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punchng.com > russian-expert-predicts-tough-eagles-friendly

Russian expert predicts tough Eagles friendly

2+ hour, 39+ min ago   (303+ words) Russian football expert Aleksandr Bubnov has admitted that Russia could struggle to beat Nigeria if Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is able to field his strongest squad in their international friendly next month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Russia will host…...

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punchng.com > osimhens-absence-cost-gala-in-ucl-analyst

Osimhen’s absence cost Gala in UCL – Analyst

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (336+ words) Turkish football analyst Sinan Engin believes Galatasaray would have produced a different result against Sporting CP if Victor Osimhen had been available, following their 3-1 Champions League defeat in Lisbon on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen missed the clash after…...

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punchng.com > ilenikhena-hints-at-eagles-call-up

Ilenikhena hints at Eagles call-up

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (323+ words) Al Ittihad forward George Ilenikhena has hinted at a possible call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old appeared to confirm his…...

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punchng.com > ucl-man-utd-beat-sabah-4-0-on-champions-league-return

UCL: Man Utd beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (501+ words) Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three seasons as Azerbaijani champions Sabah were taught a lesson on their debut among Europe’s elite on Thursday. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes,…...

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punchng.com > epl-premier-league-releases-2026-27-festive-fixtures

EPL: Premier League releases 2026/27 festive fixtures

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (289+ words) The Premier League has announced its festive fixtures for the 2026/27 season, with seven matches confirmed for Boxing Day as clubs prepare for a busy Christmas and New Year period. The fixtures according to Premier League, covering match rounds 17 to 20 from…...

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punchng.com > epl-hull-city-terminate-akintolas-contract-ahead-of-omonoia-fc-move

EPL: Hull City terminate Akintola’s contract ahead of Omonoia FC move

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (211+ words) Hull City have confirmed that Nigerian winger David Akintola’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent to allow him to complete a permanent move to Cypriot side Omonoia FC. The 30-year-old joined the Tigers from Turkish Süper Lig club Çaykur…...

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punchng.com > morrison-tips-awoniyi-to-shine-at-coventry

Morrison tips Awoniyi to shine at Coventry

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (456+ words) Former Coventry City striker Clinton Morrison believes Taiwo Awoniyi has rediscovered his hunger and sharpness and can play a key role in helping the newly promoted side retain their Premier League status, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi joined Coventry from…...

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punchng.com > iwobi-deletes-fulham-posts-after-recent-jeers

Iwobi deletes Fulham posts after recent jeers

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (305+ words) Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has deleted all his Fulham-related posts from Instagram, days after being jeered by a section of supporters during his substitution in the club’s 3-2 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iwobi was taken…...

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punchng.com > osimhen-out-who-leads-eagles-attack

Osimhen out, who leads Eagles’ attack?

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (978+ words) In a matter of days, the Super Eagles will converge for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with one obvious decision facing coach Eric Chelle – who replaces Victor Osimhen? PUNCH Sports Extra’s ABIODUN ADEWALE x-rays the available options As the…...

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punchng.com > ucl-osimhen-absent-as-galatasaray-unveils-starting-xi-against-sporting

UCL: Osimhen absent as Galatasaray unveils starting XI against Sporting

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (158+ words) Super Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been left out of Galatasaray’s starting XI for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade. The Nigerian striker misses the match through injury, having suffered…...