Unity Cup: Frederick replaces Uche in Super Eagles’ squad

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May 30, 2025

Brentford defender, Benjamin Frederick has replaced Christantus Uche in Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament.

Uche failed to secure entry visa to the United Kingdom for the competition.

The Getafe striker is now expected to link up with the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Russia next week Friday.

His replacement, Frederick, trained with the team on Thursday night.

The centre-back was outstanding for Brentford in the 2024/25 season.

He was named the Bees Young Player of the Season.

The Super Eagles will face Reggae Boys of Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday.

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Serie A: Lookman nominated for Atalanta’s Player of the Season

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1 day ago

June 13, 2025

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Ademola Lookman is in the running for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, Ekwutosblog reports.

Lookman had two goals nominated for the individual accolade.

The Nigeria international’s superb strike in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid was the first on the list.

The 27-year-old also earned nomination for his sublime finish in La Dea’s 5-0 trouncing of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman will be looking to add another individual award to his collections after scooping Atalanta’s Player of the Season prize for the last two campaigns.

He scored 22 times and recorded five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo club last season.

EPL: Sign Osimhen instead of Gyokeres – Ferdinand advises Man United

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1 day ago

June 13, 2025

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has advised his former club to sign Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Gyokeres.

The Red Devils are in search of more firepower upfront after an underwhelming campaign.

The duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to deliver the goods, with United finishing in a disappointing 15th position on the table.

Ruben Amorim’s side also lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Europa League.

Gyokeres, who had an outstanding campaign for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The forward scored 39 goals and registered eight assists to help Sporting Lisbon clinch the Portuguese League title.

Despite his impressive form in front of goal, Ferdinand believed Osimhen would be a better fit for his old club.

“I think Gyokeres, everyone’s talking about him. Again, I think if I’m looking at the market now and I had to pick him or Osimhen, I’d probably pick Osimhen because of that experience,” the former England international told the Mirror.