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Arsenal in talks over £77m Victor Osimhen deal, with the Nigerian to leave Napoli this summer: report

Posted Friday, March 29, 2024 by fourfourtwo.com16 hits

Arsenal are front of the queue for Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian poised for a huge move Victor Osimhen is close to moving to Arsenal (Image credit: Franco Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal are in talks over a huge deal to bring Victor Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium – and the Gunners are “confident” of the move happening. Mikel Arteta's team are the top scorers i...Full Story »

AS IF Astrid Wett begs fans for help to get to Ivory Coast for Afcon final after proving she’s ’19 per cent Nigerian’

Posted Sunday, February 11, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk30 hits

ASTRID WETT has begged fans to help her attend the Africa Cup of Nations final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. It comes after the influencer claimed she was "19 per cent Nigerian". Astrid posted an image with a piece of paper claiming to be from Ancestry Credit: X / AstridWett Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier this week, she said: "I want to go to the Afcon final but I don̵...Full Story »

Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON final after VAR drama

Posted Thursday, February 08, 2024 by PA13 hits

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa on penalties.Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria after he saved efforts by Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa in a 4-2 shoot-out win, which only told half the story of an extraordinary clash where VAR was at the forefront of the action.Nigeria thought they had bo...Full Story »

Nigeria through to AFCON semi-finals as Ademola Lookman goal downs Angola

Posted Saturday, February 03, 2024 by PA19 hits

Nigeria edged past Angola 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals thanks to a first-half goal from Ademola Lookman.The former Fulham and Everton winger crashed home the only goal of the game in the 41st minute as the Super Eagles, chasing a fourth AFCON title, came up against a determined resistance in Abidjan.Jose Peseiro’s side will face the winner of Cape Verde against South ...Full Story »

Nigeria progress to last 16 with narrow win over Guinea-Bissau

Posted Tuesday, January 23, 2024 by PA20 hits

Opa Sangante’s own goal earned Nigeria a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau as they sealed their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.The Super Eagles went ahead after 36 minutes when Sangante put through his own net but were unable to capitalise on a series of good chances to extend their lead, with Victor Osimhen going close multiple times.With Equatorial Guinea thumping Ivory Coast in the ...Full Story »

Jose Peseiro sights still set on AFCON title as Nigeria chase spot in last 16

Posted Sunday, January 21, 2024 by PA68 hits

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is standing by his bullish claim that he will lead the Super Eagles to their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.Peseiro’s men head into their final Group A game against already-eliminated Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan on Monday knowing just a draw will be good enough to secure their place in the knockout stages.But after watching his side shrug off their slu...Full Story »

Captain William Troost-Ekong leads by example with winning penalty for Nigeria

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by PA25 hits

A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their first victory of the tournament and leapfrogged the Ivorians in Group A.Ivory Coast spurned a host of chances and paid the price after Ola Aina was adjudged to have ...Full Story »

Alex Iwobi targeting Africa Cup of Nations glory with Nigeria despite slow start

Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA21 hits

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi admits beating the Ivory Coast on Thursday night is the only way his Nigeria side will quieten the critics after a lacklustre Africa Cup of Nations opener.The Super Eagles could only manage a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, a side 46 places below them in FIFA’s global rankings, and next face a tough test in Group A challengers and AFCON hosts Ivory Coast.Su...Full Story »

Three-time champions Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener

Posted Monday, January 15, 2024 by PA13 hits

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations Group A opening encounter in Abidjan.Three-time AFCON champions Nigeria threatened early, but it was Equatorial Guinea who took a surprise lead through Iban Salvador in the 36th minute.Napoli striker Victor Osimhen issued a near-instant reply when he headed home Ademola Lookman’s cross less than two minutes...Full Story »

SHE'S AL-RIGHT Alex Scott rocks stylish outfit for England’s crunch World Cup clash vs Nigeria as fans say ‘can’t get enough of her’

Posted Tuesday, August 08, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk59 hits

Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently taking on Nigeria in the quarter-final this morning. Viewers could 'not get enough' of Alex Scott on BBC One Credit: BBC The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D. And now the nation is tuning in to BBC One to see whether they can build on that incredible victory and advance to the semi fin...Full Story »

England edge past Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sees red

Posted Monday, August 07, 2023 by PA31 hits

Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review late in the second half which could see her banne...Full Story »

England overcome Lauren James red card to scrape past Nigeria on penalties

Posted Monday, August 07, 2023 by PA33 hits

Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card following a VAR review late in the second half that could see her banned for the remainder of ...Full Story »

England lose Lauren James to red card as Nigeria last-16 tie goes to extra time

Posted Monday, August 07, 2023 by PA30 hits

England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal time.The 21-year-old forward, star of the Lionesses’ group stage matches with three goals and three assists, was dismissed in the 87th minute in Brisbane after standing on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.James was initially shown a yellow card before VAR intervened, referee Meliss...Full Story »

Keira Walsh could return for last-16 clash with Nigeria – Sarina Wiegman

Posted Sunday, August 06, 2023 by PA91 hits

Keira Walsh could make a stunning return for England’s last-16 World Cup clash against Nigeria.Walsh was carried off on a stretcher late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark, with fears that the influential midfielder’s tournament could be over, but scans revealed her knee injury was not as serious as first suspected.The 26-year-old took another step...Full Story »

Ireland earn first Women’s World Cup point by holding Nigeria to goalless draw

Posted Monday, July 31, 2023 by PA25 hits

The Republic of Ireland secured their first Women’s World Cup point as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria, who advance to the last 16 as Group B runners-up.Courtney Brosnan pulled off a fantastic save to divert Uchenna Kanu’s 52nd-minute header against the bar to ensure the already-eliminated Girls in Green clinched a historic result ...Full Story »

Arsenal enter the race to sign Nigerian international

Posted Wednesday, November 09, 2022 by Caughtoffside.com50 hits

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze. Chukwueze is an exciting young winger who came through the Villarreal youth team and has already made 24 appearances for his country Nigeria at the age of 23 years old. The Nigerian international has spent the majority of his career playing off the right wing, but he has struggled to score goals consistently at the ...Full Story »

Arsenal joins battle for Nigeria star Osimhen as Napoli set hefty asking price

Posted Tuesday, March 22, 2022 by Tribalfootball.com67 hits

Arsenal have joined the race for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian has become one of the most sought after forwards in world football after 21 goals in 44 league appearances for Napoli. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is targeting a big striker signing this summer after the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nkeitah are also entering the final months o...Full Story »

SUPER EAGLE Inside ex-Man Utd star Odion Ighalo’s £1m orphanage in Nigeria that looks after kids

Posted Thursday, February 10, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk69 hits

The former Man Utd star, who faces off against Chelsea in the Club World Cup for Saudi club Al Hilal, used his earnings from the game to fund an orphanage in his home town. Ex-Man Utd striker Odion Ighalo opened an orphanage in Nigeria The Ighalo Orphanage Home is in Lagos where the striker grew up In December 2017, the Ighalo Orphanage Home was opened in Ijegun, a humble suburb in northern L...Full Story »

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