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Tuchel: Ziyech’s freedom & movement limited

The Morocco winger was not in the matchday squad for the Blues' last league game at Brentford and he was an unused substitute on Wednesday

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Osimhen equals Napoli record with another goal

The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to make his mark as the hosts grab a comfortable win in Naples

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Red-hot Awoniyi scores in Union Berlin loss

The Nigeria striker scored his team's only goal, but it was not enough to inspire them to turn around a two-goal deficit

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Balogun scores first Europa League goal in Rangers win

The 33-year-old made a huge contribution in helping the Gers bag their first group win in the secondary European competition

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Samatta hurts Fenerbahce with Antwerp opener

The Tanzania star returned to Istanbul on Thursday and he did not waste time to punish the Canaries with an early goal

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Chukwueze scores within a minute of UCL debut

The Nigeria winger came off the bench to make an impact in the Yellow Submarine's emphatic away victory

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Spalletti: Why Osimhen will sit on the bench

The Super Eagles star has started eight out of the nine matches he has played in this season for the Parthenopeans

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Koulibaly: I couldn't sleep for two days after racist abuse

The Senegal centre-back recalled the unfortunate incident he endured during a league match in Florence earlier this month

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Daka makes history with four goals in Europa League

The 23-year-old delivered an incredible performance at the Otkrytiye Arena as the visitors overturned a two-goal deficit

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Crouch: Mendy could be final piece to help Chelsea win titles

The Senegal international continues to receive rave reviews for his outstanding display in between the sticks on Saturday

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Klopp: Salah deserves Ballon d'Or recognition

The two-time African Footballer of the Year has scored at least a goal in each of his last eight matches for the Reds

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Daka breaks his duck against Man Utd

The Zambia international contributed a goal as the Foxes ended their four-game winless run in the league

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Mane scores 100th Premier League goal vs Watford

The Senegal winger continued his fine goalscoring form and didn't waste time to put Jurgen Klopp's team in front

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Rodgers on Iheanacho, Ndidi's return date

The Super Eagles midfielder is still on the sidelines while his compatriot reported back from international duty in top form

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Lookman: Leicester want to show quality vs Man Utd

The Foxes are enduring a four-game winless run in Premier League and they are yet to win a game since their victory at Norwich in August

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Arteta: Arsenal may have to find replacements for Afcon stars

The Spanish tactician is working out a plan for his players who will be unavailable due to international duties in January 2022

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Ba recalls Terry’s confrontation with Benitez at Chelsea

The 36-year-old clinched his first major title at Stamford Bridge years ago and he also has off-field memories to share

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Mikel: Essien was the guy who really helped me

The 34-year-old spoke highly of the former Ghana captain who helped him settle into life at Stamford Bridge

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Kessie doesn't need to be proposed to any club - Agent

The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro Stadium which leaves his future at the club uncertain

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Eto'o: Barcelona have made me suffer

The four-time African Footballer of the Year is far from happy with his former club's form in all competitions this campaign

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Matip: Liverpool not afraid of any team

The 30-year-old has helped the Reds maintain an unbeaten start to the 2021-22 season

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Osimhen named Serie A's Player of the Month

The Super Eagle enjoyed a fine goalscoring run in the month under review which steered the Parthenopeans to the summit of the Italian top-flight

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Frank: Match-winner Wissa deserves a lot of praise

The DR Congo forward came off the bench to help the Bees pick up all three points at the London Stadium on Sunday

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Shearer: Salah scored one of the best in the league

The Egypt star powered in a right-footed shot for the Reds' second goal at Anfield on Sunday

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Done Deal: Villarreal sign ex-Spurs star Aurier

The 28-year-old will continue his career at Estadio de la Ceramica this season after he spent last month without a club

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Calabria joins Muntari in Milan's record books

The Italian defender gave Stefano Pioli's men an early lead in Bergamo that inspired them to pick all three points on the road

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Danjuma stands out with brace in Villarreal win

The 24-year-old dazzled in front of goal as Unai Emery's side bagged their second win in the Spanish top-flight this campaign

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Tuchel on Ziyech's absence vs Southampton

The Morocco playmaker has only made two league appearances so far this season

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Troost-Ekong's Watford lose to Leeds

Three African stars were on parade at Elland Road as the Hornets suffered their fourth league loss of the season

