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Harry Redknapp laughs off Nigeria job rumours
Harry Redknapp has laughed off rumours linking him with taking over as manager of the Nigeria national team. The veteran former Tottenham and West Ham boss has been linked with a shock move to Africa to take charge of the Super Eagles. Current head coach Gernot Rohr’s whose contract was renewed recently but due toRead More
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Replacing Kante at Leicester was scary, says Ndidi
Super Eagles defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has said that he felt the pressure when he replaced N’Golo Kante at Leicester City in 2016. Ndidi who has more than held the position positively is rated as one the best players for the Foxes this season and has attracted quite a number of interests from clubsRead More
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Solskjaer hopeful Shanghai Shenhua will extend Ighalo’s loan deal
Shanghai Shenhua are open to allowing Odion Ighalo to remain at Manchester United until January. United remain in talks with the Chinese club about extending Ighalo’s loan which currently ends on Sunday. Border restrictions may prevent Ighalo from returning to China in time for the start of the new season in June. If he can’tRead More
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E2%80%95-onigbinde/ Nigeria participates in sports for fun ― Onigbinde
Former Super Eagles coach Festus Onigbinde believes a lack of developmental policies is undermining the growth of Nigerian sports. The former FIFA and CAF instructor feels Nigeria is only participating in international competitions for fun without a clear vision for the growth of the sport. In football, Nigeria endured mixed fortunes last year, failing toRead More
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Nigeria can’t win 2021 AFCON – Gernot Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said it is hard for his team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations because they are not the best team on the continent. The German tactician recently agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal to continue his work as the handler of the three-time African champions, putting to bed speculation aroundRead More
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E2%80%95-iwobi/ Osimhen’s a perfect replacement for Ighalo ― Iwobi
Everton winger Alex Iwobi believes Victor Osimhen can replace Odion Ighalo in the national team, with the experienced Manchester United striker calling time on his international career shortly after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo was in red-hot form in his last one year as a Super Eagles player but the LilleRead More
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Dare is a thoroughbred professional, fine public officer, says Agba
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, says the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare, is a thoroughbred professional, fine public officer and decent politician.
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Lazio president Lotito hails Serie A return as ‘victory for Italian football’
Lazio president Claudio Lotito said the Serie A’s proposed return following the coronavirus crisis is a victory for all of Italian football. The Serie A season is set to resume from June 20, Italy’s sports minister confirmed on Thursday. The 2019-20 campaign was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but clubs were permittedRead More
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Messi tips Chelsea‘s Mount as ‘one of the best’
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has tipped Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to become “one of the best” footballers in the world. Mount, who was playing on loan at Derby County last season under current boss Frank Lampard, has been brilliant in his debut Premier League season at Chelsea. The 21-year-old has contributed six goals and fourRead More
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Arsenal face possible setback in pursuit of unsettled Barca star
Arsenal aren’t willing to meet Barcelona’s demands for Philippe Coutinho despite their interest in the player, according to reports. The playmaker – currently on loan at Bayern Munich – is set to leave Barcelona in the summer, and a number of English clubs are thought to be interested. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs haveRead More
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Ex-Commissioner of Sports found dead in Edo
A former Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Edo State, Mr. Presley Ediagbonya has been found dead by the Edo State police command. DSP Chidi Nwabuzor in a statement issued on Saturday confirmed that the lifeless body of the former Commissioner was found by some farmers in a forest at Utese, a village sharing boundaries …
Ex-Commissioner of Sports found dead in Edo
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov gives reason Man Utd should not sign Coutinho
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has given reasons the Red Devils should not sign midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, from Barcelona this summer’s transfer window. DAILY POST recalls that Coutinho has been linked with a move to Man United in the past few days. Coutinho is presently on loan at German Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, from …
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov gives reason Man Utd should not sign Coutinho
Arsenal defender, David Luiz’s new club revealed
Arsenal defender, David Luiz’s possible new club has been revealed. Luiz is expected to leave the Gunners this summer once his current deal expires on June 30. The Brazilian centre-back joined the North London club last summer from Chelsea for £8million. However, the 33-year-old has now confirmed he has held talks with Benfica president, Luís …
Arsenal defender, David Luiz’s new club revealed
EPL: Chelsea to sign Chukwueze with Sancho likely to join Man Utd
Chelsea are looking at signing Villarreal’s winger, Samuel Chukwueze, Goal reports. Although Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho is Frank Lampard’s first choice, the Blues will move for Chukwueze if they fail to land the English attacker. Manchester United are believed to be in prime position to sign Sancho, which might leave their Premier League rivals looking …
EPL: Chelsea to sign Chukwueze with Sancho likely to join Man Utd
Anthony Joshua gives reasons he doesn’t have girlfriend
World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has opened up on his challenges in finding true love, adding that he is yet to find a partner. Speaking with The Sun UK, Joshua also opened up about the struggles he has been facing while trying to align his career with his personal life. According to him, he …
Anthony Joshua gives reasons he doesn’t have girlfriend
COVID-19: Premier League reveals when fans might return to stadiums
The Premier League has said it is optimistic that “we will see fans back in the stadiums next season”. However, the crowds are likely to return “on a phased basis”. Football in the top flight will resume on June 17, following a three-month shutdown because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Games will be played behind closed …
COVID-19: Premier League reveals when fans might return to stadiums
EPL: Osimhen to replace Aubameyang at Arsenal
Arsenal have identified Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Daily Express reports. Aubameyang looks set to leave the Emirates after this season, when he would have one year left on his contract. The Gabon striker has so far failed to agree new terms with the Gunners. Arsenal chiefs are keen …
EPL: Osimhen to replace Aubameyang at Arsenal
Coronavirus: Date for LaLiga restart confirmed
Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD) has confirmed that LaLiga will restart June 11, three months after the COVID-19 pandemic forced its suspension. This comes after the country’s government approved the return of competitive sports in the country beginning June 8. “The Spanish football federation RFEF and La Liga have agreed, as part of the Contact …
Coronavirus: Date for LaLiga restart confirmed
COVID-19: Premier League releases statement on venue fixtures
The English Premier League (EPL) on Friday released a statement on its official website discussing venues for the 2019-2020 fixtures when the season finally resumes. DAILY POST recalls that the Premier League has been on suspension since March due to the spread of coronavirus across the globe. All the 20 clubs in the English-topflight league …
COVID-19: Premier League releases statement on venue fixtures
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
Leicester City head coach, Brendan Rodgers, has revealed he had the novel COVID-19 after the Premier League was suspended in March. Rodgers, who said he has now fully recovered from the virus, disclosed this in an interview with BBC radio. The 47-year-old said: “My wife and I had it COVID-19 just after the Premier League …
Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers reveals he had coronavirus
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