EPL: Nigerian-born Dennis, Etebo To Miss Watford Trip To Chelsea

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3 years ago

May 21, 2022

Nigerian duo, Emmanuel Dennis and Oghenekaro Etebo have been ruled out of Watford Premier League clash against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Dennis has missed Watford’s last three games as a result of knee injury.

The versatile forward sustained the injury in the Hornets’ 2-1 defeat to Burnley at the Vicarage Road on April 30.

The 24-year-old is Watford’s top scorer in the Premier League this season, with 10 goals in 33 outings.

Dennis is expected to leave Watford this summer following the London club’s relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.

West Ham United and Crystal Palace are rumoured to be interested in the player, who could cost around £20m.

His compatriot, Etebo will also play no part in the game after picking up an injury in training during the week.

Etebo has endured an injury ravaged campaign for Roy Hodgson’s side, spending over four months on the sidelines.

The 26-year-old ruptured his thigh muscle in the 1-1 home draw against Newcastle United last September and underwent surgery afterwards.

The midfielder has made just nine league appearances for Watford.

He linked up with Watford from Stoke City on a season-long loan deal last summer and is expected to return to his parent club at the end of the campaign.

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NPFL: Bendel Insurance Announce Departure Of 25 Players

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August 5, 2025

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Bendel Insurance have announced the departure of 25 players ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

Captain Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, Austin Ogunye, and Bernard Ovoke are among the top stars who have left the Benin Arsenal.

Other key players, who left the club are Moses Abioye, Uche Collins, Michael Enaruna, and Uche Collins.

The Benin City club are expected to make new signings to replace the departed players before the commencement of the new campaign.

Insurance finished in a respectable fifth position last season with 56 points from 38 games.

They will face El-kanemi Warriors in their opening fixture of the new season.

PHOTO: Okocha Hosts Ex-coach Clemens Westerhof In Lagos

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August 2, 2025

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Nigerian football icon Jay-Jay Okocha recently hosted his former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, at his Lagos home.

Westerhof, who posted photos from the visit on Instagram on Friday, called it an “unforgettable night of my life” and thanked Okocha for his warm hospitality.

Westerhof, a Dutch national, managed the Nigerian national team from 1989 to 1994.

Under his leadership, the Super Eagles won their second Africa Cup of Nations title in 1994 and made their FIFA World Cup debut the same year, impressively topping a group that included Argentina, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Okocha made his national team debut during Westerhof’s tenure and later became one of Nigeria’s most iconic footballers.

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Transfer: Atalanta Hold Lookman Back From Inter Milan Move

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4 days ago

August 1, 2025

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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has again told his Italian side, Atalanta, about his desire to leave this summer.

The camp of the Super Eagles’ forward conveyed the player’s decision to the club on Tuesday after Inter presented a written proposal of €42m plus €3m add-ons.

Atalanta are insisting on €50m valuation for the Nigerian international and there is no green light to the move as of now, according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.

Meanwhile, as earlier reported, Lookman’s international teammate, Victor Osimhen will land in Istanbul on Wednesday with medical scheduled for Thursday at Galatasaray.

Meanwhile, Álvaro Morata has been waiting for Osimhen’s arrival so as to leave the club and did not train with the team on Tuesday. The Spaniard wants to join Italian side, Como.

Ronano reports that Morata has no intention to stay at Galatasaray and is only keen on the Como move.