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Monaco release Slimani after fine Ligue 1 season

The Algeria international will be returning to the King Power Stadium after his temporary deal at Monaco came to an end

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Marega's double shoots Porto to Primeira Liga summit

The Mali international scored two second-half goals to give Sergio Conceicao's side a comfortable home victory on Tuesday

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Napoli's Ghoulam makes Serie A return after eight months

The Algerian defender came off the bench to play his first league match for the Parthenopeans since October 6

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Ndidi: Leicester City must work for UCL spot

The Foxes are yet to win a match since the Premier League resumed after the coronavirus hiatus, settling for back-to-back draws in the last two games

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Etebo dropped for Getafe's trip to Valladolid

The Nigeria midfielder was forced off with an injury in Saturday's league draw against Eibar

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Mixed feelings for Bourabia in Sassuolo loss

The Moroccan midfielder scored an own goal before scoring his team's only goal at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday

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Balde: Amazing Mane already in Liverpool's history

The 25-year-old winger expressed admiration for the feats his Senegal teammate has achieved with the Reds

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Etebo opens La Liga goal account in Getafe draw

The Nigeria midfielder broke his duck in Spain with the opening goal at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Saturday

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Mensah shines as Kayserispor boost survival hopes

The Ghana international put in a decent shift on Saturday as the Anatolian Star moved out of the bottom spot in the Turkish Super Lig table

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Zaha: I should have scored more goals

The Ivorian forward is looking forward to banging in more goals ahead of the Eagles' return to Premier League action on Saturday

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Koulibaly & Ghoulam celebrate Napoli’s Coppa Italia success

The Senegalese centre-back was on parade from start to finish while his Algerian teammate watched on as an unused substitute

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Milan’s Bennacer 'honoured' by PSG & Man City links

The 22-year-old midfielder is reportedly attracting interest from several European clubs after his fine debut campaign with the Rossoneri

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Harit nominated for Bundesliga Player of the Season award

The Morocco international is among the seven players shortlisted for the ultimate individual award in the German top-flight this campaign

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Adarabioyo: Blackburn ready to finish Championship season

The Blue and Whites will resume their league campaign this Saturday, and they are aiming to secure a second successive spot in the play-offs

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Sane ruled out for rest of season

The Senegal international is the latest injury casualty in David Wagner's team

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Kadewere: Being Ligue 2 top scorer will give confidence at Lyon

The Zimbabwe star was presented to the media on Wednesday after completing his January move to the Ligue 1 club

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Bensebaini: Bundesliga games feel like friendlies

Since the restart of the league, fans have not been allowed to go to stadiums in Germany in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

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Hakimi shortlisted for Bundesliga monthly award

The Moroccan full-back continued his fine form in the German top-flight with a contribution of two goals in Dortmund's four league matches in May

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Omeruo: Leganes must be more focused without fans

The Spanish top-flight will resume on Thursday after a three-month hiatus and the Green Cucumbers are scheduled to be in action on Saturday

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EXCL: How Africa can advance past WC quarter-finals - Kanoute

The furthest any African country has gone at the World Cup is the quarter-finals with Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana being the only nations to achieve it

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Moyes: Ngakia making a mistake to leave West Ham

The DR Congolese descent turned down a new contract and he is set to leave the club at the end of the month

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Bentaleb: We’ve been craving Premier League matches

The Algeria international looks forward to playing a part for the Magpies when they resume league action at St. James’ Park later this month

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‘Eze is a top-six Premier League player’

The Nigerian descent is one of the outstanding players at Loftus Road this season and he has been backed to be a good fit in the English top-flight

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Afobe’s return described as Bristol City ‘biggest boost’

The DR Congo international has recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury which kept him out of action since August

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Ujah grabs assist as Union Berlin hold Schalke 04

The Nigeria forward helped his team fight back to secure a point in Sunday's league game at the Stadion An der Alten Forstere

