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SUPER EAGLES: Musa, Ekong, 29 others for Cameroon friendly
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has drawn up a provisional squad list of 31 players for Nigeria’s prestige international friendly game against five-time African champions Cameroon in Austria on Friday, 4th June 2021. The game will take place at the Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian capital, Vienna starting from 8.30 pm Austria time.“Captain Ahmed Musa,Read More
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THE MATHEMATICAL: Lee Evans must not die!
By Chief Segun Odegbami The above is the title of my broadcast on social media two days ago. I am repeating it here only as a guide to what has developed since then. The article generated global interest except in the sports fraternity in Nigeria that does not seem to appreciate the enormity of theRead More
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FA Cup thrills await Nigerian football fans
Fans of English football will watch the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Leicester at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London today. This match will air live on SuperSport Football (GOtv Channel 31) from 5:15 pm. Subscribers will get to watch their favourite players such as Mason Mount from Chelsea and Kelechi Iheanacho from LeicesterRead More
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Kelechi Iheanacho as arrowhead
The story of Kelechi Iheanacho’s sojourn in English football has been in twists and turns. It kicked off on a very bright note at Manchester City after the young lad helped Nigeria win the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar in 2013. He was handed his first professional contract at Manchester City in 2015. Iheanacho’sRead More
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Wilfried Ndidi: Leicester’s linchpin
Super Eagles duo, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kelechi Iheanacho will, together with their Leicester City teammates face one of their biggest tests since arriving in England as professional footballers. Ndidi arrived in England in a £17 million transfer deal with Leicester City in 2016 from Belgium where he had a memorable season with Genk. His debutRead More
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CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Knockout Rounds: Enyimba at it again
Having played over 100 matches in CAF Club competitions, Enyimba remains one of Nigeria’s bright spots on the continent. Such strong representation has seen the Elephants lift the prestigious CAF Champions League twice and earned a 12th place ranking in the latest CAF club ratings in May. The eight-time Nigerian champions are currently inRead More
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Joshua demands ‘less talk and more action’ from Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has admitted he is running out of patience with Tyson Fury and demanded ‘less talk and more action’, with their £100million heavyweight blockbuster facing further delays. Their Battle of Britain for the undisputed heavyweight championship was expected to be announced last week for August 14 in Saudi Arabia. However, that was not theRead More
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Chelsea, Leicester go head to head in enticing FA Cup final clash
Chelsea and Leicester go head-to-head in the FA Cup final this evening as the pair battle it out for the last major domestic trophy of the season. The match will be played in front of 21,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, in what is perhaps the most significant return to normality for British football since theRead More
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Klopp plays down Mane handshake snub after win against Man United
Jurgen Klopp will talk to Sadio Mane about his post-match handshake snub at Old Trafford but the Liverpool boss says the incident is being blown out of proportion. Mane was named among the substitutes for the Reds’ clash with fierce rivals Manchester United on Thursday and replaced Diogo Jota in the second half of aRead More
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Super Falcons, Black Queens’ clash headlines AWCON 2022 qualifying draw
Continental powerhouses Nigeria and Ghana have been surprisingly drawn against each other in the first round of the qualifying series for the 12th Women African Cup of Nations that Morocco will host in the summer of next year. At the draw event held in CAF’s headquarters in Cairo on Monday, Equatorial Guinea will square upRead More
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Chelsea vs Leicester: Brendan Rodgers highlights Thomas Tuchel’s advantages over Lampard
Brendan Rodgers has highlighted the differences between Thomas Tuchel and Frank Lampard going into Leicester City’s FA final clash against Chelsea on Saturday. According to the Leicester City boss, Thomas Tuchel’s experience of working with world-class players has helped the Blues’ transformation after Lampard’s sack. Lampard was sacked and replaced with former Paris Saint-Germain boss,
Chelsea vs Leicester: Brendan Rodgers highlights Thomas Tuchel’s advantages over Lampard
FA Cup: John Terry identifies Leicester player that will trouble Chelsea
England legend, John Terry has warned Chelsea to be wary of defender, Jonny Evans ahead of their FA Cup final against Leicester City on Saturday. Leicester parade other defenders such as Wesley Fofana who has made an instant impact at the club following his £36.5 million move from Saint-Etienne last October, and Caglar Soyuncu whose
FA Cup: John Terry identifies Leicester player that will trouble Chelsea
FA Cup final: Tuchel names Chelsea squad to face Leicester City Full List
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named his squad to face Leicester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday evening. The German is looking to win his first trophy with the Blues, after only replacing Frank Lampard in January. If the Blues see off Brendan Rodgers’ men, they would have won the FA Cup for
FA Cup final: Tuchel names Chelsea squad to face Leicester City Full List
Champions League final: Man City players hate me – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his players hate him for his constant rotation. For their away clash against Newcastle United on Friday night, Guardiola made a few changes to his starting XI. The Spaniard went for a front three of Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres. Torres netted a sublime hat-trick as
Champions League final: Man City players hate me – Guardiola
14 players to leave Barcelona this summer
At least, 14 players are expected to leave Barcelona this summer, with the club prepared for a “summer revolution”, Mundo Deportivo reports. The LaLiga side will either sell, loan or terminate the contracts of some players to reduce the wage bill. Among those likely to leave are Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho, Martin Braithwaite, Neto, Matheus
14 players to leave Barcelona this summer
Barcelona prioritize Haaland over Messi
Barcelona will prioritise a move for Erling Haaland over re-signing Lionel Messi this summer, the UK Sun reports. The Spanish giants are in a tight financial situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barca may not be able to afford the transfer Borussia Dortmund will demand for Haaland and a new contract for Messi. Should they
Barcelona prioritize Haaland over Messi
Chelsea vs Leicester City: Mark Lawrenson predicts winner of FA Cup final
Former Liverpool star, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted today’s FA Cup final clash between Chelsea and Leicester City. Chelsea will on Saturday evening tackle Leicester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Thomas Tuchel’s men head to the game following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, while Leicester defeated Manchester
Chelsea vs Leicester City: Mark Lawrenson predicts winner of FA Cup final
FA Cup final: Chelsea could end up without trophy – Paul Merson
Paul Merson has warned that Thomas Tuchel and his Chelsea side may end up without a silverware this season ahead of their FA Cup final clash against Leicester City. Merson said that Tuchel’s tinkering has handed Leicester City a huge advantage ahead of the Wembley showdown on Saturday. With one eye on the FA Cup
FA Cup final: Chelsea could end up without trophy – Paul Merson
Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent opens up on player’s ”return” to Sporting CP
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes has dismissed the player’s mother’s claim that the Juventus star will rejoin Sporting CP this summer. Ronaldo started his football career at Sporting before moving to Manchester United in 2003 where he developed into a big star and later left Old Trafford for Real Madrid. Ronaldo, 36, scored his 100th
Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent opens up on player’s ”return” to Sporting CP
Oshoala warns Chelsea ahead of Champions League final
Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala, has said they have learnt from their UEFA Women’s Champions League final loss to Lyon two years ago, ahead of Sunday’s final against Chelsea. Oshoala’s goal was not enough for the Spanish club in Budapest in 2019, as it was a mere consolation. Reflecting on the past two years, speaking to
Oshoala warns Chelsea ahead of Champions League final
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