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E2%80%95-salah/ Liverpool ‘need to win’ against Man United ― Salah
By Temisan Amoye Liverpool’s mercurial forward, Mohammed Salah has stated that the Reds “need to win” their North-West derby against bitter rivals Manchester United because of the high stakes involved. The league’s top scorer with 13 goals, Salah expects the fiercely-contested fixture to have an extra edge, as both teams are currently well in theRead More
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E2%80%95-laporta/ Messi will do everything in his power to stay at Barcelona ― Laporta
By Temisan Amoye Barcelona presidential candidate, Joan Laporta has said that Leo Messi will do everything in his power to remain at the Catalan club, as long as he receives an acceptable contract renewal offer. The Argentine superstar who has been the subject of transfer speculation and debate sees his current contract at Barcelona runRead More
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FIFA: Lewandowski and World’s Best Player Award
By Bennett Osedumebi Atumah The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award ceremony held on 17 December, at the FIFA headquarters Zürich, Switzerland. It is an annual football award by the world’s football governing body, anointing one footballer as the world’s best player. This year, it deservedly went to Polish international and Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandoski.Read 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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2020 African Nations Championship: Cameroon defeat Zimbabwe 1-0
Hosts Cameroon got off to a perfect start at the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Saturday by defeating Zimbabwe 1-0 in the opening match of the tournament. A second half goal by Salomon Banga was all the Indomitable Lions needed to see off the southern Africans at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde. ButRead More
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Allardyce praises ‘excellent’ players as West Brom beat Wolves
West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has praised his players for their ‘excellent’ performance in the 3-2 derby victory over Wolves. The Baggies went ahead in the 8th-minute as Matheus Pereira scored from the spot. Willy Boly had fouled forward Callum Robinson in the box. Wolves came back to lead the Black Country derby at halfRead More
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Bielsa laments Leeds performance against Brighton
Marcelo Bielsa admitted Leeds’ dip in form was giving him cause for concern after their 1-0 home Premier League defeat to Brighton. Neal Maupay turned home the game’s only goal in the 17th minute to clinch a first league win since November for the Seagulls. Leeds slipped to a third straight defeat in all competitionsRead More
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Leicester maintain title push with 2-0 win over Southampton
James Maddison and Harvey Barnes strikes sent Leicester second in the Premier League as Brendan Rodgers’ side edged out victory against absentee-hit Southampton. The high-flying teams played out an entertaining encounter at an impressive tempo in front of empty stands at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Leicester had not beaten Southampton on home soilRead More
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Ferguson reveals regret over ‘missing out’ on Liverpool star
Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United were “ready to make a bid” for Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson but his medical department raised doubts over his running style. Henderson signed for Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 for a fee understood to be around £20m and is now the current captain under Jurgen Klopp. It hasn’t allRead More
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Serie A: Ronaldo rated low ahead of Inter Milan vs Juventus
Juventus icon, Roberto Boninsegna has rated low the club’s superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Old Lady clash with Inter Milan on Sunday. Boninsegna said that the Portugal hero is in decline, and is not as decisive as Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku. Ronaldo’s criticism is coming just hours to Juve’s Serie A clash against …
Serie A: Ronaldo rated low ahead of Inter Milan vs Juventus
EPL: Alex Ferguson singles out one Arsenal player, Kieran Tierney for praise
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has singled out one Arsenal player, Kieran Tierney, for praise over the player’s outstanding performance this season. Tierney has caught the eye for the Gunners in recent weeks and Ferguson is an admirer of the youngster The Scottish full-back has helped Mikel Arteta’s side to get back on …
EPL: Alex Ferguson singles out one Arsenal player, Kieran Tierney for praise
Transfer: William Gallas reveals what Diego Costa will bring to Arsenal
Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender, William Gallas has spoken on ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa joining Arsenal, adding that the player will bring ‘character’ to Mikel Arteta’s squad with his ability to spark his team-mates into action. Costa terminated his contract at Atletico Madrid at the end of December 2020 and became a free agent. The …
Transfer: William Gallas reveals what Diego Costa will bring to Arsenal
Transfer: Lukaku set for shock move to Man City
Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku, has become a target for Manchester City, who will invest £200 million in their squad in several areas at the end of the season, the UK Telegraph reports. Pep Guardiola’s men sit four points behind leaders Manchester United with a game in hand, ahead of their match with Crystal Palace …
Transfer: Lukaku set for shock move to Man City
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Messi doubtful for Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, is hopeful of having Lionel Messi available for Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final against Athletic Bilbao. Messi missed the semi-final win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday with a thigh injury. However, the 33-year-old returned to full training on Saturday. “We will see how he is after Saturday’s session. Messi will have the …
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Messi doubtful for Spanish Super Cup final
EPL: Guardiola uninterested in Liverpool vs Man Utd clash
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed he is more interested in beating Crystal Palace than the Liverpool vs Manchester United clash on Sunday. City have failed to beat Roy Hodson’s side in the last two seasons. Guardiola’s men lost 3-2 in 2018, thanks to a stunning goal from Andros Townsend. Exactly one year ago, …
EPL: Guardiola uninterested in Liverpool vs Man Utd clash
Lampard hails Mason Mount after Chelsea’s 1-0 win at Fulham
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has hailed the “outstanding” Mason Mount, following their 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday. Lampard, speaking to reporters after the match, claimed Mount was better than he was at the same age. The 22-year-old scored the winner at Craven Cottage, as the Blues picked up a 1-0 victory, their first Premier …
Lampard hails Mason Mount after Chelsea’s 1-0 win at Fulham
Fulham vs Chelsea: Lampard reacts to Werner’s late miss
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, is confident Timo Werner will improve in front of goal, despite his late miss in their 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. The Blues were struggling to break down the hosts, who were reduced to 10 men shortly before half time. But Mason Mount’s goal with 12 minutes left secured a …
Fulham vs Chelsea: Lampard reacts to Werner’s late miss
Transfer: Arsenal target asks to leave Barcelona
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has revealed that goalkeeper Neto asked to leave the club this month. The 31-year-old moved to Nou Camp from Valencia in 2019. Since then, Neto has made just 14 appearances, featuring nine times this season. Reports emerged this week claiming the one-time Brazil international wants to depart Camp Nou and he …
Transfer: Arsenal target asks to leave Barcelona
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Solskjaer says more players will leave Old Trafford
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said more players will leave the club this January. The likes of Marcos Rojo, Sergio Romero and Jesse Lingard are being linked with exits. Timothy Fosu-Mensah has already left Old Trafford, with the Dutch defender signing for Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. Rojo and Romero have been informed they …
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Solskjaer says more players will leave Old Trafford
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