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Josh Maja was on target in West Bromwich Albion’s 3-0 away win against Portsmouth on Sunday. Maja thumped West Brom ahead in the 54th second after meeting a Tom Fellows cut-back. It was the Nigeria international’s fifth goal of the…
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman finished with a goal and an assist in Atalanta’s 3-2 comeback win over Fiorentina at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday in matchday four in Serie A. Following a summer window, filled with reports of a possible…
Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has expressed dissatisfaction with the team 1-0 loss to Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League game. Recall that Gabriel Magalhaes struck the only goal of the game midway through the second-half to earn the Gunners the maximum…
Frank Onyeka provided an assist on his debut as Augsburg defeated St. Pauli 3-1 at the WWK Arena on Sunday. Onyeka set up Philip Tietz for Augsburg’s second goal in the 66th minute. The Nigeria international was in action for…
Cyriel Dessers provided the assist that led to Rangers’ goal in their 1-0 win away to Dundee United in the Scottish league on Sunday. It was a return to winning ways for Rangers following their 3-0 loss to Celtic last…
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has expressed delight to have been nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Recall that the England international was listed among the top 30 players for the prestigious award. Speaking with the club’s website, Saka said…
Tom Dele-Bashiru is determined to score more goals for Sky Bet Championship club Watford, reports Completesports.com. Dele-Bashiru opened his goal account for the season in the Hornets 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. The former Flying midfielder cancelled…
Wilfred Ndidi can’t hide his disappointment following Leicester City’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park on Saturday. Steve Cooper’s side led 2-0 in the game before the hosts rallied to earn a point. Ndidi said it was…
Rivers United head coach Finidi George claimed his team deserved to beat Heartland in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday two encounter. The Pride of Rivers defeated Emmanuel Amuneke’s side 3-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday.…
It was a day to forget for former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie as his coaching career took a huge hit,following Heerenveen‘s 9-1 loss to AS Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday. The former Netherlands international…