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Vieira praises coach Toure ahead of reunion

The Arsenal legends are set to face off in the English top-flight on Sunday but they will be in the dugout this time around

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Osimhen reveals inspiration behind goalscoring run

The Super Eagles has had a remarkable outing in September, with a contribution of at least a goal in each of his last five matches

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Iwobi a doubt for Everton’s trip to Man Utd

The Super Eagles midfielder might miss his first league match of the season when the Toffees travel to Old Trafford

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Redknapp: Salah enjoying the form of his life

The two-time African Footballer of the Year has been involved in 10 goals for the Reds across all competitions in this campaign already

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Osimhen scores in Napoli loss to Moses' Spartak

Two Nigerian stars were in action at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as the Russian visitors secured maximum points in a dramatic encounter

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Another impressive Choupo-Moting Bayern cameo

The Cameroon star was introduced in the closing stages of Wednesday's encounter and he went on to seal the hosts' victory at the Allianz Arena

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'Everton made me Joseph Yobo'

The former Super Eagles captain spent the majority of his career with the Toffees before he retired from football in 2014

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Fan View: PSG or Man City - Who has the better right-back?

Achraf Hakimi and Kyle Walker were both in action at Parc des Princes as the hosts overcame Pep Guardiola's men, but who is the better?

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Rodgers laments Iheanacho & Ndidi's absences

The Super Eagles forward could not make the trip to Poland due to paperwork issues while the midfielder is suspended

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Osimhen joins Benzema as highest scoring player in September

The Nigeria international is enjoying a rich vein of goalscoring form as the Parthenopeans continued their perfect Serie A start on Sunday

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Gueye: PSG need to do everything to beat Man City

After their disappointing start to the elite European competition, the Parisians are focused on grabbing maximum points against their English visitors

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Onuoha: Man City ready for PSG challenge

Pep Guardiola's men travel to Paris for Tuesday's European fixture against the French giants

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Aubameyang wants his kids to be like Smith Rowe

The England youth star and Bukayo Saka were standout performers in the Gunners' commanding derby victory on Sunday

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Osimhen powers Napoli to Serie A summit

The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring to help the Parthenopeans stretch their perfect league start with a comfortable home win

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Oliseh surprised by Arsenal ‘tactical discipline’ vs Spurs

The Gunners continued their winning run with three first-half goals that powered them to a comfortable win over their local rivals

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Spurs' nemesis Aubameyang sets another record

The 32-year-old was among the goals as the Gunners claimed derby bragging rights at home on Sunday

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Cornet injury blow after first Burnley goal

The Ivory Coast international put the Clarets in front at Leicester but he couldn't finish the match

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Sarr rescues point for Watford against Newcastle

The Teranga Lions winger cancelled out a first-half goal to help the Hornets avoid defeat at home

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Haidara opens Bundesliga goal account

The Mali international sealed the Red Bulls' emphatic victory in front of their home fans

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Tuchel confirms Mendy availability for Man City clash

The 29-year-old is back in contention for playing minutes after a knock kept him out of the Blues' last two matches

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Benitez responds to reported interest in Aurier

The Ivory Coast captain is still a free agent after he was released by Spurs at the end of the summer transfer window

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Ferguson: Premier League will be looking at Aribo

The Nigeria midfielder is among the standout players in Steven Gerrard's squad and he has started every one of their league matches in this campaign

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Lookman: We will gel better in time

The 23-year-old is enjoying life at the King Power Stadium after he broke his duck in Wednesday's League Cup win

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Auba: I get goosebumps thinking of first derby

The 2015 African Footballer of the Year is gearing up for another local contest in the derby on Saturday

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Kalu opens season account in Bordeaux's six-goal thriller

The Nigeria winger came off the bench to rescue a vital point for the Girondins at the Stade de la Mosson

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Onuachu's brace not enough for Genk

The Super Eagles forward marked his new contract with the Smurfs by starring in front of goal in Antwerp

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Hakimi double saves PSG at Metz

The Morocco defender struck in each half of the encounter to keep the Parisians' perfect start to the league campaign

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Lookman breaks duck as Iheanacho seals Leicester win

The Nigerians found the back of the net in the second-half to help the Foxes grab a crucial away win

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Eze can’t wait for ‘beautiful’ Crystal Palace return

The 23-year-old has been out of action since he suffered a severe injury towards the end of last season

