Maresca Criticizes Madueke for Slacking Off After Strong Performances

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9 months ago

December 5, 2024

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his frustration with Noni Madueke’s attitude toward training, despite the player’s solid performance in their 5-1 victory over Southampton on Wednesday.

Madueke was included in the starting lineup for the match and even managed to get on the scoresheet, but his manager was not entirely pleased with his overall commitment.

Maresca revealed that, although he has a personal relationship with Madueke, he believes the player could achieve much more.

He criticized the winger for dropping his intensity in training whenever he hits a good patch of form.

Maresca pointed out that, while Madueke shows glimpses of brilliance when he scores or provides assists, he tends to ease off and become less focused.

The Chelsea manager explained that Madueke’s absence from the starting lineup against Aston Villa was due to his disappointing attitude in training.

Maresca emphasized that, for a player of Madueke’s potential, maintaining a high level of ambition and consistently giving his best during every training session is crucial for continued success.

Mbappe Says Dembele Deserves to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

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September 7, 2025

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

For Mbappe, no one deserves it more than his France teammate Ousmane Dembele. Speaking in an interview with TeleFoot, he praised the Barcelona winger and said he has backed him from the very start.

“Ousmane deserves it, I’ve always supported him,” Mbappe said, adding that if he had the chance, he would personally deliver the award straight to Dembele’s doorstep.

Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s world cup qualifier against South Africa due to injury

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September 7, 2025

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Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the win over Rwanda.

The striker, who plays for Galatasaray, went off in the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.

Head coach Eric Chelle revealed after the match that Osimhen would be monitored, but an update from team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the forward woke up on Sunday with pain in his chin and has now been ruled out of the trip.

The 26-year-old will return to Turkey for further checks and treatment. Nigeria is set to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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Chelle says Super Eagles will be happy with any kind of win against South Africa

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September 7, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his side will be satisfied with any kind of win when they face South Africa, even if it’s just by a single goal.

Nigeria boosted their World Cup hopes with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, a result that pushed them up to third place in Group C.

The team now heads to Bloemfontein for Tuesday’s clash against the Bafana Bafana, where they’ll be aiming to cut down Hugo Broos’ lead.

“For us, the most important thing is to get the three points. Even if it’s 1-0, we’ll take it,” Chelle said.