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Qatar 2022 World Cup: Timing is no excuse for biggest stars not to shine — Cafu
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is less than two years away, and with every milestone reached, excitement continues to build in the country and across the region. Football’s showpiece event means many things to many people, especially those who have lifted the coveted trophy. And one player who has special memories of the tournamentRead More
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Peter Obi is a nationalist — Okpala
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi is a man viewed differently by different people. The soft-spoken politician has been of tremendous help to ex-players of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. According to Sylvanus Okpala, a former Rangers player and beneficiary of the man’s magnanimity spoke with Jacob Ajom about His Excellency, Peter Obi.Read More
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Let’s respect our indigenous coaches — Dr Tijani Yusuf
….Calls for Zoning of NPFL Former Secretary-General of the defunct Nigeria Football Association, Dr Tijani Yusuf has expressed his happiness over the restart of the Nigeria Professional Football League. He, however, believes the present league structure demands too much from the clubs given the limited resources at the clubs’ disposal. In this interview with JacobRead More
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WAFU U-17: Nigeria defeat Burkina Faso, qualify for final
Nigeria’s national under-17 male football team on Friday defeated their Burkina Faso counterpart 1-0 to qualify for the finals of the WAFU U-17 tournament in Lome, Togo. With this win, the Golden Eaglets have also picked one of the tickets for the 2021 CAF U-17 AFCON scheduled for Morocco later in the year. In theRead More
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Breaking: Rooney retires from football, becomes Derby County manager
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from football to become Derby County manager on a permanent basis, the Championship club said on Friday. Rooney —- one of the finest players of his generation —- netted 53 goals in 120 games for his country and scored a record 253 goals for Manchester United. The 120Read More
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COVID-19: Barcelona presidential elections postponed
Barcelona announced on Friday that the club’s presidential elections have been postponed after a rise in coronavirus cases prompted heavy restrictions in the region. The elections were set for January 24 but the Catalonian government told the club on Friday morning that exceptions to the rules would not be made to allow people to vote.Read More
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French Dakar Rally rider dies from injuries after fall: organisers
French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died from his injuries after a fall during the Dakar Rally, becoming the notoriously perilous race’s first fatality this year, organisers said on Friday. “During his transfer by medical plane from Jeddah to France, Pierre Cherpin died from the injuries caused by his fall… on January 10th,” a statementRead More
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‘Anything can happen’ with Tokyo Olympics: Japan minister
A Japanese cabinet minister admitted Friday that “anything can happen” with the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first senior official to concede uncertainty about the Games as Japan and other countries battle a surge in cases. Taro Kono, minister for administrative and regulatory reform, did not rule out the possibility of the Olympics being cancelled,Read More
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Tomori’s future is at Chelsea, Lampard insists
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reiterated that defender Fikayo Tomori’s long-term future remains at the London club. England defender Tomori has been earmarked for a loan switch away from Stamford Bridge this month, with AC Milan, Leeds and Newcastle all interested. Tomori has made just four first-team appearances this season, with Chelsea eyeing a loanRead More
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WAFU-U17: Lawan tasks Eaglets to defeat Burkina Faso
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has urged Golden Eaglets to go all out and ensure that they defeat their Burkina Faso counterparts in Friday’s semi-final encounter of the ongoing WAFU U-17 championship taking place in Togo. He urged the team to focus on the record already set by the country in U-17 football both atRead More
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EPL: Lampard opens up on Avram Grant’s return to Chelsea
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has reacted to reports linking the club’s former coach, Avram Grant, with a return to Chelsea. Grant has been linked with a return to Chelsea in the past few days. The Israeli managed Chelsea and Lampard for one season after replacing Jose Mourinho in September 2007. Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is …
EPL: Lampard opens up on Avram Grant’s return to Chelsea
Liverpool vs Man United: Klopp names player to miss EPL clash
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed that Naby Keita will miss his side’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday evening due to injury. Klopp said that Keita is not ready for the Man United clash, adding that the midfielder needs to get 100 percent fit before he can feature for Liverpool again. The …
Liverpool vs Man United: Klopp names player to miss EPL clash
Liverpool vs Man Utd: I don’t play mind games like Alex Ferguson – Klopp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said he’s not capable of playing “mind games” like former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson. Klopp was accused by former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, of trying to copy Ferguson’s style after the German claimed United have had “more penalties in two years than I have had in five-and-a-half …
Liverpool vs Man Utd: I don’t play mind games like Alex Ferguson – Klopp
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Liverpool vs Man United, Arsenal vs Newcastle, others
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted the Red Devils to beat Liverpool in Sunday’s Premier League fixture. Berbatov also predicted Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal would defeat Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, while Fulham will beat Chelsea on Saturday evening. Providing his predictions, Berbatov told Metro UK, “I want to see United …
EPL: Dimitar Berbatov predicts Liverpool vs Man United, Arsenal vs Newcastle, others
EPL: Ozil reveals what Rooney would be remembered for during his football career
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil, has revealed that former Manchester United and Everton striker, Wayne Rooney, will always be remembered as one of the best players in the English football history. Ozil said this while congratulating Rooney after the 35-year-old ended his football career following his new appointment as Derby County manager, on Friday. The ex-Germany …
EPL: Ozil reveals what Rooney would be remembered for during his football career
EPL: Paul Scholes warns Man United about two Liverpool players
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men about two Liverpool players, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson ahead of both sides’ clash in the Premier League on Sunday evening at Anfield. Scholes believes both Alexander-Arnold and Robertson are the two ‘biggest threats’ in Liverpool squad that can hurt Man United. The ex-midfield …
EPL: Paul Scholes warns Man United about two Liverpool players
EPL: Avram Grant opens up on returning to Chelsea
Former Chelsea manager, Avram Grant, has insisted that he has not received any approach from the club’s board about returning to Stamford Bridge to provided support for current coach, Frank Lampard. Grant has been linked with a return to Chelsea in the past few weeks. Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is said to be considering bringing …
EPL: Avram Grant opens up on returning to Chelsea
PSG manager, Pochettino tests positive for coronavirus
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has tested positive for COVID-19. PSG disclosed this in a tweet via their official Twitter handle on Friday. The 48-year-old Argentine will “respect isolation and is subject to the appropriate health protocols”, PSG tweeted. His assistants Jesus Perez and Miguel D’Agostino will take charge of the team for their Ligue …
PSG manager, Pochettino tests positive for coronavirus
Liverpool vs Man United: Klopp’s team news for EPL clash confirmed
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has provided the latest team news ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday evening. Klopp said that Liverpool would have to assess the fitness of Joel Matip before determining whether the defender can be involved for the Reds against Man United. The former Dortmund …
Liverpool vs Man United: Klopp’s team news for EPL clash confirmed
Barcelona postpones club’s Presidential elections
Elections to decide Barcelona’s new president have been postponed because of COVID-19. Barcelona made the announcement in a statement on Friday. Barcelona’s supporters were due to vote on a new president on January 24 but the Catalan club has now issued a statement today to confirm it wouldn’t take place on that date. “Due to …
Barcelona postpones club’s Presidential elections
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