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Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro released his 23-man list of invited players on Thursday ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The Portuguese manager called up Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye in place of Israeli-based Adebayo Adeleye, along with regulars like Kenneth Omeruo, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Taiwo Awoniyi. Our roster for #Lesotho & #Zimbabwe WCQ#soarsupereagles #letsdoitagain...

Champions League: Saka, Haaland nominated alongside two others for Player of the Week

by Ibikunle Salako

9 November 2023

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka and Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland have both been nominated for the UEFA Champions League Player of the Week for matchday 4. The duo was selected alongside Brazil and Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes and Atletico Madrid talisman Antoine Griezmann, who has found form back under the tutelage of Diego Simeone. ???????? Griezmann ???????? Haaland ???????? Rodrygo ???????????????????????????? Saka Who deserves...

Arsenal boss Arteta calls on Saka to get used to attention from opposing defenders

by Ibikunle Salako

9 November 2023

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said English forward Bukayo Saka is gradually getting used to receiving so much attention from opposing defenders following their 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Saka, who was the subject of some harsh tackles against the Spanish side at the Emirates Stadium, with four fouls committed against him in the opening 17 minutes, scored in the 64th...

Ogbonna: How Italian-Nigerian defender is enjoying West Ham’s European adventure

by Kunle Fayiga

8 November 2023

Angelo Ogbonna says West Ham United are enjoying their European form at the moment. The Hammers are participating in Europe for the third consecutive season after reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League during the 2021-22 season before going on to feature in the 2022-23 Europa Conference League which they won by defeating Fiorentina in the final for their first European title in 58 years West...

Drogba appreciates Haaland for mimicking his celebration in Man City win

by Taiye Taiwo

8 November 2023

African legend Didier Drogba could not hide his excitement after watching Erling Haaland recreate his goal celebration in Manchester City's 3-0 defeat of Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League. Haaland scored two goals in Tuesday's encounter at the Etihad Stadium and he fulfilled the promise he made to Drogba during last week's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. The Norwegian striker who was ranked second in...

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Peseiro releases 23-man list for Lesotho & Zimbabwe games

Champions League: Saka, Haaland nominated alongside two others for Player of the Week

Arsenal boss Arteta calls on Saka to get used to attention from opposing defenders

Ogbonna: How Italian-Nigerian defender is enjoying West Ham’s European adventure

Drogba appreciates Haaland for mimicking his celebration in Man City win

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