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Zaha denies allegations of affair with Moyes’ daughter

The Ivorian attacker struggled with off-field problems which involved reports of him sleeping with his manager's daughter during his stay

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Giggs on what Ighalo offers Manchester United

The United legend is thrilled to see the Nigeria forward staying at Old Trafford until January 2021 after making a statement within three months

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Bakambu: I've always wanted to help Congo

The Beijing Guoan striker has been playing a crucial role in helping his compatriots back in Africa during the period of this global health challenge

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'Fake news': Osimhen yet to agree Napoli deal

The Nigeria forward has refuted reports claiming he has reached an agreement with the Serie A side over a move in the next transfer window

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Djenepo wants to be the next Mane

The Mali international did not hide his admiration for the Senegalese forward whom he has been compared to earlier this season

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Morel returns to Lorient after Rennes stint

The Madagascar international has returned to the French city where he started his football career on a short-term deal

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'#BlackoutTuesday' - African stars show solidarity to fight racism

The continent's stars joined people from around the world to condemn racism following the recent death of an African-American in Minneapolis

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Angola right-back wins Club Brugge Player of the Year

The 27-year-old was relentless with his defensive contribution as he helped the Blue-Black win the Belgian top-flight this season

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Eto’o: 2020 has been a year like no other

The four-time African Footballer of the Year reflected on the global challenges facing the world and the role sports can play to unite people

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Adepoju: Why Chukwueze & Partey are players to look out for in La Liga

The former Real Sociedad midfielder lauded the progression of the Ghana and Nigeria internationals in the Spanish top-flight

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Balde condemns alleged racism in Spain's hotels

The Senegal international is determined to take hundreds of homeless people off the streets in Lledia but his gesture was dealt a blow

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Ndidi happy to resume training after Covid-19 lockdown

After spending over two months at his home, the Nigeria midfielder joined his teammates at the Belvoir Drive training complex this past week

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Simon & Osimhen shortlisted for 2020 Marc-Vivien Foe prize

The annual award in France recognises the best African player in a Ligue 1 season

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Liverpool target Traore 'can leave any day'

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from Molineux despite being a key player in Nuno Espirito Santo's team

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Zambia’s Mwepu tipped for Liverpool by Salzburg coach

The Zambia international has been backed to settle in well in Jurgen Klopp's team if he makes a move to Anfield

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Weah predicts bleak future for sport in Africa

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced leagues across the continent to end while several sports events including Chan 2020 are indefinitely suspended

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Done Deal: Nantes sign Castelletto from Brest

The 25-year-old has agreed to join the Canaries on July 1, at the end of his contract at Brest

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Everton’s Gbamin can’t wait for football to return

The Ivory Coast international is nearing a full recovery from a thigh injury he suffered in August 2019

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Done Deal: Genk sign Kouassi permanently from Celtic

The Belgian outfit has exercised the option to make the Ivorian midfielder’s stay permanent, bringing an end to his three-year period in Scotland

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Sarenren Bazee: Hard work paid off against Schalke

The WWK Arena outfit ended a five-game winless run in the Bundesliga with a commanding victory on the road on Sunday

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Osimhen's father passes away

The 21-year-old striker is grieving after his father succumbed on Sunday morning

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Slimani admits uncertain future amid Covid-19 crisis

The forward's loan at Monaco is nearing an end with the French club yet to open talks about his future

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Awoniyi: Klopp more than a legend at Mainz

The Reds boss played in the German city for over 10 years and he started his coaching career at the club after his retirement

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Done Deal: Gent sign Botaka from Sint-Truiden

The Buffalos have started preparation for the 2020-21 season by adding the 26-year-old attacker to their books

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Camara ends 13-year spell at Montpellier

After over a decade at Stade de la Mosson, the ex-Senegal international has decided to end his stay at the club

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Dennis reveals why he performed Ronaldo's celebration

