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Rodgers gives update on Slimani's Leicester future

The 30-year-old is on loan with Fenerbahce where he has not played a game since February

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Mane named PFA Fans’ Player of the Month

The Senegalese star won the monthly accolade for the second time this season after garnering the highest number of fans’ votes

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Mane desperate for Champions League trophy

The 26-year-old is hoping to achieve his dream of lifting the prestigious European title as the Reds aim for a second consecutive berth in the final

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Mahrez: City might be disadvantaged vs. Spurs

The Premier League teams are set to lock horns on Tuesday at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadum for a Champions League last-eight fixture

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Belfodil maintains red-hot form with hat-trick in Hoffenheim win

The Algeria international scored three goals in the second half as the Julian Nagelsmann's side boosted their chances of playing in Europe next season

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Toure slams Bonucci & Allegri's criticism of Kean after racist abuse

The African legend is not happy with how the veteran defender and his coach reacted to the racist incident involving the 19-year-old on Tuesday

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Rodgers unsure of Amartey's return from injury

The Ghana international is yet to play a competitive game since he damaged his ankle during a Premier League fixture in October

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Milan handed Kessie boost ahead of Juventus clash

The Ivorian midfielder is in line to feature for the Rossoneri at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday following his return from injury

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Mane wins second Liverpool award of the season

The Senegalese star was rewarded as the most outstanding player in Jurgen Klopp's team under the month in review

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Aubameyang celebrates Arsenal's EPL leap with Drake

After missing the first night of the rapper's concert due to club duty on Monday, the Gabonese star made it to southeast London the following day

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FC Cincinnati's Fanendo Adi charged with impaired driving

The Orange and Blue have excused the Nigerian forward from subsequent games after he was stopped for over-speeding and impaired driving on Sunday

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Solskjaer provides Bailly's injury update

The Cote d’Ivoire international is yet to recover from his injury and he is among the four players ruled out of Wednesday’s league game against Wolves

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Sako joins Benteke, Batshuayi for Drake’s O2 concert

Following Saturday's triumph at Selhurst, the trio joined the Candian rapper for the first of his seven nights tour in London on Monday

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Balde issues Inter's rallying cry after Lazio loss

The Nerazzurri failed to convert their chances and succumbed to a first-half effort at San Siro

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Steve Bruce: 'Where did Stoke find Etebo?'

The Nigeria international was outstanding as both teams settled for a share of the spoils on Saturday

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Elmohamady warns rivals as Aston Villa eye playoff spot

Dean Smith's side are fifth in the table and they are looking to stretch their six-game unbeaten run in a bid to strengthen their playoff chances

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Tottenham star to miss Liverpool trip

The Ivorian defender is currently undergoing assessment over an injury and will not be in contention to feature at Anfield

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Ghezzal reflects on debut season at Leicester City

Amid struggles in justifying his move from Monaco last summer, the Algerian winger has benefitted from his teammates in adapting to English football

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Ex-Crystal Palace boss urges Man Utd to re-sign Zaha

The Ivorian star has established himself as one of the standout players in Roy Hodgson’s team with impressive performances this campaign

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Klopp names two African stars for PFA POTY award

The 51-year-old gaffer believes the Reds have some candidates who can mount a serious challenge for the top individual award of the season

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Sadio Mane admits pressure when watching Man City

The two teams are the closest contenders for this season’s league title with just a point separating them ahead of the Reds’ game against Spurs

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Manchester United suffer blow ahead of Watford clash

The Ivorian defender is an injury concern for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the Red Devils' league match on Saturday

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Mane: 'I never played PlayStation, I've never been to a party'

The Senegalese star is shared some secrets about his rich vein of form at both club and international levels

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Garcia: Salah-less Egypt are capable of beating Nigeria

Both countries lock horns at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in a preparatory match for the upcoming Afcon in June

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Dakonam stars in Fifa 19 Ultimate Team of the Week

The Togolese centre-back put in a fine defensive shift as the Deep Blues stretched their unbeaten streak in the Spanish top-flight to seven games last

