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Ighalo, Ayew & African stars celebrate Father's Day

The continent's stars joined the rest of the world in celebrating their fathers and themselves

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Jewell advises Crystal Palace on Zaha dependence

The Ivory Coast talisman was the highest scoring player in Roy Hodgson's team last season

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Lille’s Reinildo survives carjacking in Mozambique

The 27-year-old was a victim of a violent incident while on holiday in his home country after winning the French top-flight crown

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Hakimi is 'irreplaceable' at Inter - Altobelli

The Morocco international has become a hot target for European giants after string of impressive performances last season

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Done Deal: Villarreal sign Mandi on a free transfer

The 29-year-old will remain in the Spanish top-flight to continue his career with Unai Emery's side next season

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EXCL: Ronaldo & Pogba not to blame - Akinwunmi

The Portugal and France stars have got people talking after they removed bottles of commercial brands before talking to the press

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Aboubakar and Billong match-fixing allegations rubbished

The Indomitable Lions players have been reportedly accused of fixing a game in the Turkish top-flight last season

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McAvennie not sure Celtic can afford Ayew

The Ghana international is a free agent and he is looking for a new club after the Swans opted not to renew his deal

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Saka explains ‘Little Chilli’ nickname from Auba

The 19-year-old has hailed the impact of the 2016 African Footballer of the Year after his starring role in Mikel Arteta's team in the 2020-21 season

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Mane meets Senegal President after international duty

The 29-year-old returned to Dakar after his international assignment and he was received by the country's leader at the Palace of the Republic

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Elmohamady prefers England to Al Ahly

The former Egypt captain has opened up on his future after bidding farewell to Villa Park a fortnight ago

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Salah, Auba, Ighalo & African stars turn on holiday mood

Following the conclusion of major leagues around the world, the continent's stars have started plans to recharge and enjoy some time off the pitch

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Visin's suicide unrelated to racism - Father

The Ethiopia-born youth player who reportedly killed himself in Italy on Friday, was a teammate of Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

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Eze's solo strike wins Palace Goal of the Season

The Nigerian descent drove through the Blades' defence to score the wonder goal during a Premier League match in January

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Drogba bags honorary degree

The two-time African Footballer of the Year has been honoured for his charitable work and his role in bringing stability to the West African country

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Mendy receives hero's welcome in Senegal

The 29-year-old is back in his home country to join Aliou Cisse's men in preparing for their upcoming international friendlies

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Amokachi picks Ferguson as Ancelotti's successor

The Toffees are currently without a manager after their Italian coach left them for a return to the Santiago Bernabeu this week

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Tunisia’s Jaidi ‘hungry’ to coach in Premier League

The former Tunisia international is hoping to get an opportunity to prove his skills in the English top-flight after several experiences

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Bony heartbroken after Swansea's failure

The Swans missed out on the last promotion ticket to the Premier League after Saturday's defeat at Wembley Stadium

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Hannibal & Rekik invited to Tunisia squad

The youngsters recently pledged their allegiance to the North African country and they have been summoned for next month's friendly games

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Elmohamady leaves Aston Villa

The 33-year-old has brought an end to his four-year spell at Villa Park

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Bailly 'fustrated' by Man Utd's Europa League loss

The Spanish club edged the Red Devils in a penalty shoot-out after 120 minutes of tense football action

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England called Eze before injury nightmare

The Anglo-Nigerian suffered an Achilles injury in training last week and could be out of action for six to eight months

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'No one should blame De Gea' - Africans react

The Red Devils narrowly missed out on the European title in Poland after a marathon penalty shoot-out

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Tau: Why should I go out on loan?

