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Precious Monye: It’s a shame NFF denied Finidi U17 job
….Current Super Eagles inconsistent ….Says Ex-footballers deserve a better deal from Nigeria …..It’s challenging training young ones, but fun By Jacob Ajom Precious Monye is among that generation of Nigerian footballers that dazzled the world at the Scotland ’89 FIFA U17 World Cup. They were so good that they made Pele of Brazil utter hisRead More
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Okowa lauds NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, on FIFA seat victory
The Governor of Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday congratulated President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick, on his election into Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Executive Council.
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South Africa’s Motsepe elected president of CAF
Sole candidate Patrice Motsepe was confirmed as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president in Rabat Friday, and the South African mining magnate pleaded for unity as he seeks to fix the troubled organisation. “Africa needs collective wisdom, but also the exceptional talent and wisdom of every (national football association) president and every member nation,” MotsepeRead More
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National Principals Cup finals scheduled for March 27th-31st
The National Finals of the Principal’s Cup earlier scheduled for April 1st- 5th will now take place from March 27th- 31st. According to the Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, Dr *Ademola Are “This change became necessary as we do not want distractions for the students writing their exams. The exams of the students mustRead More
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CAF Elections: Motsepe elected unopposed; Pinnick returns as Vice President
At the 43rd Confederation of African Football, CAF, General Assembly, meeting today, March 12 in Rabat, Morocco, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, emerged as President of CAF, while Amaju Pinnick has emerged as one of the Vice Presidents.
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E2%80%95-diogu/ D’Tigers can challenge for Olympics, Afrobasket if they fix things ? Diogu
D’Tigers have a lot of things to fix if they’re to mount a proper challenge at the Afrobasket tournament in Rwanda and the 2020 Olympics, captain of the team, Ike Diogu has said. Diogu who was a member of the team at the London 2012 Olympics, said following the conclusion of the Afrobasket qualifiers lastRead More
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Sunday Dare hails Wike on River’s Real Madrid Academy
The Minister of Youths and Sport, Sunday Dare said Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike by building the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt has laid a standard for football development for others to emulate. He said the academy is a worthy and long-term investment in human and capital development that will soon be theRead More
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Mourinho: I want to deliver a trophy for Tottenham
Jose Mourinho has revealed his eagerness to win a trophy for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, who is celebrating his 20th year at the club but only has a 2008 League Cup to show for his time in charge. Tottenham remains on course to win their first trophy in 13 years having reached the League CupRead More
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IWD 2021: NBA, BAL launch gender equality initiative in Africa
By Jacob Ajom In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) have announced the launch of several initiatives to advance gender equality and economic inclusion across Africa. The initiatives built on the NBA family’s collective efforts to advance equality and social justice in the United States,Read More
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Tokyo Olympics gets IOC-funded Chinese coronavirus jab
Competitors at this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will be offered coronavirus vaccines purchased from China, Olympic chief Thomas Bach announced Thursday in a significant move for the holding of the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games. The Chinese Olympic Committee have made “an offer to make additional vaccine doses availableRead More
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Real Madrid legend, Casillas announces split from wife Sara Carbonero
Three days after denying reports of a break-up, Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas and his wife, Sara Carbonero, have confirmed they have split. The couple admitted their love had “taken separate paths”. However, they said they would remain close to continue the “marvellous job” of raising their two children. Casillas and Sara have helped each
Real Madrid legend, Casillas announces split from wife Sara Carbonero
Man United vs West Ham: Solskjaer’s squad update confirmed
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has given an update on his squad ahead of their Premier League clash with David Moyes’s West Ham United on Sunday evening. Solskjaer said that Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Donny van de Beek will miss Man United’s clash against West Ham at Old Trafford. The Red Devils manager
Man United vs West Ham: Solskjaer’s squad update confirmed
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Liverpool legend, Mark Lawrenson predicts winner of EPL clash
Liverpool legend, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted Tottenham Hotspur to beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Premier League on Sunday at Emirates. Lawrenson believes Jose Mourinho’s side have what it takes to defeat the Gunners because Spurs have hit form and found some consistency. Providing his prediction, Lawrenson told BBC Sport, “Tottenham are firing
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Liverpool legend, Mark Lawrenson predicts winner of EPL clash
EPL: Tuchel scraps Lampard’s strict disciplinary policy on Chelsea players
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has scrapped his predecessor, Frank Lampard’s strict disciplinary policy on the club’s players. Chelsea have been in fine form since Tuchel replaced Lampard last January. During Lampard’s regime, there were fines and charges related to poor discipline. One of the punishments included a £500 fine for every minute a player is
EPL: Tuchel scraps Lampard’s strict disciplinary policy on Chelsea players
Leeds vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash confirmed Full list
Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva will be missing for Chelsea, when they travel to Leeds United in Saturday’s early kick off. The Blues go to Elland Road in search of a third successive Premier League win. Chelsea’s win over Everton cemented their spot in the top-four, meaning a win against Leeds, who have lost their
Leeds vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash confirmed Full list
Real Madrid: Zidane opens up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has refused to rule out a potential return for Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is currently being linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu from Juventus. His future at Juventus was recently being called into question after the Old Lady was knocked out from the Champions League by Porto
Real Madrid: Zidane opens up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return
LaLiga: I shouldn’t have let Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid – Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has said that the club’s decision to sell their star striker, Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus was a loss for all involved. Since the departure of the Portuguese international from Spain in 2018, Real Madrid have missed out on major trophies. And Ramos is still lamenting Ronaldo’s exit, saying “Cris lost
LaLiga: I shouldn’t have let Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid – Sergio Ramos
EPL: Tuchel can get very loud, say things that hurt – Ramos to Chelsea players
Chelsea players have been told that their new manager, Thomas Tuchel can get loud very easily and sometimes says things that hurt. Former Borussia Dortmund striker, Adrian Ramos said this, adding that not everyone will like Tuchel’s coaching style. Ramos, who worked under Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund, said some of his old team-mates were not
EPL: Tuchel can get very loud, say things that hurt – Ramos to Chelsea players
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man Utd vs West Ham, Arsenal vs Tottenham, other fixtures
Michael Owen, a former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, has predicted Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur to play a draw when both teams clash in the Premier League on Sunday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Owen also predicted Chelsea to beat Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. According to him, Manchester United will
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Man Utd vs West Ham, Arsenal vs Tottenham, other fixtures
EPL: Why I shouted at Timo Werner during Everton game – Chelsea boss, Tuchel
Chelsea head coach, Thomas Tuchel has given reasons he shouted at his forward, Timo Werner during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton on Monday. During the first half of the encounter at Stamford Bridge, the German tactician was caught shouting at Werner over positioning. And ahead of Chelsea’s trip to face Leeds United on Saturday, Tuchel
EPL: Why I shouted at Timo Werner during Everton game – Chelsea boss, Tuchel
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