The Nigeria forward enjoye a fine campaign with the Blue-Black in the Belgian top-flight, and he returned nine goals across all competitions this term

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Essien: I almost joined Liverpool and PSG before Chelsea

The Ghanaian midfielder looked back on his time in Ligue 1 with Bastia and Lyon, reflecting on transfers he could have made before making it big

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Done Deal: Sochaux sign Pogba on free transfer

The Guinea international has returned to France to join the Lion Cubs in the second division after passing his medical examination

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African stars celebrate Club Brugge's league triumph

The Blue-Black were declared champions of the Belgian top-flight following the early conclusion of the season on Friday

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Kessie & Gervinho return to Italy from Ivory Coast

The African stars returned to Italy on private jet on Saturday after they were stuck in Africa due to Covid-19

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Moses: Conte totally changed my game

The 29-year-old reunited with the Italian manager at Inter in January, after their successful two-year working relationship at Chelsea

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'Hakimi better than Alexander-Arnold & Bellerin'

The 21-year-old put on a commanding performance in Saturday's Revierderby as the BVB marked their return to action with an emphatic home win

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Ziyech wins Ajax award third time in a row

The Morocco international capped his impressive stay at Amsterdam with another award before his summer switch to Stamford Bridge

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Ndidi becomes a father

The Nigeria star and his spouse welcomed the arrival of their first child on Friday

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Iwobi reveals happiest football moment

The 24-year-old highlighted some key moments in his career which include his match-winning strike that sent the Super Eagles to 2018 World Cup

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Eto’o: Only Ronaldo was better than me

The four-time African of the Footballer of the Year expressed his admiration for the Brazil legend, whom he described as the best striker of all time

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Mane better than Salah in last three seasons - Whelan

The Senegalese forward is reportedly attracting interest from top European teams after his impressive performances in Jurgen Klopp’s team

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Wenger snubs Auba, names Kanu best January signing

The Frenchman brought the ex-Nigeria international to England in the middle of the 1998-99 season, and he highlighted his impact in his debut campaign

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Senegal midfielder recovering from Covid-19

Almost a week after his Turkish Super Lig club announced a positive Covid-19 case, the Ankaragucu midfielder has confirmed his recovery from the virus

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Drogba beats Ibrahimovic as greatest Ligue 1 striker

Fans took to social media to vote the Ivorian legend as the greatest striker to have played in the French top-flight in the last 20 years

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Aina: England was never going to give me a chance

The defender has established himself as a regular fixture in Gernot Rohr’s squad since he switched his allegiance to the African country in 2017

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African stars resume training ahead of likely La Liga return

After undergoing Covid-19 tests this week, some players returned to their clubs for training as they hope to conclude the 2019-20 league season

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Collins: It'll be weird to play Bundesliga without fans

The Super Eagles left-back is excited to return to the pitch again when the German top-flight resumes on May 16

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Ighalo: This moment will be in my head forever

The Nigerian forward has been impressive for the Red Devils since his loan signing from Shanghai Shenhua in January

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Nice release Ounas & Wague

The Ligue 1 outfit decided not to trigger the purchase option in the temporary contracts of the African stars

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Ogbeche wins Goal of the Season award

One out of the forward's 15 goals in the Indian top-flight this season was voted as the best goal by fans in the Asian country

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Delort: Ending Ligue 1 season best solution

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that no big sporting activities, including football, will be played in the country before September

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Done Deal: Watford sign Gueye

The Senegalese descent is set for his first adventure outside France, after the Premier League club announced his signing on Wednesday

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Aina: Why I left Chelsea for Torino

The Super Eagles defender was forced to leave Stamford Bridge initially on loan in the summer of 2018 before securing a permanent deal in Italy

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Shaw rates Moses as toughest opponent

The left-back said the former Nigeria international is the most difficult opponent he's faced in his career

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Ba: Takeover will boost Newcastle's CL chances

