And speaking after the unveiling, Kahn said Tuchel’s impressive CV landed him the job.
  "He led Paris Saint-Germain
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Djurtus Back In Bissau, Return To Training For Super Eagles

  25-03-2023 17:02 via completesports.com
  
  The Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau have returned to Bissau following Friday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
  The Djurtus defeated the Super Eagles 1-0 in the matchday three encounter.
  Read Also: 2023 AFCONQ: We Are Sad And Upset—Peseiro Reflects On Super Eagles Shock Loss To Guinea-Bissau
  The players and their officials were welcomed by the president of the Football Federation of Guinea-Bissau, Carlos Alberto Mendes Teixeira [Caito], at the Os
  
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• New Bayern Munich Coach Tuchel Interested In Two Chelsea Players

  25-03-2023 15:51 via completesports.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is reportedly interested in signing two of his former Chelsea players– Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy – for his new club Bayern Munich.
  The Bundesliga champions announced on Friday that Julian Nagelsmann has been sacked and appointed Tuchel as his replacement.
  Tuchel had been out of work since getting sacked by Chelsea last September, and has signed a contract until 2025 at the Allianz Arena.
  His first task will be to keep Bayern’s treble hopes alive with the cl
  
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• Chelsea Star Leaves England Camp After Another Injury Setback

  25-03-2023 15:32 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea right-back Reece Jame has withdrawn from the England camp due to injury and will miss the game against Ukraine on Sunday.
  James’ injury record is becoming a huge concern for both the Three Lions and Chelsea having missed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to injury.
  England manager Gareth Southgate will provide an update on the 23-year-old’s situation but the latest development will be of huge worry to Graham Potter.
  The former Brighton gaffer faces a season-defining month afte
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: We Are Sad And Upset —Peseiro Reflects On Super Eagles Shock Loss To Guinea-Bissau

  25-03-2023 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Jose Peseiro has said his Super Eagles players are sad and upset after their shock defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
  A first half goal from Mama Balde saw the Djurtus earned a shock 1-0 win in Group A of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Abuja.
  The win took Guinea-Bissau to top in the group on seven points while the Super Eagles are second on six points.
  And reflecting on the defeat, Peseiro however stated that his team will play the reverse fixture with commitment and sacrifice.
  “We are sad and upset
  
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• Napoli President De Laurentiis Admits Osimhen Could Leave This Summer

  25-03-2023 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed Victor Osimhen could make a move elsewhere this summer.
  Osimhen is a subject of interest for a number of clubs in Europe including Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
  The 24-year-old has been in fantastic form for the Partenopei this season.
  The forward has scored 21 goals in 23 league appearances this season.
  Osimhen has furher registered four goals in five outings in the Champions League.
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• Deschamps Lauds Mbappe’s Display In France’s Win Vs Netherlands

  25-03-2023 09:33 via completesports.com
  
  France coach, Didier Deschamps has lauded Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe's display for Les Bleus (the Blues) against the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 qualifing match.
  Les Bleus cruised to a 4-0 win over Holland on Friday, March 24 at the Stade de France.
  Antoine Griezman scored the first goal of the game in the 2nd minute and Dayot Upamecano doubled the lead six minutes later.
  Mbappe subsequently scored a brace in the encounter to make it 4-0.
  Deschamps praised Mbappe's mentality durin
  
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• Varane: Manchester United Could Be My Last Club

  25-03-2023 08:21 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Varane says Manchester United could be his final club - but says olds clubs Lens or Real Madrid are also possible.
  The France centre-back is delighted at the way his and the Red Devils' fortunes have transformed in his second season at Old Trafford
  Varane, 29, is under contract until 2025 and he rates not moving again as a "serious option".
  Read Also: Official: Bayern Sack Nagelsmann, Appoint Tuchel As Successor
  He told GQ in France: “I will finish my career either at Real Madrid,
  
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• Official: Bayern Sack Nagelsmann, Appoint Tuchel As Successor

  25-03-2023 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich have parted ways with coach Julian Nagelsmann and appoint Thomas Tuchel as his replacement.
  The sacking comes as the perennial league winners struggle to assert themselves in the Bundesliga title race.
  Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn blamed "big fluctuations in performance" and said the squad wasn't showing its true potential under Nagelsmann.
  Tuchel will take over training from Monday with a contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.
  Bayern's next fixture is not until April
  
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• Ike Sorounmu – Unfortunate Poor Treatment Of A National Hero!  –Odegbami

  25-03-2023 05:00 via completesports.com
  
  By the time you are reading this, I hope Victor Osimhen would have led the frontline of the Super Eagles to ‘destroy’ the national team of football minnows, Guinea Bissau, last night at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abuja.
  Anything short of a clear victory, with goals to shore up Osimhen’s chest in his chase of that exalted but difficult title of Highest Goal scorer in Nigerian football at international level, held since 1994 by Rashidi Yekini, and before that by &
  
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• Tyson Fury Announces Wife Pregnant With 7th Child

  25-03-2023 04:22 via completesports.com
  British boxer, Tyson Fury has announced he and his wife Paris are set to welcome their seventh child.The boxer, 34, took to Instagram as he shared a picture from his date night with Paris.Sharing new lovely photo of them, Tyson captioned the image: 'All is not lost! I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great!'He added: 'What a woman. 7th incoming. Fantastic news to cheer me up!'Tyson and Paris already have six children including Venezuela, 13, Prince John James
  
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• How Mourinho’s Attitude Convinced Me To Join Real Madrid –Ozil

  25-03-2023 04:13 via completesports.com
  Mesut Ozil has revealed that he joined Real Madrid ahead of Barcelona due to Jose Mourinho's attitude in showing him some of the most beautiful places at the club.
  Bursting onto the scene with Schalke in 2006, Ozil became a certified Bundesliga star when he joined Werder Bremen in 2008.
  But it was his epic performances for Germany at the 2010 World Cup which secured a £13million move to Real Madrid that same summer.
  However, it could all have been very different if the then Barcelona manag
  
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• Why Ronaldo Snubbed Man United’s Pre-Season –Georgina Rodriguez

  25-03-2023 04:03 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez has opened up on the reason behind the Portugal international’s decision to stay away from Manchester United’s preseason in the summer of 2022.
  Manchester United toured East Asia and Australia but the legendary forward made himself unavailable that period citing family issues.
  It was the beginning of Erik ten Hag’s tenure at the Theatre of Dreams as the Dutch coach got to grips with his squad.There were speculations that five
  
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• Spalletti Wins 2023 Enzo Bearzot Award

  25-03-2023 02:31 via completesports.com
  
  Napoli coach, Luciano Spalletti has won the 2023 Enzo Bearzot Award due to the fantastic displays of his team this season.
  According to Football Italia, the aforementioned award is given to the best Italian coach of the year from a jury consisting of representatives from the major Italian Sport Newspapers.
  The Partenopei are almost assured of winning the Serie A title this campaign and they are 19 points above second placed Lazio.
  Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is the current topscorer in the div
  
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• 2023 AFCONQ: Troyes Celebrate Balde After Scoring Against Nigeria

  25-03-2023 02:13 via completesports.com
  
  French Ligue 1 club Troyes have saluted their forward Mama Balde following his goal for Guinea-Bissau against Nigeria in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
  Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 1-0 on Friday, March 24 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium.
  Balde scored for Guinea-Bissau in the 29th minute of the game.
  Nigeria had numerous chances in the second half with Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi coming close to scoring but couldn't find the net.
  Troyes took to Twitter to congra
  
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