Two years after joining the Seagulls, the South Africa star got his UK work permit in January and he was cleared to feature in Graham Potter's team

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Partey: Now Arsenal can fight for everything

The Gunners finished eighth in the league table and won't be playing in any European tournament next season

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Fan View: 'What Arteta cannot do, does not exist'

Despite their victory at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners finished eighth on the English top-flight standings

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Mane equals Van Persie's feat with Crystal Palace goal

The Senegal forward continued his fine goalscoring run against the Eagles with the goals that boosted the Reds' Champions League push

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Fan View: 'Atletico will Partey hard tonight'

Diego Simeone's men completed a comeback win at Valladolid to win the Spanish top-flight crown

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Bailly: Villarreal made me a better player

The Ivory Coast international is set to face his former team when the Red Devils chase the European crown in PGE Arena Gdansk on Wednesday

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Hakimi to EA Sports: Tell me if you have something against me

The Morocco international is disappointed after being left out of the selection of best players in the Italian top-flight

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Shoretire named Man Utd's best young player

The 17-year-old was the leading scorer for the Red Devils in Premier League 2 with 10 goals

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Gnabry: Drogba one of my favourites

The former Arsenal star explained the reasons behind rejecting the African country to play for Joachim Low's side seven years ago

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Rohr: Kalu lacked family support at Bordeaux

The Super Eagles winger has battled with a recurring injury that kept him out of action for several weeks this campaign

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Sima wins the Czech Cup for Slavia Prague

The Senegal forward helped the Red and Whites complete the domestic double with his second-half effort at the Doosan Arena

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Arsenal sign Leo Messo from Kenya - Reports

The youngster becomes the latest African to join the North London club as he aims to continue his development

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Chukwuemeka makes debut in Aston Villa win

The Anglo-Nigerian came off the bench in the closing stages and he nearly made his mark in the encounter with his stoppage-time strike

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Kanu: Iheanacho’s renaissance a very big lesson

The 24-year-old contributed to the Foxes' run to cup glory with his goalscoring contributions that made him the joint-top scorer

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Ajayi racially abused after West Brom loss

The Super Eagles centre-back has cried out to social media companies to act after Sunday's incident

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Zaha sets new personal scoring record

The Ivorian talisman is now enjoying his best scoring campaign in the English top-flight after his effort at Selhurst Park

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Osimhen's Napoli boost top-four hopes

The Super Eagles striker was in action at the Stadio Artemio Franchi but he could add to his tally of 10 league goals in this campaign

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Potter praises Tau's 'great pass'

The South Africa star returned to Premier League action on Saturday and he played a vital role in helping the Seagulls to their only goal

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Fan View: 'Put same energy to support Chukwueze'

Two Super Eagles stars are aiming to win the English domestic cup while the Villarreal star could also win the secondary European competition

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Mendy: Chelsea need titles to complete season

The Blues are in contention for the FA Cup and the Uefa Champions League titles with four games remaining for them in all competitions

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Salisu, Djenepo and Diallo struggled during Ramadan – Hasenhuttl

The Saints picked up just a win in six matches during the 30-day fasting period observed by the African trio

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Fan View: 'Mane needs to publicly apologise to Klopp'

After the Reds' hard-fought win at Old Trafford, the 2019 African Player of the Year was seen to have snubbed his manager's handshake

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Salah overtakes Yakubu on Premier League goalscoring chart

The Egyptian star is now the third highest scoring African player in the English top-flight with his effort at Old Trafford on Thursday

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Fan View: 'Bailly is too aggressive and doesn't calm down'

Fortunately for the centre-back, the VAR overturned referee Anthony Taylor's penalty decision after the Ivorian challenged Nat Phillips

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Adarabioyo can’t explain Fulham relegation

A 2-0 home loss to Burnley on Monday confirmed the Cottagers' demotion to the Championship for the 2021-22 campaign

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Onuachu's goal rescues Genk from defeat

The Super Eagles striker maintained his impressive goalscoring form in the Belgian top-flight as the Blue-White avoided defeat at home

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Bailly picks his best players at Man Utd this season

The Red Devils are in the Europa League final and they are second in the league table with several players playing outstanding roles in the team

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Fan View: 'Chelsea did an Arsenal there'

Emile Smith Rowe's first-half effort separated both teams in London as Mikel Arteta's men ended the Blues' five-game unbeaten run in the top-flight

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Fan View: 'Who vexed AC Milan?'

