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Klopp sets sight on RB Leipzig defender to boost Liverpool’s defence
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to bring RB Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele to Anfield this summer, according to reports. The 22-year-old put in some outstanding displays to guide Leipzig to the Champions League quarter-finals, impressing in both games against Tottenham in the round of 16. Spurs themselves have been linked with Mukiele as JoseRead More
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Arsenal legend slams gunners transfer bosses as ‘out of their depth’
Tony Adams thinks the scouting network at Arsenal has “been blown up” in recent years with the likes of Edu and Raul Sanllehi “out of their depth”. The likes of technical director Edu and head of football Sanllehi have been drafted in over recent seasons as Arsenal have developed a new football infrastructure at theRead More
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Arteta opens up on FA Cup chances, as Arsenal take on Man City
Mikel Arteta believes the FA Cup has never been harder to win as Arsenal face up to the tall order of a semi-final showdown with Manchester City. The last time the two sides met at this stage of the competition, Arsene Wenger’s Gunners ensured Pep Guardiola’s first season in Manchester ended without a trophy, asRead More
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Mourinho says Spurs must be realistic in their transfer plans
Jose Mourinho believes Tottenham need to be realistic when it comes to what they can do in the transfer market in the close season. Spurs will miss out on Champions League qualification and, as it stands, need to finish sixth to be sure of Europa League qualification. Tottenham trail sixth-placed Wolves by a point withRead More
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IKE SHORUNMU: I stooped to conquer
Ike Shoeunmu rose from the Mushin/Oshodi axis in Lagos to national prominence through hard work and commitment. A thorough bred professional whose self belief and the ‘I can do it spirit’ took him to far lands.
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Oboh declares support for sister in Edo guber race
Former British and Commonwealth Light heavyweight boxing champion, Peter Oboh has congratulated his sister, Mabel Oboh who has been handed the ticket by the African Democratic Congress as candidate for the September 18 governorship election in Edo state. Reacting to his sister’s nomination, the former boxing champion said. “this is a welcome development as itRead More
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Ike Shorunmu: I stooped to conquer
• I was jittery in my first outing for Eagles despite keeping a clean sheet • Why Nigeria under performed at Korea/Japan 2002 World Cup • How he battled German coach for Nigeria’s sake Ike Shorunmu rose from the Mushin/Oshodi axis in Lagos to national prominence through hard work and commitment. A thorough bred professionalRead More
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Obidigwe Football Academy set for resumption
By Jacob Ajom The management of Obidigwe Chukwu Football Academy, a.k.a the Ekwunife Babes has announced that normal football activities might resume by the end of August, depending on the existing Covid-19 protocol for sports programmes. Speaking to our reporter from his Abuja base, founder and chief coach of the academy, Coach Favour Obidigwe disclosedRead More
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Making the rest of 2020 the Year of the Football Field!
By Segun Odegbami The best football stadium in Nigeria today is probably the new, state-of-the-art, magnificent edifice in Akwa Ibom State, the Uyo Township Stadium. It may also have the best football playing surface of lush, flat and green grass. I have actually watched a few matches of the Super Eagles in the stadium andRead More
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Sarri ignoring criticism as Juventus chase trophies
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri insisted he was unworried about criticism as his team continue to chase trophies this season. Sarri, who has lost the Coppa Italia final and Supercoppa Italiana this season, has faced some criticism, but the Juventus coach is not bothered. “Honestly, I don’t pay much attention to criticism, I always try toRead More
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FA Cup semi-final: Arsenal to be without two key players against Man City
Arsenal will be without Pablo Mari and Gabriel Martinelli when they face Manchester City on Saturday night in the FA Cup semi-final tie at Wembley Stadium due to injuries. Arsenal disclosed this in a statement via its official website. Mikel Arteta’s men head to the game after defeating Premier League champions, Liverpool 2-1 in their …
FA Cup semi-final: Arsenal to be without two key players against Man City
LaLiga: Details of Barcelona president’s meeting with Setien on Friday revealed
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, on Friday held crisis talks with manager Quique Setien, ESPN reports. The Catalan side are in a delicate situation after losing their LaLiga crown to Real Madrid. Real clinched their 34th title on Thursday, following a 2-1 win over Villarreal and Barca’s 2-1 home defeat to Osasuna. A day later, …
LaLiga: Details of Barcelona president’s meeting with Setien on Friday revealed
Super Eagles to play two friendly matches in France this year
Nigeria’s national team will play two friendly games in September this year, depending on the situation with the COVID-19 outbreak. This was revealed by Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), during an Instagram Live session. “We have two international friendly games billed for Paris in September. “When we conclude the arrangements, …
Super Eagles to play two friendly matches in France this year
EPL: Man Utd close to signing Jadon Sancho in £100m deal
Manchester United are close to tying up a £100million deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, the UK Sun reports. United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, wants the England international to join his attacking ranks and line up alongside compatriots Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood. With the Bundesliga side adamant on their £100million valuation, the …
EPL: Man Utd close to signing Jadon Sancho in £100m deal
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard confirms key player to miss Man Utd vs Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that midfield maestro, N’Golo Kante, will miss the Blues’ FA Cup semi-final tie against Manchester United on Sunday evening due to injury. Recall that Kante sustained a tight hamstring during Chelsea’s Premier League 3-0 victory against Watford earlier this month. But Lampard believes the France international is not match-fit …
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard confirms key player to miss Man Utd vs Chelsea
EPL: Leeds United return to Premier League after Huddersfield’s 2-1 win over West Brom
Leeds United have returned to the Premier League after Huddersfield Town defeated West Brom 2-1 in the Championship on Friday. Chris Willock opened the scoring for the host before Dara O’Shea levelled proceedings on the stroke of half time for the visitors. Emile Smith Rowe then netted a late goal to give Huddersfield all three …
EPL: Leeds United return to Premier League after Huddersfield’s 2-1 win over West Brom
Arsenal vs Man City: Guardiola names players to miss, play FA Cup clash
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, will miss the Citizens’ FA Cup semi-final clash against Arsenal on Saturday night due to injury. Guardiola also said that first-choice keeper, Ederson, and right back, Joao Cancelo will feature against the Gunners. Arsenal heads to the game after defeating Premier League champions, Liverpool …
Arsenal vs Man City: Guardiola names players to miss, play FA Cup clash
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard warns Chelsea about four Man Utd players
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has warned his team about four Manchester United players, ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final. Both clubs clash at Wembley, with the winner set to face Manchester City or Arsenal in the final on August 1. Lampard’s men go into the fixture sitting third in the Premier League, one point above …
FA Cup semi-final: Lampard warns Chelsea about four Man Utd players
LaLiga: Iker Casillas returns to Real Madrid
Iker Casillas has sealed an emotional return to Real Madrid, according to Marca. He will work alongside club president, Florentino Perez, in an advisory role. The legendary goalkeeper is expected to officially announce his retirement after Porto clinched won the league in Portugal. His new role will come as a surprise, following his controversial departure …
LaLiga: Iker Casillas returns to Real Madrid
Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta gives reasons for not playing Ozil
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he is not picking Mesut Ozil for “pure football reasons”. Arteta, speaking during a virtual press conference today, denied the Gunners were desperate to offload their highest earner. Ozil has not featured for Arsenal since lockdown, with the official club explanation given as “back soreness”. Ahead of a FA …
Arsenal vs Man City: Arteta gives reasons for not playing Ozil
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