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Inter Milan risk stand closure after Kessie racist chants

The Ivorian midfielder was subjected to racist abuse during Sunday’s Derby di Milano that ended in favour of Luciano Spalleti’s men

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Ziyech ruled out of Malawi, Argentina games

The Ajax playmaker was forced off in his side’s league defeat to AZ Alkmaar on Sunday

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FC Cincinnati’s Koch uncertain of Adi’s injury

The 28-year-old limped off Sunday’s Major League Soccer fixture after a collision with his opponent

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Kessie apologises for bench altercation with Biglia

Following his substitution from Sunday’s Milan derby, the Ivorian midfielder was involved in a bust-up with his teammate who was an unused substitute

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Zaha & Wan-Bissaka tipped to play for 'top-six clubs'

The African duo have established themselves as prominent players in Roy Hodgson's team with impressive displays this campaign

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Hodgson rues Zaha's absence after FA Cup ouster

The winger was missing in action due to an injury as the Eagles were knockout of the FA Cup on Saturday

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Smith issues Tammy Abraham injury update

The Anglo-Nigerian was forced off towards the end of the Saturday's match as the Clarets Blue cruised to a comfortable home win

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Ajax's Onana anticipates Juventus showdown

The Dutch outfit face a huge challenge to reach the semi-final of the Champions League after been handed a date with the Italian champions

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Koulibaly anticipates 'very exciting' Arsenal challenge

The Senegal centre-back is ready to return action in the continental competition with fixtures against the Gunners in the last-eight

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Aubameyang explains Black Panther celebration in Arsenal win

The Gabon star is renowned for making special celebratory moves, and wearing masks has been one of them

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Nigerians react to Champions League quarter-finals draw

The last eight teams in the European club competition have known their fate as they jostle for a place in Madrid

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African players condemn New Zealand mosque shootings

At least 49 people have been killed after shootings at two mosques in Christchurch

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Rodgers sheds light on Iheanacho’s situation at Leicester

The Nigeria international has found playing time limited at the King Power Stadium, scoring two goals in all competitions so far this term

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Aubameyang up for Europa League award

The 29-year-old stood out at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night with a brace and an assist as the Gunners advanced to the next round

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Adi gears up for 'emotional game' against Portland Timbers

The Nigerian forward will lock horns against his former teammates in Sunday’s Major League Soccer fixture

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Mane's first goal is 'a finish of the highest quality' – Owen

The 26-year-old grabbed two goals at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night but the ex-England star was impressed by his opener in the first-half

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Koulibaly to miss Napoli's trip to Salzburg

The Senegalese centre-back is set to serve a one-game suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards

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Mahrez lauds Man City teammates after Schalke whitewash

The Citizens eased to an emphatic victory at the Etihad Stadium to book their place in the last-eight stage of the Champions League

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Oliseh in awe of Juventus hero Ronaldo

The Portuguese talisman played a starring role on Tuesday night as the Old Lady overturned a two-goal deficit to advance in the European competition

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Cornet: Lyon not afraid to stun Barcelona

The Cote d’Ivoire international is aiming to help his team see off the Spanish giants for a place in the next round of the Champions League

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Salah set to sacrifice Champions League dream for EPL title

The Reds are having a fine campaign and are currently in the hunt for their first league title and their sixth Champions League success

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'Arsenal 'really hungry' for Champions League return'

The Gunners are yet to play in the top European stage since their round of 16 exit in the 2015-16 season

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Onana: Real Madrid win ‘will take a long time to forget’

Erik ten Hag's men overturned a first-leg loss to knock the Spanish giants out of the Champions League on home ground

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Onana: Real Madrid win ‘will take a long time to forget’

Erik ten Hag's overturned a first-leg loss to knock the Spanish giants out of the Champions League on home ground

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‘Aubameyang is a specialist with scoring’ – Emery

The 47-year-old gaffer was pleased to see the Gabon forward seal the Gunners' victory over the Red Devils from the penalty spot

