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Joe Erico, former Super Eagles goalkeeping coach dies at 72
Former Green Eagle and assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joe Erico has sadly passed on at the age of 72 according to reports this morning. Popularly known as ‘Jogo Bonito Exponent,’ the former Julius Berger manager passed on after suffering from an unknown ailment. Goal.com Nigeria’s Chief Editor Shina Oludare tweeted about his deathRead More
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Pressure mounts on Zidane as Madrid lose to third-tier Alcoyano
Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid found no sympathy on the front pages of the Spanish sports press on Thursday after their shock Copa del Rey exit to third-tier Alcoyano. The future of coach Zidane is back under the spotlight after the painful extra-time defeat that saw Juanan score in the 115th minute to earn aRead More
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CHAN: Defenders turn scorers as Cameroon, Mali edge nearer last eight
Cameroonian Salomon Banga set a trend of defenders scoring Wednesday as his country and Mali moved closer to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals, Burkina Faso remained in contention and Zimbabwe were eliminated. In a dramatic start to the top-of-the-table Group A clash in Yaounde centre-back Banga put hosts Cameroon ahead and Mali right-back IssakaRead More
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Again, Tiger Woods undergoes another back surgery
Golf star Tiger Woods has had another back operation and will skip at least two events. But the former world number one said online on Tuesday that he intends to return to the PGA Tour. The 45-year-old said he had “a microdiscectomy” which was to alleviate nerve pain in his lower back. Woods will not competeRead More
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Ndidi scores as Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top
Wilfred Ndidi grabbed a sixth-minute opener as Leicester moved top of the Premier League by inflicting another damaging 2-0 defeat on Chelsea on Tuesday, to leave manager Frank Lampard fighting to remain in charge at Stamford Bridge. A well-worked corner caught Chelsea napping and even after Harvey Barnes failed to connect with Marc Albrighton’s cross,Read More
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Top agent, Drew Uyi, signs Nottingham Forrest’s Osa Solomon
Top football agent, Drew Uyi, has beaten several agents to sign Irish-born Nigerian defender, Osakpolor Solomon.
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Former Minister of Sports, Bala Ka’oje is dead
Former Minister of Sports, Bala Bawa Ka’oje has died at the age of 60, according to the Nigerian Football Federation. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, spokesperson for the NFF, Ka’oje was buried on Tuesday 19th January in Abuja. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, in the statement described the late Ka’oje as “a dignifiedRead More
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Bayern ‘expect’ to lose Alaba, but Madrid move still uncertain
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday they “expect” to lose David Alaba at the end of the season, but the defender’s father and agent has denied reports the Austria international will join Real Madrid for next season. “It looks as though he will leave the club, we have to expect that,” Flick said aheadRead More
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Messi banned for two matches after historic Barca red
Lionel Messi was handed a two match ban on Tuesday following his first ever sending off for Barcelona. The Argentine forward was shown a red card at the end of Sunday’s 3-2 extra-time defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final after lashing out at Asier Villalibre. Messi had twice been sent offRead More
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Rivers govt begins admission into Madrid football academy
By Davies Iheamnachor, Port-Harcourt The Rivers State Government has commenced admission of students into the Real Madrid Football Academy in the state. The selection process for interested persons which started yesterday in Port Harcourt is conducted by the State’s Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Real Madrid Football Academy. In a statement in PortRead More
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Fulham vs Man United: Rio Ferdinand singles out one player after EPL 2-1 win
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has singled out midfielder, Paul Pogba, for praise after the France international scored a goal in the Red Devils’ Premier League 2-1 victory over Fulham on Wednesday night. Ferdinand described Pogba’s performance against Fulham as fantastic. The former defender explained that Pogba was the big difference during the encounter at …
Fulham vs Man United: Rio Ferdinand singles out one player after EPL 2-1 win
EPL: Pogba compares Cavani to Martial, Rashford, Greenwood
Manchester United star, Paul Pogba, has compared Edinson Cavani to Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood following the Red Devils’ Premier League 2-1 victory over Fulham on Wednesday night. Pogba believes Martial, Rashford and Greenwood don’t have the same quality as Cavani after the Uruguay striker scored in Man United’s win against Fulham at …
EPL: Pogba compares Cavani to Martial, Rashford, Greenwood
EPL: What Solskjaer said about Pogba after Man United’s 2-1 win against Fulham
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said that midfielder, Paul Pogba, played ‘very well,’ against Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Solskjaer also described Pogba’s goal against Fulham as fantastic. Man United defeated Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage, thanks to two goals from Edinson Cavani and Pogba. Ademola Lookman did score for …
EPL: What Solskjaer said about Pogba after Man United’s 2-1 win against Fulham
What Andrea Pirlo said after wining first trophy at Juventus
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has said that he was a great joy after winning his first trophy at the club on Wednesday. Pirlo won his first trophy as a Juventus manager on Wednesday night following his side’s 2-0 win over Napoli in the Italian Super Cup final. Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata …
What Andrea Pirlo said after wining first trophy at Juventus
Liverpool vs Burnley: Michael Owen predicts EPL clash
Former Manchester United and England striker, Michael Owen, is confident that Liverpool will end their poor run of form, by defeating Burnley on Thursday night. However, Owen does not expect an easy evening for the reigning Premier League champions. Liverpool have gone four games without a win in the league and three without a goal. …
Liverpool vs Burnley: Michael Owen predicts EPL clash
EPL: Mourinho takes decision on bringing Real Madrid centre-back to Tottenham
Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho, has finally ruled out any possibility of bringing Real Madrid centre-back, Eder Militao to Spurs this January transfer window. Mourinho doesn’t think Militao is the answer to his quest to sign a new centre-back, according to transfer expert Duncan Castles. Militao, 23, has been linked with a move to Tottenham after …
EPL: Mourinho takes decision on bringing Real Madrid centre-back to Tottenham
EPL: Paul Pogba reacts to Man United’s 2-1 victory over Fulham
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has reacted to his side’s Premier League 2-1 victory over Fulham on Wednesday night. Pogba’s second-half goal gave Man United the victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Edinson Cavani had pulled Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side back on level terms in the first half, following Ademola Lookman’s opener. “It was a …
EPL: Paul Pogba reacts to Man United’s 2-1 victory over Fulham
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Cavani frustrates him after 2-1 win at Fulham
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hailed Edinson Cavani after their 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday night. However, Solskjaer admits he gets “frustrated at times” with the Uruguay striker. Cavani cancelled out Ademola Lookman’s early opener at Craven Cottage, pouncing on an error from Alphonse Areola to score his fifth goal for the …
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Cavani frustrates him after 2-1 win at Fulham
Transfer: Arsenal approach Real Madrid to sign Martin Odegaard
Arsenal have approached Real Madrid for attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard, according to Sky Sports. Odegaard is eager to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in search of regular first-team football. The LaLiga giants are currently considering the latest proposal from the Gunners. Arsenal however face strong competition for Odegaard, including at least one other Premier League club. …
Transfer: Arsenal approach Real Madrid to sign Martin Odegaard
Zidane reveals who to blame as Alcoyano dump Real Madrid out of Copa del Rey
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has taken full responsibility for their elimination from the Copa del Rey in the round of 32. Los Blancos were dumped out of the competition on Thursday by Spanish third division side Alcoyano. However, Zidane says the shock defeat is “not a disgrace.” Madrid lost 2-1 in extra-time, with Alcoyano …
Zidane reveals who to blame as Alcoyano dump Real Madrid out of Copa del Rey
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