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Why Dennis can't replace Deeney at Watford - Ngonge

The Nigeria star has made a fine start to life at Vicarage Road by scoring the club's first home and away goals in the Premier League this term

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Lookman: Brighton defeat more than frustrating

The Anglo-Nigerian had his goal disallowed for offside as the Foxes left the Amex Stadium without a point

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Rodgers rues Ndidi and Lookman’s disallowed goals

The African stars found the back of the net in the second-half, but their efforts did not count after VAR reviews

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Dennis makes Watford history with his goal

The Super Eagles striker helped the Hornets improve on their slow start to the season with his second goal in the league

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Onyeka helps 10-man Brentford beat Wolves

The Nigeria midfielder played a role as the Bees grabbed their second league win of the season

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Habib Diallo haunts ex-club Metz with brace

The Senegal forward scored two first-half goals as Julien Stephan's side capped their dominant performance with maximum points at home

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Iwobi reveals his best positions for Everton & Nigeria

The former Arsenal star has shown his versatility since he joined the Toffees from the Emirates Stadium

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'‘He looks really sharp' - Klopp raves about Mane’s form

The Senegal international has been impressive for the Reds this campaign, even though he started on the bench in Wednesday's Champions League win

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Ex-Chelsea star Ba retires from football

The 36-year-old brought an end to his 16-year football career on Monday after he left Swiss club Lugano in August

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Onuachu on target in Genk draw

The Super Eagles striker's effort was not enough to power the Smurfs to their fourth straight victory in the league

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Nwakaeme scores fourth Super Lig goal in a row

The Nigeria striker earned a point for the Black Sea Storm to keep their unbeaten start to the league campaign

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Salah closes in on Drogba's Prem scoring record

The two-time African Footballer of the Year opened the scoring for the Reds at Elland Road to stretch their unbeaten streak in the league

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Sampaoli not surprised by Dieng’s heroics vs Monaco

The Senegal forward secured maximum points for the Olympians at Stade Louis II after scoring in each half of Saturday's league outing

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Moffi: I was tired but Lorient needed me

The 22-year-old was part of the Super Eagles' squad that travelled to Cape Verde before linking Lorient for Friday's league match

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Gueye scores second Ligue 1 goal of the season

The Senegal midfielder was among the goals as the French giants extended their dominance in the top-flight

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Augsburg halt Awoniyi's Bundesliga scoring run

The Nigeria striker was in action for Urs Fischer's side but couldn't extend his tally to four goals after four league matches this term

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Troost-Ekong & Etebo's Watford fall to Wolves

Four African stars were in action for the Hornets as they suffered another defeat in the English top-flight

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Spalletti: Life would be easier if we all had Koulibaly

The Italian coach is pleased with the work ethic displayed by the Senegal captain after his international duty

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Barcelona are lucky to have Depay - Eto'o

The Dutch star joined the Camp Nou outfit on a free transfer in June and he has made a fine start in La Liga with two goals in his first three matches

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Rodgers can't wait to see Lookman 'flourish'

The Anglo-Nigerian has been a transfer target for the ex-Celtic boss since his youth days at Charlton Athletic

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Dyche: Cornet’s arrival would push Burnley to do more

The Ivory Coast winger ended his five-and-a-half year stay in Lyon for a new challenge in the Premier League in August

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Mane beats Salah to Liverpool award

The Senegal international opened his goal account for the season by sealing the Reds' 2-0 win at Anfield last month

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Iwobi: Benitez is onto me 24/7

The Super Eagles midfielder has enjoyed a decent start to the 2021-22 season, contributing a goal and an assist in four games for the Toffees so far

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Lille confirm Osimhen's transfer fee to Napoli

The Super Eagles star left Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a big-money move to continue his career in Naples in July 2020

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Salah returns as Egypt hold Auba's Gabon

After missing Wednesday's win, the Liverpool talisman made the trip to Franceville as the Pharaohs battled for a point with a last-minute equaliser

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Ajax ready to release Onana for free next summer

The Cameroon goalkeeper could not secure a move in the just-concluded window and he rejected an offer to continue his career at the Johan Cruyff Arena

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Mwepu reveals his World Cup dream with Zambia

The Southern African nation are yet to play on the global stage since they joined Fifa as a member association in 1964

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Libya shock Aubameyang's Gabon

