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Gasperini: Lookman can be captain before end of season Gasperini

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Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has showered praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, acknowledging his immense contribution to the club’s success. Following Atalanta’s crucial victory over Juventus, Gasperini highlighted Lookman’s importance to the team and announced that the winger would have the honour of wearing the captain’s armband for the remainder of the season. “When a group spends 300 days together in a year, people can have different views,” Gasperini said at a post-match press conference as reported by Football Italia. “Lookman became a fantastic player when he improved his…

Sadiq scores third straight goal in Valencia win

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Umar Sadiq continued his blistering form in front of goal, scoring his third straight goal as Valencia secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid at the Mestalla on Saturday. The Nigerian striker, who has now found the back of the net four times in his last four outings, also claimed the Man of the Match award for his performance. Sadiq’s impact has been undeniable since joining Valencia on loan in January. After breaking his duck against Osasuna, the former Almería man endured a blank against Atlético Madrid before bouncing back…

Salah’s double, Nunez goal seals Liverpool’s comeback win over Southampton

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Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points as Mohamed Salah converted two penalties in a comeback victory over bottom-placed Southampton. Despite showing signs of fatigue after their dramatic late win at Paris Saint-Germain Wednesday, the Reds did enough to secure another crucial three points and move one step closer to the title. Southampton had briefly dared to dream when Will Smallbone capitalized on a costly mix-up between Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, slotting in from a tight angle to give the visitors a…

Osimhen’s wage enormous for United

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Manchester United chiefs are unlikely to agree a deal with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over his wages which would be around £20m per season, as the club look to bring down their wage bill which stood at £365m last season, Osimhen has been linked with a move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer transfer window as he is expected to depart Napoli for good after the 2024/25 season. Currently on loan at Galatasaray after falling out with the Italian club’s hierarchy, the Nigerian international attracted persistent interest last summer, with…

U-20 AFCON: F’Eagles to resume camping March 10

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The Flying Eagles are set to resume training in Abuja on Monday, March 10th, to prepare for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The team, fresh from a two-match tour in Ivory Coast, where they had mixed results—a 2-0 win followed by a 2-0 loss—received a nine-day break upon their return from Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh scored in their victory. The friendly matches against Ivory Coast were arranged after planned games against Egypt were cancelled. This cancellation stemmed from both Nigeria and Egypt…

FA Cup: Palace’s Mateta gets 25 stitches after reckless tackle

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Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he is doing well and hopes to return soon after being hospitalised following a horrific challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Roberts was sent off just eight minutes into Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie, which Palace won 3-1, after catching Mateta’s head with his boot as he raced out to clear the ball. Referee Michael Oliver initially took no action but later issued a red card after a VAR review. Mateta received lengthy treatment on the pitch, including oxygen, before being stretchered into an ambulance and…

Fury Climbs Back into Heavyweight Rankings Amid Joshua Speculation

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Despite announcing his retirement from boxing last month, Tyson Fury has surprisingly reappeared at the number one spot in The Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings, fueling speculation about a potential super-fight with Anthony Joshua. The 36-year-old “Gypsy King” had declared his fifth retirement following his second consecutive defeat to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, but The Ring’s latest rankings suggest doubt about the permanence of his decision.    Fury now holds the top spot in the heavyweight rankings, trailing only Usyk, who is recognized as The Ring’s heavyweight champion and holds the…

Osimhen keen on Old Trafford switch

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Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international currently on loan at Galatasaray, is reportedly eager to join Manchester United during the upcoming summer transfer window, as he prepares to leave Napoli permanently. According to TEAMtalk, Osimhen is “greatly appreciative” of Manchester United’s interest, with the English club emerging as a leading contender for his signature amidst competition from other top European clubs.    Osimhen’s impressive form this season, marked by 20 goals and five assists in 27 appearances, has solidified his reputation as a top European striker. His availability for approximately £62…

Osimhen in Top Form, Excited for World Cup Qualifiers

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Victor Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker currently on loan from Napoli, is eager to participate in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers under the leadership of new coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles are aiming to revitalize their campaign in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Osimhen, who has been in exceptional form this season, has scored 20 goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for his Turkish club. Having missed the initial four games of the previous qualifying series due to injury, the 26-year-old…

Okocha: Gasperini’s Reaction to Lookman Was Excessive

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Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has publicly defended Ademola Lookman following the Nigerian forward’s contentious situation with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini. The dispute stemmed from Atalanta’s Champions League exit against Club Brugge, where Gasperini attributed their elimination, in part, to Lookman’s missed penalty. Despite Lookman scoring early in the second half, his subsequent penalty miss proved detrimental, contributing to Atalanta’s 5-2 aggregate defeat. Instead of sharing collective responsibility for the team’s performance, Gasperini singled out Lookman, labeling him “one of the worst penalty takers” he had ever…