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“My Favourite Nigerian Footballer Currently Has to Be Ademola Lookman” – Dominic Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur forward Dominic Solanke has expressed his strong desire to visit Nigeria in the near future, saying he looks forward to connecting with his roots.
The 27-year-old, born in Reading, Berkshire, to a Nigerian father and an English mother, has yet to make the trip to Nigeria.
Solanke, who previously played for Chelsea, shared his excitement in a recent interview with Showmax, revealing that a visit to Nigeria is something he’s eager to do.
“I haven’t actually been yet,” Solanke admitted. “I definitely need to take some time off soon and go and see my roots, so hopefully in the next few years.”
While Solanke’s career with the England national team means he is no longer eligible to represent Nigeria, his connection to the country remains strong.
The striker mentioned that he closely follows Nigerian football and keeps up with the accomplishments of Nigerian players, including his friends and fellow professionals.
One of his favorites is Ademola Lookman, a standout Nigerian footballer who has made significant strides in Europe.
Solanke praised Lookman’s incredible performances over the past few years, calling them “nothing short of phenomenal.”
He added, “What he has been doing has been crazy, especially for the Nigerian national team, so I have been super proud.”
Solanke also spoke highly of Victor Osimhen, one of the top strikers in world football.
The Nigerian forward, who plays for Serie A side Napoli, has been consistently impressive, and Solanke has been following his progress.
“Another of my favorite Nigerian footballers has to be Victor Osimhen.
He has been one of the best in the world,” he said, recognizing Osimhen’s impact both at the club level and with the Nigerian national team.
Despite his English international commitments, Solanke’s admiration for Nigerian footballers and his intention to reconnect with his Nigerian heritage shows the depth of his cultural ties and interest in his father’s homeland.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has raised concerns that the club could be forced to sell two of its brightest young stars — Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho — during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Scholes shared his thoughts following United’s goalless draw with Manchester City. He expresses doubts about the club’s financial strength to bring in the quality players needed to improve the squad.
Scholes questioned whether there’s enough money to make necessary signings. He said especially after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent interviews, which hinted at financial strain within the club.
“It doesn’t feel like the manager will be handed a large budget,” Scholes said. “I have a feeling they might end up selling Mainoo and Garnacho. It would be a tough one to accept, especially Mainoo, who’s been at United since he was a kid.”
Scholes also pointed out that the lack of funds could be a major issue heading into the summer. Also, he noted that Ratcliffe had already mentioned the club was nearly out of cash before implementing cost-cutting strategies.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim responded to Gary Neville’s criticism following his team’s goalless draw with Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Although Manchester City dominated possession, neither side seemed particularly eager to claim all three points, resulting in a disappointing 0-0 draw.
Neville, a Manchester United legend, expressed his frustration with the performance, criticizing both teams for their lack of spontaneity and overemphasis on tactical shape. On Sky Sports, he commented, “They’re all so obsessed with shape… nothing off-the-cuff is happening in lots of games… This has got to stop…”
When asked about Neville’s remarks in a post-match interview, Amorim gave a calm response, saying, “I understand. I understand that Gary Neville is critical of everything!”
The draw left Manchester City in fifth place, still behind Chelsea, who also played out a 0-0 draw with Brentford earlier in the day. Meanwhile, United remained in 13th place, with 38 points from 31 matches, with just seven games remaining in the season.
Former English Referee Mike Dean reacts to Arsenal’s penalty in the Premier league match against Everton.
Speaking to the press, the former referee shares his thoughts on the penalty given to Arsenal.
“There’s a bit of contact outside and there’s a little bit of contact inside. I think it’s a soft one. It’s probably not wrong, but it’s a soft one.”
“I don’t know why Lewis-Skelly doesn’t go to attack it… Harrison gets the wrong side of him. I think this is awfully soft, but it’s gone to VAR…
“I can see why it was given in real time. But watching it again, there’s hardly a touch.”
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