Stefano Pioli's men continued their fine winning run on the road with a seven-star performance at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

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Ndidi: Leicester to 'give everything' against Man Utd

Brendan Rodgers' men have only lost just one of their last 12 away matches in the English top-flight this term

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Bennacer: Juve thrashing is my best Milan performance

The Algeria international was involved in the Rossoneri's second goal as they grabbed maximum points in Turin on Sunday

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Ziyech: Chelsea like to play strong teams

The Blues put in a brave performance on Saturday as they fought back from a goal deficit to claim maximum points against Pep Guardiola's men

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Injured Chukwueze doubtful for Europa League final

The Super Eagles winger was stretchered off at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday and he could miss the final of the European competition

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Hodgson: Palace will work ‘very hard’ to keep Eze

The Anglo-Nigerian is enjoying a remarkable debut campaign in the English top-flight with his contributions of four goals and five assists so far

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Ziyech ends PL goal drought with equaliser

The Morocco playmaker inspired the Blues' comeback victory at the Etihad Stadium with his second-half strike

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Bamba returns to action after cancer treatment

The Ivory Coast international underwent chemotherapy this year after he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

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Auba apologises to Arsenal fans

The Gunners failed to make it to the final of the European competition after they settled for a goalless draw at home on Thursday

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Success ends 30-month goal drought in Watford win

The Nigeria forward ended the league season on a high after he found the back of the net with his late strike at Vicarage Road on Saturday

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‘We want to beat Bayern for our own objectives’ - Bensebaini

The Foals are aiming to boost their chances of qualifying for the Europa League when they travel to the Allianz Arena on Saturday

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Hasenhuttl highlights Salisu’s strengths ahead of Anfield trip

The 22-year-old is gradually finding his feet in the English top-flight after his initial struggles with injuries

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Gambian refugee Darboe excited after making UEL debut

The 19-year-old made his maiden appearance on the European stage on Thursday after struggling to enter Italy five years ago

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'How can you take Arsenal seriously?' - Twitter trolls fans after UEL exit

Mikel Arteta's men settled for a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium which was not enough to qualify them for the final stage of the competition

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Salah 'very proud' after claiming Laureus award

The two-time African player of the year has been involved in several community projects in Egypt to improve the lives of people

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Iwobi following Wenger's advice at Everton

The Frenchman handed the Super Eagles star his debut appearance in the Premier League before he called time on his managerial career in 2018

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How Drogba & Mr. P celebrated Chelsea's final berth

Thomas Tuchel's men confirmed their place in the European competition final after claiming a vital win at Stamford Bridge

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'Tuchel for Lampard is the best decision' - Twitter celebrates

The Blues set up an all-English Champions League final after they defeated Zinedine Zidane's men at Stamford Bridge

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'Mendy can save relationships' - Fans after GK heroics

The Senegal international produced a stunning performance between the sticks on Wednesday as the Blues progressed into the final

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Amiens boss Tanchot confirms Zungu will leave Rangers

The South Africa star has struggled to impress in Steven Gerrard's team this term and he is currently serving a ban for breach Covid-19 protocols

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Mason: Aurier was 'outstanding' with two assists during fasting

The Ivory Coast defender was in top form with his contributions in front of goal as Spurs grabbed maximum points in Sunday's Premier League outing

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‘Real Madrid was my home’ – Hakimi clears air on Inter switch

The 22-year-old full-back is enjoying a fine debut campaign in Milan and he secured the Scudetto with Antonio Conte's side on Sunday

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Elneny: I told my friends to pray for me to score

The Egypt midfielder ended his long wait for a goal in the English top-flight with the opening strike in Sunday's game at St. James' Park

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Simy reveals shock Ronaldo shirt snub

The Super Eagles striker recalled his post-match enegagement with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner after a league match in February