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Mane reaches Liverpool milestone with brace vs. Burnley

The Senegal international found the back of the net twice to match two club records at Anfield on Sunday

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Pepe stars, Khazri sees red in Lille's win over Saint-Etienne

The Ivorian forward scored the only goal at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard while his Tunisian counterpart was sent off late in the encounter

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Chukwueze seals Villarreal's win over Levante

The Nigerian youngster grabbed his third LaLiga goal of the season to secure maximum points for the Yellow Submarine

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Pires: ‘PL Golden boot race is between Salah and Aguero’

The Citizens’ talisman presently leads the scoring chart in the English top-flight while the Reds forward trails as his closest rival

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Marega inspires Porto's comeback win over Roma

The Mali international continued his impressive scoring run in the Champions League as Sergio Conceicao's side booked a place in next round

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Sarr outshines Iwobi as Rennes thrash Arsenal

The Senegalese youngster rounded up his side's crucial win at the Roazhon Park to give them a first-leg advantage over their Premier League visitors

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How Africa celebrated Man Utd's triumph over PSG

The Red Devils staged a dramatic comeback at Parc des Princes to overturn a first-leg deficit and advanced to the next round of the Champions League

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Cardiff captain Bamba out of the season

The Bluebirds will play their remaining matches of the 2018-19 without the skipper who is set to go under the knife this week

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Samuel Kalu’s mother freed from kidnappers’ den

The winger's mum has been reunited with her family after she was captured at gunpoint while driving in the southeastern part of Nigeria

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Samuel Kalu's mother kidnapped in Aba

The winger and the rest of his family are reportedly working towards the safe release of his mum

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Diame awaits new Newcastle United deal

The Senegal international could leave St James' Park on a free transfer in the summer

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Fenerbahce winger Moses buzzing after match-winning effort

The Chelsea loanee scored his second goal in the Turkish top-flight as the Yellow Canaries sealed their sixth league win of the season

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Pulis: Promotion won't keep Mikel at Middlesbrough

The 31-year-old has had a massive impact in Boro since his arrival but the gaffer thinks Championship success may not be enough to tie him down

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Zaha focused on scoring to help Crystal Palace

The Ivorian attacker resumed his fine goalscoring form in the Premier League with his fifth goal in his last five league appearances on Saturday

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Aubameyang 'sorry' for missed penalty

After coming off the bench in the second half, the Gabonese star missed a chance to secure maximum points for his team from the penalty spot

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Mahrez pleased with Man City’s win vs. West Ham

The 28-year-old made his first Premier League start of the year on Wednesday night as Aguero’s lone effort earned the Citizens a crucial home win

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Liverpool's Naby Keita admits Premier League struggle

The Guinea international is gradually finding his feet in the Premier League after a daunting start to life on the Merseyside

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Liverpool's Naby Keita admits Premier League struggles

The Guinea international is gradually finding his feet in the Premier League after a daunting start to life on the Merseyside

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Liverpool's Salah targets Premier League record vs. Watford

The Egypt international is a goal short from becoming the fastest player to reach a half-century of goals for a single club in the English top-flight

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Mounie praised for ending Huddersfield Town's winless run

The Benin international was on target at the John Smith's Stadium to end the Terriers' three-month winless run in the Premier League

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Aminu Umar dreams of LaLiga, EPL moves

The Nigeria youth international has been impressive in the Turkish topflight this term and he hopes to continue his career in either Spain or England

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Watford's Javi Gracia wary of Salah’s threat

The fleet-footed forward has been a thorn in the Hornets' defence netting six goals in his last three league outings against them

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'Every team needs a Mikel' - McClaren

The Super Eagles skipper continued his fine showings for Boro with a stellar performance in Saturday's win over QPR

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Mahrez 'happy' with Manchester City's Cup triumph

The Algerian winger has now won two titles with the Eithad Stadium outfit since his record move from Leicester City last summer

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Gradel's effort earns Toulouse draw vs. Caen