The Magpies are on the verge of having new owners and Ba believes the change could boost their chances of returning to Europe's elite competition

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Mourinho, Van Gaal or Queiroz? Amuneke picks his best coach

The Nigeria legend worked with the finest coaches in football during his playing career in Europe

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Kessie stuck in Ivory Coast as Milan players return

The Ivorian midfielder and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are missing after the Rossoneri ordered their players to return to the European country

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Taiwo explains his role in Aguero’s last-minute goal vs QPR

The Nigerian defender has been widely criticised for not stopping Aguero from scoring a late goal that secured City's title triumph eight years ago

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Dessers: I deserve Eredivisie top scorer award

The Nigerian forward was the leading top scorer in the Dutch top-flight before the 2019-20 campaign was abruptly cancelled on Friday

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EXCL: 'Special' Mikel was more than a captain

The Heartland shot-stopper applauded the personality of the former Chelsea midfielder who called time on his international career last year

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'Tell him I'll f*ck his mother!' - Diouf's fight with Gerrard revealed

The Senegalese legend was involved in a dressing room bust-up with the former England midfielder during his three-year stay at Anfield

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Atsu advances, Zaha crashes out of ePremier League

The African stars were both in action in Wednesday's Round of 16 games but only Ghana international managed to progress to the quarter-finals

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Ndidi to battle Wolves' Jota in eSports match

The Super Eagles midfielder will represent his club in the tournament as he jostles for supremacy in the Fifa 20 contest

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Enyeama: Why I rejected Arsenal and Spurs

The Nigeria legend snubbed offers from Premier League clubs because he was seeking regular playing time

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Osimhen couldn't sleep after first UCL goal

The Super Eagles striker recalled the night at Stade Pierre-Mauroy when he opened his goal account in the European competition against the Blues

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Chukwueze cried after Chelsea lost UCL final

The 20-year-old is a huge fan of the Blues and he recalled the 2008 Champions League final that left him crying all night at home

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Taiwo opens up on his AC Milan exit

The Nigerian defender failed to live up to expectations in Italy, and he has revealed the reasons behind his disappointing two-year spell in the team

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Etuhu banned for five years over match-fixing

The ex-Nigeria international has been severely punished by the Swedish FA after he was found guilty of attempting to influence the outcome of a match

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IK Uche: Chukwueze would get better at Villarreal

The 20-year-old has estbalished himself in Javi Calleja's team and he is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League leaders Liverpool

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‘Salah better than Messi & Ronaldo’

The 26-year-old tipped his compatriot as the best player in the world ahead of the Barcelona and Juventus stars who have 11 Ballons d'Or between them

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Moyes: Essien was one of my transfer regrets

The former Black Stars captain was on the Toffees’ radar before joining Jose Mourinho’s side at Stamford Bridge in 2005

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Awaziem: I pray to play for Real Madrid one day

The Super Eagles defender expressed his love for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit and hopes to fulfil his dream of playing for the Spanish giants

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Welbeck donates £10,000 to fight coronavirus in Ghana

The Premier League star remembered his African roots with materials to help cushion the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Welbeck donates relief materials to Ghanaians

The Premier League star remembered his African roots with relief materials to help cushion the effects of Covid-19

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Drogba donates hospital for Covid-19 screening

The former Chelsea and Galatasaray star has lent a hand to the government in their fight against the pandemic

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Liverpool stars celebrate Mane's birthday in lockdown

Despite the government's restriction on movement in England due to Covid-19, the Reds found a way to celebrate with the Senegalese forward

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Bennacer: I can’t wait to score at San Siro

The Algerian midfielder has been a regular fixture for the Rossoneri since his arrival last summer, but he is yet to break his duck at the club

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West: Eagles snuck in women before World Cup game

The former Inter Milan centre-back blamed his teammates' actions for their lacklustre performance and exit from the global competition in 1998

