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CORRUPTION: FIFA bans CAF boss Ahmad Ahmad for 5 years
Football governing body FIFA has placed a five-year ban on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, boss, Mr Ahmad Ahmad from all football-related activity on grounds of corruption. The ban would effectively jeopardize the re-election campaign by the Malagasy politician for a 2nd term as CAF boss. A statement on FIFA’s website read: “The adjudicatoryRead More
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Former South African footballer dies in car crash
Tributes have been pouring in for the South African footballer, Anele Ngcongca, who died in a car accident in Kwazulu-Natal on Monday morning at the age of 33. He died after moving from Mamelodi Sundowns club to AmaZulu. In a joint statement, the clubs confirmed the tragic news. “AmaZulu Football Club and Mamelodi Sundowns FCRead More
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Taiwo Awoniyi breaks duck, as Onuachu continues red hot scoring form
On-loan Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi netted his debut goal for Union Berlin in their 2-1 victory over Koln FC in the German Bundesliga. Awoniyi who joined Union Berlin this summer on a season-long loan from Liverpool, making it his seventh loan stint in search of game time, and increasing his chances of gaining a workRead More
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FIFA World Cup‘ll be a legacy long beyond 2022 — Infantino
It’s exactly two years until the next and ground-breaking edition of the FIFA World CupTM. The compact nature, modern landscape and fascinating culture offered by the first edition of the event to be held in the Middle East and Arab world will guarantee a unique experience in 2022. Among the many distinctive features, travelling fansRead More
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Golf: IGCC captain’s inaugural golf tourney tees-off
The course of Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), in Asaba, Delta State capital, will come alive this morning as the Captain’s inaugural tournament tees off. The tournament earlier scheduled for the second quarter of this year was postponed due to Coronavirus pandemic and its consequent effect on activities worldwide. This year’s tournament, being organisedRead More
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Samuel Eto’o: Qatar 2022 ‘ll be special experience for fans
Former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea star, Samuel Eto’o believes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will offer many unique and memorable experiences for fans. In an interview with qatar2022.qa, the former Cameroon international who serves as a Global Ambassador for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) – highlighted some of his favouriteRead More
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Thrills Of DStv Premium Golf Day
As early as 6 am last Saturday, the prestigious Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos had started receiving golfers, with kits in tow, arriving in trickles. After about half an hour, the trickles grew into thick streams of golfers and their caddies. The occasion was the inaugural edition of the DStv Premium Golf Day, sponsored byRead More
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Pepe’s lack of discipline ‘unacceptable’, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta branded Nicolas Pepe’s lack of discipline “unacceptable” after Arsenal were forced to hold out for a 0-0 draw away to Leeds on Sunday. Rodrigo, Patrick Bamford and Raphinha hit the woodwork for Marcelo Bielsa’s men after Pepe was sent off six minutes into the second half for a headbutt on Ezgjan Alioski. TheRead More
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Former Super Eagles star calls for restructuring of NFF
Former Nigeria international and 1980 AFCON winner, Dr Felix Owolabi, in a chat with Sports Vanguard called for restructuring of the Nigerian Football Federation. Fondly referred to as Owoblow, he said: “I believe the entire Nigeria Football Federation structure needs to be reviewed,” he said unequivocally, adding, “as a coach, apart from knowing the makeupRead More
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JUST IN: Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0
Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time in over two years with a convincing 2-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Frank Lampard’s side moved above Leicester on goal difference thanks to Federico Fernandez’s first half own goal and Tammy Abraham’s strike after the interval. Chelsea are unbeaten in nineRead More
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Arteta to take decision on Pepe’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal winger, Nicolas Pepe, is facing a fight for his future at the club. The UK Times reports that manager, Mikel Arteta will meet the £72million signing from Lille on Tuesday. Arteta handed Pepe a rare start in the Premier League against Leeds on Sunday, but the Ivorian was shown a straight red for headbutting …
Arteta to take decision on Pepe’s future at Arsenal
Champions League: Barcelona cannot make me cut my hair – Griezmann
Barcelona forward, Antoine Griezmann, has said he will not cut his hair even if the club demands so. The 29-year-old has worn long hair for most of his career. He has continued to grow it since moving to Barcelona from Atletico in 2019. Griezmann has struggled to maintain consistency during his time at Camp Nou …
Champions League: Barcelona cannot make me cut my hair – Griezmann
Rennes v Chelsea: Why I made U-turn on my future at Stamford Bridge – Rudiger
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger has confirmed that he made a U-turn on his future at Stamford Bridge after he received positive signals from the club’s coaching team. Rudiger stated this ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Rennes on Tuesday night in France. The German centre-back dropped down the pecking order under manager Frank Lampard …
Rennes v Chelsea: Why I made U-turn on my future at Stamford Bridge – Rudiger
Fans in England will return to Stadiums from December 2
The UK Government has said fans will be allowed back in stadiums for football matches from December 2. However, a maximum of 4,000 fans will be allowed into stadiums in specific parts of the country. Others will take in 2,000 supporters, while Stadia in Tier 3 areas of the country will not be permitted to …
Fans in England will return to Stadiums from December 2
Champions League fixtures: Date, standings, kick-off time of match-day 4
Here are the Champions League match-day four fixtures, date, standings and kick-off time. The Champions League is well underway with the biggest teams across Europe all in action this week. Champions Bayern Munich will be the team to beat after they defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the 2019/2020 Champions League final in Lisbon back in August. …
Champions League fixtures: Date, standings, kick-off time of match-day 4
Former Manchester United midfielder, Maurice Setters is dead
Former Manchester United midfielder, Maurice Setters is dead. Setters passed on at the age of 83. Man United announced his death in a statement via its official website on Monday ahead of their Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday. The statement read: “Manchester United is deeply saddened to hear that Maurice Setters has …
Former Manchester United midfielder, Maurice Setters is dead
EPL: Premier League announces eight new COVID-19 infections
The Premier League, EPL, has confirmed that eight persons have tested positive for COVID-19 following the latest phase of mass testing. The Premier League made this known in a statement on its official website on Monday. Recall that the number of COVID-19 positive tests is on the rise in the EPL, following the confirmation of …
EPL: Premier League announces eight new COVID-19 infections
Champions League: Lampard names Chelsea’s squad to face Rennes in France
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has announced his side’s Champions League squad to face Rennes in France on Tuesday night. Lampard named a 23-man travelling party squad to tackle Rennes in a post via Chelsea’s official website on Monday. Lampard’s men head to the game after defeating Newcastle United in the Premier League last weekend. Lampard …
Champions League: Lampard names Chelsea’s squad to face Rennes in France
EPL Table: Burley predicts position Chelsea, Tottenham will finish this season
Former Chelsea star, Craig Burley, has predicted Frank Lampard’s side to finish ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on the Premier League table this season. Burley believes Chelsea can challenge for the Premier League title this term because the Blues have much more talented players than Tottenham, especially in the attack position. Tottenham is currently on top …
EPL Table: Burley predicts position Chelsea, Tottenham will finish this season
Man United vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Solskjaer gives update on Pogba, Henderson
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has provided the latest update on Paul Pogba and Dean Henderson ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Solskjaer said that he hoped Pogba would feature against Basaksehir, while Henderson is developing and maturing, adding that he was happy with …
Man United vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Solskjaer gives update on Pogba, Henderson
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