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Border closure latest: Nigerians in Ghana, Angola, Malawi, others resort to direct import
FOLLOWING the closure of the nation’s border since last year, Nigerians in Ghana have resorted to direct delivery of their importations to other West African countries instead of routing such imports through Nigeria, a measure that will result in loss of import revenue to the nation.
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Danish football to welcome supporters back to grounds
The end of the Danish league season will be played out in front of supporters, including up to 10,500 at FC Copenhagen, the government announced on Tuesday. There had been a limit of 500 people allowed to attend sporting events in Denmark following the coronavirus pandemic, but after three successful test matches with 3,000 spectators,Read More
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CAF postpones 2021 AFCON by a year over Covid-19
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has been postponed until 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Confederation of African Football announced Tuesday in a video conference. CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said African football’s governing body took the decision as “health was the main priority”. African countries have suffered to varying degrees fromRead More
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Dortmund rule out big signings as coronavirus hits finances
Borussia Dortmund’s chief executive has ruled out making any big-money transfers this summer to challenge Bayern Munich next season as a result of the financial fallout caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Dortmund finished second in the Bundesliga this season, 13 points behind Bayern who won the league for the eighth year running. Dortmund are oneRead More
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Lampard rules out Chelsea move for free agent Angel Gomes
Frank Lampard said Tuesday that Chelsea had not made a bid for free agent Angel Gomes and was tight-lipped over a link with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Manchester United have confirmed London-born Gomes, 19, is leaving Old Trafford, with the highly rated attacking midfielder’s services now in high demand. Chelsea have been linked withRead More
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Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie joins French Club Dijon
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Desire Oparanozie has been added to the books of French women’s side, Dijon Football Côte d’Or, on a two-year contract. Vanguard reports that the forward spent six years at fellow French club Guingamp before opting for a new challenge. The club announced the acquisition on its officialRead More
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Chelsea new signing admits wide interest before blues move
Chelsea bound Timo Werner has suggested that several top European clubs were chasing his signature before he opted to make the switch to Stamford Bridge. The German rounded off his four-year spell at RB Leipzig with a match-winning brace at Augsburg on Saturday, taking his Bundesliga goalscoring tally up to 28 for the season asRead More
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Arteta still regularly seeks advice from former boss Guardiola
Mikel Arteta spoke of his respect and admiration for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, whose advice he still seeks regularly. Arteta worked under the tutelage of Guardiola as his assistant from July 2016 until departing to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal head coach last December. Earlier this month, Arteta had an unhappy return to theRead More
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League chief keen for Newcastle takeover to be completed
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has admitted he’s keen for the Newcastle takeover process to ‘conclude shortly’ despite complications. Plenty of objections to the takeover have been raised on moral grounds due to the Saudi’s links with pirate pay television provider beoutQ, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement in the murder of journalist JamalRead More
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‘Game-changer’ Fernandes fires Man Utd masterclass
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Bruno Fernandes has brought a winning mentality to Manchester United after his brace inspired an impressive 3-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday. Cajoled by the dazzling Fernandes, United produced one of their best performances of the season at the Amex Stadium. Mason Greenwood opened the scoring early in the first halfRead More
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EPL: Michael Owen predicts West Ham vs Chelsea, Arsenal vs Norwich City games
A former Real Madrid and Liverpool star, Michael Owen, has predicted Chelsea to beat West Ham United 2-1 in today’s Premier League fixture at the London Stadium. He also backed Arsenal to defeat Norwich City at Emirates Stadium. Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1 in their last match, while Arsenal won 2-0 against Southampton. Providing his …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts West Ham vs Chelsea, Arsenal vs Norwich City games
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Why l left Griezmann on bench until final seconds – Setien
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has said that he left forward, Antoine Griezmann, on the bench until the final seconds of their 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night because Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Riqui Puig were doing well against Diego Simeone’s men. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played a draw at Camp Nou, following …
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Why l left Griezmann on bench until final seconds – Setien
La Liga: Setien speaks on Barcelona’s chance of winning title ahead of Real Madrid
Barcelona coach, Quique Setien, has admitted that the 2019/20 LaLiga title is slipping away from his team. Setien said this following Barcelona’s 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in a La Liga game on Tuesday night. Barcelona is currently in the second position on the La Liga table with one point behind leaders Real Madrid. Setien’s …
La Liga: Setien speaks on Barcelona’s chance of winning title ahead of Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Setien reveals why his team failed to beat Diego Simeone’s men
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has insisted that his team failed to beat Atletico Madrid in the La Liga on Tuesday night at the Camp Nou because Diego Simeone’s men were ‘disciplined and physically strong’ during the encounter. Barcelona went in front in the 11th minute, after captain, Lionel Messi’s corner was flicked into his own …
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Setien reveals why his team failed to beat Diego Simeone’s men
Serie A: Sarri comments on Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance after Juventus’ 3-1 win over Genoa
Juventus boss, Maurizio Sarri, has commented on forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance following his side’s away Serie A 3-1 victory against Genoa on Tuesday night. Juventus defeated Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, thanks to second-half three goals from Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo and Douglas Costa. Andrea Pinamonti did score for Genoa as Sarri’s men grabbed …
Serie A: Sarri comments on Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance after Juventus’ 3-1 win over Genoa
Messi to lose Golden Shoe to Lewandowski
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, faces losing his European Golden Shoe to Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski. Messi has won the prize given to the highest goal scorer in the major leagues six times and is looking to clinch for the fourth consecutive season. The 33-year-old scored in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, bringing his tally …
Messi to lose Golden Shoe to Lewandowski
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Man Utd player after 3-0 win at Brighton
Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hailed Mason Greenwood as a, “special talent” after the teenager shone in their 3-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday. Greenwood opened the scoring at the Amex Stadium with a fine solo effort, before providing the third for Bruno Fernandes. The victory moved Solskjaer’s men to within two points …
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Man Utd player after 3-0 win at Brighton
Messi joins Ronaldo as only players to score 700 career goals
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, netted his 700th career goal during a 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Messi scored from the penalty spot to give the LaLiga champions a 2-1 lead, before Saul Niguez levelled in the second half. The 33-year-old has now scored 630 times for Barca in 724 appearances across all competitions …
Messi joins Ronaldo as only players to score 700 career goals
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Setien refuses to apologize to Griezmann after 2-2 draw
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has refused to apologize for bringing on Antoine Griezmann very late in their 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. Setien left Griezmann on the bench for the third time in four games. The Barca boss opted for four in midfield against Atletico and when he decided to introduce an …
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Setien refuses to apologize to Griezmann after 2-2 draw
EPL: Carragher names best two players in Premier League
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has named Kevin de Bruyne and Virgil van Dijk as the best two players in the Premier League. De Bruyne has gone on to be one of the best players since joining Manchester City in 2015. The Belgian has won two Premier League titles, four EFL Cups and one FA …
EPL: Carragher names best two players in Premier League
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