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Toure: Messi, Henry, Xavi, Iniesta & Eto'o were unbeatable

The Ivorian legend enjoyed success during his spell at Barcelona, and he recalls his experience with the former teammates at the Camp Nou

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Bailly: I'll give all my strength to Man Utd

The Ivory Coast centre-back is relishing his time at Old Trafford and the people's love for football in Manchester

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Mane on why he's building hospital in Senegal

The tragic demise of his father is inspiring the 27-year-old forward to improve the way of life of his compatriots in Bambali

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I want to see the best in the world Ronaldo - Sarr

The 22-year-old winger expressed his admiration for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, and he is hoping to see him in action

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PSG not the club of Aurier's heart - Rothen

The Ivory Coast international has been criticised for claiming he wants a return to the French capital after his controversial stint at the club

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Mahrez & Toure mourn death of Guardiola's mother

The Spanish manager is in grief after his 82-year-old mother died from the coronavirus on Monday

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Aribo joins Rangers players in deferring salary

The players and the coaching crew have taken a step to mitigate the financial effects of the Covid-19 virus on the welfare of other club staff

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EXCL: Mane & Salah tipped for African transfer record - Rufai

The African stars have been attracting interest from top European clubs following their impressive displays in Jurgen Klopp's team

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Gueye: I don't just remember the Real game

The Senegal international produced a solid performance in the middle of the park as the French outfit outclassed Zinedine Zidane's men in Paris

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‘Kante is a machine but I am Ndidi’

The Nigeria international has addressed the comparison between him and the French midfielder who left King Power Stadium in 2016 to join Chelsea

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Obiora: Benitez was dearest to my heart at Inter

The Super Eagles midfielder started his European sojourn at San Siro after completing a permanent switch from a Lagos-based club in 2010

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'Messi better than Ronaldo because of natural talent'

There is always an argument about who the best player is between Messi and Ronaldo, owing to their individual achievements

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Dauda: I don’t know when I will retire from Ghana duty

The 34-year-old is hoping for a return to the national team, six years after his last competitive outing with the Black Stars

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Salah desperate to play at 2021 Afcon & Olympics – Mido

The Egypt legend has warned the Reds to prepare for life without their talisman next year as the North African nation prepare for two tournaments

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Kouassi: Genk loan was not a failure

The 22-year-old is set to return to Celtic Park following the abrupt end of the Belgian First Division A on Thursday due to the coronavirus pandemic

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EXCL: How Revoredo helped Dauda stop Ronaldo

The 34-year-old goalkeeper recalled his experience when he came up against the five-time Ballon d'Or winner at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

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Eze undecided between England & Nigeria

The 21-year-old was born in England to Nigerian parents which makes him eliglible to represent both countries

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Diouf hospitalised with Covid-19 in Senegal

The 68-year-old administrator is seriously ill and hospitalised in the West African nation after contracting the coronavirus

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Schalke's Harit fined for breaking coronavirus curfew

The Morocco international has been punished by the Bundesliga side after he disregarded the government's order amid the Covid-19 pandemic

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Lauren's reading Trevor Noah's book in isolation

The former Cameroon star is a huge admirer of books, and he is urging his fans to learn more as the stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19

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Elmohamady eyes retirement in England

Ten years ago, the 32-year-old left Egypt to continue his career in England, and he is hoping to continue playing in the country for as long as he can

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Ancelotti tipped to get best out of Bolasie

The DR Congo international has spent the last two seasons on loan away from the Goodison Park after finding it difficult to secure regular action

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Kabsele: I plan to go back to DR Congo

The 27-year-old, born in Lubumbashi, talked up his African roots and how he ended up building his career in Europe

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Merson: Ighalo can’t turn down Man Utd

The ex-Super Eagles striker is reportedly nearing a permanent contract at Old Trafford after settling in well at the club

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Not Mbappe, Delort remains fastest Ligue 1 player

