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Napoli manager: Faouzi Ghoulam will come back stronger than before
Napoli manager: Faouzi Ghoulam will come back stronger than…
by Graeme Jackson Tuesday Feb 13, 2018. 14:00 Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri has backed Algerian defender Faouzi Ghoulam to recover from his latest injury setback and be “stronger than before”. Ghoulam suffered a fractured kneecap last Friday, an injury which has since been operated on and will set the player’s return back a further month. […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He is on a mission to stop Naby Keita
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – He is on a mission…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Feb 13, 2018. 13:06 As the UEFA Europa League and Champions League takes the centre stage this week, two of Africa’s finest players are set to lock horns on Thursday. In the Europa League, Italian Serie A giants Napoli will host German Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig on Thursday. Senegal defender Kalidou […]
Zinedine Machach dumps Algeria and opts for Morocco ahead of FIFA World Cup
Zinedine Machach dumps Algeria and opts for Morocco ahead…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Feb 13, 2018. 11:30 Morocco national team coach Herve Renard has convinced Napoli midfielder Zinedine Machach to play for his side instead of Algeria. Machach has since pledged his international future to the Atlas Lions and ditched the Desert Foxes of Algeria ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.ZAMBIAN COACH WEDSON […]
Napoli players dedicate Lazio win to Faouzi Ghoulam
Napoli players dedicate Lazio win to Faouzi Ghoulam
by Graeme Jackson Monday Feb 12, 2018. 18:00 Napoli players have dedicated their 4-1 Serie A victory over Lazio this past weekend to injury-stricken Algerian left-back Faouzi Ghoulam. The North African was expected to make his return to the matchday squad for the encounter, having been sidelined since November after tearing ligaments in his knee, […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian nears return from injury
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Algerian nears…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Feb 07, 2018. 19:00 Algerian left-back Faouzi Ghoulam is drawing closer to a return from the serious knee injury he suffered in November last year. The 27-year-old was tipped to be part of Napoli’s matchday squad for their Serie A match away to Benevento last weekend, but in the end manager […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Serie A is a marathon
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly – Serie A is a…
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Feb 06, 2018. 13:00 Speaking shortly after Napoli’s 2-0 win at Benevento last weekend, Senegal and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly said it was a tough encounter. Kaliodu helped the side as they consolidated their top spot in the Italian Serie A log standings, saying they worked to bag another win.PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Manchester United ready to spend big to land Algerian left-back
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Faouzi Ghoulam – Manchester United…
by Graeme Jackson Wednesday Jan 31, 2018. 19:00 Algerian left-back Faouzi Ghoulam remains on the radar of Manchester United, with recent reports suggesting the club is prepared to spend big money to bring him to Old Trafford. This past weekend Rai Sport reported that the Red Devils are “ready to pay” Napoli’s €60m release clause […]
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly was upset by racist chants
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Kalidou Koulibaly was upset by racist chants
by Phumzile Ngcatshe Tuesday Jan 30, 2018. 13:00 Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has continued to heap praise on the Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Sarri was speaking to the club’s official website regarding their title race, the importance of winning their matches and racism levelled against the African centre back. The 1-0 win over Atalanta in […]
Amadou Diawara linked with Spurs switch
Amadou Diawara linked with Spurs switch
by Staff Reporter Saturday Jan 27, 2018. 15:00 Guinea national Amadou Diawara has been linked with a move to English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The 20-year-old has impressed during his time at both Bologna and Serie A leaders Napoli for whom he has racked up 18 appearances across all competitions this season. Diawara, a […]
Kwadwo Asamoah defends Juventus’ pragmatic style
Kwadwo Asamoah defends Juventus’ pragmatic style
by Graeme Jackson Thursday Jan 25, 2018. 20:00 Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has defended Juventus’ pragmatic style, explaining “if you play well but don’t win in the end, it counts for nothing”. Juve are currently in a battle with Napoli for the Serie A title, with the Turin-based team trailing their Naples rivals by just […]