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THE MATHEMATICAL: What do you really know about Nigerian football players in history
By Segun Odegbami, Do you know that one of the most famous names in the history of Nigerian football, described as one of the best strikers ever, scored only two goals for the national team of Nigeria? Do you know that a certain famous Nigerian player captained the national team, yet played only once forRead More
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E2%80%95-werner/ Liverpool eyeing more trophies after Premier League triumph ― Werner
Premier League success has increased Liverpool’s hunger to win trophies and enter a “period of sustained success”, says chairman Tom Werner. Liverpool were crowned champions of England on Thursday after Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea left Pep Guardiola’s side 23 points adrift of the Reds with seven games remaining. Jurgen Klopp masterminded the endRead More
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E2%80%95-segun-odegbami/ Is there ‘juju’ in sport? My baptism ― Segun Odegbami
By Segun Odegbami, Does Juju exist at all? Does it work? Does it exist in Sport? I do not have any of the answers to the three questions, but I have experiences that span almost 50 years since I played my first serious football competition as a teenager in my first year in Ibadan after leaving JosRead More
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Juventus thump Lecce to go seven points clear
Juventus moved seven points clear at the top of Serie A on Friday after hammering struggling Lecce 4-0 in Turin and piling the pressure on title rivals Lazio. A superb Paulo Dybala strike and Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty just after the hour mark made sure of the result at the Allianz Stadium before two late strikesRead More
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Everton’s Ancelotti hails Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool revolution
Jurgen Klopp has built a mighty red machine at Liverpool, and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he is a fan of the German’s achievement. Liverpool’s 30-year wait for an English league title came to an end this week when closest rivals Manchester City ran out of games with which to catch them. A dominant season by theRead More
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Dede so Precious in India, finds true love in Goa
As the Nigerian government continues to evacuate its nationals stranded in various countries as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, I look beyond the regular countries like Dubai, United Kingdom and United States of America where hundreds of Nigerians are currently being held up in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Arsenal boss Arteta thrilled by ’incredible’ Eddie Nketiah
Mikel Arteta is thrilled by the “incredible” maturity shown by Eddie Nketiah since his return to Arsenal, while he also reminded Bukayo Saka he has all he needs at Arsenal amid transfer speculation. Arsenal had suffered back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion following the Premier League’s resumption earlier this month, with the Gunners falling well short ofRead More
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PL CHAMPIONS: Winning league with Liverpool is incredible – Klopp
Jurgen Klopp admitted he was overwhelmed at Liverpool’s achievement in winning the Premier League after they were confirmed as champions, describing it as an “incredible moment” for all linked to the club. Manchester City’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Thursday means the Reds cannot be caught at the top of the table, securing the MerseysideRead More
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Klopp doesn’t want a statue for Liverpool’s Premier League success
Jurgen Klopp has no interest in seeing a statue of himself placed outside Anfield after leading Liverpool to Premier League glory. Former Reds captain Steven Gerrard said last week the club should have been working on a statue of Klopp ahead of a title triumph that was finally sealed on Thursday. Bill Shankly and BobRead More
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Van Ginkel signs new Chelsea deal… seven years after last appearance
Marco van Ginkel has signed a new one-year contract with Chelsea, even though he has not played for the Premier League side since 2013. The 27-year-old’s deal had been due to expire after this month but he has extended that contract until 2021, at which point the midfielder will have been with the Blues forRead More
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How Buhari buried Oshiomhole in Obaseki’s hole – Omokri mocks ex-APC chairman
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Saturday launched a fresh ‘attack’ on Adams Oshiomhole, suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Omokri said President Muhammadu Buhari ‘buried’ Oshiomhole in the hole he dug for the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. The former presidential candidate made the claim while …
How Buhari buried Oshiomhole in Obaseki’s hole – Omokri mocks ex-APC chairman
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Juventus hammers Lecce
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Friday night scored a goal in his side’s Serie A 4-0 win home victory against Lecce. The Portugal captain scored a second-half penalty and also provided two assists during the encounter to give Maurizio Sarri’s side all three points against Lecce. However, Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and Matthijs de Ligt …
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Juventus hammers Lecce
EPL: Man Utd among four clubs interested in signing Arsenal star, Guendouzi
Premier League giants, Manchester United have reportedly registered an interest in signing Arsenal midfielder, Matteo Guendouzi. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Guendouzi’s future at Arsenal remains uncertain after the French player told the Gunners’ board during a disciplinary meeting that he would be willing to leave Emirates this summer. According to L’Equipe, Man United …
EPL: Man Utd among four clubs interested in signing Arsenal star, Guendouzi
Nolito reveals what God did to Lionel Messi
Celta Vigo forward, Manuel Nolito, has claimed that God touched Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, with the magic wand three or four times to make him the best footballer in the world. Nolito said this ahead of Celta Vigo’s home La Liga clash against Barcelona on Saturday evening. The Spaniard, who played alongside Messi during his …
Nolito reveals what God did to Lionel Messi
Transfer: Hakimi accepts five-year contract with new club
Borussia Dortmund right-back, Achraf Hakimi, has agreed to sign a five-year contract with Inter Milan. This was made known by respected transfer expert and sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano. Romano disclosed this in a tweet via his official Twitter account on Friday. According to him, the agreement to sign Hakimi, who is currently on loan at …
Transfer: Hakimi accepts five-year contract with new club
EPL: Solskjaer ‘hurt’ by Liverpool’s title win
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is “hurt” by Liverpool’s title win. The Reds have won the 2019/2020 campaign, following Chelsea’s 2-1 win at home against Manchester City on Thursday night. Solskjaer had told his players to use the feeling to spur them on to win trophies of their own. “First of …
EPL: Solskjaer ‘hurt’ by Liverpool’s title win
EPL: Chelsea eager to sign Alaba as Ben Chilwell’s alternative
Chelsea FC are reportedly lining up a stunning bid to sign Bayern Munich’s David Alaba this summer’s transfer window. According to The Athletic, Chelsea has approached the Bundesliga champions over a shock move for Alaba. Chelsea views Alaba as an alternative to Leicester City left-back, Ben Chilwell. The Blues manager, Frank Lampard had been looking …
EPL: Chelsea eager to sign Alaba as Ben Chilwell’s alternative
EPL: Guendouzi tells Arsenal’s chiefs he wants to leave Emirates
Arsenal midfielder, Matteo Guendouzi has reportedly told the club’s chiefs he would be willing to leave Emirates this summer. According to L’Equipe, Guendouzi made this known during a disciplinary meeting with Arsenal’s hierarchy this week. The French youngster was forced to answer to the Gunners’ board following his clash with Brighton player, Neal Maupay, during …
EPL: Guendouzi tells Arsenal’s chiefs he wants to leave Emirates
EPL: Steven Gerrard reacts as Liverpool are confirmed Premier League champions
Liverpool’s legend, Steven Gerrard, has congratulated the club for winning the Premier League title. Gerrard, who is now the current coach of Rangers, described the title as an ‘incredible achievement’. Recall that Jurgen Klopp’s men were confirmed champions following Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Manchester City on Thursday night. It was Liverpool’s first league title in …
EPL: Steven Gerrard reacts as Liverpool are confirmed Premier League champions
EPL: Guardiola reveals why Man City lost title to Liverpool
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his side failed to match Liverpool’s desperation to win the Premier League title this season. City’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Thursday, confirmed Liverpool as champions for the 2019/2020 season. It effectively ended Guardiola’s quest to win the league for a third consecutive year. Although, Kevin De Bruyne …
EPL: Guardiola reveals why Man City lost title to Liverpool
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