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Juventus must stop Osimhen admits coach

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8 months ago

February 17, 2026

According to Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti, they have to shut out Victor Osimhen tonight as they hope to beat hosts Galatasaray in a first leg UEFA Champions League Playoff.

Spalletti was Napoli coach three years ago when Osimhen’s goals led them to a third Scudetto and therefore knows the Super Eagles striker very well.

He spoke at length on Osimhen and his fellow Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi ahead of this intriguing Champions League showdown.

“We’re going to play against two important attacking players. Both of them are of very high quality. There’s practically an ‘encyclopedia of number 9s’ on the pitch,” Spalletti commented.

“Okan Buruk (Galatasaray coach) is the one who will decide whether Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi play together.

“Both are extremely strong players. Their characteristics are different. As strikers, they know how to behave in the penalty area. One creates chaos, and the other knows how to take advantage of that chaos.”

“We will try to keep them completely out of the game,” he added.

“We cannot go onto the field against Galatasaray with fear. We will aim to keep the match going in Galatasaray’s half. Maybe we won’t be able to do it, but that’s our intention.”

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Super Eagles get no pay for heroic draw in Russia

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4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Kenny Malone

Like it was last year, the Super Eagles again did not get paid for their efforts in a commendable comeback-draw with Russia.

Russia splashed out $1.2 million in June 2025 to get Nigeria play against them in a first-ever meeting at full international level.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw with striker Tolu Arokodare scoring the equaliser for the Super Eagles.

This week, the Eagles, parading a makeshift team made up of as many as nine debutants, fought back to draw 3-3 with home team Russia.

It was understood that the NFF received $600,000 to honour this friendly.

The team did not receive even an appearance fee.

“Again no kobo was paid the team and there were no promises of anything going forward.” a source informed SCORENigeria

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Super Falcons star Gift Monday on the move again

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4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has changed NWSL clubs.

She has left Washington Spirit for Boston Legacy.

She was traded in exchange for $500,000 in transfer threshold funds and Spirit will get a 20% sell-on clause should Boston transfer her again in the future.

Gift Monday joined Washington Spirit in March 2025 from UD Tenerife of Spain.

She scored 12 goals and made three assists in 48 appearances for the American club.

Sporting director James Hocken said: “Since arriving, Monday has been a valuable contributor in our attacking third and played an integral role in helping this club reach the NWSL championship playoffs last season.

“We wish her nothing but continued success in the next stage of her career.”

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FIFA RANKING: Super Eagles drop after Guinea Bissau bashing

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5 days ago

October 8, 2026

Elliot Michael

A 3-0 humbling defeat in Guinea Bissau has dropped the Super Eagles four places down in the latest FIFA ranking.

The Super Eagles are now ranked as the 30th best team in the world, down from 26, and sixth in Africa after a mixed bag of results in the latest international break.

Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, rose eight places up after they recorded a famous victory over the three-time African champions.

The Wild Dogs are now top of Group L of the 2027 AFCON qualifying series with six points from two matches after wins over Nigeria and Tanzania.

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