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Ancelotti on why Iwobi is struggling at Everton

The Super Eagles star was a late inclusion in the Toffees’ line-up on Saturday following an injury to James Rodriguez during the warm-up

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Simy's Crotone relegated from Serie A after Inter defeat

Despite his goalscoring heroics this season, the Nigeria striker will play in the Italian second division next campaign

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Liverpool aiming for fourth place - Salah

Jurgen Klopp's men are struggling to qualify for next season's Champions League and they are four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea

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Eto'o: Online blackout is powerful message but not direct action

The four-time African Footballer of the Year thinks the ongoing boycott is not enough to curb racism in football

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Arteta: Auba unlucky with ‘big chance’ in Villarreal loss

The Gabon star returned to the Gunners set-up on Thursday and he was close to scoring a late leveller

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Mendy: Cech the best person to talk to about UCL penalties

The Senegal goalkeeper is ready to link up with the Blues legend for some spot-kick lessons in the crucial stage of the European tournament

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'Who annoyed Man Utd?' - Fans amazed after Roma riot

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men fought back to earn a convincing first-leg advantage against the Italian visitors at Old Trafford

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'Chukwueze what Arsenal fans think Pepe is' - Fans react

The Nigerian winger was in blistering form as the Yellow Submarine tackled Mikel Arteta's side on Thursday

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McCoist: Iheanacho would've scored Werner's chance

The Blues were not clinical enough in front of goal and they had to settle for a draw in the Spanish capital on Tuesday

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Fans hail 'world class' Guardiola

The Premier League leaders fought back with two second half goals in Paris to claim a crucial away victory

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Lauren celebrates Henry's Hall of Fame induction

The former Gunners striker joined England legend Alan Shearer as the first two legendary players in the coveted English top-flight's Hall of Fame

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Ndidi: Comparison with Kante irritated me

The Super Eagles midfielder filled the void left by the Frenchman at the King Power Stadium after the latter player's switch to Chelsea in July 2016

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Van Basten: Ziyech is not in the right place

The Morocco star is yet to cement a place in the Blues' starting XI despite his recent heroics in the FA Cup semi-final

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Fernandinho: Mahrez has regained his confidence

The Algeria skipper was one of the standout performers in Pep Guardiola's team at Wembley Stadium on Sunday

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Slimani on target as Lyon give up two-goal lead

The Algeria star got the hosts off to a flying start at the Groupama Stadium but his effort was not enough to secure all three points

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Onuachu with an assist as Genk clinch Belgian Cup title

The Nigeria international made a contribution in front of goal to help John van den Brom's side lift the title at Stade Roi Baudouin on Sunday

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Slimani: Mourinho called me for Tottenham

The 32-year-old who is gradually resuscitating his career in France, disclosed the transfer communication he had last year

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Chukwueze: Emery has an amazing football brain

The Yellow Submarine are looking to bounce back to winning ways against Ronald Koeman's team after Wednesday's loss at Alaves

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Sarr fires Watford back to Premier League

The Senegal international scored the crucial goal that got the Hornets back to the English top-flight

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Salah scores Liverpool’s earliest league goal at Anfield

The Egyptian star got Jurgen Klopp's men off to a flying start on Saturday but his effort was enough to secure maximum points for the hosts

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Osimhen scores sixth Serie A goal in Napoli big win

The Nigeria forward came off the bench to seal the Blues' emphatic home victory against Simone Inzaghi's men

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Iheanacho sets personal scoring record in Premier League

The Super Eagles star continued his impressive goalscoring run with another effort that sealed a vital win for the Foxes on Thursday night

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Tau resumes Brighton training after hamstring injury

The South Africa star did not make the trip to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday because of the injury setback

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Kanu: Saka is one of Arsenal's best

The 44-year-old has been impressed by the youth players in Mikel Arteta's team and he wants the club do everything to keep them

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EXCL: Akinwunmi on Super League collapse

