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FABIAN DURU: First Nigerian captain of Green Eagles
By Emeka Obasi Year of Independence, 1960, brought with it a harvest of achievements for left-back, Fabian Duru. While Salaudeen Akano of the Navy lowered the Union Jack for Nigeria’s Green-White-Green, the footballer changed from red to green jersey. The national soccer team was known as the Red Devils until October 1960 when a newRead More
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E2%80%95-nff/ Agents, coaches who engage in sharp practices will be prosecuted ― NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has issued a strong warning against sharp practices by player-managers, football agents, coaches and even parents of football players, saying the Federation would go as far as prosecuting those who are found culpable. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed that the Federation has been inundated with tales of someRead More
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Euro Nations League: Switzerland plot to upset Spain
As the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League and Euro Qualifiers continue this week, GOtv Jolli subscribers are promised live coverage of these matches on SuperSport. The action continues today in the UEFA Nations League as Spain up for a clash against Switzerland tonight. The match will be aired live on SuperSport Football channel. Spain tops GroupRead More
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2020 Nigeria National Carnival Polo action at the Guards Polo Club in Abuja
By Victor Okoye Rubicon polo team were too much to contend with for Keffi Ponies on Thursday at the ongoing Nigeria National Carnival Polo Tournament in Abuja. The Abuja-based team and current Georgian Cup champions shut out their opponents by winning 8 goals to 4 and a half goals. Rubicon, who are looking to defendRead More
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What happened to the history-making Golden Eaglets?
They were the back-to-back tournaments that catapulted Nigeria above Brazil and into the throne as the record five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup™ winners. At UAE 2013, the Golden Eaglets averaged a staggering 3.7 goals per game en route to their fourth crown, before 3.3 per game propelled them to its defence at Chile 2015. OnRead More
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Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa apologises for team’s performance against Sierra Leone
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has apologised for his side’s performance against Sierra Leone in the AFCON qualifying match that took place on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The Super Eagles survived the game with a point after squandering a four-goal lead. Nigeria was already four goals upRead More
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BOXING: Anthony Joshua will KO Pulev, Oboh predicts
By Jacob Ajom Former British and Commonwealth boxing champion, Peter Oboh has predicted that heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua would beat his challenger, Kubrat Pulev in their December 12 IBF mandatory fight at the O2 Arena, London. Speaking on the impending fight, the first by Joshua since reclaiming his IBF. WBO and WBORead More
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Super Eagles surrender 4-0 lead to Sierra Leone in eight goals thriller
By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s Super Eagles surrendered a 4-0 lead to Sierra Leone to end the game at 4-4 in an AFCON qualifier at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Friday. What was supposed to be an evening of celebration quickly turned into a blame-trading game after Al-Hadji Kamara headed into an empty net to bringRead More
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Just in: Liverpool’s Salah tests positive for coronavirus
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus while with the Egyptian national team, the country’s football association EFA said on Friday. Coronavirus tests conducted at the team have proven positive for Salah, although he does not display any symptoms for the virus, EFA said on its twitter account. The other players ofRead More
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Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick issues warning to Super Eagles players
The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has warned the Super Eagles players that it won’t be business as usual after they failed to beat Sierra Leone in the 2021 AFCON qualifier encounter on Friday. Pinnick also said that he would hold a talk with Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, adding that …
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick issues warning to Super Eagles players
EPL: Paul Merson names favourite club to win title this season
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has named Liverpool as the favourite club to win the English Premier League, EPL, title this season despite their recent injury setbacks. Liverpool won the Premier League title last season ahead of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently in the third position on the Premier …
EPL: Paul Merson names favourite club to win title this season
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr makes promise ahead of AFCON qualifier
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has promised that his team would do everything possible to beat Sierra Leone in the return leg of the Group L 2021 AFCON qualifier tie in Freetown on Tuesday. Rohr’s men shockingly surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Sierra Leone in Benin on Friday evening. …
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr makes promise ahead of AFCON qualifier
Switzerland vs Spain: Sergio Ramos makes demand after missing two penalties
Spain captain, Sergio Ramos, has urged his team to ‘reset’ for a victory when they tackle Germany in the UEFA Nations League tie in Seville on Tuesday. Ramos said this while reacting to Spain’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday. The Real Madrid centre-back missed two penalties as Spain needed a …
Switzerland vs Spain: Sergio Ramos makes demand after missing two penalties
Three special players that can be likened to Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has begun the season on a good note despite his initial struggles earlier in the year. He has earned a good move to Belgium giants RC Genk where he is showing his skills. However, with questions surrounding his potential within the Nigeria football scene, DAILY POST takes a look at the …
Three special players that can be likened to Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu
UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Portugal’s 1-0 loss to France
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to his side’s 1-0 UEFA Nations League defeat to France on Saturday in Lisbon. N’Golo Kante’s second-half strike helped France to reach the competition’s final four at the expense of Portugal. Anthony Martial missed three clear-cut first-half chances for the World Cup holders before Kante scored his second international …
UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Portugal’s 1-0 loss to France
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr could be sacked as Super Eagles manager
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, could be out of the job after the return leg against Sierra Leone on Tuesday. Rohr has come under fierce criticism since the team threw away a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with the Leone Stars on Friday. Following the shock result, the Minister of Youth …
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr could be sacked as Super Eagles manager
Andy Cole names top five Premier League strikers ever
Former Manchester United star, Andy Cole, has named his five greatest strikers in Premier League history. Cole enjoyed a fine career in the EPL with Newcastle United and Manchester United, then latterly with the likes of Blackburn, Fulham and Manchester City. He sits third on the all-time list of Premier League goal-scorers with 187, only …
Andy Cole names top five Premier League strikers ever
Benin Republic close to qualifying for 2022 AFCON as Super Eagles fumble
Benin Republic is closing on qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, following a 1-0 victory against Lesotho at the Stade Charles de Gaulle on Saturday. Jodel Dossou’s 24th-minute goal was all Michel Dussuyer’s men needed to secure maximum points. Having lost 4-2 at home to Nigeria in their last game, Lesotho travelled to …
Benin Republic close to qualifying for 2022 AFCON as Super Eagles fumble
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr gives injury updates on Osimhen, Chukwueze, Balogun
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed Victor Osimhen will miss their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in Freetown on Tuesday. Osimhen dislocated his shoulder in the first game between the two countries on Friday. The Napoli striker scored one of the goals in a dramatic 4-4 draw …
Sierra Leone vs Nigeria: Rohr gives injury updates on Osimhen, Chukwueze, Balogun
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