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Chuba Akpom Still Hoping to Play for Super Eagles After Years of Waiting

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2 months ago

January 31, 2025

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Ajax striker Chuba Akpom has once again expressed his strong desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria, despite years of waiting for a call-up.

Since making himself available for selection, Akpom has yet to receive an invitation from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) or Super Eagles coaches, even as he continues to perform in Europe. Speaking to Oma Sports, he remained hopeful but realistic about his chances.

“I give my best every time. I’ve been waiting since 2019. I switched allegiance a long time ago, but if it happens, it happens. I’ll just keep working hard,” he said.

Addressing misconceptions about dual-nationality players choosing Nigeria only when England overlooks them, Akpom explained that many players simply didn’t get the chance to represent Nigeria from a young age.

“It’s not about choosing Nigeria because England didn’t call. Many of us grew up in England, played for their youth teams, and followed that path. But deep down, our roots are Nigerian,” he added.

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“I Think It Could Be A Draw” – Gary Neville Predicts Man United vs Man City

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4 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has shared his prediction for the club’s upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City.

United will take on their city rivals at Old Trafford in a highly anticipated derby on Sunday.

Speaking on The Overlap, Neville pointed out that United have performed well in big games this season, holding their own against teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and City.

“I think it could end in a draw, maybe 1-1,” he said, adding that he and fellow pundit Jamie Carragher also considered a 2-2 result.

Meanwhile, United currently sit 13th in the league table with 37 points from 30 matches.

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Kevin De Bruyne Confirms He Will Leave Man City at the End of the Season

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4 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced that this season will be his last at the club.

In a heartfelt message on social media, the Belgian star confirmed that his time with the Premier League champions is coming to an end, saying, “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player.”

De Bruyne, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £54.5 million, has enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the Etihad. Over the years, he has helped the club secure six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Champions League trophy.

The 33-year-old was also a key part of Pep Guardiola’s historic treble-winning squad in the 2020/21 season.

Last summer, he received tempting offers from Saudi clubs but chose to stay in England for one more season.

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Maresca Admits He Could Have Risked Chelsea’s Victory with Late Substitutions

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11 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted he may have risked his team’s chances of holding on to their 1-0 lead over Tottenham Hotspur after making defensive substitutions late in the game.

Reflecting on the moment, Maresca acknowledged that his decision to make changes before seeing how much stoppage time would be added was a mistake. “We created plenty of chances in the first half, but when I saw 12 minutes of extra time, I realized it might have been too soon to make those changes,” he told reporters.

With the game nearing its end, Maresca swapped Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez for defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and midfield anchor Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which allowed Spurs to intensify their attack in search of an equalizer during the extended stoppage time.

Thankfully for Chelsea, the strategy paid off as they managed to hold on for the win. “We’re happy we won, but it was a close call,” Maresca added.