The European league had reached a breaking point after nine out of the 12 founding clubs pulled out amid intense pressure

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Allardyce: Iheanacho & Vardy are the best duo

The Baggies boss is wary by the threat posed by the Super Eagles star and the Englishman ahead of Thursday's league clash at the King Power Stadium

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Auba returns to Twitter after 'big day for fans'

Less than 24 hours after deactivating his account, the 31-year-old is back on the social networking platform

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Liverpool's Salah confirmed as Egypt captain

The 28-year-old has been appointed as the leader of the Pharaohs and he will aim to guide the North Africans to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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'Mourinho should just retire' - Fans react to Spurs sack

The former Chelsea and Manchester United coach was relieved of his duties in the North London club on Monday

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Iheanacho & Vardy combo a real threat - Rodgers

The Super Eagles striker linked up with the Englishman to score the crucial goal that sent the Foxes into the FA Cup final on Sunday

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Diagne: I can score against any team if I get chances

The Senegal striker is ready to help the Baggies beat the drop with his contributions in front of goal

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Emery: Chukwueze needs to find consistency

The Super Eagles winger ended his goal drought in style as the Yellow Submarine grabbed a crucial away win in Levante on Sunday

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'Iheanacho is making Nigeria proud' - Twitter reacts to Leicester star's heroics

The 24-year-old played a crucial role in sending Brendan Rodgers' men into the final of the domestic cup with his goalscoring contribution

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'It is completely money driven' - Africans question European Super League

Top teams from the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga have formed a breakaway league of their own

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Iheanacho closes in on Ighalo record with FA Cup goal

The Super Eagles striker scored the only goal which secured the Foxes' progress to their first cup final since 1969

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Chukwueze ends 17-game goal drought with brace

The 21-year-old returned to the scoresheet in style as Unai Emery's side bounced back to winning ways in the Spanish top-flight

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Onuachu ends Belgian league season with 29 goals

A late comeback performance from the hosts denied the Smurfs maximum points in their first league loss since February 21

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Moffi's double not enough as Lorient fall in Marseille

The Nigeria forward scored in each half of Saturday's match but his contribution was not enough to earn points for Christophe Pelissier's men

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Nwankwo scores 17th Serie A goal in Crotone loss

The Nigeria forward continued his fine goalscoring run in Italy but his team suffered a fourth consecutive loss

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Iheanacho on how Leicester must approach FA Cup clash vs Saints

Brendan Rodgers' men and their Premier League rivals will face off at Wembley Stadium with the aim of advancing into the cup final

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Moffi: My family kept me going during biggest Ligue 1 challenge

The Nigerian striker is enjoying an impressive debut outing in the French top-flight as he continues to help Les Merlus stay out of the drop zone

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Maja: Fulham must play with courage vs Arsenal

Scott Parker's side are looking to end their four-game winless run in the English top-flight when they travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday

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'Thank you Arsenal for tonight's joy' - Twitter buzzing after win

Mikel Arteta's men did not waste time to get the job done in Prague as they advanced into the last-four stage of the secondary European tournament

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Mane & Salah assessed by ex-Man Utd star Parker

The Reds are set for a trophyless season after they exited the Champions League on Wednesday night

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Nakamba pays school fees of 1,000 pupils in Zimbabwe

The 27-year-old is keen on using his resources to build the leaders of tomorrow in the Southern African country

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‘Amazing’ Auba likes fancy things – Lemina

The Gabon internationals are set to face off when the Gunners host Scott Parker's men at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday

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‘Napoli are seeing the real Osimhen' - Ex-Inter star Cauet

The Nigeria forward sealed maximum points for Gennaro Gattuso's men with his late strike in Sunday's away win in Genoa

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Auba to be available for Slavia Prague trip - Arteta

The 31-year-old missed the Gunners' emphatic victory at Sheffield but he is expected to be in contention for Thursday's crucial outing in Prague

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Aribo: I want to score in every game

