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Obasi, Uche, Taiwo didn’t deserve to be in Keshi’s Super Eagles— Sylvanus Okpala
Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpala, has said no coach will allow players like Chinedu Obasi, Ike Uche and Taiye Taiwo in a team given their unprofessional conduct at the time late Stephen Keshi was coach of the Super Eagles. Okpala, who was part of Keshi’s technical team, spoke in defence of Keshi, who some ex-national teamRead More
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Normal service resumes as Haaland and Dortmund thrash Schalke in Rivierderby
Borussia Dortmund crushed Schalke 4-0 as the Bundesliga season resumed on Saturday, with Erling Haaland predictably impressive. In these unprecedented times, much was made about the uncertainties surrounding almost every facet of football, whether on the pitch or off it. From concerns over how the coronavirus pandemic would impact football finances and the transfer market,Read More
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Let Keshi rest in peace, Okpala reacts to bribery allegations
By Nneka Ikem There have been many unverified allegations of coaches asking players to pay if they wished to be in the National or World Cup teams. There were also allegations of board members imposing players on the coaching crew. Coaches have also been accused of inviting players who were of no value to theRead More
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Emery makes surprise Ozil claim and questions Arsenal star
Unai Emery says that Mesut Ozil “has to be self-critical” over their time together at Arsenal. Emery was sacked by Arsenal in November after 18 months in charge, most of which were spent trying to justify his treatment of Ozil. The pair never seemed to mesh well in north London. Ozil discussed the “hard time”Read More
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It’s TV at home as German football returns with ‘ghost games’
Nicole Bartelt has been a loyal fan at all but two of Borussia Dortmund’s home matches since 2008, but when the Bundesliga restarted Saturday after a two-month hiatus because of the coronavirus, she was forced to keep away from the stands. Nevertheless, Bartelt, 44, was not complaining that the derby with Schalke was played behindRead More
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Who’s saying what as the Bundesliga returns
The German Bundesliga on Saturday became the first major European league to resume playing after a two-month coronavirus lockdown. Matches were played without fans while goal celebrations were banned and benches observed social distancing. AFP Sport looks at the reaction: “There is something surreal about it. In the two hours before the match, you receiveRead More
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Carragher reveals argument he used to persuade Owen to stay
Jamie Carragher “was convinced” Michael Owen shouldn’t leave Liverpool to join Real Madrid. Owen burst onto the scene at Anfield as a teenager, spending eight years in the first team before departing in 2004. The striker himself claims that he decided to sign for Real “to prove Carra wrong”, his former team and roommate havingRead More
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Story of the National Institute for Sports – incomplete without Lasun Emiola!
By Chief Segun Odegbami, For very many reasons I do not like to write about the National Institute for Sports, NIS. Its story is a pathetic reminder of how Nigeria has lost its way in the development of Sports. The mere thought of what Nigeria could have achieved had the trajectory of the original visionariesRead More
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Joshua, Fury two-fight deal on horizon – Hearn
Eddie Hearn claims Anthony Joshua is ready to sign a two-fight deal to face Tyson Fury in 2021. Hearn says Joshua will only fight once in 2020 in his IBF mandatory against Kubrat Pulev sometime this autumn and wants to agree a clash with Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title next year. ALSO READ: Joshua titleRead More
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CONTRACT: Brighton’s Leon Balogun faces uncertain future
German-born Nigeria international Leon Balogun has refused to rule out a return to the German Bundesliga. The future of the central defender will be the subject of speculation in the coming weeks as his contract with Brighton & Hove runs out at the end of next month. Balogun played for only German clubs until theRead More
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Man Utd: Rooney advises Solskjaer on best position to play Pogba
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has advised manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to play midfielder, Paul Pogba, in a more advanced midfield role. Rooney believes Pogba can become an ‘incredible’ player for Man United if Solskjaer allows him to make more runs into the box of the opponent. According to him, playing the 27-year-old in a …
Man Utd: Rooney advises Solskjaer on best position to play Pogba
Transfer: Fred sends message to Man Utd midfielder, Paul Pogba
Manchester United midfielder, Fred, has urged teammate, Paul Pogba, to stay at Old Trafford beyond this summer amid interests linking the France World Cup winner with a move away from the club. Pogba has drawn the interest of Juventus and Real Madrid in the past. The 27-year-old’s current deal at Man United will expire at …
Transfer: Fred sends message to Man Utd midfielder, Paul Pogba
Transfer: Xavi advises Barcelona on deal for Aubameyang, Mane
Barcelona legend, Xavi, has warned the club not to make moves for Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, or Liverpool’s Sadio Mane. Barcelona has been linked with both Aubameyang and Mane this summer transfer window. But Xavi, who won three Champions League titles during his time at Camp Nou, feels both African players would not suit Barcelona’s …
Transfer: Xavi advises Barcelona on deal for Aubameyang, Mane
COVID-19: Dortmund hammer Schalke as football returns in Bundesliga
Bundesliga returned on Saturday following the COVID-19 break, with Borussia Dortmund battering Schalke 4-0 in the Revierderby. The game was played behind closed doors with no supporters in attendance and the players even observed social distancing during celebrations. Erling Haaland opened scoring in the 28th minute as Raphael Guerreiro made it 2-0 just before half …
COVID-19: Dortmund hammer Schalke as football returns in Bundesliga
EPL: Lampard gives condition to extend Willian’s contract at Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has disclosed that he is keen to extend winger Willian’s contract if the 2019/20 English Premier League (EPL) season restarts. DAILY POST had reported that the Premier League was suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Willian’s current deal at Chelsea will expire at the end of next month. The …
EPL: Lampard gives condition to extend Willian’s contract at Chelsea
COVID-19: Bundesliga players are not lab rats – Reus
Borussia Dortmund captain, Marco Reus, has disclosed that players in the German top-flight league are not lab rats that are tested as the Bundesliga prepares for its grand return on Saturday (today). Reus, who will hope to lead Dortmund to victory when they host Schalke on Saturday afternoon, also said that he feels good to …
COVID-19: Bundesliga players are not lab rats – Reus
EPL: Unai Emery reveals player he wanted Arsenal to sign instead of Pepe
Former Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has revealed he wanted the club to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace instead of Nicolas Pepe. Pepe became the Gunners’ record signing, when he completed a £72million move from Lille last summer. However, the Ivorian winger struggled to live up to that price tag in the early stages of …
EPL: Unai Emery reveals player he wanted Arsenal to sign instead of Pepe
EPL: Five players Lampard wants to leave Chelsea revealed
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, is ready to sell several first-team players, to help fund a summer rebuild, according to ESPN. However, the Blues will resist offers for midfield duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho. The club has money from the sale of Eden Hazard to Madrid, but recorded a pre-tax loss of £102m in their last …
EPL: Five players Lampard wants to leave Chelsea revealed
FIFA postpones The Best Awards ceremony
FIFA has postponed the The Best awards ceremony because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, but the world football’s governing body confirmed on Friday the date will be moved. It is unclear if or when the ceremony will be rearranged, with a FIFA spokesperson …
FIFA postpones The Best Awards ceremony
Chelsea: Lampard takes decision on Pjani, Jorginho swap deal
Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard, has ruled out the possibility of a swap deal between Juventus star, Miralem Pjanic, and Blues midfielder, Jorginho. DAILY POST had reported that Juventus is planning to sign Jorginho in a swap deal for Pjanic. Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has indicated an interest in working with Jorginho again. Sarri and Jorginho …
Chelsea: Lampard takes decision on Pjani, Jorginho swap deal
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