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Enyimba ready to shed blood against Pyramids FC – Noble
Enyimba FC goalkeeper John Noble has stated that the People’s Elephants are ready to give their all and shed blood ahead of tomorrow’s CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg clash against Pyramids of Egypt. Noble said the team is strong and united in spirit to pull through the ties against the Egyptian side. He also addedRead More
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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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Spotify founder says bid to buy Arsenal rejected by club owner
Spotify founder Daniel Ek has revealed he has had a bid to buy Arsenal rejected, which included elements of fan ownership and representation on the board. The Swedish billionaire, a boyhood Arsenal fan, tweeted his interest in purchasing the north London outfit last month during protests against club owners. The protests had followed the club’sRead More
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Tielemans strike seals historic FA Cup trophy for Leicester in 1-0 win over Chelsea
A sensational Youri Tielemans strike and an agonising VAR call saw Leicester City lift the FA Cup for the first time after Saturday’s 1-0 final win over Chelsea. The Foxes had failed four times previously at this stage, most recently in 1969, but belatedly added to a burgeoning trophy haul that includes the 2015-16 PremierRead More
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E2%80%95-akpoborie/ Onuachu can lead Eagles attack ? Akpoborie
Former Nigerian striker Jonathan Akpoborie says Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu can lead the team’s attack at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Onuachu played third fiddle in the team’s attack behind Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho in the qualifying campaign for the bi-annual tournament but has been the top marksman in theRead 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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EPL: Luiz, Willian to leave Arsenal for new clubs this summer
Arsenal stars, David Luiz and Willian, are expected to leave the club this summer transfer window. This was disclosed by respected football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano disclosed this in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Sunday. According to him, European clubs and MLS side, Inter Miami are interested in signing the Brazilians at
EPL: Luiz, Willian to leave Arsenal for new clubs this summer
FA Cup: Frank Lampard’s fingerprints are all over Chelsea players – Joe Cole
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has insisted the club’s former manager, Frank Lampard’s fingerprints are all over the Blues players despite Thomas Tuchel succeeding him last January. Cole believes Lampard deserves praise for the groundwork he did as a Chelsea coach before being replaced by Tuchel. Speaking prior to Chelsea’s FA Cup final 1-0 defeat
FA Cup: Frank Lampard’s fingerprints are all over Chelsea players – Joe Cole
FA Cup: How Ndidi, Iheanacho celebrated with Leicester team-mates in dressing room after victory VIDEO
Nigerian players, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, celebrated in the dressing room with their Leicester City teammates following their FA Cup triumph against Chelsea. Leicester City beat Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday at Wembley, thanks to Youri Tielemans’s 63rd-minute sublime strike. Iheanacho played for 67 minutes for the Foxes against Chelsea before he was replaced by
FA Cup: How Ndidi, Iheanacho celebrated with Leicester team-mates in dressing room after victory VIDEO
FA Cup: Chelsea’s Kante cheats a lot – Man Utd star, Pogba
The Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has insisted that Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante “cheats a lot”. Pogba explained that Kante would do whatever it takes to win at anything, adding that the 30-year-old is a “smart kid” and a “cunning” player. Pogba and Kante are both international teammates with the France national team. Kante has established
FA Cup: Chelsea’s Kante cheats a lot – Man Utd star, Pogba
FA Cup: Why Leicester City defeated Chelsea – Coach Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has said his players defeated Chelsea because they approached the game courageously. Youri Tielemans’ stunning long-range strike sealed Leicester’s first FA Cup final win. Chelsea would have leveled the game but a late ‘equaliser’ by Ben Chilwell was ruled out by VAR. Speaking after the game, Rodgers described Leicester’s win
FA Cup: Why Leicester City defeated Chelsea – Coach Brendan Rodgers
FA Cup: Ashley Cole makes claim on Tuchel after Chelsea’s 1-0 final defeat to Leicester
Former Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole, has claimed that Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea team have fallen back into bad habits after their FA Cup final 1-0 defeat to Leicester City on Saturday. Leicester City defeated Chelsea at Wembley Stadium to win their first FA Cup trophy thanks to Youri Tielemans’s only goal of the match. Speaking on
FA Cup: Ashley Cole makes claim on Tuchel after Chelsea’s 1-0 final defeat to Leicester
FA Cup: Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger opens up on loss to Leicester City
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger has reacted to the club’s 1-0 loss to Leicester City during the FA Cup final. Rudiger expressed disappointment that Chelsea lost the FA Cup final to Leicester. Leicester City emerged victorious following Youri Tielemans’ stunning long-range strike and surviving a late VAR drama when a Ben Chilwell effort was ruled out
FA Cup: Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger opens up on loss to Leicester City
FA Cup: It was handball – Tuchel gives verdict on refereeing decision after Chelsea’s defeat to Leicester
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has given his verdict on the refereeing decision following his side’s FA Cup final 1-0 defeat against Leicester City on Saturday. Tuchel said that luck was not on Chelsea’s side after they lost their second consecutive FA Cup final against Leicester at Wembley Stadium. Leicester City defeated Chelsea at Wembley Stadium
FA Cup: It was handball – Tuchel gives verdict on refereeing decision after Chelsea’s defeat to Leicester
Zidane informs Real Madrid players he will leave this summer
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has informed his squad that he will be leaving this summer, Goal reports. Zidane’s contract with the LaLiga side expires at the end of the year and his future has been a subject of speculation. The Frenchman returned to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019 for a second spell in charge,
Zidane informs Real Madrid players he will leave this summer
FA Cup final: Ex-EPL referee explains why VAR didn’t cancel Leicester’s winning goal
Former Premier League referee, Peter Walton has explained why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), did not chalk off Youri Tielemans’ winning goal in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Tielemans unleashed an unstoppable effort past Kepa Arizzabalaga in the second half, to see Leicester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley. However, many Chelsea fans feel
FA Cup final: Ex-EPL referee explains why VAR didn’t cancel Leicester’s winning goal
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