The Cote d'Ivoire international ensured the Violets stretched their unbeaten home run to four matches in Ligue 1

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Wan-Bissaka to miss Palace's visit to Leicester

The right-back is nursing a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the Eagles' league visit to the King Power Stadium

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Mane displaces Salah to win Liverpool's monthly prize

The Senegalese talisman has clinched his first individual prize of the season after his fine displays for the Reds last month

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Kessie on target in Milan's win over Empoli

The Ivorian midfielder scored his fourth Serie A goal of the season as the Rossoneri cruised to a comfortable win at San Siro

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Saiss extends Wolves stay until 2021

The Morocco international has agreed to spend two more years at the Molineux Stadium despite being restricted to limited playing time this season

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Salah: Liverpool ‘focused’ on winning maiden Premier League title

Despite being one of the most successful teams in English football, the Reds are yet to lift the Premier League trophy since its inception

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Bentaleb ‘disappointed’ by Schalke loss to Manchester City

The Algeria international’s goals could not save the Veltins-Arena outfit from bowing to Pep Guardiola’s men on Wednesday

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Bentaleb nets brace as Man City stun Schalke

The Algeria international was on target twice for the Royal Blues but it was not enough as the Citizens fought back to seal a late win

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Pogba humiliates Bailly with changing room nutmeg

The Ivorian defender was unable to stop the red-hot midfielder who has racked up 14 goals and nine assists this season

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Traore rues Lyon’s missed chances against Barcelona

The French topflight outfit had to settle for a share of the spoils in Tuesday’s Champions League game against the Catalans at the Groupama Stadium

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Pepe named Ligue 1 Player of the Month

The 23-year-old has won the individual honour in the French top-flight for the second time this season

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Drogba joins Henry, Evra for NBA All-Star action

The Premier League legends were in Charlotte to enjoy some basketball action in the All-Star Weekend

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Boateng’s home burgled while in action for Barcelona

The 31-year-old was being robbed during his LaLiga debut for the Catalans with some valubables carted away

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Hughton raves about Bissouma after FA Cup display

The Mali international played a crucial role in the Seagulls' cup progress with involvement in all of their goals on Saturday

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Kessie lauds Milan win over 'strong' Atalanta

The 22-year-old helped Gennaro Gattuso's men come from a goal behind to halt their hosts' eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions

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Kessie responds to interests from Chelsea and Tottenham

The Cote d'Ivoire international is focused on helping the Rossoneri and will not be considering a move to England in the summer

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Kessie responds to interests from Chelsea and Tottenham

The Cote d'Ivoire international is focused on helping the Rossoneri and will not be considering a move to England in the summer

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Ziyech proud of Ajax performance despite loss

The 25-year-old’s effort was not enough to save the Dutch giants from bowing to Santiago Solari’s men in Amsterdam on Wednesday

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Okwonkwo leaves Bologna for Montreal Impact loan deal

The Nigeria youth international has agreed to join the Canadian outfit until the end of the 2019 MLS seaso

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20-goal Abraham backed to lead Aston Villa’s promotion push

The Anglo-Nigerian became the first Villa player to score 20 goals since the 1980-81 campaign with his effort against Sheffield United on Friday

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Oliseh lavishes praise on Tuchel, Mbappe after PSG's win

The ex-Fortuna Sittard manager was impressed by individuals in the encounter that saw Solskjaer suffer a first defeat as United's boss

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Why Man Utd lost to PSG - Bailly

The Red Devils were bettered by Thomas Tuchel’s men 2-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 fixture on Tuesday night

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Man Utd’s Bailly shifts focus to PSG clash

The 24-year-old centre-back is in contention to return to Solskjaer’s starting XI after being rested at the Craven Cottage over the weekend

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Moses eyes Fenerbahce start vs. Zenit St Petersburg

The Nigeria international has made three substitute appearances for the Yellow Canaries since his temporary move from Chelsea in January

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Hegazi points out West Brom's target for the season

The Baggies are currently fourth in the Championship and are within the playoff zone to compete for a return to the English topflight

