Author: Total Sports Staff
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Transfer: He didn’t want £500,000 – Obi Mikel reveals why Osimhen didn’t join Chelsea
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has opened up on Victor Osimhen’s failed move to Chelsea this summer. Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, claimed the deal was “very, very close”. However, “slight issues” saw it fall apart at the last minute. He also made it clear that Osimhen is not a greedy footballer,…
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Nations League: Luka Modric becomes second most capped player in European history
Croatia captain, Luka Modric, became the second most capped player in European history on Sunday. The Real Madrid veteran midfielder achieved this feat after leading Croatia to beat Poland 1-0 in the Nations League clash. The former Tottenham Hotspur star scored a second half free kick during the encounter at Opus Arena. Following the game,…
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Osimhen names player to win African Player of the Year award
Victor Osimhen is rooting for his Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman to succeed him as Africa’s best player. Lookman has been widely tipped to win the individual accolade following his impressive displays for club and country. The talented winger had an outstanding campaign for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: ‘He can’t be stopped’ – CAF hails Super Eagles striker, Osimhen
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen following his impressive display in Nigeria’s win over Benin Republic on Saturday. Osimhen was among the goal scorers as the Super Eagles defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter in Uyo. The 25-year-old took the…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: ‘He was unstoppable’ – Benin coach, Rohr hails Super Eagles star
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted his team could not stop Ademola Lookman in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. The Atalanta winger fired a brace as the Super Eagles trampled on the Cheetahs 3-0 in the matchday one encounter. Lookman dribbled past three Cheetahs defenders before slotting home Nigeria’s…
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Ballon d’Or: He’s world’s best – Ronaldo names player to win award
Ronaldo Nazario has said that Vinicius Jr already deserves the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. He said his countryman has put himself above Manchester City and Spain’s Rodri, England’s Jude Bellingham and another Spanish star, Dani Carvajal in the race for the award. Ronaldo, who won the award for two times, tipped his compatriot, Vinicius to…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Why we lost 3-0 to Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Benin coach, Rohr
The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has reflected on their 3-0 defeat to Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday. The Cheetahs had edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in June this year. But on Saturday, the three-time African champions proved to be too strong…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Lookman named MOTM as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic on Saturday. The Atalanta forward scored twice in the thrilling encounter played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Lookman gave the Super Eagles the lead late in the first half from a brilliant solo effort. The 26-year-old then scored the third from a header…
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Victor Osimhen overtakes Aiyegbeni in Super Eagles all-time goalscorers’ list [See Top 10]
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, is now third on the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers after surpassing Yakubu Aiyegbeni. Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, scored a goal as Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash on Saturday evening I’m Uyo. His team-mate…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles thrash Benin Republic in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday The visitors sat back early on allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta…