Author: Tunde Bayewu

6Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Rio Ferdinand Reveals the Dark Horse Threatening Arsenal’s Title Dreams”

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has stated that Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth may be crucial in the title competition. Ferdinand suggested it could be “goodnight” for the Gunners if they do not succeed in overcoming the Cherries on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s squad has been eliminated from two tournaments in the past fortnight, falling to Manchester City and Southampton in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup quarter-final, respectively. Arsenal, nevertheless, is still in a position to secure their first league championship since 2004 and seize the Champions League for the first time in the club’s existence. They hold a nine-point advantage over Manchester City heading into the weekend. “They’ve got Bournemouth at the weekend and that's a challen...

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6Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Galatasaray’s Buruk Speaks Out on Trabzonspor and Onuachu Following Narrow 2-1 Loss”

Galatasaray coach, Okan Buruk, has asserted that Trabzonspor transforms into a distinct squad when their leading forward, Paul Onuachu, is absent. Buruk addressed the media in his post-match discussion after Onuachu propelled Trabzonspor to a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig clash over the weekend. He indicated that Trabzonspor might have found it challenging to secure a win against his team if the Nigerian international was missing at the Papara Park. Onuachu netted the opening goal for the home team against their opponents, ensuring his team earned all three points. “Trabzonspor plays differently when Onuachu is not present. Athletes who participate regularly form certain patterns,” Buruk stated as reported by BeinSports. Regardless of the match result, Galatasara...

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6Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“After a 2-1 Loss: Galatasaray’s Buruk Speaks Out on Trabzonspor and Paul Onuachu”

Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has asserted that Trabzonspor transforms into a different squad when their leading forward, Paul Onuachu, is absent. Buruk commented during his post-game interview after Onuachu guided Trabzonspor to a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig match over the weekend. He indicated that Trabzonspor would have encountered difficulties securing a win against his team if the Nigerian international was not present at the Papara Park. Onuachu netted the opening goal for the home team against the visitors, securing all three points for his side. “Trabzonspor changes when Onuachu is missing. Regular players develop specific routines,” Buruk remarked as noted by BeinSports. In spite of the match's result, Galatasaray continues to lead the Turkish ...

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6Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Arsenal’s Gritty Challenge: Lineker Tips Gunners for Title Glory!”

Former England forward, Gary Lineker, is remaining confident in Arsenal's chances to secure the Premier League crown, despite their defeats in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. The Gunners were aiming for an extraordinary Quadruple, but fell to Manchester City with a score of 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final. Over the weekend, Mikel Arteta’s squad also suffered a 2-1 loss to Southampton in an FA Cup quarter-final encounter. These outcomes have now sparked concerns about whether Arsenal’s season is truly at risk of collapsing. They are set to face Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals and hold a nine-point advantage over City in the league. Lineker, while speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, stated: “It’s been a challenging fortnight for Arsenal. “People are questioning if they...

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6Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Iwobi Celebrates Stellar Debuts of Super Eagles Duo”

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has commended two newcomers, Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu, following their initial match for Nigeria. The two defenders entered the field in the second half of Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly triumph over Iran in March, which took place in Antalya, Turkey. Goals from Akor Adams and Moses Simon secured the victory for Eric Chelle’s team. Reflecting on the encounter during a feature on the Alexander Yaa Digg podcast, Iwobi remarked, “Great to achieve the win. Kudos to Iran—they’re a robust, competent team. “Also, credit to us, we managed to score the two goals we required. A shout out to the two centre-backs who participated in the second half on their debuts. “They performed admirably—they were solid. It was a commendable display. We emerged victorio...

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5Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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Iheanacho’s Last-Minute Magic Secures Celtic Victory Against Dundee

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho netted the decisive goal as Celtic triumphed over Dundee in their Scottish Premiership encounter at Dens Park on Sunday. The forward had previously gone 182 days without scoring. Following an energetic beginning, Benjamin Nygren granted Celtic the advantage in the ninth minute. Dundee equalized in the 57th minute, with Simon Murray successfully converting a penalty. Iheanacho came on for Tomás Cvancara shortly after the game was level. The Nigerian international received a pass from Marcelo Saracchi in the 82nd minute, before slotting in the winner. Celtic narrowed the deficit on league frontrunners Hearts to three points with six fixtures left.

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5Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Brighton Soars into Semis as Nnadozie Shines Against Arsenal in FA Cup Clash”

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a remarkable performance to assist Brighton in defeating Arsenal 2-0 in the quarter-final of the English Women’s FA Cup on Sunday. Nnadozie achieved her third successive clean sheet in this match. NAIJATAB remembers the shot stopper also blanked Leicester City and Liverpool in Brighton’s prior league matches. Madison Haley and Caitlin Hayes found the net for Brighton against the European champions. Nnadozie has secured eight clean sheets in 18 appearances across all competitions for the Seagulls this season. The 25-year-old joined Brighton on a free transfer during the summer.

