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CAF Election: Ahmad’s eligibility battle begins at CAS
The appeal by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad against his five-year ban from football by FIFA has begun at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland. Ahmad is hoping to overturn the ban in a bid to be registered for next week’s CAF presidential elections. The 61-year-old from Madagascar, who dethronedRead More
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NWFL: Okon applauds Rivers Angels
Head Coach of Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt, Edwin Okon has attributed his side’s recent form in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Women Football league (NWFL) Premiership season to the dedication and hard work. The Reigning NWFL Champions who are yet to taste defeat in this season’s campaign have been without their first-choice central defenders,Read More
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Chukwueze back to his best — Emery
Samuel Chukwueze has announced he is back to his best after his Man of the Match performance against Atletico Madrid at the weekend. Excited Villarreal coach Unai Emery said Chukwueze’s comeback was “great news for the future of the team in this final part of the season,” adding the team were “beginning toRead More
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Motsepe to emerge CAF President with rivals set to withdraw
South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe appears favourite to take over as Confederation of African Football (CAF) President amid reports rival candidates have agreed to step aside from standing in the election. Reports have claimed Senegal’s Augustin Senghor and Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya have agreed to end their campaigns to become CAF President. The duo will now backRead More
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Rohr tempts Bassey, Ofoborh to join Aribo, Balogun in Super Eagles
Nigeria manager, Gernot Rohr is keeping tabs on Glasgow Rangers left-back Calvin Bassey and Bournemouth-owned midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh, who has signed a pre-contract with the Light Blues, with a view to a possible invitation to the Super Eagles in future. Aribo has emerged as a key player for the Super Eagles since starring on hisRead More
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FIFA favours billionaire candidate, Patrice Motsepe for CAF presidency
FIFA have asked three candidates to back South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe in the upcoming Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidential election, a source close to one of the candidates told AFP. The previous incumbent Ahmad Ahmad was banned for breaches of FIFA’s ethical code, but has had the ban suspended by the Court of ArbitrationRead More
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African players in Europe: Ivorians Pepe, Kessie sparkle
Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe delivered one of the best performances of his difficult spell with Arsenal as he scored in a 3-1 Premier League victory over Leicester City at the weekend. He has struggled to make an impact since signing from Lille for £72 million in 2019, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has keptRead More
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McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods’ signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.
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Bello rallies support for Nigeria’s ex-internationals, says they are legends
By Omeiza Ajayi Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called for greater support for Nigeria’s ex-international football stars and their families, saying those who made the nation proud at one time or the other must never be forgotten. He specifically said Nigerians must never forget the contributions of Rashidi Yekini and Stephen Keshi toRead More
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Premier League: Arsenal hit back to beat Leicester, Bale stars for Spurs
Arsenal delivered a hammer blow to Leicester’s faint hopes of winning the Premier League with an impressive 3-1 win, while the revitalised Gareth Bale struck twice in Tottenham’s 4-0 rout of Burnley on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side fell behind to Youri Tielemans’ early goal at the King Power Stadium, but David Luiz equalised and AlexandreRead More
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EPL: Arteta dismisses speculation he is leaving Arsenal for Barcelona
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has played down reports linking him with Barcelona. According to the Spaniard, he is “privileged and happy” to be with the Gunners. Arteta has been linked with a possible move to Barca this week, with presidential candidate Joan Laporta said to be eyeing him as a possible replacement for Ronald Koeman.
EPL: Arteta dismisses speculation he is leaving Arsenal for Barcelona
Messi will leave Barcelona if I’m not elected president – Laporta
Barcelona presidential candidate, Joan Laporta, has warned that the club’s captain, Lionel Messi, will leave Camp Nou if he is not elected president. Laporta believes Messi is not guided by money and is hopeful the Argentine captain will agree to his offer when it comes to renewing his contract. Messi almost sensationally quit Barcelona last
Messi will leave Barcelona if I’m not elected president – Laporta
EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace vs Man United, other games
Former Liverpool player, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted that Liverpool will play a draw against Chelsea when both teams clash in the Premier League on Thursday night at Anfield. Lawrenson also predicted that Manchester United will beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday night at Selhurst Park. According to him, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur will defeat Fulham on
EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace vs Man United, other games
EPL: Danny Murphy predicts positions Chelsea, Man United will finish this season
Former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has predicted the positions Chelsea and Manchester United will finish on the Premier League table this season. Chelsea are presently in the fifth position on the log with 44 points from 26 games, while Man United are in the second position with 50 points from the same number of games.
EPL: Danny Murphy predicts positions Chelsea, Man United will finish this season
The crown belongs to Liverpool – Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Wolves, go 15pts clear
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has claimed the Premier League crown belongs to Liverpool, despite going 15 points clear at the top. The league leaders beat Wolves 4-1 on Tuesday night, to extend their winning run to 21 matches. Pep Guardiola’s men were gifted an opener in the 15th minute through Leander Dendoncker’s own goal.
The crown belongs to Liverpool – Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Wolves, go 15pts clear
Crystal Palace vs Man United: Van de Beek told only way he’ll succeed at Old Trafford
Former Netherlands boss, Bert van Marwijk, has told Manchester United midfielder, Donny Van de Beek, that he must develop other qualities for him to succeed at Old Trafford. Marwijk believes Man United players are overlooking Van de Beek and have contributed to the 23-year-old’s struggles at the club. Van de Beek has failed to make
Crystal Palace vs Man United: Van de Beek told only way he’ll succeed at Old Trafford
Juventus vs Spezia: Pirlo criticizes Ronaldo, others, hails Morata after Serie A win
Juventus boss, Andrea Pirlo, has criticized his players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, for not making a brilliant start during their Serie A 3-0 win over Spezia on Tuesday night at Allianz Stadium. He said that his players tried to manage the game against the visitors during the first half. Pirlo also hailed Alvaro Morata for being
Juventus vs Spezia: Pirlo criticizes Ronaldo, others, hails Morata after Serie A win
Serie A: Ronaldo sets new record after scoring in Juventus’ win over Spezia
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hit yet another landmark with his latest goal for the club. Ronaldo rounded off scoring in their 3-0 win over Spezia in Serie A on Tuesday. The victory takes Juve to within seven points of league leaders Inter Milan. Goals from Alvaro Morata and Federico Chiesa had put the hosts
Serie A: Ronaldo sets new record after scoring in Juventus’ win over Spezia
EPL: Solskjaer warns Man Utd fans over buying new players
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned fans that it may not be business as usual when the summer transfer window opens. Solskjaer feels the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic may hinder the Red Devils from strengthening the squad as they wish to. United had looked to challenge for the Premier League title
EPL: Solskjaer warns Man Utd fans over buying new players
Liverpool vs Chelsea: Klopp receives triple injury boost ahead of EPL clash
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, received a major boost on Tuesday, as Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Fabinho all trained ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Thursday. Alisson missed their 2-0 win at Sheffield United on Sunday, following his father’s death. Jota has been out of action since he picked up a knee
Liverpool vs Chelsea: Klopp receives triple injury boost ahead of EPL clash
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