The second round of the qualification for next year's global showpiece started across the continent on Wednesday

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Mane inspires Senegal to victory over Togo

Second-half goals in Thies helped the Teranga Lions begin their quest for a place in next year's showpiece with a comfortable home win

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Ndidi & Iheanacho land in Nigeria for qualifiers

Gernot Rohr is gradually having his players available ahead of Friday's match in Lagos

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Danjuma opens La Liga goal account in Atletico draw

The Nigerian descent came off the bench to open his goal account but it was not enough to secure victory for the visitors in Madrid

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Simy & Obi's Salernitana fall to Roma

The Super Eagles duo could not stop the Garnets from conceding their second consecutive loss in the Italian top-flight

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Nwakaeme steers Trabzonspor to third league win

The Nigeria international maintained his fine start to the season with another effort that secured maximum points for the Black Sea Storm in Giresun

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Boufal & Fofana on target in Ligue 1

Some African stars were among the goals in Sunday's fixtures in the French top-flight

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Benitez: Iwobi has to improve in final third

The Nigeria midfielder came off the bench as the Toffees maintained their unbeaten start to the season

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McCarthy: Tau took a 'massive stepdown' instead of fight

The Bafana Bafana star returned to African football after struggling for playing time in Graham Potter's team

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Onyeka doubtful for Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers

The one-time Super Eagle did not make the Bees' trip to Villa Park on Saturday due to his health status

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Ronaldo's Man Utd return 'not a good move' - Nwosu

The Portugal captain is closing in on a permanent move to Old Trafford after leaving Turin on Friday afternoon

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Prague's Dorley leads Liberia for Nigeria trip

The Lone Stars have called up 14 foreign-based players and seven home-based stars for next month’s matches

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Nigeria announce 30-man squad for Liberia & Cape Verde

The Super Eagles are set to commence their quest for a place in the 2022 World Cup next month, and have named their squad

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Nigerians set to clash in Europa League Group C

Friday's draw in Istanbul has thrown up some mouth-watering match-ups involving African players

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Onyekuru opens Olympiacos goal account

The Super Eagles winger was among the goals as the Legends avoided defeat at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis

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Diallo reacts as Varane inherits his no. 19 shirt

The Ivory Coast international has been handed a new shirt number at Old Trafford after the arrival of the France defender

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Done Deal: Madueke signs new PSV deal

The Anglo-Nigerian wants to continue his development at the Philips Stadion after establishing himself as a key player for the Red and Whites

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Choupo-Moting scores four and provides three assists

The Cameroon star opened his goal account for the 2021-22 campaign in style at the Weser-Stadion

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Matip does not want Cameroon return – Conceicao

The Germany-born centre-back is yet to play for the Indomitable Lions since his last outing in 2015

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Nwakaeme outshines Ghana's Cofie in Trabzonspor win

The two African stars were on target at the Senol Gunes Stadium as the Black Sea Storm maintained their unbeaten start to the season

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Iwobi struggling tactically under Benitez - Everton legend Ball

The Super Eagle has featured in the Toffees' opening two league matches under the Spanish manager

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Koulibaly: Spalletti inspired 10-man Napoli to ‘painful’ win

Despite Victor Osimhen's expulsion in the first half, the Parthenopeans scored two second-half goals to start the season with a win

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Simy & Obi make losing debuts for Salernitana

The Nigeria internationals came off the bench but could not help the Garnets from suffering defeat

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Ehizibue's assist not enough in Cologne's loss Bayern

The Nigeria defender's contributions were not enough to save the Billy Goats from suffering their first loss of the season

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'Arsenal vs Chelsea is same old story' - Drogba

The Blues compounded Mikel Arteta's side woes with a comfortable away win at the Emirates Stadium

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Napoli's Osimhen receives first Serie A red card

The Super Eagles forward had a forgettable start to the campaign at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

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Musa & Benatia feature in Fatih Karagumruk draw

The African stars played a part as the Black Red took a point away from the city of Rize on Saturday

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Mane joins illustrious Liverpool ranks with Burnley strike

The Senegal star sealed maximum points for the Reds with his second-half goal at Anfield on Saturday

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Pepe hails fans’ influence ahead of Chelsea game

The Gunners are looking forward to playing in front of their supporters in a fully-packed Emirates Stadium on Sunday