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Mikel: Chelsea lack leaders under Sarri

The Italian gaffer succeeded Antonio Conte at the helm in August but his debut season has seen the Blues manage contrasting results in the league

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Aina opens Serie A goal account in Torino win

The Nigeria international gave the Maroons maximum points at home with his first goal in the Italian topflight

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Liverpool's Salah shaves off trademark beard

After banging in his 20th goal of the season on Saturday, the Egypt winger has decided to have a new look

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Zaha rues Crystal Palace draw vs. West Ham

The Eagles failed to pick up maximum points at Selhurst Park on Saturday despite their dominance over Manuel Pellegrini's side

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Success ruled out of Watford’s clash vs. Everton

The Nigeria international will not be in action for the second straight week as he continues recovery from a hamstring injury

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EFA yet to contact Liverpool on Salah decision

Earlier this week, a top official of the country’s football body disclosed that the 26-year-old would be excused from next month’s international games

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Bailly reveals his Manchester United wish

The Ivorian defender has rarely featured for the Red Devils this term but he hopes to get improved playing time to build himself

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Zaha hit with one-game ban for improper conduct

The Cote d'Ivoire international pleaded guilty to the charge levelled against him by the FA after his sending off at St Mary's Stadium

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Gervinho, Koulibaly join Ronaldo in Fifa 19 TOTW

The African stars were in impressive form for their clubs in the Italian top-flight over the weekend

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Salah to miss Niger, Nigeria matches

The Liverpool talisman is set to be excluded from the Pharaohs' squad for their last Afcon qualifiers in Niamey and friendly in Asaba

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Porto dealt Champions League blow with Marega injury

The Malian forward pulled up during the Dragons' last league outing on Monday and he is set to be out for two months

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Bayo dropped from Celtic's Europa League squad

The Cote d'Ivoire international will have to wait for another chance to make his debut in the European competition

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Wague makes Barcelona's Champions League team

The defender's impressive displays for the reserve team has caught the eye of Ernesto Valverde and he is line to play in the elite European tournament

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Kalu sent off in Bordeaux's defeat to Marseille

The Nigeria international was sent for an early shower at the Stade Velodrome as the Girondins conceded their third defeat in a row

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Mohamed Salah named PFA Player of the Month

The Egypt international has now won the prize for the second consecutive time thanks to his awe-inspiring performances for the Reds

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Tammy Abraham opens up on Aston Villa decision

The Chelsea loanee was heavily linked with a return to the Premier League in Janaury after his impressive start to life at the Villa Park

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Khmiri joins Whitecaps from Stade Tunisien

The 21-year-old becomes the first Tunisian to join an American topflight side after completing a three-year move to the Vancouver outfit.

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Diop: It's difficult but not impossible to stop Salah

The 22-year-old is looking forward to Monday night Premier League fixture when the Hammers and the Reds go head-to-head at the London Stadium

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Bolasie reveals Lukaku's role in Anderlecht move

The Congolese attacker completed a deadline day move to the Belgian topflight and he is set for his first challenge outside England

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Baningime ready to help Wigan with Premier League experience

The DR Congolese left the Goodison Park on the deadline day to join the Latics for the remainder of the season

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Mulumbu returns to Kilmarnock on loan

The DR Congo international is back at the Rugby Park temporarily after struggling in Brendan Rodgers' team

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Baningime ready to help Wigan with Premier League experience

The DR Congolese left the Goodison Park on the deadline day to join the Latics for the remainder of the season

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Saint-Etienne snap up Ait Bennasser on loan

The Moroccan midfielder has departed the Stade Louis II for his third loan spell since his arrival from Nancy in 2016

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Crystal Palace’s Hodgson sympathises with Zaha after sending off

The Ivorian star was sent for an early shower for sarcastically applauding the referee after he shown a yellow card in Wednesday’s Premier League game

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Chievo sign Assane Diousse on loan

The Senegalese midfielder has agreed to join the Yellow and Blues for the remainder of the season