The Algeria international is currently the fastest man in the French top-flight in this campaign after clocking the best distance per hour in February

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How Ighalo's touching lives in Nigeria

From social media giveaways to distribution of food items across Lagos, the 30-year-old is doing his best to put a smile on peoples' faces

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Zaha reveals why he loves playing at Man City & Arsenal

The Ivorian forward disclosed his best pitch in the Premier League and revealed how he is coping in quarantine

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'Best news of 2020' - Demba Ba on Nouri's recovery

The 22-year-old is now able to sit up and watch football after spending two years and nine months in a medically induced coma

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Somalia legend Mohamed Farah dies of Covid-19

Somali Football Federation have announced the passing away of their former player who died in a London hospital after contracting Covid-19

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Moses & Schlupp training 'hard' with exercise bikes

The African stars are doing their best to keep their good shape despite the suspension of football due to Covid-19

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Nigeria’s Abdullahi picks Zidane as his football hero

The Real Madrid manager is an inspiration for the Nigerian right-back who has scored four goals in the Turkish second-tier league in this campaign

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Drogba, Song mourn Dibango as music icon dies of Covid-19

The 86-year-old saxophonist was confirmed dead in France after suffering from coronavirus

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Milan’s Bennacer misses football but calls for unity

The Covid-19 pandemic as brought football activities in Italy to a halt but the Algeria international is looking forward to return to again soon

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Moukoko: How 'New Eto'o' is keeping fit amid Covid-19

Football leagues in Germany might have been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the 15-year-old is working to keep his good shape

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Mboma loses family member to Covid-19

The former African Footballer of the Year announced the sudden demise of his uncle who fell victim to the global pandemic

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Nwosu: Afcon 1980 triumph was like winning World Cup

Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the country's maiden triumph in the continental showpiece

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Mikel: My girls will keep me fit

The 32-year-old midfielder joined the world in honouring motherhood by celebrating the mother of his twins

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Drogba: Take Covid-19 pandemic very seriously

With the world on a standstill, the African legend thinks the spread of the virus is being taken lightly by everyone

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Kolo: Yaya would win Ballon d’Or if he worked harder

The 39-year-old believes his younger brother could have won the coveted individual award if he was more hardworking

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'Slimani was tougher to face than Mahrez'

In a conversation with Goal, the Super Eagles shot-stopper revealed the toughest opponent he’s ever faced and the most memorable game in his career

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Kolo Toure reveals African World Cup dream

The 2015 Afcon winner is hoping to see an African country dominate the world by winning the prestigious global football tournament

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Ahmad on the suspension of competitions in Africa

The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa forced the continent's football authority to postpone all continental tournaments until further notice

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Bakambu 'scared' to leave pregnant wife amid Covid-19

The DR Congo international has been summoned by his club to return to China before preparation for the new season

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Kalou: I don’t have coronavirus

A teammate of the Ivorian forward tested positive for the virus and all players have been ordered to self-isolate

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Song, Doumbia, Ndoye & Kouassi sacked by Swiss club

The African players were not comfortable with the measures taken by the Swiss top-flight side to check their finances during this difficult period

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Benatia prays for Matuidi after positive Covid-19 test

The 2018 World Cup winner is the second Juventus player to test positive for the virus, even though he is showing no symptoms

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Mikel leaves Trabzonspor by mutual consent

The Turkish Super Lig club has announced the departure of the former Nigeria captain on Tuesday

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Musa, Osimhen and co. in Stay at Home challenge

With major football competitions suspended and players ordered to remain at home due to Covid-19, the continent's stars have found a way to keep fit

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Ighalo & Bailly: We will beat coronavirus

The African stars took to social media to react following the cancellation of Tuesday's training session at United's Carrington training base

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Bifouma on his health status after Spain trip

The 27-year-old has publicly cleared rumours circulating around his health status after travelling to Spain in the wake of outbreak of coronavirus