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Gueye & Hakimi star in PSG’s Ligue 1 win

The African stars helped the Parisians continue their winning start to the new campaign

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Bailly: Man Utd can win trophies with new signings

The Ivory Coast international is excited about the new faces in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team as they hope to win a trophy this season

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Gerrard takes blame for Sakala’s injury

The Zambia international suffered a groin injury during the Gers' Champions League home loss to Malmo on August 10

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Mendy: Tuchel has made Chelsea stronger

The Senegal goalkeeper talks up the friendly atmosphere in the Blues camp

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Onyekuru makes Olympiacos debut in Europa League win

The Super Eagles winger came off the bench to play in front of their home fans for the first time at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium

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Ex-Liverpool striker Awoniyi stars in Conference League

The former Nigeria youth star delivered a five-star performance in the first-half of Thursday's encounter

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Ikpeazu scores, Odubajo sees red as QPR pip Boro

The Uganda forward continued his fine form in front of goal while the Anglo-Nigerian defender was given marching orders in the second half

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Done Deal: Nordin Amrabat joins AEK Athens

The pacey winger is set to continue his career in Greece after he left Saudi Arabia at the expiry of his contract last month

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Oliseh: Man Utd can't win PL without Haaland

The former Nigeria coach was impressed by the goal-fest in the first game week of the English top-flight and has made his predictions for the season

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Samatta's Fenerbahce pip Akintola's Adana Demirspor

Several African stars were on parade at the New Adana Stadium as the Blue Lightnings kicked off their top-flight campaign on a losing note

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En-Nesyri dazzles in Sevilla's La Liga opener

The Morocco international continued from where he left off last campaign with his contributions in front of goal on Sunday

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Kalu collapses before playing again in Bordeaux draw

It was a moment of shock at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday when the Super Eagles forward fell to the ground in the opening minutes of the match

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Arteta: Auba back in the right mindset

The Gunners are set to begin their league campaign with a trip to the Brentford Community Stadium on Friday night

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‘Lukaku could be Chelsea’s modern-day Drogba’ – Mills

The Inter Milan striker is closing in on a £98 million move back to Stamford Bridge, seven years after he left the Blues

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‘Don’t cry son’ – Eto’o sends message to Messi

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner had an emotional press conference at Camp Nou on Sunday afternoon where he confirmed his exit

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Iheanacho makes history with Community Shield winner

The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to seal victory for the Foxes at Wembley Stadium on Saturday

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Toko Ekambi & Slimani combine to rescue Lyon

The African stars linked up to salvage a point for Peter Bosz's side in their opening league fixture

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Essien: Messi is Barca & Barca is Messi

The Argentina star is leaving the Spanish city after the Blaugrana failed to renew his contract at the club

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Onyedinma dazzles on Luton Town debut

The Nigeria midfielder had a memorable debut outing at Kenilworth Road as the Hatters started the new season with an emphatic win

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Edozie makes debut, Iheanacho benched

After impressing in the Citizens' pre-season friendlies, the 18-year-old has earned a spot in Pep Guardiola's starting XI at Wembley Stadium

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Done Deal: Butler-Oyedeji signs Arsenal pro contract

The teenage winger is highly rated at the Emirates Stadium and has signed his first professional deal with the North London outfit

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Solskjaer: I don't know when Bailly & Diallo will return

The Ivory Coast duo participated in the men's football event at the Tokyo Olympics, where they were knocked out in the quarter-finals

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Parker confirms rejected offers for Danjuma

The Dutch forward of Nigerian descent was missing in action as the Cherries started their league campaign with a draw on Friday

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Sadiq at the double as Almeria beat Real Betis

The Nigerian forward is building his goalscoring form ahead of the Rojiblancos league opener on August 16

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Etebo opens Watford goal account vs Doncaster

The 25-year-old was among the goals as the Hornets intensified preparations for the 2021-22 season with a comfortable win on Wednesday

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Benrahma will score more stunning goals - Cresswell

The 25-year-old winger returned to the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday to haunt his former club with his goal

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Genk advised to drop Onuachu for UCL qualifiers

The Super Eagles striker missed the Smurfs' last league game and he is reportedly edging closer to the exit door

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Giroud wants Ziyech reunion at AC Milan

The French star was presented to the media on Monday after he joined the Rossoneri on a €2 million deal from Stamford Bridge last month