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5Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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Haaland Shatters Kane’s Record with Stunning Hat-Trick for Man City!

Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland, on Saturday, eclipsed Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane after netting a hat-trick for the Cityzens in the FA Cup. It’s worth mentioning that Haaland found the net three times against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The match concluded 4-0 in favor of the home team as Pep Guardiola’s squad advanced to the FA Cup semi-final round. Nonetheless, according to OptaJoe, since Haaland’s debut with Manchester City in July 2022, the Norway international has recorded 12 hat-tricks across all tournaments. He now holds the title of the leading hat-trick scorer in Europe’s top five leagues, surpassing Kane (11) by one. Haaland will aim to maintain his exceptional form for Man City when they face Chelsea in the Prem...

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5Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Onuachu Shines Bright: Crowned MOTM in Trabzonspor’s Triumph Over Galatasaray!”

Paul Onuachu was awarded Man of the Match after Trabzonspor’s 2-1 triumph over Galatasaray in their Turkish Super Lig clash at the Papara Park on Saturday evening. Onuachu netted the opening goal just four minutes in, heading home Wagner Pina’s exquisite cross. The Nigerian international has thus far tallied 22 goals and two assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for the Black Sea Storm this season. The 31-year-old is also presently the top scorer in the Turkish premier league for the ongoing campaign. Onuachu made a permanent move to Galatasaray from the Sky Bet Championship side, Southampton last summer. The forward previously spent the 2023/24 season on loan with the Black Sea Storm. He found the net 15 times in 21 matches during that period.

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5Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“FA Cup Showdown: Three Teams Secure Their Semi-Final Spots!”

Three squads have advanced to the semi-finals of the FA Cup following Saturday’s contests. The teams are Manchester City, Chelsea, and Southampton. City secured their position with a 4-0 rout of Liverpool in the opening match of the day, featuring Erling Haaland netting a hat-trick. In the subsequent match of the day, Chelsea crushed Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal were ousted from a second tournament in just three weeks, after falling 2-1 at the hands of Southampton. The final quarter-final clash will feature West Ham facing Leeds United on Sunday.

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4Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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Nigerian Trio Triumphs Over Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray in Turbulent Turkish Showdown

Three Super Eagles players collaborated on Saturday to assist Trabzonspor in overcoming Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Paul Onuachu netted his maiden goal against Galatasaray as Trabzonspor triumphed over the league front-runners with a score of 2-1. Onuachu initiated the scoring early in the encounter, granting Trabzonspor a strong opening against their rivals. The former Southampton striker has now enhanced his tally to 22 league goals for the season. Galatasaray retaliated in the second half, managing to level the score. Nevertheless, Trabzonspor reclaimed the lead through another Nigerian national. Chibuike Nwaiwu found the net to restore the advantage, marking his third league goal of the season. The pivotal moment was orchestrated by Anthony Nwakaeme, who supplied the assis...

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4Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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FA Cup Showdown: Man City Dominates Liverpool, Seals Spot in Semi-Finals!

Manchester City have become the inaugural team to advance to the semi-finals of this season’s FA Cup. Pep Guardiola’s squad demolished Liverpool 4-0 in the initial quarter-final matchup held on Saturday. Erling Haaland initiated the scoring from the penalty spot after Nico O’Reilly was tackled in the box, then headed in the second goal prior to halftime. Antoine Semenyo netted early in the second half, concluding an excellent team play, before Haaland finalized his hat-trick. The other quarter-final matches set to take place today will feature Arsenal visiting Southampton and Chelsea hosting Port Vale.

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4Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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Super Eagles Surge: Nigeria Intensifies Pursuit of Brentford’s Kayode Following Chelle’s Green Light

Nigeria’s efforts to persuade Italian youth international, Michael Kayode, to change his allegiance to the Super Eagles is gathering substantial traction. As mentioned by ViolaNews, high-ranking members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are preparing an in-person discussion with the Brentford full-back, having received the endorsement of head coach Eric Chelle. Kayode’s remarkable advancement in the Premier League has not gone unnoticed, and Nigeria is keen to act swiftly before Italy includes the 21-year-old in their senior team. Per the latest information, NFF representatives intend to negotiate with Kayode to present a definitive pathway into the Super Eagles roster. The timing is crucial, as Kayode has not yet earned a senior cap for Italy, even though he has participated in t...

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4Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“CR7’s Thrilling Response as Al-Nassr Triumphs Over Al-Najma 5-2!”

