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2022 W/C Qualifiers: CAF approves seven stadiums for Nigeria’s home games
CAF and FIFA have approved seven stadiums in Nigeria to host the Super Eagles 2022 World Cup Qualifiers home games. The stadiums are Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, National Stadium Abuja, Adokie Amiesimaka International stadium in Port Harcourt. Others include the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, BeninRead More
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Breaking: Unai Emery’s Villareal edge past Arsenal into Europa League final
Villareal beat Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate to qualify for the final of this year’s Europa League after playing out a goalless draw at the Emirates Stdaium on Thursday.
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Breaking: It’s Man City vs Chelsea in all-English Champions League final
By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final of this year’s Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and 3-1 on aggregate. Real Madrid needed an outright win or a score draw to stand a chance of winning the competition for a record 14th time but Chelsea had plansRead More
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Calls for UFC on African soil grow, as Usman retains title
Following the successful title defense by the world’s welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently in Jacksonville, USA, there are growing calls for an inaugural UFC fight to be held on the African continent. The calls come in a dint to honour African fighters, who hold prominence in the UFC. Currently,Read More
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Breaking: Mahrez brace seals first Champions League final for Man City
By Emmanuel Okogba Riyad Mahrez scored twice on the night to help Manchester City book a first-ever Champions League final match, beating PSG 4-1 on aggregate. City began the game with a 2-1 advantage from last week where Mahrez also scored the winner. The final will be Guardiola’s first since he won the competition withRead More
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Mbappe starts on the bench against Man City after late fitness test
Kylian Mbappe will start on the bench for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Manchester City on Tuesday. Mbappe has faced a race against time to be declared fit after picking up a calf injury. He played no part in his side’s 2-1 win over Lens at the weekend andRead More
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Pinnick invites Argentina, Romania to Aisha Buhari invitational tourney
World football power, Argentina, and Romania are likely to participate in the Aisha Buhari Women Football tournament following discussions between the organisers and both countries. The Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament is scheduled to hold in Lagos in September with Ghana, Cameroun, Mali, South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria already confirmed for the competition. ALSO READ: BREAKING: JoseRead More
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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho to join AS Roma on three-year deal
Former Spurs manager, Jose Mourinho will join Serie A side, AS Roma on a three-year contract at the end of the season according to a statement on Giallorossi’s website. Mourinho was fired as Spurs boss after a string of poor results that all but ruled out the North London side from a highly coveted top-4Read More
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E2%80%95-guardiola/ Champions League semi-final second leg harder than the final ? Guardiola
Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City players are facing the toughest task in European football as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Second-half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez saw City come from behind to claim a 2-1 win in Paris last week, putting them in primeRead More
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Arsenal’s Aubameyang hails medics after recovery from malaria
Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hailed the clubs medics for helping him recover from malaria in time for the gunners’ crunch Europa League Semi-final tie with Villarreal The lethal forward who contracted Malaria while on international football duties with the Gabonese national team, recovered in time to play a starring role in the Gunners 2-0Read More
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Arteta expected to be sacked after Europa League flop, Allegri, Rodgers linked to Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s odds of being sacked as Arsenal manager have been slashed, after they were dumped out of the Europa League by Villarreal on Thursday night. The Gunners played out a goalless draw at the Emirates, after losing 2-1 in the semi-final first leg. Arteta had been priced at 14/1 to be the next Premier
Arteta expected to be sacked after Europa League flop, Allegri, Rodgers linked to Arsenal
Courtois’ father slams ‘unprofessional’ Eden Hazard after Real Madrid’s UCL exit
Thierry Courtois, the father of Thibaut Courtois, has hit out at his son’s team-mate at Real Madrid, Eden Hazard, labelling him “unprofessional”. According to him, it was “not smart” for Hazard to be caught laughing with his former friends at Chelsea, following their Champions League semi-final defeat. The Belgian took the opportunity to catch up
Courtois’ father slams ‘unprofessional’ Eden Hazard after Real Madrid’s UCL exit
Rafa Benitez confirms he is ready to return to Premier League
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United manager, Rafa Benitez, has made it clear that coaching a topflight club in English is his priority, after leaving Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro. This is amid speculation that he will replace Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. Benitez left Dalian Pro in January, citing COVID-19 as a factor in
Rafa Benitez confirms he is ready to return to Premier League
Solskjaer slams ‘impossible schedule’ after Man Utd qualify for Europa League final
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has hit out at the Premier League after they were ordered to play three matches in five days, after last weekend’s game against Liverpool was postponed. United travel to Aston Villa this Sunday, before hosting Leicester City on Tuesday. The rearranged fixture with Liverpool has been scheduled for 48
Solskjaer slams ‘impossible schedule’ after Man Utd qualify for Europa League final
Arteta under huge pressure after being embarrassed by Unai Emery – Keown
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has warned Mikel Arteta that he is now under immense pressure, after they crashed out of the Europa League against Villarreal. The Gunners lost 2-1 and could only draw 0-0 with Unai Emery’s side at the Emirates on Thursday night. Although Arteta insists he is still the best man for
Arteta under huge pressure after being embarrassed by Unai Emery – Keown
Premier League breaks LaLiga’s record in Champions League, Europa League
Premier League teams have set a new record for overall European performance in one campaign. This follows Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United qualification for the finals of the two top competitions. The coefficient score is an average of all an association’s teams in Europe over the course of the campaign. English clubs’ coefficient this
Premier League breaks LaLiga’s record in Champions League, Europa League
EPL: Arsenal take final decision on sacking Arteta after UEL exit to Villarreal
Arsenal have decided to let Mikel Arteta remain as Gunners manager despite their crashing out of the Europa League in the semi-final, according to Eurosport. The Gunners have assured the Spaniard his future is safe at Emirates. Arsenal were beaten 2-1 in Spain in the first leg and were held to a goalless draw at
EPL: Arsenal take final decision on sacking Arteta after UEL exit to Villarreal
Man United vs Villarreal: Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Scholes name team to win UEL trophy
Former Manchester United stars, Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes have predicted the winner of the Europa League final to be played between their old club and Spanish side, Villarreal. The three players all tipped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to win the Europa League final. Manchester United beat AS Roma 8-5 on aggregate to
Man United vs Villarreal: Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Scholes name team to win UEL trophy
Europa League: Arteta explains why Arsenal failed to qualify for final
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has said his team failed to qualify for the Europa League final because of small details. The Gunners played out a 0-0 draw with Villarreal on Thursday night, bowing out on a 2-1 aggregate defeat. Arteta, speaking after the game, insisted they tried everything but failed to put the ball in
Europa League: Arteta explains why Arsenal failed to qualify for final
Europa League: Arsenal eliminated, Villarreal to face Man Utd in final
This year’s Europa League final will be played between Villarreal and Manchester United. Villarreal progressed with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal. The LaLiga side, now coached by former Gunners boss Unai Emery, came to London with the 2-1 win in Spain and played out a 0-0 draw at the Emirates. Although captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Europa League: Arsenal eliminated, Villarreal to face Man Utd in final
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