The Super Eagles star led Steven Gerrard's men to victory at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday with his stunning first-half strike

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Kouka helps Olympiacos win Super League title

The Egypt international came off the bench to bag two goals as the Legend defended their league crown at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki

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Salah leads tributes to injured Trezeguet

The Egypt international limped off with an injury in Saturday's Premier League defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men

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Arsenal continue fine run without Auba

The absence of the Gabon captain did not stop Mikel Arteta’s side from cruising to a crucial win at Bramall Lane

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'Zidane is very disrespected' - Nigerians react to Clasico result

The Spanish capital side brushed their visitors aside at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano to climb to the top of the league table on Saturday

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Liverpool & Salah finally score from open play at Anfield

The Reds ended their winless league run at home with a comeback victory over Dean Smith's men on Saturday

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Mahrez: I learnt my skills on the streets

Aside from his goal contributions in Pep Guardiola's team, the Algeria captain is rated as one of the most skillful players in the English top-flight

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16-year-old Traore achieves Serie A milestone

The Ivorian teenager had his first taste of football in the Italian top-flight on Saturday while his compatriot continued his impressive run

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EXCL: 'El Clasico doesn't depend on form' - Adepoju

The two Spanish giants will face off at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano with the aim of boosting their La Liga title hopes with a victory

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‘Partey not bossing Arsenal midfield’ – Keown

The Black Stars midfielder was in action for 78 minutes as the Gunners struggled for a draw in Thursday's Europa League encounter

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Why Auba didn’t start vs Slavia Prague

The Gabon international dropped to the bench as the Gunners settled for a draw in the first-leg of their quarter-final clash

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Ikeme: Covid-19 vaccine passes are wrong for stadiums

The United Kingdom government is planning to use vaccination cards as a mode of entry into public places which could affect football in England

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Auba: Arsenal didn’t deserve anything vs Liverpool

The 31-year-old made an honest assessment of the Gunners' performance in their Premier League defeat on Saturday

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Osimhen wins penalty but Ronaldo's Juve beat Napoli

The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to help Gennaro Gattuso's team score their only goal in stoppage-time

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Solskjaer: Diallo close to first Man Utd start

The Ivory Coast teenager is gradually fighting his way into Solskjaer's plans following his arrival from Italy in January

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Onuachu scores goal no. 26 in Belgian league

The Super Eagles striker continued his fine goalscoring form at Den Dreef on Monday afternoon

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'Auba a far worse team player than Vardy & Aguero'

The Gabonese star struggled to make an impact as the Gunners bowed to Jurgen Klopp's men at the Emirates Stadium

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Trezeguet: I knew the goals were coming

The Egyptian forward came off the bench to help Dean Smith's side end their four-game winless run in the English top-flight on Sunday

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Bailly tests positive for Covid after Ivory Coast duty

The 26-year-old was not available for selection as the Red Devils completed a comeback win over Brighton on Sunday

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Rodgers: Iheanacho is at his maximum everday

The Nigeria forward was handed a contract extension on Saturday as a reward for his recent goalscoring form for the Foxes

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Simy, Osimhen on target as Napoli edge Crotone

The Nigeria stars found the back of the net in the fiercely contested match which saw the hosts come out victorious at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

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Chukwueze helps Villarreal extend winning streak

The Super Eagles winger came off the bench to play a role in the Yellow Submarine's victory away from home

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Besiktas dealt Aboubakar injury blow

The 29-year-old felt pain around his thigh while on international duty with the Indomitable Lions on Tuesday

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Bennacer: Ibrahimovic brought winning mentality to Milan

The Swedish star is leading the Rossoneri's quest for the Scudetto this season with his presence and contributions in front of goal

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Iheanacho becomes fourth Nigerian to win PL award

The Super Eagles forward has been recognised and rewarded for his remarkable goalscoring record in March

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Iheanacho's four goals nominated at Leicester

The Super Eagles striker was impressive in front of goal last month and he registered seven goals in four appearances for the Foxes

