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How Osimhen Napoli’s transfer will help Nigeria – Amuneke

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2020 0

Former Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has said the transfer of Victor Osimhen from Lille to Napoli will give credit to Nigerian footballers as well as benefit the country greatly. Amuneke who said this while reacting to the record-breaking transfer, said “His transfer is good for Nigeria

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Arsenal, Man United join Napoli in Osimhen chase

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Top English Premier League sides, Arsenal FC and Manchester United have entered the fray in the chase for Lille of France, Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen. Before now, Italian side Napoli, has shown the strongest of interest in the Super Eagles point man. Osimhen himself and his advisers have repeatedly said they were not in a […]

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Napoli extends dries Mertens contract

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

Dries Mertens has put an end to speculation surrounding his future after signing a new contract with the Gli Azzurri.  The 33-year-old has been linked with a move away from Napoli with Premier League side Chelsea keen to secure his services. Mertens has now agreed to sign a two-year contract with the option of a […]

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Napoli resumes training

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2020 0

Napoli has resumed training under the watch of manager Gennaro Gattuso, as  Serie A looks to resume soon. Players are split into groups and granted entry to the training ground in staggered times to ensure social distancing. READ ALSO: Odion Ighalo wants to extend loan Group training is not yet allowed, all the players and staff tested negative […]

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Napoli place €50m price tag on potential suitors for Arkadiusz Milik

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Poland international Arkadiusz Milik’s future at Napoli is yet to be decided as reports claim that there is no updates of a potential contract extension. According to Calciomercato, Napoli are looking for ways to release the player to another club in a bid to attract new signings and bolster the squad. READ ALSO: Ashley Young agree to […]

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Griezmann gives FC Barcelona draw at Napoli

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Naples (Italy) – Antoine Griezmann’s second half equaliser handed FC Barcelona a vital away goal and a 1-1 draw at Napoli in their UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg meeting on Tuesday. A superb curling strike from Dries Mertens put the home side in front in the first half. The goal helped the Belgian […]

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Can Liverpool avoid elimination after Anfield draw with Napoli?

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2019 0

Liverpool (UK) – Liverpool and Napoli drew 1-1 in a cagey encounter at Anfield on Wednesday, leaving both sides with work to do to reach the last 16 in their final Champions League group matches. A Dejan Lovren header in the 65th minute cancelled out Dries Mertens’ first-half opener for Napoli, who will head home […]

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Napoli signs former Tottenham striker Llorente

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2019 0

Fernando Llorente, has moved to Napoli after Man U ended transfer interest. Napoli have signed veteran Spanish striker Fernando Llorente on a free transfer The spanish international after playing for Bianconeri for four years returns to Italy. 34-year-old Llorente was a free agent after leaving Tottenham at the end of last season. The free agent […]

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Barcelona goalkeeper Neto ruled out for up to two months

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

Barcelona have ruled goalkeeper Neto out for up to eight weeks with a fractured left wrist. The new signing underwent an operation on Tuesday after suffering the injury during training prior to the 4-0 weekend win over Napoli in Michigan. The 30-year-old joined Barca from Valencia in June in a deal worth an initial €26 […]

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UEFA Champions League draw holds August 29

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

Liverpool are heading into the Champions League 2019/20 competition as defending champions. The Reds claimed the European Cup in Madrid against Tottenham after a sensational run to the final, having made it to the competition’s showpiece in the previous year too but losing out to Real Madrid. The victory in June enhanced the club’s sparkling […]

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NUGA to hold trials for world university games at Obafemi Awolowo university

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2019

The Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) says trials for selection of athletes for the 30th World University Games, would hold at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. NUGA Secretary, Bola Orodele, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday, saying that the event will hold between April 24 […]

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Gus Poyet urges Chelsea to stick with Maurizio Sarri amid Zinedine Zidane rumours

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has backed Maurizio Sarri to keep his job and make a success of his time at Stamford Bridge despite rumours linking the club with Zinedine Zidane. Sarri has been under increasing pressure following an inconsistent run of results since the turn of the new year. Heavy defeats against Bournemouth and […]

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Napoli confirm Insigne injury

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Napoli have confirmed Lorenzo Insigne suffered a right adductor strain against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Italy international came off as a precaution in the 57th minute of the 2-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium. According to reports, Insigne underwent tests that have determined the nature of the problem. The 26-year-old […]

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Stones satisfied with strong Man City showing

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

John Stones has hailed Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Napoli as a positive indication of the team’s progress under Pep Guardiola. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus scored inside the first 13 minutes at the Etihad Stadium to put the hosts in charge during an impressive performance on Tuesday. Amadou Diawara netted from the […]

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Guardiola wary of Napoli’s form

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2017 0

Pep Guardiola is wary of Manchester City’s Champions League foes Napoli, labelling Maurizio Sarri’s men as one of the best three teams in Europe. City avoided Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at Thursday’s draw, the big guns who have habitually dogged their group-stage campaigns since ascending to the continent’s top competition in 2011-12

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Juventus open 10-point Serie A lead as Atalanta close in on top three

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2017 0

Juventus extended their lead at the top of Serie A to 10 points with a 2-0 win over Empoli in Turin. With Roma not in action until they head to the San Siro on Sunday evening to tackle Inter Milan, Massimiliano Allegri’s men took full advantage as a second-half brace finally overcame the visitors, who […]