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Victor Osimhen remains positive despite Lille defeat to Ajax
Victor Osimhen says Lille Metrople have picked vital lessons from Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League 3-0 away defeat to Ajax Amsterdam and are already looking forward to their next group game against Chelsea.
Eight Lille fans in custody after Amsterdam unrest
Amsterdam police were holding eight Lille fans on Wednesday, a day after arresting more than 300 supporters of the French club ahead of its Champions League game against Ajax.
Inter scrape late draw with Slavia Prague in Champions League opener
Substitute Nicolo Barella scored in added time to rescue a 1-1 draw for a disappointing Inter Milan in their Champions League opener against rank outsiders Slavia Prague on Tuesday.
Lille star Victor Osimhen confident ahead of Champions League trip to Ajax
Victor Osimhen admitted Ajax will be a difficult opponent for Lille but he is optimistic they can grab maximum points on the road.
Ruud Gullit: Too many good players have left Chelsea
Ruud Gullit is happy to see young players finally get a chance at Chelsea, saying the club has let “too many good players” leave in the past.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen equals Mario Balotelli’s Ligue 1 record
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has staked a claim to achieve one of the best Ligue 1 starts an African player has ever managed.
José Mourinho waiting as Zinedine Zidane nears Real Madrid ‘end’
José Mourinho is reportedly biding his time for a Real Madrid return as current boss Zinedine Zidane nears the end of his second spell.
Al Ahly top the list of most successful football clubs in the world
The likes of Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are known for their lucrative history, as well as recent successes which have come with their dominance on both a domestic and European level.
Matthijs De Ligt leading generation of Dutch youth against Germany
For Matthijs de Ligt and the new generation of young Dutch talent, Friday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against fierce rivals Germany is the latest chance to prove they are ready for a return to the big time.
English Premier League players dominate FIFPro World XI nominations
The English Premier League have the most number of players on the 2019 FIFA FIFPro men’s World XI shortlist for the first time in 10 years.
Paris Saint-Germain could bid £90 million for Tottenham star as they look to replace...
The Dane is out of a contract at the end of the season and the report claims that PSG could bid £90m for the 27-year-old.
UEFA Champions League 2019/20 group stage draws
Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain, while defending champions Liverpool have been paired with Napoli, Salzburg and Genk in the Champions League group stage this season.
Victor Osimhen: Lille have enough quality to beat Chelsea, Ajax
Victor Osimhen says Lille have enough quality to navigate through a top Champions League group which has former champions, Chelsea and Ajax Amsterdam as well as Spanish outfit, Valencia.
Nice sign Denmark’s Kasper Dolberg from Ajax
Danish striker Kasper Dolberg has signed for Nice from Ajax, the Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday, becoming the first signing since this week’s takeover of the club by Ineos.
Nominees battling for UEFA top award — full lists
The award is for the performance stars across Europe from the last season with Real Madrid goes home with the top honour for the Men's Player of the Year last campaign but new king will be revealed today as Barcelona talisman battle Juventus' top scorer last time out and Liverpool centre-back.
Champions League Group draws: Three clubs through as last three play-offs get decided
Crvena Zvezda, Olympiacos and GNK Dinamo are now in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, with the last three play-offs decided on Wednesday.
Barcelona unveil club legend statue at Camp Nou
Barcelona have unveiled a new statue in the honoured and memory of their legendary former player and coach Johan Cruyff at the Camp Nou on Monday.
David Okereke’s Belgium club interested in Golden Eaglets captain
David Okereke's Belgian side Club Brugge have renewed interest in Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani, according to ScoreNigeria.
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Dayo Apata, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, 36 others get SAN rank September 23
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Kano singer arrested over alleged anti-Ganduje songs
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FUOYE crisis: Police warn against illegal assembly as NANS ‘relocates’ to Ekiti
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James Ibori: Urhobo will produce next Delta governor
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