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Bayer Leverkusen star, Tella stakes claim for Super Eagles shirt

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Nathan Tella, the winger from Bayer Leverkusen, has expressed his eagerness to represent Nigeria in international football. Although he was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible to play for the English national team, Tella has disclosed that his aspiration is to play for the Super Eagles.

In an interview with the German publication Bild, the 24-year-old player stated, “I’ve always said for the last three or four years that Nigeria is a big part of my life – even though I’ve been an ‘England boy’ from London all my life. If I had the opportunity to play for Nigeria, I would be more than happy and would readily accept it. I’ve already discussed this with my parents and friends.”

Tella made a notable move to Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen from Southampton during the summer, securing a transfer for a club record fee of €20 million. The versatile winger is gradually settling into his new environment.

He acknowledged the importance of putting in hard work to catch the attention of Nigeria’s head coach, Jose Peseiro, stating, “You’re not simply handed a call-up, you have to earn it. I want to prove myself here if given the chance to play. I aim to continue my development, contribute to the team and the club. If an international call-up comes my way, that would be an added bonus,” Tella added.

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Neymar, Biancardi split weeks after welcoming first child

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Al-Hilal forward Neymar and influencer Bruna Biancardi have officially ended their relationship. This decision comes a few weeks after they celebrated the birth of their first child, Mavie, born on October 7. Despite the initial joy surrounding the expansion of their family, rumors about the status of their relationship began circulating, with speculation about Neymar’s alleged infidelity.

Addressing these rumors on her Instagram story, Biancardi stated, “This is a private matter, but since I am often associated with news, suspicions, and jokes, I would like to inform you that I am not in a relationship. We are Mavie’s parents, and that is the reason for our relationship. I hope you won’t associate me with the news so often anymore. Thank you.”

This development follows earlier strains in their relationship, including compromising footage of Neymar partying with other women that emerged earlier this year.

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Champions League: They’ve nothing – Mbappe criticises Newcastle Utd

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Paris Saint-Germain’s captain, Kylian Mbappe, expressed dissatisfaction with Newcastle United following their 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night in Paris. Mbappe asserted that Newcastle had little to offer and believed that PSG should have emerged victorious in the Champions League match.

Although Alexander Isak gave Newcastle the lead in the first half, the Premier League side couldn’t secure the win. Tino Livramento’s handball in injury time led to Mbappe equalizing from the penalty spot.

Despite PSG’s dominance with thirty-one attempts on goal, Newcastle United failed to register a shot on target after Isak’s opening goal in the 24th minute.

In his post-match interview, Mbappe criticized Newcastle’s approach to the game, stating, “It is frustrating because we dominated this team from start to finish. They have nothing. We knew it was their game to have nothing, but we had to finish our chances better. We had too many chances for a Champions League match. It’s not the structure or the organisation; it’s us, the players. We need to be much more diligent in front of goal.”

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Onyekuru keen to make Super Eagles AFCON squad

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Al-Feiha striker Henry Onyekuru is determined to secure a spot in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite not being called up since participating in the 2021 AFCON finals in Cameroon, the 26-year-old remains hopeful. Onyekuru, who joined Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Feiha from Adana Demirspor in the summer, has showcased his versatility with three goals and two assists in 14 appearances this season. Expressing optimism about his chances, Onyekuru aims to impress Nigeria’s head coach, Jose Peseiro, and earn a place in the squad for the Cote d’Ivoire 2023 tournament. Despite misconceptions about the Saudi league’s intensity, Onyekuru believes his performances demonstrate its competitiveness, stating, “I am not giving up, and anything can happen.”

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