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Koulibaly disappointed by Napoli's Coppa Italia exit

The Partenopei were booted out of the Italian Cup competition on Tuesday night after bowing to Gennaro Gattuso's side

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Klopp defends Salah over diving criticism

The 26-year-old has recently been hit with accusations of conning the referee to win penalties

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Rahman leaves Chelsea for Reims loan

The 24-year-old left-back will continue his campaign in the French top-flight after an unproductive spell in Germany this season

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Olayinka signs pro contract at Arsenal

Following his impressive outings for the youth teams, the 18-year-old has been rewarded with a senior contract that will keep him at Emirates Stadium

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Juventus bid Medhi Benatia farewell

The Morocco centre-back is set to continue his career in the Qatari top-flight after the Bianconeri reached an agreement with Rui Faria's side

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Koulibaly regrets gesture towards referee after racist chants

The Senegalese centre-back was a victim of racist abuse at San Siro last year but was sent off for applauding the referee in the closing stages

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Fowler dismisses diving criticism against Liverpool's Salah

The Egyptian winger has been recently attacked for going down easily in opposition's half, thus winning the Reds penalties

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Zaha, Schlupp, Souare revel in Crystal Palace's FA Cup progress

The Eagles stunned the north Longdon club at Selhurst Park to advance to the fifth round of the cup competition

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Diakhate swaps Fiorentina for Parma

The Senegal youth international has joined Roberto D'Aversa's charges until 2023 after finding playing time difficult with La Viola

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Hodgson hopes for Sako's best after Crystal Palace return

The 30-year-old returned to Selhurst Park on a short-term deal after departing as a free agent last year

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Bakary Sako rejoins Crystal Palace

The Malian attacker is back at Selhurst Park for the remainder of the season after leaving as a free agent last summer

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Ziyech's effort fails to lift Ajax in Feyenoord drubbing

The 25-year-old increased his Eredivisie tally to 11 goals as the Sons of Gods suffered a heavy defeat that dented their title hopes

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Aluko picks David Silva as toughest opponent

The Nigerian forward had a memorable experience with the 33-year-old when they met four years ago

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Pepe's brace fires Lille past Marseille

The Ivorian forward is enjoying his best goalscoring form in a single season after surpassing his goal tally in the 2017-18 campaign

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Barcelona's Moussa Wague hit with four-game ban

The Senegal international will miss Barca B's next four games after the Spanish football body found him guilty of bad sportsmanship behaviour

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Moses delighted by Fenerbahce loan move

The Nigeria international will spend the next 18 months with the Turkish giants

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Southampton undecided on Boufal's future

Following a change in leadership, the Morocco international could be given a second chance to prove his himself at St Mary's Stadium

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Rayo Vallecano loan Bangoura to Vancouver Whitecaps

The Guinea international will turn out for the Major League Soccer outfit for the entire 2019 season after struggling to break into Míchel’s squad

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Hughton downplays Bong-Rodriguez row as past issue

The Cameroonian defender and the West Brom striker were involved in an alleged racism row when both teams met in a Premier League game last term

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Hakimi surprised by Isco, Marcelo situations at Real Madrid

The 20-year-old is concerned by the duo who have found playing time restricted in Santiago Solari’s team in recent weeks

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Fanendo Adi delighted with MLS return

The 28-year-old forward is excited to be back in the United States top-flight with the MLS expansion side ahead of the 2019 season

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Omeonga leaves Genoa for Hibernian loan

The Scottish Premier League side have completed the signing of the 22-year-old midfielder for the rest of the 2018-19 campaign

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Fans shocked by Boateng's Barcelona move

The 31-year-old has completed a temporary deal to join Ernesto Valverde's side for the remainder of the season

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Wague cites racist chants for aggressive behaviour

The Senegal international was shown a straight red card in the closing stages of Sunday’s Segunda B encounter after hitting a fan of the home team

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Mane reveals Liverpool’s biggest Premier League win

The Reds are in contention to lift their first league silverware almost 30 years as they currently lead the Premier League table

