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NPFL: Wikki end winless run in 2-1 victory over MFM FC
Wikki Tourist FC heaved a sigh of relief following their first win after three games on returning to the Tafawa Balewa Stadium for their home matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). They won 2-1 against Lagos side, MFM on Sunday in one of the Matchday 16 fixtures. The Bauchi team have failed toRead More
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Plateau United rediscover scoring prowess in 5-0 thrashing of Adamawa United
Fans at the New Jos stadium had everything to cheer about as Plateau United put smiles on their faces with the demolition of Adamawa United in one of MatchDay 16 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Posting unimpressive results in the last three games with just a point, Plateau rediscovered their scoring prowessRead More
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NPFL: Struggling Rangers overcome Abia Warriors 3-1 in Oriental derby
Rangers International FC regained their groove to beat visiting Abia Warriors 3-1 in one of the Oriental derbies that headlined the NPFL match day 16 on Sunday. Rangers needed the win badly, not only to reassure their fans but especially to start their swim out of the relegation zone possibly before the season break. TheyRead More
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Kano Pillars extends unbeaten run with late victory against Akwa United
Kano Pillars have extended their unbeaten run to 11 games following a 2-0 against Akwa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Energetic Nwagwa Nyima broke the deadlock for Pillars with less than 15 minutes before stoppage time and Rabiu Ali, the ‘Masu Gida’ inspirational skipper put icing on the cake to ensure aRead More
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NPFL: Dakkada ends Lobi perfect home form in goalless draw
Lobi Stars of Makurdi dropped points at home for the first time this season after playing out a nil all draw with visiting Dakkada FC of Uyo at the Aper Aku stadium, Makurdi on Sunday evening. It was Lobi that took the game to the debutants in the elite league in Nigeria, as they createdRead More
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NPFL: Enyimba fall to third straight defeat at Ifeanyi Ubah
Enyimba succumbed to it’s third consecutive NPFL defeat after losing 2-0 to FC IfeanyiUbah at the FC IfeanyiUbah Stadium Nnewi. Goals in either half from Sebastian Uche and Ikenna Copper ensured that FC IfeanyiUbah maintained it’s home win record over Enyimba in a highly entertaining match. FC IfeanyiUbah started the match the brightest of theRead More
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Liverpool move 16 points clear after beating Manchester United
Liverpool came through a high-octane tussle with old rivals Manchester United to win 2-0 at Anfield and move 16 points clear at the top of the table on Sunday.
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NPFL: Kwara, Sunshine play out scoreless draw in Ilorin
Sunshine Stars forced Kwara United to a goalless result in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 16 fixture played at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin to extend their unbeaten run against the host to nine league matches. The form of both sides before the fixture had built a great spectacle for fans andRead More
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Rebic last gasp strike snatches 3-2 victory for Milan over Udinese
AC Milan secured their third successive win in all competitions on Sunday after Ante Rebic scored deep into injury time to secure a last-gasp 3-2 win over Udinese at San Siro. Franck Kessie and Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to the starting lineup after sitting out the Coppa Italia success over SPAL, while January loan addition SimonRead More
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Solskjaer hails Fred, De Gea , draws positives from United performance
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted there were “many positives” in Manchester United’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, and admitted United could look for a “short term” deal to cover for the injured Marcus Rashford. Liverpool scored with their first real attempt of the game, as Virgil van Dijk went unchallenged to power in a headerRead More
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EPL: Arsenal confirm six players that will miss Chelsea clash
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, might be without at least six senior players, when they play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still suspended, after his red card against Crystal Palace. Sokratis remains a doubt with illness and missed the 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Saturday. Sead Kolasinac and Reiss
EPL: Arsenal confirm six players that will miss Chelsea clash
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Arteta ready to start Nketiah at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has hinted at starting Eddie Nketiah, when they play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, Goal reports. Nketiah was recalled from his loan spell at Leeds United and will stay with the Gunners until next season. The 20-year-old was given 16 minutes of action in the 1-1 draw with
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Arteta ready to start Nketiah at Stamford Bridge
EPL: Alan Shearer speaks on Man United finishing top four after 2-0 loss to Liverpool
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer says he doesn’t see Manchester United getting into the Premier League top four this season. Shearer said this after Man United were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. Two goals from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah ensured the UEFA Champions League holders defeated the Red
EPL: Alan Shearer speaks on Man United finishing top four after 2-0 loss to Liverpool
Transfer: PSG tells Cavani to leave for new club
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director, Leonardo has confirmed that striker, Edinson Cavani has asked to leave the club this January transfer window. Leonardo said this following PSG’s 1-0 victory over Lorient in the Coupe de France on Sunday. DAILY POST had reported that Cavani has drawn interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in
Transfer: PSG tells Cavani to leave for new club
Transfer: Inter Milan confirms interest in signing Victor Moses
Inter Milan chief executive, Beppe Marotta, has confirmed the club’s interest in Chelsea winger, Victor Moses. DAILY POST had reported that Inter were interested in bringing Moses to the club, where the former Super Eagles forward would get a second chance to work under manager, Antonio Conte. Moses was loaned out to Fenerbahce by former
Transfer: Inter Milan confirms interest in signing Victor Moses
Serie A: What Sarri said about Ronaldo after Juventus’ 2-1 win over Parma
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has hailed forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as a ‘champion’, following the 34-year-old’s brilliant display in his side’s Serie A 2-1 victory over Parma on Sunday. According to Sarri, the Portugal captain can create a problem for Juventus, but solves 100 of them. Ronaldo scored two goals in either half of the encounter
Serie A: What Sarri said about Ronaldo after Juventus’ 2-1 win over Parma
La Liga: Highest goal scorers this season See top 22
Following the conclusion of the Spanish La Liga Match Day 20 fixtures on Sunday, where Barcelona defeated Granada 1-0, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Spanish top-flight league. Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi is currently the highest goal scorer in the La Liga with 14 goals after he scored the
La Liga: Highest goal scorers this season See top 22
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Man United player after 2-0 defeat to Liverpool
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has singled out one of his players for praise after their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. He praised the performance of midfielder Fred during the game, even though his side could not fulfill the promise of stopping Liverpool. Solskjaer’s side struggled to make the most of their scoring
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Man United player after 2-0 defeat to Liverpool
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after Juventus’ 2-1 win over Parma
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his side’s Serie A 2-1 victory over Parma on Sunday. The 34-year-old admitted that Parma were ‘very organised and difficult to beat’, adding that Juventus fought hard to get all three points against the visitors. The Portugal captain scored in either half of the encounter to ensure Maurizio
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after Juventus’ 2-1 win over Parma
LaLiga: What Setien said about Messi after Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Granada
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien has hailed captain, Lionel Messi for making a difference in his side’s La Liga 1-0 victory over Granada on Sunday. According to Setien, the Argentina captain did what he has done his entire life against Granada by coming up with something ‘special’ against the visitors. Messi scored the only goal of
LaLiga: What Setien said about Messi after Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Granada
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