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Ighalo nominated for first Man Utd award

The Red Devils are unbeaten since the signing of the Nigeria forward who provided three goals and an assist this month

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‘Arsenal should get Partey deal done quickly’

The Gunners have been linked with a summer move for the Ghana international who has been in outstanding form in the Spanish capital this season

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Bailly: Solskjaer understands players’ situations better

The Ivorian centre-back is relishing the opportunity of working with the former striker who won six league titles with the Red Devils

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Adebayor sends message to fans amid coronavirus fears

The 36-year-old joined other football stars in reacting to the pandemic has left the world on a standstill

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Elneny & Lauren send support message to Arteta

The Gunners boss tested positive for the virus that is affecting not just football, but the world at large

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Caf postpones 2021 Afcon qualifiers indefinitely

The wide spread of the deadly virus around the world has made Caf suspend the upcoming international fixtures

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NFF plan for Super Eagles amid coronavirus fears

The country's football authority has secured a chartered flight to convey invited players from their respective bases in Europe

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Kayode: My performance shouldn’t be measured by goals

The Nigeria international is having a decent spell in the Turkish top-flight, scoring nine goals so far in his debut campaign

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Ighalo named Man of the Match in Europa League win

The Nigerian forward led the Red Devils attack in Austria on Thursday, contributing a goal and an assist in the emphatic victory

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Ighalo: Fernandes is what Man Utd need

The Portuguese playmaker has been involved in seven goals for the Red Devils since his January signing from Sporting

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Onyekuru leaves Galatasaray training

The Lions are sweating over the fitness of the Nigeria international after he was withdrawn from Wednesday's training session

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Bouanga: Saint-Etienne won't give up relegation fight

Sunday's draw on home ground moved the Greens three points above the drop zone in the French top-flight

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Gervinho and Simy call for unity amid coronavirus fears

Following the suspension of sporting events in Italy on Monday, the African stars took to social media to call for unity and togetherness

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Potter: Bissouma can make an impact at Brighton

The Malian midfielder produced a man-of-the-match performance as the Seagulls settled for a crucial away point at Molineux on Saturday

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Egyptian footballer makes scoring debut at age 75

The septuagenarian is aiming to become the oldest footballer on earth after playing a full game in the Egyptian third tier on Saturday

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Salah wins Liverpool Goal of the Month award

The Egyptian star scored three goals last month and his first strike against Southampton has been voted as the best

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Hakimi: Haaland's Champions League dream

With 10 goals in seven matches so far, the 19-year-old is aiming to win the Golden Boot in the elite European competition in this campaign

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Leicester a better team with Ndidi - Rodgers

The Super Eagles midfielder is set to make his first start in the English top-flight since New Year's Day on Monday night

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Ighalo on how he supported Man Utd in Lagos slum Ajegunle

Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, the Nigerian forward discussed how his love for the Red Devils started

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Toronto's Achara makes goalscoring debut in MLS

The Nigerian forward capped his maiden outing in the American top division with the only goal that secured his team's victory

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Liverpool's Keita pays tribute to Guinea bus crash victims

Players and crew of second division Etoile de Guinee were involved in a fatal traffic accident on Thursday

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Aubameyang battles Fernandes for Premier League award

The 30-year-old enjoyed a fine scoring run of three goals in the three league matches he played in February

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Ferdinand: Ighalo different from Rashford and Martial

The Nigerian forward produced a man-of-the-match performance at the Pride Park Stadium, scoring two goals in the Red Devils' win

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Lyon sweating over Cornet & Toko Ekambi fitness

The Ivory Coast and Cameroon internationals are doubtful for the French Cup semi-final game on Wednesday

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Koulibaly & Malcuit resume Napoli training

The African stars joined the rest of Gennaro Gattuso's squad in training ahead of Thursday's Coppa Italia fixture against Inter

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Watch: Ighalo receives call from Man Utd legend Cole

