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Nigerian soccer skipper signs for Watford FC

AfrivelliSeptember 29, 2020September 29, 2020

by AfrivelliSeptember 29, 2020September 29, 20200497

The Nigerian international defender has completed a permanent transfer to the Hornets, signing a five-year contract. The 27-year-old centre-half, who has 42 caps and represented...

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President Buhari appoints Daniel Amokachi as Special Assistant on Sports

AfrivelliAugust 22, 2020

by AfrivelliAugust 22, 20200564

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi as his Special Assistant on Sports. In a letter dated on August 17th,...

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Victor Osimhen wins French Ligue 1 African Player of the Year award

AfrivelliJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020

by AfrivelliJuly 1, 2020July 1, 20200514

Lille Metropole forward, Victor Osimhen has been named the winner of the 2020 Marc-Vivien Foe prize for the African Player of the Year in the...

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Odion Ighalo equals Manchester United 95-year record

AfrivelliJune 29, 2020

by AfrivelliJune 29, 20200512

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has equalled a club record of 95 years following his opening goal in the quarter-final FA Cup clash against Norwich...

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Nicolas Pepe becomes the most expensive African player of all time

AfrivelliAugust 1, 2019August 1, 2019

by AfrivelliAugust 1, 2019August 1, 20192 1077

Ivorian footballer player, Nicolas Pepe has become the most expensive African player of all time. He signed for Arsenal FC from Lille of France in...

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Idrissa Gueye joins PSG from Everton

AfrivelliJuly 30, 2019July 30, 2019

by AfrivelliJuly 30, 2019July 30, 20190615

Senegalese midfielder, Idrissa Gueye has joined French champions, Paris Saint Germaine in a four-year deal worth about US$36 million. The former Everton man was a...

Nigeria’s Victor Moses joins Fenerbahce on 18-month loan spell

AfrivelliJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

by AfrivelliJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 20190908

Nigerian International and Chelsea winger, Victor Moses has sealed a move to Fenerbahce of Turkey in an 18-month loan deal. He will remain with the...