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Adequate infrastructure crucial to sports development — Pinnick
President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the ongoing sports facilities construction in Osun state will aid sports development after completion.
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Latest FIFA Rankings for African countries
The following are the latest FIFA rankings for African countries, published in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday. World ranking African ranking Countries 22 1 Senegal 26 2 Tunisia 32 3 Nigeria 33 4 Algeria 34 5 Morocco 46 6 Egypt 49 7 Ghana 55 Read More
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Chelsea to fund move for Lukaku with sale of 5 players
By Emmanuel Okogba Chelsea Football Club will reportedly put up five of its players for sale to raise funds for the purchase of in-form Inter Milan striker, Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku who is expected to leave Inter after owners asked for a cut in squad size and club’s transfer budget finished the 2020/21 season as secondRead More
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Zidane steps down as Real Madrid boss after trophyless season
Zinedine Zidane’s second spell as head coach of Real Madrid is over after the club announced the departure of the Frenchman. The former ‘galactico’, a majestic playmaker who dazzled crowds at the Santiago Bernabeu and beyond, Zidane returned to Madrid for two spells as coach. Now his era is over, with Madrid stating on Thursday:Read More
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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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Man City vs Chelsea: Guardiola names squad for Champions League final
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has named his side’s squad to tackle Chelsea in the Champions League final tie on Saturday night in Portugal. Guardiola released a 24-man squad to face Chelsea at the Estádio do Dragão in a post via Man City’s website. Man City had knocked Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League
Man City vs Chelsea: Guardiola names squad for Champions League final
I’m leaving – Ronaldo tells Juventus teammates
Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has told his teammates that he is considering leaving the Bianconeri this summer. Marca reports that Ronaldo had a dressing room meeting with his teammates, stating he plans to leave the club. The 36-year-old informed his teammates that he had already achieved his goal when he joined the Serie A giants.
I’m leaving – Ronaldo tells Juventus teammates
Transfer: Real Madrid to announce first summer signing
Real Madrid are set to announce their first signing of the summer ahead of next season. According to Spanish publication, AS, Real Madrid are set to make the announcement of completing a move for David Alaba in the next few days. The Los Blancos have already reached an agreement with Alaba that will keep him
Transfer: Real Madrid to announce first summer signing
Champions League final: Sterling reveals what can stop Man City from beating Chelsea
Raheem Sterling has insisted that only Manchester City can stop themselves from winning the Champions League final. City go into Saturday’s game as big favourites to beat Chelsea, despite suffering two defeats against their opponents in the past two months. Chelsea ended Pep Guardiola’s men’s hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple this season. Thomas Tuchel’s
Champions League final: Sterling reveals what can stop Man City from beating Chelsea
UCL final: Tuchel names Chelsea squad to tackle Man City in Portugal
Chelsea’s squad to face Manchester City in Saturday’s Champions League final tie has been revealed. Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named 25 players to tackle Man City at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. Tuchel released the list in a post via Chelsea’s website on Friday. Chelsea had eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions
UCL final: Tuchel names Chelsea squad to tackle Man City in Portugal
Pirlo sacked as Juventus manager
Andrea Pirlo has been fired as manager of Juventus on Friday. Juventus made the announcement in a statement via their Twitter handle on Friday morning. Pirlo took charge of Juventus last year, replacing Maurizio Sarri. Juventus are now expected to appoint a new manager ahead of next season. Meanwhile, Massimiliano Allegri has been linked with
Pirlo sacked as Juventus manager
UCL final: Manchester City to beat Chelsea 2-0 – Michael Owen
Former Liverpool and England star, Michael Owen has predicted victory for Manchester City when they clash with Premier League rivals Chelsea in the final of the Champions League on Saturday. Manchester City and Chelsea will lock horns in Porto in the finale of this season’s Champions League. While Pep Guardiola’s City are looking forward for
UCL final: Manchester City to beat Chelsea 2-0 – Michael Owen
Villarreal gives Man United, Man City nod to sign Torres
Villarreal president, Fernando Roig, has given Manchester United or Manchester City the go-ahead to sign their player, Pau Torres, this summer transfer window. Roig, however, insisted that Torres will not leave Villarreal for a cut-price fee. Torres has attracted interest from several clubs, including Man United, City, Real Madrid and Barcelona, in the past. The
Villarreal gives Man United, Man City nod to sign Torres
Champions League: You won’t beat me again – Guardiola warns Tuchel
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has vowed not to lose again to Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel, as they face each other in the Champions League final this Saturday. Since he arrived at Stamford Bridge in January, Tuchel has played City twice. The German has defeated Guardiola’s men on both occasions in the FA Cup semi-final and
Champions League: You won’t beat me again – Guardiola warns Tuchel
UCL final: Cole, Hargreaves predict Chelsea vs Man City winner, name players to score
Former Manchester United star, Owen Hargreaves and ex-Chelsea forward, Joe Cole have made their different predictions ahead of the upcoming Champions League clash between Manchester City and the west London Blues. While Cole is tipping his former club to beat Manchester City and win their second Champions League trophy this weekend, Hargreaves feels the result
UCL final: Cole, Hargreaves predict Chelsea vs Man City winner, name players to score
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