It was a dream come true for the Nigerian forward to talk to the legend who he grew up watching on television back in Nigeria

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‘Slimani a serial killer and real warrior’

The Algerian forward is having an impressive loan spell in France where he has been directly involved in 17 goals after 17 appearances

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Diouf sheds light on 'weird' Stoke campaign

The Senegal international has been struggling to break into Michael O’Neill’s squad this term with his last Championship game dating back to January

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Inter Milan confirm Moses injury blow

The 29-year-old is set to miss Thursday’s Coppa Italia match against Napoli

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Ndidi shows off boxing skills against Vardy

Forget Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's fight, the Nigeria international might need a rematch after his latest bout

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Gradel: Fans let Toulouse down in Rennes loss

The Ivorian forward was embarrassed by the reaction of their supporters during Saturday's league loss at home

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Ounas scores as Nice hold Kalu's Bordeaux

The Algerian winger rescued a point for Patrick Vieira's side at Stade Matmut-Atlantique

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Eto'o: Barcelona will beat Real Madrid

The four-time African Player of the Year is confident of his former side's triumph ahead of Sunday's clash at Santiago Bernabeu

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En-Nesyri's double leads Sevilla to victory

The Moroccan forward opened the scoring at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium and later scored the match-winning goal in stoppage time

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Aribo's Rangers knocked out of Scottish FA Cup

The Super Eagles midfielder was on parade as Steven Gerrard's side suffered a shocking defeat at Tynecastle Park

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Adi wants beautiful MLS year after difficult spell

The Nigerian forward is looking forward to reviving his career with the Mapfre Stadium outfit in the 2020 American top-flight campaign

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Iheanacho cleared for Norwich City trip – Rodgers

The 23-year-old forward received a blow from goalkeeper Ederson during last Saturday's league defeat to Man City

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Simon in contention for Nantes monthly award

The Super Eagles winger is in the running to win his second monthly accolade in the French city this season

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Injury rules Ziyech out of Getafe clash

The Morocco international will play no part in Thursday's game with the Dutch giants hoping to overturn a two-goal deficit

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Saka challenges Aubameyang for Arsenal award

The African stars helped Mikel Arteta's side stretch their unbeaten run since the start of the year with laudable performances this month

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Ferdinand: Eze can play for league's top six

The Nigerian wonderkid has scored 11 goals and laid seven assists in the Championship this season

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Barca target Osimhen to remain at Lille, for now

The Super Eagles forward has been attracting interest from top European clubs following his impressive debut campaign in France

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Neville: Aubameyang has a bit of Ian Wright in him

The Gabonese forward has been lauded for his work ethic and goalscoring abilities since he joined the Gunners from Dortmund in January 2018

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Bennacer: Ibrahimovic is demanding at Milan

The Algerian midfielder is relishing the chance of playing alongside the 38-year-old striker who he described as a great player

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Ziyech on why he chose Chelsea

The Moroccan midfielder will join Frank Lampard’s side on a five-year deal in the summer after agreeing personal terms

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We defended with our hearts – Aubameyang

The Gabonese forward praised the team’s overall performance to keep their lead despite a nervy finish at the Emirates Stadium

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Eto’o: Inter Milan will win Serie A title

The Cameroon legend is backing his former club to end their 10-year wait for the Scudetto in this campaign

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Rodgers on Iheanacho's injury and substitution

The manager explained the substitution of the Nigerian striker in the match against Manchester City on Saturday

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Aidoo apologises for crashing into Zidane

The Ghana international has sent a sorry note to the Los Blancos boss after Sunday's incident at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Marega: My teammates don't understand my reaction

The 28-year-old forward was subjected to racist insults during the Portuguese top-flight match on Sunday

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Twitter: 'If only Ighalo had scored on his Man Utd debut'

The 30-year-old became the first Nigerian to play for the Red Devils in the English top-flight on Monday night

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