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Bolasie: Tough training in my garden

After being frozen out at Everton, the 31-year-old is enjoying first-team football in the Championship with Boro

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Choupo-Moting: It’s harder to defend UCL title

The Cameroon captain will face his former team when the German giants host Mauricio Pochettino's side on Wednesday

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'Gerrard has got the best out of Balogun at Rangers'

The Liverpool legend has been credited for the role he played in getting the Super Eagles centre-back to settle in Glasgow in his first season

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Toure: Aguero one of City’s best ever

On Monday, City announced that the Argentine forward will leave the Etihad Stadium after a decade at the club

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Iheanacho battles Kane, Christensen, Mahrez for PL awards

Thanks to his goalscoring form, the Super Eagles forward is in contention for two monthly individual honours in the English top-flight

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Mahrez: My No.26 shirt has given me many good things

The Algerian star discussed why he picked his current shirt number at the King Power Stadium and Etihad Stadium

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Iheanacho: It's historic to dump Man Utd out of FA Cup

The Super Eagles star fired Brendan Rodgers' side into the semi-final with his two goals at the King Power Stadium on Sunday

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Chelsea's Ziyech continues goalscoring revival under Tuchel

After his strike in the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday, the Morocco international sealed the Blues' progression to the FA Cup semi-finals

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Fofana & Haidara shoot Lens to fifth in Ligue 1 table

The African stars were on target as Franck Haise's side grabbed a crucial away win at Stade de la Meinau

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Partey can’t expect to play every week – Mendieta

Following his October move to the Emirates Stadium, the Ghana midfielder has featured in half of the Gunners' league matches this season

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Troost-Ekong helps Watford extend Championship run

The Super Eagles centre-back helped the Hornets keep a clean sheet in Saturday's home victory which boosted their push for Premier League promotion

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Essien: 'When Ancelotti calls, you can't say no'

The Ghana legend relieved his experience with the 61-year-old manager during their career at Stamford Bridge

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Kessie: Milan at Man Utd’s level after UEL exit

The Rossoneri were bounced out of the European competition after a 1-0 defeat at the San Siro Stadium on Thursday

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Awoniyi: Playing for Liverpool is my priority

The Nigerian striker aims to fight his way into Jurgen Klopp's team after spending the last six and a half years on loan from Anfield

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El-Arabi equals Messi, Robben & Lewandowski's feat vs. Arsenal

The 34-year-old scored the only goal at the Emirates Stadium but it was not enough to help the Greek visitors advance in the European competition

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Elneny 'will be happy' to renew Arsenal deal

The Egyptian midfielder wants to continue plying his trade in North London as he chases first-team action

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El-Arabi plots repeat of Arsenal fall

The Morocco international is aiming to lead the Greek giants to turn around their first-leg deficit in London

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Bentaleb & Mendyl face spells on sidelines

The Royal Blues will be without the Algeria and Morocco internationals as they continue their relegation fight in the German top-flight

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Redknapp & Ljungberg disagree over Auba’s qualities

The 31-year-old was missing in action for disciplinary reasons as the Gunners claimed the North London derby bragging rights over Jose Mourinho's men

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Perez raves about partnership with Iheanacho

The duo was on target as the Foxes bagged an emphatic home win against bottom-placed Sheffield United on Sunday

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Aubameyang breaks silence after sitting on the bench

The Gabon captain was set to start the North London derby on Sunday before he was dropped for Lacazette who wore the captain's armband

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Southampton will never give up - Djenepo

The 22-year-old made a timely return to action on Sunday after he limped off with a suspected injury against Manchester City four days ago

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Iheanacho: I've been waiting for this day

The Super Eagles forward led the Foxes' rout at the King Power Stadium with his goalscoring heroics

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Moses on target as Spartak Moscow claim derby win

The former Nigeria international inspired Domenico Tedesco's side to victory with his first-half equaliser

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Solanke's effort not enough as Bournemouth lose

