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Everybody left stage – Mikel Obi reveals he got robbed of African Footballer of The Year Award
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has claimed that he was robbed of the African Footballer of The Year Award in 2013. Recall that Mikel Obi missed out on the African top-individual award to Manchester City legend, Yaya Toure despite winning the 2013 AFCON in South Africa. According to Mikel, everybody left the stage when
Everybody left stage – Mikel Obi reveals he got robbed of African Footballer of The Year Award
NPFL: Akwa United coach lavishes praise on players after win against Gombe
Akwa United manager, Ayodeji Ayeni has showered encomium on his players following the slim 1-0 victory against Gombe United on Thursday. Uche Collins’ eight minutes header from James Ajako’s superb cross was enough for the Promise Keepers to record their fourth win of the season. Gombe United fought hard to get back into the game
NPFL: Akwa United coach lavishes praise on players after win against Gombe
EPL: He’s so calm, never shout at players – Mikel Obi names Chelsea’s best manager ever
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has named Carlo Ancelotti as the best ‘man management’ he ever had at the Blues. Mikel said Ancelotti, who is currently the manager of Real Madrid, is so calm and never shouts at players. According to the former Super Eagles captain, every Chelsea player enjoyed training with the Italian.
EPL: He’s so calm, never shout at players – Mikel Obi names Chelsea’s best manager ever
NPFL: Lobi Stars goalie Atsaka reveals biggest influence on career
Lobi Stars goalkeeper, Daniel Atsaka has revealed that former Super Eagles goalie, Greg Etafia has a strong influence on his career. Atsaka is currently first choice at Lobi Stars. The Benue-born shot stopper met Etafia during his time at the Pepsi Academy in Makurdi. Etafia, who currently works as goalkeeper’s coach at South Africa Premier
NPFL: Lobi Stars goalie Atsaka reveals biggest influence on career
EPL: Mikel Obi reveals how Mourinho converted him to defensive midfielder
Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel has revealed how Jose Mourinho converted him to a defensive midfielder. Mikel played under Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea. The former Super Eagles captain usually played as a number 10 for Nigeria’s national team and Lyn Oslo. However, Mourinho, who is now the manager of AS Roma, converted
EPL: Mikel Obi reveals how Mourinho converted him to defensive midfielder
UEL: Europa League top scorers, most assists so far this season
Following the conclusion of this week’s UEFA Europa League play-off first-leg fixtures on Thursday night, below are the current leading top scorers and assists in the Europe second top-flight competition so far. Recall that Manchester United drew 2-2 with Barcelona at Camp Nou, while Juventus also drew 1-1 with Nantes in Turin. Sevilla thrashed PSV
UEL: Europa League top scorers, most assists so far this season
NPFL: Obioma, new Enyimba goal king terrorizing opposition defence
Enyimba Football club is no doubt Nigeria’s most successful club, with eight NPFL and two CAF Champions League titles. The Aba giants have also produced some of the best strikers to have ever graced the domestic scene in Nigeria. Ghanaian bomber, Joetex Frimpong, Emeka ‘Ayaya’ Nwana, David Tyvkase, Chukwudi Worgu and Sibi Gwar are some
NPFL: Obioma, new Enyimba goal king terrorizing opposition defence
Flying Eagles arrive Egypt for 2023 U-20 AFCON campaign
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in Cairo, Egypt for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The players and their officials touched down at the Cairo International Airport on Thursday night after a 5hrs 30 minutes journey from Casablanca. The team is based at the Jewel Sports City & Aqua Resorts. Ladan Bosso’s side will
Flying Eagles arrive Egypt for 2023 U-20 AFCON campaign
UEFA includes Adeyemi, Silva, others in Champions League team Full list
UEFA on Thursday included Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Benfica’s António Silva, among others, in the UEFA Champions League team of the week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post via its website after this week’s round of 16 first-leg fixtures on Wednesday night. Adeyemi was impressive for Dortmund against Chelsea as he
UEFA includes Adeyemi, Silva, others in Champions League team Full list
LaLiga takes decision on punishing Barcelona for paying referee €1.4m
LaLiga president, Javier Tebas has said Barcelona will not face any sanctions for payments made to the company of a former senior referee, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira. However, he admitted the Catalans could still suffer criminal jurisdiction. Statute of limitations laws in Spain only make it possible to punish clubs within three years of any
LaLiga takes decision on punishing Barcelona for paying referee €1.4m
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