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Akanni challenges Rohr: Prove your worth with home-based players
By Jacob Ajom Former Nigeria international and one-time Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Waidi Akanni is an exciting fellow, whose dreams and thoughts are always about football, a sport he started playing early as a youth. He was a member of the 1985 bronze-winning Flying Eagles squad at the FIFA U20 World CupRead More
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Leicester City say Vardy set to have hernia operation
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is set to be sidelined for a “few weeks” because of a hernia operation, according to his club manager Brendan Rodgers on Friday.
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Arsenal snap up Brighton’s Ryan on loan till end of season
By Temisan Amoye Arsenal have snapped up Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan on loan until the end of the season Ryan joins the Gunners to “provide competition and support” for No 1 choice Bernd Leno, and Alex Runarsson. 👋 Welcome to The Arsenal, @MatyRyan! The @Socceroos keeper joins us on loan from @OfficialBHAFC until the endRead More
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Mourinho says injury behind Alli’s absence
Tottenham Hotspur coach Jose Mourinho said on Friday Dele Alli missed last weekend’s win at Sheffield United through injury rather than an impending transfer. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the north London side after falling out of favour under Mourinho. But the Portuguese boss said Alli had been omitted fromRead More
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Sports journalists react to Joe Erico’s death
Some sports journalists in Lagos have joined other sports in enthusiasts in the country to mourn Joe Erico, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper who died on Thursday after a brief illness. Reacting to his death in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), they described Erico, who was also a former Super EaglesRead More
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Real Madrid boss Zidane tests positive for COVID-19
Zinedine Zidane’s already turbulent week has taken a turn for the worse, as the Real Madrid boss tested positive for COVID-19 The news was revealed in a statement released by Real Madrid shortly before Zidane was due to speak at the Friday’s press conference ahead of the La Liga fixture against Alaves. Official Announcement: Zidane#RealMadridRead More
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SMBLF warns FG over support for Miyetti Allah
By Dapo Akinrefon The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, on Thursday, warned the Federal Government over the dangerous game it is playing over its overt support for Miyetti Allah saying “Should there be any breakdown of law and order in any part of the country over this encouragement of Miyetti Allah against lawRead More
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European Super League: FIFA threatens players who participate with World Cup ban
FIFA has gone on the offensive amid ongoing speculation about a European Super League, insisting any breakaway by leading clubs “would not be recognized by either FIFA or the respective confederation” while players would risk being banned from the World Cup and other major tournaments if involved. The threat came in a statement signed byRead More
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Breaking: Liverpool four years home run ended by Burnley
Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten run in the Premier League at Anfield came to a stunning end as Ashley Barnes’s late penalty earned Burnley a 1-0 win on Thursday. Jurgen Klopp’s men have now failed to win in five consecutive league games to see their title defence collapse as they remain six points behind leaders Manchester UnitedRead More
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Aguero self-isolating after contracting coronavirus
Manchester City’s record goalscorer Sergio Aguero said on Thursday he has contracted coronavirus and is self-isolating. The 32-year-old Argentinian striker had already been self-isolating due to being in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. Britain is in the midst of a third lockdown due to the emergence of a new strainRead More
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FA Cup: Michael Owen predicts Southampton vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Luton
Former England and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the FA Cup fixtures that will be played this weekend. Southampton host Arsenal in Saturday’s early kick-off. Despite conceding, the Gunners have turned a corner, Owen fancies the Saints to edge it. “Ralph Hasenhüttl will again have his side well drilled and I wouldn’t …
FA Cup: Michael Owen predicts Southampton vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Luton
Southampton vs Arsenal: Keown suggest player to leave as Odegaard arrives
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has tipped Dani Ceballos to leave the club, with the imminent arrival of Martin Odegaard. The Gunners have reached an agreement to sign Odegaard on loan from Real Madrid. The 22-year-old joined the Spanish giants in 2015, but has only made eight LaLiga appearances for the club. The Norwegian midfielder …
Southampton vs Arsenal: Keown suggest player to leave as Odegaard arrives
Southampton vs Arsenal: Arteta warns Gunners to learn from Ozil, Sokratis mistakes
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has warned the club to learn their lessons from having to offload Mesut Ozil and Sokratis Papastathopoulos. Ozil was the highest-earning player at the Emirates with his £350,000-per-week deal, but is set to join Fenerbahce after his contract was cancelled six months early. Earlier this week, Sokratis also had his deal …
Southampton vs Arsenal: Arteta warns Gunners to learn from Ozil, Sokratis mistakes
Brendan Rodgers backs Iheanacho to replace Vardy
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers, has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to step up in Jamie Vardy’s absence. Vardy is set to undergo hernia operation, which will see him being ruled out for a couple of weeks. The 34-year-old has netted more than 120 goals for the Foxes and last season, he won the Premier League’s Golden …
Brendan Rodgers backs Iheanacho to replace Vardy
Transfer: Mbappe to make decision on future amid interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has said he will make up his mind soon about extending his contract with the club. Speaking to Telefoot on Friday night after PSG’s 4-0 win against Montpellier in Ligue 1, Mbappe opened up on speculation about his future. “We are talking with the club, to find a project. I …
Transfer: Mbappe to make decision on future amid interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool
COVID-19: Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen recovers
Napoli and Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has recovered from the dreaded coronavirus infection. Recall that the Nigerian international player tested positive for the dreaded virus upon his return to his club from the Christmas holiday. Napoli in a tweet said the player was currently asymptomatic and has not come into contact with the rest …
COVID-19: Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen recovers
Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s shortlist of managers to replace him
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has claimed he does not listen to the speculation over his future. However, he admits he’s aware of the pressure that comes with being Blues boss. Lampard’s position is under scrutiny following their 2-0 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday, a result which leaves them eighth in the Premier League. The …
Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s shortlist of managers to replace him
Abramovich sacking Lampard is not my problem – Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has said he does not care if Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, fires Frank Lampard as manager. Lampard is under intense pressure at Stamford Bridge, following a run of poor results. The Blues’ 2-0 loss at Leicester City in midweek, was their fifth league defeat in their last eight fixtures. It …
Abramovich sacking Lampard is not my problem – Mourinho
Floyd Mayweather denies engagement to girlfriend
Floyd Mayweather has denied reports that he is engaged to his stripper girlfriend, Anna Monroe. The 43-year-old boxing champ, 43, took to Instagram on Thursday denying rumours with a post. Some media houses had reported that Mayweather recently engaged his girlfriend just a few weeks after their relationship came to light. A source told The …
Floyd Mayweather denies engagement to girlfriend
I am suffering from depression – Jordon Ibe opens up
Derby winger, Jordon Ibe, has opened up on his struggle with depression. The 25-year-old bared it all in an emotional Instagram post. Ibe joined the Championship side from Bournemouth as a free agent at the end of last season. Since then, he has made one appearance this season and has not been included in a …
I am suffering from depression – Jordon Ibe opens up
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