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Ahmad Ahmad to seek second term as CAF boss
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Ahmad Ahmad said he will seek a second term as head of Africa’s football governing body The election slated for March 2021, in Rabat, Morocco Ahmad’s reign at the helm of the continent’s football governing body has been marred by controversy. CAF has been accused of mismanaging up toRead More
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FIFA President tests positive for COVID-19
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, the global football governing body said on Tuesday.
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Just in: World 100 metres champion suspended for two years
World champion sprinter Christian Coleman has been banned from athletics for two years for anti-doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Tuesday. The American, who won the men’s 100 metres at last year’s world championships in Doha, was provisionally suspended for three ‘whereabouts failures’ in June. READ ALSO: WHO chief warns against ‘vaccine nationalism’Read More
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Just in: FIFA president tests positive for COVID-19
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has contracted coronavirus, the world’s governing body announced on Tuesday. The 50-year-old has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation for a further 10 days, FIFA said in a statement. READ ALSO: FIFA intervenes in Ivorian election squabble (AFP) Vanguard
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has mild symptoms and is self-isolating, according to a statement from FIFA. pic.twitter.com/ADjeUEFcdP — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2020 The global football governing body made the announcement on Tuesday. It also statedRead More
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Mourinho credits Pochettino for potent Kane-Son partnership
Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have formed the English Premier League’s most potent partnership under Jose Mourinho this season. But the Portuguese manager says some of the credit has to go to his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino. Son scored his eighth goal of the season in Monday’s 1-0 win at Burnley after Kane hadRead More
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Pogba denies quitting France team over Macron comments
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on Monday denied media reports which said he quit the France national team over comments made by the country’s President Emmanuel Macron. The comments were perceived to be against Islam. The French leader this month had declared war on “Islamist separatism”, which he believes is taking over some Muslim communitiesRead More
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Eguavoen’s appointment as NFF Technical Director thrills coaches
The appointment of a former Super Eagles captain and coach, Augustine Eguavoen, as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been commended by Nigerian coaches.
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JUST IN: Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said on Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating. The ex-FC Barcelona and Paris St-Germain (PSG) player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday (Saturday) and I took the COVIDRead More
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GUO partners Aspire FC on grassroots development
In a one-of-a-kind event of music and football, GUO Transport Company, demonstrated once again their commitment to grassroots talent development in Nigeria. The Aspire FC Egwu Ogene Football/Music Contest provided a unique opportunity for local Ogene groups in Anambra State to showcase their skills to the world.
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Champions League: Man Utd’s new signing tests positive for COVID-19
Alex Telles has missed Manchester United’s last two matches after testing positive for COVID-19, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed. After making his debut against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last week, Telles was left out of the squad that drew 0-0 with Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend. The defender was also …
Champions League: Man Utd’s new signing tests positive for COVID-19
Champions League: Barcelona mocks Ronaldo, Juventus after 2-0 win
Barcelona took to social media to mock Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus, following their 2-0 win over the Serie A champions on Wednesday night. The LaLiga giants scored in each half, to move top of their Champions League group with two wins from two games. Ousmane Dembele’s shot was deflected over Wojciech Szczesny, before Lionel Messi …
Champions League: Barcelona mocks Ronaldo, Juventus after 2-0 win
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa reveals next destination after Al Nassr terminates his deal
Ahmed Musa has said he is looking to make a return to Europe, after leaving Al Nassr. The 28-year-old left Leicester City for the Saudi Arabian side in 2018, after playing 21 times in the Premier League over two years. During his two-year stint in Riyadh, Musa helped Al Nassr win the Saudi Premier League …
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa reveals next destination after Al Nassr terminates his deal
End SARS: John Ogu makes u-turn on asking Super Eagles to boycott AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria midfielder, John Ogu, has apologised for calling on his team-mates to boycott the two 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone in November. Ogu made the demand following the killings of peaceful #EndSARS protesters who were demanding an end to police brutality at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20. The former …
End SARS: John Ogu makes u-turn on asking Super Eagles to boycott AFCON qualifiers
Champions League: Lampard hints at new Chelsea penalty taker after Jorginho miss
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has revealed there will be discussions to decide who his team’s penalty taker will be going forward. This follows Jorginho’s miss in the Champions League against Krasnodar on Wednesday. Jorginho has been the Blues’ penalty kick taker and has only missed once in his career before this season. However, the former …
Champions League: Lampard hints at new Chelsea penalty taker after Jorginho miss
Champions League: Solskjaer singles out one Man Utd player after 5-0 win over Leipzig
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has singled out Fred for special praise, after their 5-0 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and a hat-trick from Marcus Rashford ensured United kept up their 100% start in Group H. Solskjaer made few changes to the side that …
Champions League: Solskjaer singles out one Man Utd player after 5-0 win over Leipzig
Champions League: How Barcelona could line-up against Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus
Barcelona face a strong test as they travel to Turin, Italy to face Serie A giants Juventus Wednesday night. The Ronald Koeman-led side would be aiming to bounce back from their El Classico defeat against Real Madrid with victory against Juventus. Both sides clash in Group G tonight. Barcelona were very convincing in the UEFA …
Champions League: How Barcelona could line-up against Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus
Champions League: Three key battles ahead of Juventus, Barcelona showdown
Andrea Pirlo and His Juventus side would lock horn with Lionel Messi’s led Barcelona as hostility returns at Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Alvaro Morata gave the Turin based club the edge over Dynamo Kiev last week in the 2-0 win on the road. While Barcelona began on a bright note in …
Champions League: Three key battles ahead of Juventus, Barcelona showdown
How Manchester United could line up against RB Leipzig Wednesday evening
Manchester United could be looking to continue their winning run at home against RB Leipzig as the Bundesliga pacesetters take the trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. The Red Devils side began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over French giants Paris Saint Germain last week. But they drew 0-0 goalless with …
How Manchester United could line up against RB Leipzig Wednesday evening
Juventus vs Barcelona: Ronaldo blows hot over exclusion from Champions League squad
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been left fuming after he was excluded from their squad for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Barcelona. Ronaldo will miss the game following his positive COVID-19 test. The 35-year-old has been self-isolating since he tested positive for the virus while on international duty with Portugal this month. Ronaldo had hoped …
Juventus vs Barcelona: Ronaldo blows hot over exclusion from Champions League squad
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