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Why Nigerian men don’t like marrying female footballers – Super Falcons goalie
Christy Ohaeriaku is the first-choice goalkeeper of the Nigerian senior national female football team the Super Falcons. In an exclusive interview, the shot-stopper who also doubles as the first team goalkeeper of Edo Queens Football Club of Benin said that Nigerian men should be held responsible for the majority of female footballers not being marriedRead More
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UFC 261: Kamaru Usman declares war on Masvidal
It’s time for battle once again as Current Welterweight champion Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman and American professional mixed martial artist, Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal prepare for their hugely anticipated sold-out 170-rematch when they face-off for the UFC 261 Welterweight championship title scheduled to take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida inRead More
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NPFL: Be consistent, Eguma, Ilechukwu tell LMC
Coach of Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt Stanley Eguma has expressed disappointment over the unstable calendar of the Nigerian top-flight league after another date 9th of May 2021 was released for the resumption of the second stanza of the 2020/21 league season from the initially scheduled date of 28th April 2021. EgumaRead More
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Nigeria can produce world champions in swimming — Tonjur
By Ben Efe Swimming is regarded as a ‘lesser sport’ in Nigeria, but Olympian Rachel Tonjur has urged Nigerian sports authorities to make investments in the aquatic disciplines because there are born swimmers and the potentials to win medals at international sports contests is limitless. Tonjur, won four gold, two silver, and one bronze medalRead More
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Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw 27 April
…Countdown to 23-team international tournament begins in Doha Qatar will host the draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ at Katara Opera Housein Doha on Tuesday, 27 April at 9 PM local time. The tournament will be contested by 23 Arab nations from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Read More
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Kayode fires Turkish club to victory
Nigeria international, Olarenwaju Kayode continued his fine goal scoring form as he inspires his Turkish side, Savaspor to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2 yesterday at the Eryaman Stadyumu. Kayode, who was brought on in the 46th minute for Isaac Cofie, levelled proceedings for Sivasspor in the 83rd minute with a fine strike afterRead More
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Super League cannot go ahead, says Agnelli
Founder of the breakaway European Super League and Juventus chairman, Andrea Agnelli, called time on the project on Wednesday after six English clubs withdrew. He then blamed the involvement of politicians for the league’s downfall. Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday. But after 48Read More
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European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling timeRead More
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Alaba reaches agreement to join Real Madrid on five-year deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Bayern Munich defender, David Alaba has reportedly agreed to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a five-year deal that will start at this end of this current season. Although the Austria international is yet to sign a contract, both clubs are expected to make an announcement anytime soon. Talks to extend hisRead More
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All 6 English clubs withdraw from Super League amid outrage
Plans for the European Super League fell further into crisis late Tuesday, with all six English clubs announcing they were turning away from their involvement in the controversial project. Manchester City were the first to formally confirm on Tuesday night that they were quitting the competition, two days after it was announced amid wide-ranging outrage.Read More
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EPL: Europe wants to destroy Premier League – Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger, a former Arsenal manager, has insisted that everybody in Europe dreams of destroying the Premier League. Wenger said this while assessing the situation in the wake of the seemingly failed European Super League, ESL, experiment. Recall that Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool were among the top six Premier League clubs to pull
EPL: Europe wants to destroy Premier League – Arsene Wenger
50 greatest footballers of all time ranked, Messi 3rd, Ronaldo 6th Full list
A popular football site, 90min.com has released its ranking for the greatest players of all time (G.O.A.T). The website named Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, with Brazilian legend, Pele in second spot, while Barcelona King, Lionel Messi completes the top three. Brazilian Ronaldo Nazario, Johan Cruyff Franz Beckenbauer all came before
50 greatest footballers of all time ranked, Messi 3rd, Ronaldo 6th Full list
Leeds United vs Man United: Fred warns Red Devils players about Raphinha
Manchester United midfielder, Fred, has warned the Red Devils players about Leeds United winger, Raphinha, ahead of both teams’ clash in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Fred said that it would help Man United if Raphinha can’t play the Premier League tie at Elland Road, adding that the 27-year-old is a great player. The
Leeds United vs Man United: Fred warns Red Devils players about Raphinha
We deeply regret – Abramovich sends open letter to Chelsea supporters over failed ESL plan
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, has sent an open letter to the club’s supporters over the failed European Super League, ESL, plan. Abramovich admitted that Chelsea’s hierarchy ‘deeply regrets’ agreeing to join the European Super League, adding that the Blues supporters should have been consulted over the plans to move away from the current UEFA competitions.
We deeply regret – Abramovich sends open letter to Chelsea supporters over failed ESL plan
EPL: Enough is enough – Arteta demands VAR answers as Arsenal lose to Everton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he has had enough of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The Spaniard was left fuming after they were denied a penalty, before a Bernd Leno error saw the Gunners lose 1-0 to Everton on Friday. Leno allowed Richarlison’s effort through his legs, but before then, the Brazilian forward conceded
EPL: Enough is enough – Arteta demands VAR answers as Arsenal lose to Everton
Champions League: UEFA names four big clubs that could be banned
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, has threatened to ban the Spanish and Italian teams still adamant about the European Super League from the Champions League. Although plans for the Super League fell apart this week, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan have still not left the project. “It’s crystal clear that the clubs will have
Champions League: UEFA names four big clubs that could be banned
EPL: Arteta speaks on Leno’s error after Arsenal lose 1-0 to Everton
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted “errors are part of football”, after Bernd Leno’s blunder gifted Everton all three points on Friday night. Leno allowed Richarlison’s effort through his legs and the goal proved decisive, as the Gunners lost 1-0 at the Emirates. Before then, Richarlison had conceded a penalty for a foul on Dani
EPL: Arteta speaks on Leno’s error after Arsenal lose 1-0 to Everton
West Ham vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash at London Stadium confirmed
Chelsea’s squad to face West Ham United in today’s English Premier League, EPL, tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named 24 players to tackle West Ham at the London Stadium. Chelsea head to the game after playing a goalless draw with Brighton in their previous Premier League encounter
West Ham vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for EPL clash at London Stadium confirmed
EPL: Joe Cole predicts results of West Ham vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Man United
Former Chelsea winger, Joe Cole, has predicted West Ham United to play a draw against Thomas Tuchel’s side in today’s Premier League tie at the London Stadium. Cole also predicted Leeds United to beat Manchester United on Sunday afternoon at Elland Road. Providing his predictions, Cole told JOE: “Draw. That’s proper sitting on the fence,
EPL: Joe Cole predicts results of West Ham vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Man United
Leeds vs Man United: Solskjaer confirms player to miss EPL tie, gives update on Rashford, others
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed that striker, Anthony Martial, will miss his side’s away Premier League clash against Leeds United on Sunday afternoon. Solskjaer also provided the latest update on Marcus Rashford and Eric Bailly ahead of the Leeds United clash. Man United head to the game after defeating Burnley 3-1 in
Leeds vs Man United: Solskjaer confirms player to miss EPL tie, gives update on Rashford, others
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