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Okocha played like Platini, says former PSG coach
Former PSG coach Philippe Bergeroo has declared that former Nigerian captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha was one of the best players he had ever worked with. Bergeroo said Okocha who spent four seasons at PSG had ball vision just like former French captain Michel Platini a three-time Ballon d’Or winner. ALSO READ: Greatest Nigerian footballer: ShorunmuRead More
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Marcus Rashford raises over £20m to feed children
Marcus Rashford has opened up about his involvement in a campaign to feed school children as coronavirus grips the country. The Manchester United ace has used his profile to help raise a staggering £20m for FareShare, a charity distributing food to kids who would miss out on free school meals during the pandemic. Rashford saysRead More
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Sodje slams NFF over Rohr’s contract handling
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje said it was unprofessional for the Nigeria Football Federation to divulge details of coach Gernot Rohr’s contract renewal. Sodje who spoke to brila.net said the details of the contract should have been exclusive between the NFF and the coach. And it shouldn’t have been shared with the public. ALSORead More
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Nigeria Weightlifting Federation boss is dead
Another pall of darkness fell on Nigerian sports at the weekend following the death of the President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Yahaya Mohammed. This happened the same weekend a promising lady basketball player, Deborah Onu died. In the days earlier, a director in the Ministry of Sports, Katmwa Dungse as well as Ndidi Nwosu,Read More
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Zidane gets green light to move for Alaba
Real Madrid are preparing to make an approach for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. The 27-year-old has enjoyed an impressive career at the Allianz Arena, scoring 27 goals from 342 appearances in all competitions. However, with just over a year remaining on his contract, the Austria international is naturally on the radar of a numberRead More
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Talking point by Rotimi Fasan
By Rotimi Fasan Since the Nigerian government woke up from its selfish slumber and decided to ramp up its response to the ravages of COVID-19 nearly three weeks ago, a lot has been revealed about what Nigerians actually know about themselves, their lifestyles and what it means to be imprisoned in the bubble called government.Read More
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Families sue helicopter firm in Kobe Bryant crash
The families of four passengers who were killed in the helicopter crash with NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna have launched legal proceedings against the firms that owned and operated the chopper, media reports said. The lawsuits were filed Sunday in the Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of the families ofRead More
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Rohr confirms receipt of NFF contract offer
Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he has received a contract offer with conditions attached from the Nigeria Football Federation to remain as coach of the Super Eagles. Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick had said that they were willing to continue with the German football tactician provided he accepts to reside in Nigeria, monitor potentialRead More
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Only Joshua can beat Fury — David Haye
Former two-division world champion David Haye views Anthony Joshua as the only boxer in the heavyweight division, at least at the moment, who is capable of unseating Tyson Fury. Joshua tasted defeat for the first time in June 2019, when he was stopped in seven rounds by Andy Ruiz. He was able to get revengeRead More
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Bayern’s Joshua Zirkzee turns back on Super Eagles
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr’s quest to convince Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee to play for Nigeria may have hit the rocks following his comments to VTBL. Zirkzee was born in Holland to Nigerian parents and despite playing for the Dutch youth teams coach Rohr made an approach with the hope that the play willRead More
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COVID-19: Mesut Ozil among three Arsenal players allegedly refusing to take pay cut
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, is among one of the three Gunners players resisting the club’s efforts to implement a squad-wide 12.5 percent pay-cut. DAILY POST recalls that Arsenal on Monday announced a voluntary agreement with Arsenal first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to cut salaries for 12 months, to ease financial difficulties during …
COVID-19: Mesut Ozil among three Arsenal players allegedly refusing to take pay cut
EPL: Alan Shearer hands Manchester United list of three players to sign
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has handed a list of three players to Manchester United to sign. Shearer wants Man United to make a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, Tottenham’s Harry Kane, and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish this summer transfer window. According to him, Sancho, Kane, and Grealish are exactly the types of players …
EPL: Alan Shearer hands Manchester United list of three players to sign
Real Madrid lose former player, Campa
Former Real Madrid defender, Aurelio Campa, is dead at the age of 87. Real Madrid announced his death in a statement on their official website on Sunday. “Real Madrid FC, its president and the Board of Directors, are deeply saddened by the death of Aurelio Campa, who was a player of our club during the …
Real Madrid lose former player, Campa
Fabregas names his best team-mates at Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas has named the best team-mates he played alongside at all the clubs he represented. The Spanish midfielder has so far played for Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Monaco. Fabregas first broke onto the scene at Arsenal 17 years ago and returned to Barcelona in 2011. The 32-year-old returned to the Premier League with Chelsea …
Fabregas names his best team-mates at Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea
Coronavirus: Arsenal players, coaches agree pay cut
Arsenal players and coaches have agreed to take a voluntary pay cut to ease financial difficulties during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The North London club agreed 12.5 percent pay cuts with players and coaching staff that will take effect this month. Arsenal disclosed this in a statement on their official website on Monday. “We are …
Coronavirus: Arsenal players, coaches agree pay cut
Jadon Sancho agrees terms with Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Manchester United to move to Old Trafford in this summer transfer window. The Sun reports that Sancho is set to become Man United’s first signing of the summer after months of secret talks between both parties. DAILY POST recalls that Sancho had drawn …
Jadon Sancho agrees terms with Manchester United
Gernot Rohr: NFF, Pinnick under fire over Super Eagles’ coach contract
Wahidi Akanni, a former Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been unfair to Gernot Rohr, the Super Eagles’ Head Coach. Akanni spoke on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the public disclosure of terms and conditions of a possible renewal …
Gernot Rohr: NFF, Pinnick under fire over Super Eagles’ coach contract
EPL: Rashford tells Solskjaer his best position
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has admitted he prefers to play from the left-wing. Speaking with UTD Podcast, Rashford said he is often “isolated” when he plays as the main striker. The 22-year-old has excelled in both attacking roles this season, scoring 19 goals in 31 appearances, before suffering a back injury in January. With …
EPL: Rashford tells Solskjaer his best position
Fabregas reveals club Messi will finish his career
Cesc Fabregas has said his former Barcelona team-mate, Lionel Messi, will finish his career as a one-club man and retire at Barcelona. Messi moved to Barca when he was 13 and has been at Camp Nou ever since. Recently, the Argentine superstar has been linked with a move away, especially since he has the power …
Fabregas reveals club Messi will finish his career
Coronavirus: Chelsea players agree pay cut
Chelsea could become the first Premier League squad to take a voluntary pay cut, the UK Sun reports. It is understood the players agreed to a slash in their wages, in a group WhatsApp chat with skipper Cesar Azpilicueta. Despite extensive talks between top flight clubs and players, no team has so far agreed to …
Coronavirus: Chelsea players agree pay cut
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