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Nicolas Jackson suspended until the end of the season after receiving red card in Newcastle game

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson will not play again for Chelsea in the English Premier League this season. The striker started for the Blues in their Week 36 encounter of the ongoing 2024/25 league campaign against Newcastle United on Sunday morning. In the 34th minute, after a contentious horror tackle, referee John Brooks sent Nicolas Jackson […]

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Senegal guaranteed historic first as Conference League final confirms national winner

A Senegalese footballer is set to lift the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy for the first time in the tournament’s history, following the semi-final exits of Fiorentina and Djurgårdens—both of which had no Senegalese representation in their squads. With Chelsea and Real Betis advancing to the final, the May 28 showdown in Wrocław will feature […]

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We hope to reach the final – Nicolas Jackson after firing a double against Djurgarden

Nicolas Jackson lit up the night in Sweden as Chelsea powered past Djurgarden 4-1 in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Introduced after the break, the forward made an instant impact, scoring twice to give his team a strong lead heading into the return leg. “Very good performance, the most important thing is […]

Nicolas Jackson breaks goal drought as Chelsea defeat Everton; Idrissa Gana Gueye offers support Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Senegal

Nicolas Jackson breaks goal drought as Chelsea defeat Everton; Idrissa Gana Gueye offers support

Nicolas Jackson ended a 13-match goal drought with a decisive strike against Everton, securing a vital 1-0 victory for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Senegalese forward’s goal not only boosted Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League but also drew praise and encouragement from his international teammate, Idrissa Gana Gueye Jackson’s goal came in […]

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Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson breaks goal drought against Everton

Nicolas Jackson found his scoring touch again, firing home his first goal of 2025 to help Chelsea against Everton on April 26. After a frustrating 13-game spell without finding the net, the Senegalese forward finally gave Blues fans something to cheer about with a well-taken goal in the 27th minute. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez played a […]

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Nicolas Jackson thrives on Chelsea pressure and fan expectations

Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson says the challenge of performing under pressure is what drives him at Chelsea. The 23-year-old striker, who joined the Blues on 30 June 2023 for a reported £32 million on an eight-year deal, admits he enjoys the intense demands from supporters. “The fans and the atmosphere, the pressure to win games […]

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson faces criticism as Chelsea boss Maresca demands more from attack Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Senegal

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson faces criticism as Chelsea boss Maresca demands more from attack

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has openly acknowledged the club’s attacking struggles, pointing to a concerning lack of efficiency from forwards Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer as a serious threat to their end-of-season ambitions. Following Chelsea’s progression to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals, Maresca didn’t shy away from addressing what he sees as a pressing […]

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Nicholas Jackson just needs to keep working hard – Demba Ba

Nicolas Jackson’s recovery from injury couldn’t have come at a better moment for Chelsea, who are chasing Europa Conference League glory and a Champions League return. Demba Ba, a former Blue himself, is convinced the young striker has what it takes to leave a lasting mark at Stamford Bridge. On 30 June 2023, Jackson signed […]

Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is my ideal number nine, says Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Senegal

Nicolas Jackson’s relentless drive earns Enzo Maresca’s praise after Spurs victory

Enzo Maresca has hailed the influence of forward Nicolas Jackson following Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Tottenham, describing the Senegalese striker’s return as a key turning point in the club’s Premier League campaign. Although Jackson didn’t register a goal or assist in the high-stakes London derby, the Chelsea boss singled out the 23-year-old’s determination and leadership […]

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca declares Senegal’s Nico Jackson fit for Tottenham clash

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Senegalese attacker Nicolas Jackson has fully recovered from his injury. The striker has not featured in a game for Chelsea since February 3, when the Blues defeated West Ham United 2-1 in the English Premier League. After spending over a month on the sidelines, Enzo Maresca has declared […]

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