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

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4 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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Rio Ferdinand Wants Manchester United to Sign Osimhen Instead of Gyokeres

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June 13, 2025

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Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to go for Victor Osimhen over Viktor Gyokeres as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.

United are on the hunt for a reliable goal scorer after a disappointing campaign that saw them finish 15th on the table, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling to deliver up front. The team also fell short in Europe, losing to Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final.

While Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres had an impressive season—netting 39 goals and adding eight assists to help his side win the Portuguese league—Ferdinand believes Osimhen would be a better fit at Old Trafford.

Speaking with The Mirror, the former United defender said, “Gyokeres is in great form and people are excited about him. But if I had to choose between him and Osimhen right now, I’d go with Osimhen because of his experience at the top level.”

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Ademola Lookman Nominated for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season Award

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June 13, 2025

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Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, with two of his stunning strikes making the cut.

One of the nominated goals came from Atalanta’s thrilling 3-2 clash against Real Madrid, where the Nigerian forward found the net with a brilliant finish. His second nominated goal was a classy strike in the team’s 5-0 demolition of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman, who has already won Atalanta’s Player of the Season title two years in a row, will be hoping to add another honour to his name. The 27-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists in 46 matches across all competitions last season.

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Aguero Says Messi Is the Player Everyone Loves to Watch Even If Ronaldo Fans Don’t

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15 hours ago

June 12, 2025

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Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has taken a light jab at Cristiano Ronaldo while praising Lionel Messi as one of the best players in football history. Speaking with talkSPORT, the former Argentina striker highlighted Messi’s impact at Inter Miami, saying the club had little to celebrate before the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner joined.

Aguero said, “It’s a big deal for Inter Miami, especially with Leo there. Even if it hurts some Ronaldo fans, Messi is one of those players everyone wants to watch.”

He pointed out that since Messi arrived, Inter Miami has lifted trophies they had never won before, including the MLS title in 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2024. In contrast, Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has only managed to win the Arab Club Champions Cup since joining the team.