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Zirkzee apologises to his Nigerian mother after scoring on Man United debut

Liverpool boss Slot backs Salah to break more Premier League records

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has predicted Mohamed Salah will have longevity in the game after he set a new record in Liverpool's opening Premier League game against Ipswich Town at the weekend, Afrosport reports. The Egyptian superstar scored a goal and assisted another for Diogo Jota as the Reds defeated the newly-promoted side 2-0 at Portman Road. He set a new record for scoring nine goals...

Saka: Arteta compares Arsenal star’s quality to Messi

Saka: Arteta compares Arsenal star’s quality to Messi

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has compared Bukayo Saka to Lionel Messi after he scored and assisted in the Gunners' 2-0 win Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old English winger of Nigerian heritage first assisted Kai Havertz for they opener before netting the second in fine style by cutting in on the right flank with his left foot before firing...

Zirkzee apologises to his Nigerian mother after scoring on Man United debut

Wissa happy over growing chemistry with Mbeumo after Brentford win

Yoane Wissa says he is happy to work with Bryan Mbeumo after both men combined to hand Brentford a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, Afrosport reports. Wissa set up Mbeumo for the Bees' first goal before the AFCON 2023 bronze medalist scored the winner after an Ethan Pinnock own goal leveled the game for Crystal Palace. It continued the...

CAF Champions League: Remo Stars, Enugu Rangers off to winning starts

CAF Champions League: Remo Stars, Enugu Rangers off to winning starts

Remo Stars and Enugu Rangers began their quest to make it into the CAF Champions League group stage with victories in the opening round of the qualifiers on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Sky Blues defeated FAR Rabat 2-1 in their first leg encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium, Nduku Junior and recently-capped Super Eagles full-back Ismailia Sodiq scoring in either half while former TP Mazembe forward...

Zirkzee apologises to his Nigerian mother after scoring on Man United debut

Zirkzee apologises to his Nigerian mother after scoring on Man United debut

Joshua Zirkzee has jokingly apologised to his Nigerian mother after completing his transfer from Bologna to Manchester United, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old Netherlands International made his debut for the Red Devils on Friday night in the Premier League season opener against Fulham, coming on as a substitute and scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory. The win sent a lot of joy across Old Trafford...