The Nigerian descent scored his first goal since January as the Cherries gave up their lead and succumbed to two second-half goals

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Southampton's Djenepo doubtful for Brighton & Hove Albion clash

The Malian midfielder managed to play just the first half of the Saints' defeat in Manchester before he was replaced

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Bailly celebrates century of games with Man Utd

The Ivorian defender reached a milestone in his Red Devils career after playing from start to finish at Old Trafford on Thursday

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'No better Premier League player than Mahrez'

The Algeria star inspired the Premier League leaders back to winning ways with his double at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday

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Cornet: Lyon need to intensify efforts for Ligue 1 crown

Rudi Garcia's side is aiming to end their wait for the French top-flight title for the first time since 2008

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'If Messi had scored that penalty' - Nigerians react to Barca exit

The Spanish giants are out of the elite European competition after failing to bounce back from the first-leg defeat in Camp Nou

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Bolasie subjected to racist abuse on social media

The 31-year-old shared a racist message he got from a social media user on Wednesday

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Balogun charges Rangers to chase more success

The Nigerian centre-back wants the Gers focused in the Europa League and Scottish FA Cup after the league triumph on Sunday

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Mahrez disappointed after Man City’s winning run ends

Pep Guardiola's side were overpowered by their city rivals at the Etihad Stadium, which ended their 28-match unbeaten run in all competitions

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Simy double helps Crotone end winless run

The Super Eagles striker found the back of the net twice as the Pythagoreans bagged their second league win in 2021

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Hodgson defends starting Zaha & Schlupp on bench vs Spurs

The Ghana and Ivory Coast internationals have recovered from their injuries prior to the match against Jose Mourinho's men

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Guinea-born Moriba opens Barca goal account

The 18-year-old came off the bench to seal maximum points for the Blaugrana after benefitting from Lionel Messi's assist

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Adarabioyo confident Fulham can get a result at Liverpool

Scott Parker's side will be focused on boosting their fight against relegation when they visit the Reds who have lost their last five home games

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Aubameyang: Arsenal should have won Burnley game

The Gabon international's effort was not enough as the Gunners settled for a share of the spoils at Turf Moor

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Andre Ayew at the double in Swansea win

The Ghana captain boosted the Swans' promotion push by stretching his tally to four goals in his last three matches

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#FreeSenegal - Mane, Sarr & African stars call for peace

The citizens in the West African country have taken to the streets to protest after an opposition political leader was arrested on Wednesday

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Boga: Leaving Chelsea was perfect decision

The 24-year-old does not have any regrets about his time at Stamford Bridge despite playing just one Premier League match

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Mourinho delivers positive Aurier update

The Ivory Coast captain missed Spurs’ victory at Craven Cottage on Thursday because of some discomfort

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Parker furious after Maja’s disallowed goal in Spurs loss

The Super Eagles striker had the ball in the back of the net after the hour-mark, but it was ruled out for handball

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Mahrez predicts ‘tough and different’ Manchester derby

Pep Guardiola's men will be focused on extending their dominance when they host their city rivals at the Etihad Stadium

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Simon's goal not enough as Reims edge Nantes

The Super Eagles star scored his team's only goal as they continued the chase for their first home win in a league match since October 18

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‘Ask questions before taking anything’ – Obuh tells African stars

Three African stars were punished by Uefa last month after they tested positive for banned substances during the Champions League group stages

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Sadiq's goal & assist boost Almeria's promotion push

The Nigeria forward returned to the scoresheet as Rojiblancos bounced back to winning ways in the second division

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Choupo-Moting scores first Bundesliga goal of the season

The Cameroon and Algeria internationals had mixed fortunes in Saturday's Bundesliga games

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Auba: How Benfica win will impact Arsenal

The Gunners advanced in the European competition with a nervy finish at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki

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Koulibaly: Napoli must reach top four at all cost

Thursday's win was not enough to help Gennaro Gattuso's side advance to the Round of 16 of the European competition

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