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Nigeria goalkeeper Uzoho grateful after successful knee surgery
Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho expressed his gratitude after undergoing successful knee surgery.
Uzoho damaged his knee ligaments during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Brazil in October and was subsequently replaced by Maduka Okoye just after the hour mark.
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The 21-year-old, who is currently on loan in the Cypriot top-flight with Omonia Nicosia from Deportivo La Coruna, took to social media to appreciate the support he has received since the incident that happened on October 13
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The injury ruled Uzoho out of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho and he is still expected to be on the sidelines for a long period.
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Lionel Messi told me to ‘shut my mouth’, claims Brazil boss Tite
Brazil head coach Tite said he was told to shut up by Argentina captain Lionel Messi in the friendly clash between the South American rivals.
Messi returned from a three-month international ban to lead Argentina past Brazil 1-0 thanks to his 13th-minute goal in Riyadh on Friday.
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Argentina star Messi missed Argentina’s previous four matches due to a suspension for accusing CONMEBOL of favouring hosts Brazil – who won their semi-final meeting – at the Copa America and he was in the thick of the action against Tite’s Selecao
Messi and Tite exchanged words in the opening half, with the Barcelona superstar seen putting his fingers to his lips as the Brazil boss complained to the referee.
Continue reading Lionel Messi told me to ‘shut my mouth’, claims Brazil boss Tite at Vanguard News.
South Africa secure semi-final berth as Olympic Eagles crash out
South Africa have progressed to the semi-final of the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations after playing out a 0-0 draw with Nigeria in their last group B game on Friday.
Amaglug-glug finished with five points to clinch a place in the last four of the tournament while the four points gathered by the Olympic Eagles were not enough as they crashed out of the competition after ending in the third spot in the group.
Continue reading South Africa secure semi-final berth as Olympic Eagles crash out at Vanguard News.
Football: LMC signs deal to optimize NPFL broadcast
….Conclude JV arrangement with Next TV for NPFL match broadcasts
….9Mobile is official carrier
….First Bank, WEMA, Dubai firm keen on deal
….NPFL broadcast content to be available to networks
The details of the broadcast partnership for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12 by the League Management Company (LMC) and Next Digital Television.
Both parties at the well attended media presentation inside the LMC Conference Room revealed that the tenure of the collaboration is for five years with a proviso to review after the first three years for a possible extension subject to performance.
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Ugwu, Dogo optimistic of a good season after Rangers, Sunshine clash
Managers of Rangers International of Enugu and Sunshine Stars of Akure in separate interviews after their rescheduled MatchDay 1 fixture expressed satisfaction with the progress their players have made so far after two games into the new season.
Rangers won 1-0 in the match played Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, but Kabiru Dogo of Sunshine Stars was of the opinion that his side played very well and were unfortunate to lose the match.
Continue reading Ugwu, Dogo optimistic of a good season after Rangers, Sunshine clash at Vanguard News.
NPFL: Rangers edge Sunshine stars to claim narrow win
Rangers claimed their first win of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season defeating Sunshine Stars 1-0 thanks to a second half strike from Nnamdi Egbujuo.
The match which was a rescheduled fixture was a hard fought win for the Flying Antelopes as they struggled in most parts and were lucky not to concede as Sunshine Stars created chances on the counter.
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Sunshine Stars will definitely regret not taking advantage of the first half in which they dominated possession and created the best chances.
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Ifeanyi Ubah seek to extend fine run against Rivers United
It is global international break which sees Nigeria play Lesotho on Sunday – yet fans in Nigeria will enjoy double offerings as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixtures still hold on the weekend.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah versus Rivers United at the Nnewi stadium is one match to keep an eye on this weekend, as it promises to be interesting.
ALSO READ:NPFL: Enyimba Record Easy Victory Over Nasarawa United
FC IFEANYI UBAH
The Anambra Warriors are fresh off a 1-0 win over Adamawa United and a morale-boosting 1-1 draw away to MFM in which the Olukoya Boys fought back from an early goal deficit to pick a point.
Continue reading Ifeanyi Ubah seek to extend fine run against Rivers United at Vanguard News.
NPFL: Enyimba record easy victory over Nasarawa United
Reigning champions Enyimba needed not to reach second gear before seeing off Nasarawa United 3-1 in a rescheduled Match Day One game decided at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Thursday.
Midfielder Austin Oladapo scored a brace – the first and last goal of the encounter – with Samson Obi netting his first goal for the club in between. Nasarawa had pulled one back through Hamzat Owolabi after Obi’s goal but there was always going to be one winner in the end.
Continue reading NPFL: Enyimba record easy victory over Nasarawa United at Vanguard News.
Messi returns with the winning goal for Argentina against Brazil
Lionel Messi made a successful return to international football as Argentina gained a measure of revenge on Brazil for this summer’s Copa America semi-final defeat with a 1-0 win in Riyadh.