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Guardiola: Why Riyad Mahrez missed Huddersfield game

The Algerian winger was not named in the matchday squad as the Citizens clinched their 18th league win of the season at the John’s Smith Stadium

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Bolasie returns to Everton after terminating Aston Villa loan

The DR Congo international ended his temporary stay at Villa Park prematurely and returns to his Premier League club

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Kanu salutes Arsenal after Chelsea triumph

Unai Emery's side eased to a comfortable victory over their London rivals at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening

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Zaha urges Palace to 'move on' after Liverpool defeat

The Eagles gave away their lead in the second-half and suffered a narrow defeat at Anfield on Saturday

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Aluko ends 10-month goal drought in Reading's defeat

The Nigeria international ended his barren run in front of goal with a cool finish but it was not enough to avoid defeat at Pride Park

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Aubameyang, Zaha & Iwobi turn up at NBA London game

The African trio linked up with other Premier League stars to enjoy the annual basketball action at the O2 Arena

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Iwobi surprised by Cech's retirement decision

The 36-year-old revealed this week that he will call time on his career at the end of the season

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Sissoko returns to France with Sochaux

Six years after leaving his country of birth, the 33-year-old has returned to play for the second-tier outfit until the end of the season

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Doumbia ditched Champions League football for Rennes

The Cote d’Ivoire youth international completed a return to France on Tuesday after attracting the attention of several European clubs

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Aubameyang looking forward to Hazard reunion in London derby

The Gunners are getting ready to lock horns with Maurizio Sarri's charges on Saturday with the aim of avenging their loss at Stamford Bridge in August

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Pepe joins Suarez, Pedro in Fifa 19 TOTW

The Ivorian star made his mark as the African player in this week's selection made by the biggest football video game

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Pedretti backs 'exceptional' Gueye for PSG move

The 29-year-old could return to France this January with the French champions keen on securing his services

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Mane: 'Liverpool will be champions of England!'

The Senegalese attacker has warned the Reds' title rivals and reiterated his team’s determination to win their first league title since 1990

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Elneny hints at Arsenal exit with puzzling message

The 26-year-old has sparked talk of an imminent January move from the Emirates Stadium on social media having found game time limited under Unai Emery

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Juventus' Benatia ruled out of Milan showdown

The Morocco international will miss the Bianconeri’s trip to the Middle East for the Super Cup final after suffering a groin injury on Saturday

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Bounou extends Girona stay until 2021

The Morocco shot-stopper has agreed new terms to remain with the Catalonia outfit for the next two years

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Mane 'proud' of Liverpool milestone in Brighton win

The 26-year-old joins the elite list of players to have played a century games for the Reds

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Ikeme: Wolves have exceeded Premier League expectations

Espirito Santo's men have fared well in the top-flight this season defeating Chelsea and; holding Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs to a draw

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Garcia insists Crystal Palace are more than Zaha

Ahead of the Hornets visit to Selhurst Park, the Spaniard, aware of the Ivorian's abilities, is focused on stopping every of the Eagles' threats

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Bailly joins Lukaku in Jay-Z's Roc Nation

The Cote d'Ivoire international becomes the latest athlete and third footballer to be associated with the agency owned by the rap icon

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Souare undergoes successful shoulder surgery

The left-back dislocated his shoulder in the Eagles’ FA Cup victory over GrimsbyTown on Saturday

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Leicester loan Diabate to Sivasspor

The Mali international has moved to the Turkish Super Lig outfit for the rest of the 2018-19 campaign

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Ivorian striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo joins Celtic

The Cote d'Ivoire international becomes the third player to join Brendan Rodgers' side this month

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Sadiq Umar completes Perugia loan switch

After his underwhelming campaign in Scotland, the Nigeria youth international has returned back to Italy to complete the season with the Serie B club

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'Mohamed Salah is simply the best'

The 26-year-old retained the continent's top individual honour following memorable outings for both country and club in 2018

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Aubameyang crowned Arsenal Player of the Month