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Lokonga can't wait for Premier League to start

The DR Congo prospect had a feel of the Emirates Stadium with fans during Sunday's loss to Chelsea

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'Don't worry about anything' - Gharib on Brazil loss

The Pharaohs were bundled out of the quadrennial international competition on Saturday after 90 minutes of football in Saitama

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Osimhen scores two-minute brace vs Bayern

The Super Eagles striker continued his fine goalscoring form in pre-season with his brilliance at the Allianz Arena

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Benrahma haunts Brentford with stunner

The Algeria star grabbed the only goal as the Hammers stretched their unbeaten run in preparation for the 2021-22 league season

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Ambrose: Tierney’s Arsenal switch an inspiration

The former Nigeria international played with the Gunners star before he left Celtic Park for another adventure at Hibernian in 2017

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Aribo returns & Sakala makes league bow

After missing the Gers' last three friendly matches, the Super Eagles midfielder returned to the starting XI in Saturday's league opener at Ibrox

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Gueye: PSG want to start season with a trophy

Mauricio Pochettino's men are set to take on the league champions in the Trophee des Champions on Sunday

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Hasenhuttl hints at Djenepo’s new position at Southampton

The Mali winger is set to switch to a defensive role after making a statement in their last pre-season friendly game

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Done Deal: Baningime leaves Everton for Hearts

The 22-year-old will continue his career in Scotland after bringing an end to his 14-year stay in the Merseyside

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Solskjaer reveals Man Utd's stance on Diallo

The 19-year-old completed a permanent move to Old Trafford in January and he only played three Premier League games last season

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Awoniyi reveals Klopp's last message to him

A week ago, the Nigeria youth international left Anfield to rejoin the Bundesliga club in a permanent move

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Balogun: Gerrard feels like your pal

The Super Eagles centre-back is set to start his second season at the Ibrox Stadium with a Premiership match against Livingston on Saturday

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Gerrard: Rangers need to polish ‘diamond’ Sakala

The Zambia star made his mark with his maiden goal for the Gers in their victory over Carlo Ancelotti's men on Sunday

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Sakala scores first Rangers goal in win over Real Madrid

The Zambia international inspired Steven Gerrard's side fight-back with his equaliser at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday

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Spalletti raves about Osimhen and Koulibaly

After scoring four in their last game, the Super Eagles striker notched the winning goal in Saturday's outing

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Done Deal: Lemina completes Nice move

The Gabon international has returned to the French top-flight to continue his career, six years after he left Marseille

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Dessers: When Onuachu leaves I must stand

The Nigeria forward made a fine start to the new Belgian top-flight season with his assist that rescued a point for the Smurfs on Friday night

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Kondogbia tests positive for Covid-19

The 28-year-old missed Los Colchoneros' friendly fixture on Friday and has begun isolation and treatment

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Watford’s Etebo makes Premier League vow

The Super Eagles midfielder joined the Hornets on a season-long loan from Stoke City earlier this month

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Daka stunned by Leicester's training facilities

The Zambia star has started putting in the work with Brendan Rodgers' team at their training base in Seagrave

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Bony 'impatient' to play football again

The Ivory Coast star is yet to find a new club since he left Al-Ittihad by mutual agreement in November 2020

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Gueye happy to captain PSG

The Senegal international has been handed a leadership role in Mauricio Pochettino’s team, in the absence of Marquinhos

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Osimhen scores four as Napoli win 12-0

The Nigerian striker sent a strong message to coach Luciano Spalletti with his efforts in the Parthenopeans' first friendly match in Dimaro Folgarida

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Done Deal: Ballo-Toure moves to AC Milan

The Senegal international is set for a new challenge in Italy after ending his stay in Ligue 1

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D'Agostino: Osimhen can be like Vucinic and Iaquinta

The former Roma and Udinese manager will guide the Super Eagles striker for his second campaign in the Italian top-flight

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Balogun on target as Rangers hold Arsenal

The Super Eagles centre-back was among the goals at Ibrox Stadium as both teams struggled to score the winning goal

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Spalletti raves about ‘complete striker’ Osimhen

The Italian manager is looking forward to working with the Super Eagles forward at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

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Leicester looking forward to more glory – Ndidi

The Nigeria midfielder played a key role as the Foxes clinched the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium last season

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Sakala: The only thing I wanted was to be at Rangers

