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NFF felicitates with Okala, Oshoala, Balogun, Aribo
The Nigeria Football Federation has sent a message of congratulations to much-respected former Nigeria goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala, who attained the platinum age of 70 on Monday, 17th May 2021. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi praised the towering goaltender for his glorious service to the fatherland in the round leather game, delivering his best anytimeRead More
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Samuel Chukwueze’s Villareal beat Man United to win Europa League
By Emmanuel Okogba Villareal edged Manchester United 11-10 on penalties to win a thrilling Europa League final and title for the first time after playing out 1-1 at regulation time. After 21 penalties, Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea missed his kick that handed Unai Emery his 4th Europa league title. United headed into theRead More
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Antonio Conte leaves Inter Milan
By Emmanuel Okogba Title winning Antonio Conte has parted ways with Inter Milan amidst rumors he’s set for a return to the Premier League. Conte who guided Inter to the Scudetto for the first time since 2010 has been embroiled in a dispute with the club’s owners following their decision to cut down the sizeRead More
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Man Utd’s Solskjaer confident ahead of Europa League final against Villarreal
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he is ‘confident’ his team will beat Villarreal on Wednesday night to lift the Europa League trophy, but insists any success is not about him or his ego. This is the first final United have reached since Solskjaer was first appointed at the end of 2018, havingRead More
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Conte in shock departure from Inter Milan, despite Serie A success
Antonio Conte has departed Inter by mutual consent less than a month from clinching the Serie A title, the club have confirmed. The 51-year-old guided the Nerazzurri to their first Scudetto since 2010 in just his second season in charge. Conte, who also led Inter to the Europa League final in his first season atRead More
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Ekiti sweeps the stakes at Gen Adebayo Junior Tennis Masters
Ekiti State representatives at the maiden edition of the General Adeyinka Adebayo South West Junior Tennis Masters concluded in Ado-Ekiti won all the titles at stake. The host state won four gold and silver in both U-14 and U-16 boys and girls, while Oyo and Ondo won two silver and one silver respectively.Read More
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Commission dismisses reports linking Ayade to shut Table Tennis hall
The Cross Rivers State Sports Commission has dismissed reports linking Governor Ben Ayade to the closure of Table Tennis Hall in the state. The Chairman, CRS Sports Commission, Emmanuel Elom, described the reports as “misinforming and outright lies.” “To set the records straight, the Table Tennis Hall in the premises of the U. J Esuene StadiumRead More
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Ayade shuts Canaan Table Tennis club hall, goes tough on opposition
By Ike Uchechukwu In an attempt to decimate opposition in the state, the Cross River government has commenced a systematic clampdown on government appointees and associates that have refused to join the All Progressive Congress, APC, as the Canaan Table Tennis Club hall was Tuesday shut down leaving the athletes stranded. In the latest move,Read More
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Arsenal’s Willian mulls Chelsea return, as Inter Miami lurk around
Arsenal attacker Willian is understood to be mulling a possible shock return to Chelsea, a season after his departure from Stamford Bridge The 32-year old Brazilian joined the Gunners last summer after a protracted contract renewal standoff at Chelsea, where the Brazilian was seeking a three-year deal, with the Blues unwilling to offer such terms.Read More
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Pinnick charges committee to develop women’s football from grassroots
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Thursday mandated members of the Federation’s Women’s Football Committee to reflect deeply and enact policies and strategies that would spur the development of Nigeria women’s football from the grassroots. Speaking at the formal inauguration of the committee, Pinnick, who wasRead More
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Europa League final: Villarreal were programmed to defeat Man Utd – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said Villarreal were “programmed” to defeat Manchester United and win the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side won 11-10 on penalties, after it finished 1-1 in Gdansk. Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead in the first half, before Edinson Cavani pounced in the area to make
Europa League final: Villarreal were programmed to defeat Man Utd – Oliseh
UEL final: Scholes blames Man United player for defeat to Villarreal
Paul Scholes has blamed goalkeeper David De Gea for Manchester United’s defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Scholes, a United legend, was critical of the Spaniard following his poor performance during the penalty shootout. The match was taken to extra time and went into penalty shootout after United and Villarreal played
UEL final: Scholes blames Man United player for defeat to Villarreal
Villarreal vs Man Utd: Rashford attacked after Europa League final defeat
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, was the target of racial attacks following their Europa League final defeat to Villarreal on Wednesday night. Rashford said he received “at least 70 racial slurs” on social media following Man United’s defeat against Villarreal in Gdansk, Poland. The England international played the entire 120 minutes as Man United drew
Villarreal vs Man Utd: Rashford attacked after Europa League final defeat
Europa League highest goal scorers this season revealed See top 19
Following the conclusion of this year’s Europa League on Wednesday night, below are the top goal scorers in the tournament this season. Recall that Villarreal defeated Man United 11-10 on penalties to win this year’s Europa League after the match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Gdansk. Villarreal’s Gerard Moreno, Lille’s Yusuf Yazici and Roma’s
Europa League highest goal scorers this season revealed See top 19
You changed me, I’ll keep your principles – Lukaku salutes ex-Inter manager, Conte
Inter Milan forward, Romelu Lukaku, has paid tribute to Antonio Conte, following the manager’s departure from the Nerazzurri on Wednesday. Conte spent two years in charge of Inter Milan and led the club to their first Serie A trophy in 11 years this season. The 51-year-old, who ended Juventus’ run of nine consecutive Serie A
You changed me, I’ll keep your principles – Lukaku salutes ex-Inter manager, Conte
Zidane steps down as Real Madrid manager
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as the club’s manager despite having one more year remaining on his contract, according to AS. Real Madrid finished second in La Liga this season with city rivals Atletico Madrid claiming the league title. AS reports that Zidane asked for a few days to reach a decision
Zidane steps down as Real Madrid manager
Transfer: Chelsea takes final decision on signing Eden Hazard from Real Madrid
Chelsea have decided against making Eden Hazard’s return to Stamford Bridge a priority this summer, according to Sunday World. Reports in Spain had earlier claimed that the forward is looking to leave the Spanish capital at the end of the season and his preference is to return to Chelsea. The Belgium international joined Real Madrid
Transfer: Chelsea takes final decision on signing Eden Hazard from Real Madrid
Europa League final: Why I didn’t sub De Gea before penalties – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted that he thought about subbing on penalty specialist Dean Henderson, as spot kicks loomed in their Europa League final on Wednesday night. However, Solskjaer insists he was “confident” in David de Gea, who played the entire game. Although Henderson has emerged as United’s first-choice goalkeeper in the
Europa League final: Why I didn’t sub De Gea before penalties – Solskjaer
Europa League final: Prize money for Villarreal, Man United revealed
UEFA will pay Villarreal €8,500,000 (£7.5m/$10m) for winning this year’s Europa League ahead of Manchester United. The Europe top football governing body will also pay Man United €4,500,000 (£4m/$5m) for losing the Europa League final to Villarreal, Manchester Evening News reports. Villarreal defeated Man United 11-10 on penalties to win the Europa League after the
Europa League final: Prize money for Villarreal, Man United revealed
Villarreal vs Man United: We didn’t play well – Solskjaer after UEL final defeat
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has criticized his players, including Paul Pogba, following their Europa League final defeat against Villarreal on Wednesday. Solskjaer said his players didn’t turn up against Villarreal in Gdansk. Villarreal defeated Man United 11-10 on penalties to win this year’s Europa League after the match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Villarreal vs Man United: We didn’t play well – Solskjaer after UEL final defeat
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