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Lazio Coach Baroni tips Dele-Bashiru to become a ‘remarkable midfielder’

Lazio Coach Baroni tips Dele-Bashiru to become a ‘remarkable midfielder’

Lazio Coach Marco Baroni has demanded more from Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after their 3-1 victory over Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Dele-Bashiru was on the score sheet for the Italian side as he also aided his team in the middle of the park. The Nigeria International has scored two goals and recorded two assist in the Europa league this season....

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Europa League: Hojlund brace inspires Man United in comeback win at Viktoria Plzen

Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to score twice to help Manchester United record a hard-fought 2-1 comeback away win against Viktoria Plzen, in one of the matchday six Europa League fixtures played on Thursday night, Afrosport reports. Viktoria Plzen dictated play in the early stages of the first half, unlike their lethargic opponents, and were unlucky not to find the breakthrough as the half ended...

Ashworth’s shocking departure ‘not the best situation’ – Man Utd coach Amorim

Ashworth’s shocking departure ‘not the best situation’ – Man Utd coach Amorim

‎Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the departure of Dan Ashworth from his sporting director role is "not the best situation", Afrosport reports. The Premier League outfit announced on Sunday that Ashworth will leave his position at the club after only just 159 days. The 53-year-old joined United this summer following his move from Newcastle United, and spearheaded the club’s transfer business in the summer...

Europa League: Inaki Williams bags brace in Athletic Bilbao’s win at Fenerbahce

Europa League: Inaki Williams bags brace in Athletic Bilbao’s win at Fenerbahce

Inaki Williams scored dtwice to help Athletic Bilbao record a 2-0 away victory against Fenerbahce in one of the matchday six Europa League fixtures played on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Black Stars winger opened the scoring for the visitors in the fifth minute following an assist from Gorka Guruzeta. Although Spain International Nico Williams, younger brother to Inaki, picked up an injury that saw him leave...

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Lookman: How picking Super Eagles over England was a turning point for Atalanta forward

Atlanta forward Ademola Lookman has admitted that joining the Super Eagles was the "big turning point of his career", Afrosport reports. Lookman featured for England at U-19 U-20 and U-21 but was out to favour to be called up by the Three Lions as their left wing was stacked with names like Raheem Sterling, Jason Sancho and Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old had to switch allegiance to...