The Zambia international is raring to start a new chapter in the Scottish Premiership next season

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Matip: I'm feeling good for new season

The Cameroon international suffered a season-ending injury back in January which made him miss the rest of the 2020-21 campaign

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Balogun: Rangers focused on Champions League

The Super Eagles centre-back has his sights set on playing in the elite European competition next season

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Moses scores fourth goal in a row for Spartak

The 30-year-old opened the scoring as the People's Team cruised to a comfortable win at the Otkrytiye Arena

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Hakimi begins PSG career with assist

The Morocco wing-back made a fine start to life in the French capital as Mauricio Pochettino's team started preparations for the new season with a win

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Done Deal: Sivasspor sign Leke James

The Nigerian forward is back in Europe to continue his career after a short stint in the Middle East

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Diallo: My dribbling skill is a gift

The Ivory Coast international opened up on his biggest strength and his ability to get past his opponents in games

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Hakimi dreaming of Real Madrid return – Agent

The Morocco international recently left Inter Milan to pen a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 giants from Paris

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Awoniyi joins Salah & Mane for Liverpool’s pre-season

The Nigeria international is expected to join Jurgen Klopp’s squad at their training base in Salzburg on Monday

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Gueye extends philanthropic gesture in Senegal

The 31-year-old is committed to improving the lives of people in the West African nation

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Hakimi meets Pochettino, begins PSG training

The Morocco international started his stint in the French capital by touring the club's facilities on Wednesday

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Shoretire emulating Messi & Ronaldinho's style

The Nigerian descent is following the style of the Barcelona legends as he continues to find his feet in the Red Devils' first-team

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Moses scores again as Spartak beat Sibenik

The former Nigeria star helped the People's Team intensify their preparations for next season with a friendly victory in Austria

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Moses' message to Chelsea after Spartak move

The former Super Eagles star completed a permanent switch to Spartak Moscow on Friday after impressing on loan last season

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Done Deal: Millwall sign Afobe from Stoke City

The DR Congo international is set for his third loan stint away from bet365 Stadium

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No Salah, no Elneny as Egypt confirm Olympic squad

The two-time African Footballer of the Year will begin the 2021-22 Premier League season with the Reds after missing the chance to go to Tokyo

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Done Deal: Mikel leaves England for Kuwaiti club

The former Nigeria captain has agreed to leave Europe for another football adventure in Asia

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Another wonderkid snubs Super Eagles

The 21-year-old, initially eligible to play for three countries, has chosen the team he wants to represent on the international scene

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Daka: I'm excited to play next to Vardy

The Zambia forward is ready to start a new adventure in the Premier League after completing a permanent move from Salzburg on Wednesday

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Daka: I'm excited to play next to Vardy

The Zambia forward is ready to start a new adventure in the Premier League after completing a permanent move from Salzburg on Wednesday

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Mane was 'unbelievable' against Barca - Krawietz

The Senegal star joined the Reds on this day in 2016, and he has made himself a key player in Jurgen Klopp's set-up

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Ghezzal provides update on Besiktas future

The 29-year-old enjoyed a successful campaign in Turkey last season, winning the domestic double

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Arsenal left-back Tierney makes Partey prediction

The Ghana international had his first taste of English football with the Gunners last season and has been backed to perform even better in future

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Diallo: My mother was in tears after Man Utd debut

The 18-year-old recalled the reaction that followed his maiden outing with the Red Devils earlier this year

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Shoretire reveals one Man Utd player he looks up to

The 17-year-old joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side from the youth team in February and he is relishing the quality of players he's been training with

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Lawal: Ndidi waiting for right time to leave Leicester

The Super Eagles midfielder has been a consistent performer since he arrived at the King Power Stadium in 2017

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Sarr breaks silence after Premier League links

The 18-year-old produced impressive performances in the middle of the park during his debut Ligue 1 campaign with the Maarons

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Graversen: Onyeka ready for Premier League

The Bees have reportedly opened talks with their sister club in Denmark over the signing of the Nigeria midfielder this summer

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Salzburg reveal Daka is set to leave

The Zambia striker has been the subject of transfer interest from several European clubs after his fine campaign in the Austrian top-flight last term

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Moses: I want to help Spartak win Premier League

The ex-Nigeria international is set to continue his career in Russia after a successful loan spell

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