Following a decent goalscoring run during the festive period, the Gabon star has been awarded the club’s best player for the month under review

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Kessie: Milan will do everything to qualify for UCL

The Rossoneri have set their sights on a securing a ticket for the Champions League football after being bundled out of the Europa League in December

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Bolasie hints at Abraham's exit from Aston Villa

The Chelsea loanee has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Wolves interested in taking him on loan for the remainder of the season

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Ajayi scores own goal as Man City whitewash Rotherham Utd

The Nigeria international added to his side's woes as they were whitewashed by the reigning Premier League in their FA Cup fixture

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Efe Ambrose quits Scottish outfit Hibernian

The Nigerian defender turned down an improved deal and has opted to pursue a new challenge elsewhere

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Emenike set to open astonishing residence in Owerri

The former Fenerbahce star is ready to kick-off the new year in grand style

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Zaha: Crystal Palace deserved Wolves win

The Eagles left it late to take maxiumum points at the Molineux Stadium on Wednesday night

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'Newcastle can beat any Premier League team' - Diame

The Magpies are hoping to start the new year with a win when they host the Red Devils

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Balde seals Inter Milan first away win in two months

The forward's second-half effort was enough for the Nerazzurri to end 2018 with a win on the road

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Benatia admits going through ‘difficult' Juventus patch

The 31-year-old centre-back has seen his playing time limited this season and has yet to feature in a match in over a month

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African stars stand up for Koulibaly after racist abuse

The continent's stars have taken to social media to condemn racism in a show of solidarity for the Senegal international who was a victim at San Siro

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Wolves' Saiss aims to stun Tottenham

Following his maiden league goal on Boxing Day, the Morocco midfielder is hoping to upset Mauricio Pochettino's men at Wembley on Saturday

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Koulibaly responds to racist chants in Inter defeat

The centre-back was allegedly a victim of racist chants at the San Siro on Wednesday evening

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Aubameyang continues goalscoring form in Arsenal stalemate

The 29-year-old netted his 13th league goal of the season but it was not enough to give Unai Emery's men maximum points at the Amex Stadium

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Saiss opens EPL goal account in Wolves draw

The Morocco international helped Nuno Espirito Santo’s men from conceding a second straight defeat with his maiden effort in the English top-flight

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Aubameyang, Bailly lead African stars in celebrating Christmas

The continent's stars joined their family and the rest of world in celebrating the birth of Jesus

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Aubameyang: Training routine inspired Arsenal's second goal

The Gabonese attacker helped the Gunners return to winning ways on Saturday with a brace against Sean Dyche's men

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Klopp plays down Naby Keita’s injury scare

The Guinean midfielder limped off as the Reds secured a vital win at the Molineux Stadium to spend Christmas atop the Premier League log

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Milan’s Kessie suspended for Fiorentina’s game

The Cote d’Ivoire international will sit out Saturday’s Serie A fixture at the San Siro Stadium due to accumulation of yellow cards

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Ziyech, Pepe, Duncan join Messi in Fifa 19 TOTW

The African trio have been included in a star-studded team for their performances over the weekend

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Nigerians react to Uefa Champions League round of 16 draw

On Monday, the qualified teams from the group stage learned their fates for the next round of the elite European tournament

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Balogun: Brighton gave Chelsea early Christmas presents

The Seagulls were punished after conceding two first-half goals at the Amex Stadium that made it two losses on the bounce for them

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Pepe, Bamba outshine Alioui as Lille edge Nimes

The African stars were on target at the Stade des Costieres as Lille held on to the maximum points with 10 men

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Iwobi bemoans lack of concentration as Arsenal unbeaten run end

The Gunners' 22 games unbeaten run across all competitions was put to bed with a defeat at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday

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Leicester City’s Puel defends misfiring Iheanacho

The Super Eagles star has struggled in front of goal in the English Premer League this campaign

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Moses ruled out of Chelsea's clash against Vidi

The Nigeria international, still on the sidelines, will miss the encounter against the Hungarian top-flight side on Thursday

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