The 32-year-old was banned for three months by CONMEBOL after criticising the South American governing body, both after the semi-final loss and a third-place play-off win over Chile in which he was sent off following an altercation with Gary Medel.
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However, the Barcelona forward made a triumphant return as he scored the only goal of the game in an international friendly in Saudi Arabia.
Continue reading Messi returns with the winning goal for Argentina against Brazil at Vanguard News.
Depay was too young at Manchester United says Ronald Koeman
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman says Memphis Depay was too young at Manchester United but suggests he could now be ready for a Premier League return.
The 25-year-old forward spent two years with Manchester United between 2015 and 2017 making 33 appearances.
He moved to Lyon in January 2017 where he has played 99 times and scored 41 goals while continuing to impress with the Netherlands national side.
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Depay is now being linked with a potential move back to Old Trafford or to Tottenham.
Continue reading Depay was too young at Manchester United says Ronald Koeman at Vanguard News.
EPL: Four key players to miss Man Ci’sty clash against Chelsea
Manchester City will be without four key players: Bernado Silva, Leroy Sane, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Aymeric Laporte when they face a high flying Chelsea side after the international break. Manchester City’s first game following the November international break is a big one against Frank Lampard’s side. The reigning Premier League champions Manchester City face the
EPL: Four key players to miss Man Ci’sty clash against Chelsea
2020 Olympics: Nigeria fails to qualify for tournament
Cup holders, Nigeria have crashed out of the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following a dire 0-0 draw with South Africa on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw on the night was not enough to see the Eagles through to the semi-finals. The result meant they finished
2020 Olympics: Nigeria fails to qualify for tournament
Brazil vs Argentina: Selecao coach, Tite reveals what Messi told him during 1-0 defeat
Brazil coach, Tite, has disclosed that he was told to shut up by Argentine captain, Lionel Messi during the Selecao’s 1-0 defeat to the Albiceleste in an international friendly encounter on Friday in Saudia Arabia. DAILY POST recalls that Messi on Friday night scored 13 minutes after returning for Argentina against Brazil. Messi, who had
Brazil vs Argentina: Selecao coach, Tite reveals what Messi told him during 1-0 defeat
Messi scores as Argentina beat Brazil
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi on Friday evening scored 13 minutes into his return for the Albiceleste against Brazil in an international friendly encounter in Saudia Arabia. Messi, who has not featured for Argentina since he was sent off in the third-place game against Chile at the 2019 Copa America in July, saw his penalty kick
Messi scores as Argentina beat Brazil
EURO 2020: I don’t want to jinx myself – Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham has reacted to England’s 7-0 victory over Montenegro in a Euro 2020 qualifier encounter at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night. Goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (1), Harry Kane (3), Marcus Rashford (1), Aleksandar Sofranac (OG) and Tammy Abraham (1) ensure the Three Lions qualified for Euro 2020. Abraham, who netted his first
EURO 2020: I don’t want to jinx myself – Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham
Champions League: Man City lose FFP case against UEFA at Court of Arbitration
Manchester City on Wednesday, lost their appeal against UEFA’s decision, to investigate them for alleged breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. City appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but it has now been thrown out. This means the Premier League champions will still face action from UEFA for alleged breach of
Champions League: Man City lose FFP case against UEFA at Court of Arbitration
2 suspects in police net for cattle rustling, culpable homicide in Kaduna
A driver, Sadiq Umar and Umar Abubakar both of Unguwan Nungu of Jama’a local government area have been arrested by the police for alleged murder and cow rustling. According to a statement by the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Yakubu Abubakar Sabo ” A case of Cattle Rustling and Culpable Homicide was
2 suspects in police net for cattle rustling, culpable homicide in Kaduna
What Barcelona captain, Messi did to me – Luis Suarez
Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez has disclosed that fellow teammate, Lionel Messi helped him to become a key player in manager, Ernesto Valverde’s squad at Camp Nou. The Uruguay international said that Messi has aided him a lot in his personal growth since he joined Barcelona from Liverpool in 2014. Suarez, who described Messi as the
What Barcelona captain, Messi did to me – Luis Suarez
EPL: Barcelona angry after Arsenal signs striker
Barcelona is not happy after Arsenal beat them in the race to sign Gabriel Martinelli, Mundo Deportivo reports. The Gunners landed the 18-year-old from Brazilian side Ituano in a £6million deal this summer. Ever since his arrival, Martinelli has made nine appearances for Arsenal and netted seven times. However, before his move to the Emirates,
EPL: Barcelona angry after Arsenal signs striker
Saha calls Cristiano Ronaldo ‘animal, not normal’
Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha hailed Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo as an ‘animal’ in football. Saha, a former teammate with Ronaldo during their time at Man United also said that the Portugal captain was ‘not normal’ because he works harder than all of his teammates in training. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon D’ Or winner, […]
Saha calls Cristiano Ronaldo ‘animal, not normal’
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