Al-Nassr leader, Cristiano Ronaldo, has conveyed joy following his team's triumph over Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League, SPL, match on Friday. The Portuguese striker returned from injury to net two goals against the opponents at Alawwal Park, Riyadh. NAIJATAB reports that a double from Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, along with a goal from A. Alhamddan, secured all three points for Al-Nassr against Al-Najma. Responding after the match, Ronaldo took to his X account to share a picture of himself and his teammates celebrating with the caption, “It’s wonderful to be back. We progress together.” Al-Nassr will next encounter Al Akhdoud in their upcoming fixture next Saturday. They are presently positioned at the summit of the Saudi Pro League standings with 70 points from 27 matches.

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3Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Sunny Skies Turn Stormy: NWFL’s Sunshine Queens Part Ways with Kayode Olujohungbe”

Sunshine Queens have terminated their head coach, Kayode Olujohungbe, as reported by NAIJATAB. The club's management disclosed Olujohungbe’s dismissal in an announcement on Friday. Sunshine Queens indicated that the choice was made following a comprehensive evaluation of the team’s performance, and they feel it is essential to implement changes to redirect the team's trajectory. The Akure-based club conveyed appreciation to the coach for his dedication and contributions to the team and wished him success in his future pursuits. Olujohungbe led Sunshine Queens to two victories, six draws, and five losses in 13 encounters. Sunshine Queens currently sit in ninth place on the NWFL Group B standings with 12 points.

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3Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Enzo Fernandez’s Agent Speaks Out: ‘This Is Injustice!’ as Chelsea Strikes Back”

Enzo Fernandez’s representative, Javier Pastore, has responded to Chelsea’s choice to penalize the Argentina midfielder. Chelsea's manager Liam Rosenior disclosed at his pre-match press briefing on Friday that Fernandez will not participate in the Blues’ subsequent two games against Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend and next weekend’s Premier League encounter with Manchester City. This follows after Fernandez expressed a desire to reside in Madrid in the near future. “The disciplinary action is utterly unjust,” Pastore stated to The Athletic. “Enzo was unaware of the circumstances. He did not specify any club or express a wish to depart from Chelsea, quite the opposite. “He merely referenced Madrid, the city, because he was asked which European city he would like to inh...

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3Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Shearer’s Bold Predictions: Clash of Titans as Man City Faces Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the FA Cup!”

Domestic soccer in England makes its return following the March international break with the FA Cup. The tournament has now reached the quarter-final phase and clubs will be vying to clinch a spot in the final four. Manchester City, which triumphed in the Carabao Cup final prior to the break, will host Liverpool. Arsenal travels to Southampton while Chelsea takes on Port Vale at home. Shearer stated to BetFair: “Man City vs Liverpool: Forecast – Manchester City to succeed. “Chelsea vs Port Vale: Forecast – Chelsea to succeed. “Southampton vs Arsenal: Forecast – Arsenal to triumph. “West Ham vs Leeds: Forecast – West Ham to emerge victorious.”

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3Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Obi Mikel: Enzo Fernandez Must Earn Chelsea’s Respect”

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has criticized Enzo Fernandez regarding his leadership attributes and recent remarks at the Blues after their UEFA Champions League elimination. Recall that Fernandez had condemned Chelsea following their Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain last month. The Argentina World Cup victor stated that PSG were tactically superior to Liam Rosenior’s squad. Additionally, Fernandez recently made news by informing ESPN Argentina that he was uncertain if his future beyond this season would remain at Chelsea. The ex-Benfica midfielder then expressed in another interview, with LuzuTV, that if he could reside in any city in Europe, he would opt for Madrid. However, Obi Mikel feels that Fernandez is not a genuine leader, emphasizing that he must respe...

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2Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Flamingos Take Flight: NFF Appoints Busari as Head Coach”

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has declared the selection of Akeem Ishola Busari as the new head coach of the Flamingos. Busari takes over from Bankole Olowookere, who has been associated with the Flamingos for numerous years. Olowookere guided the Flamingos to a third place finish at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals held in India. Currently, Busari is the head coach of Pacesetters Queens of Ibadan, a team in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL. The Flamingos are set to confront either Niger or Guinea in the second qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next month. This competition will be hosted by Morocco later this year.

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2Apr By Tunde BayewuNo Comments

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“Victor Moses: Chelsea’s Exciting Lagos Journey This May!”

Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Victor Moses will participate in Chelsea’s trip to Lagos, Nigeria in May. This marks the first occasion the Premier League heavyweights will be traveling to Africa’s most populous country. The fan engagement initiative will allow Moses to interact with the club’s enthusiastic supporters throughout the event in the lively Nigerian city. The former winger was a favored personality during his tenure with Chelsea. Moses secured the Premier League championship with Chelsea in the 2016/17 season. He stepped away from international football in 2018.

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