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UEFA Champions League: How the past 20 Defending Champions have started and how they ended
How did every Champions League holder of the past two decades start off?
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EndSars: Beyond hashtags, Eagles must boycott Tunisia game.
Nigerian youths are on the streets, demanding unfrustrated existence. The barest need of any human being. The Super Eagles are gearing up to play a friendly match against Tunisia on…
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Troost-Ekong signs five-year contract with Watford
English Championship side Watford have completed the signing of the Super Eagles defender from Udinese William Troost-Ekong, having spent two years with Udinese, yesterday, sent a farewell message to the…
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Scottish side Livingston appoints Efe Ambrose as coach
There’s plenty of experience to tap from Efe Ambrose — Livingston FC. Livingston Football Club has appointed Efe Ambrose as an assistant coach of its reserve team. The former Super…
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City’s Vulnerabilities Exposed Again in Archetypal Defeat
You could say City are like a well-stocked knight, with great armour but a horribly exposed jaw
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Eerie Anfield presents ample opportunity for Arsenal to end Liverpool run
Facing Liverpool at a Kop-less Anfield on Monday night might give the Gunners the best chance to end the champions’ home run
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Nigerians can make the noise, Cameroon deserve 2000 AFCON – Oliseh
It would have been a wonderful gift for Nigerians, but the Indomitable Lions deserved to be crowned champions of Africa in 2000, says Sunday Oliseh. Nigeria succumbed on penalties to…
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2020/21 Preview: Questions for the new Season
Will Inter combust with Conte or explode? How will Valencia’s season turn out? That and more questions for the new season
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League Ranking: CAF reveals NPFL’s position in Africa
Africa’s football governing body has released its annual rankings ahead of football league resumption on the continent. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been ranked the eighth-best on the African…
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10 Bold Predictions for the 2020/21 Season
Wolves for top four, Schalke and Newcaste to go down, Napoli to win Serie A? Kunle Ajao sticks his neck on the line ahead of the new season
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Cash and Carry: Nigerian footballers transferred or about to move this past week.
This column is a quick summary of the big transfer moves and links involving Nigerian footballers from around the world. The most coveted Nigerian talents and their suitors get under…
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Super Falcons set to get a new coach
Super Falcons new coach: A new coach will be announced for the Super Falcons soon, says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Since erstwhile manager Thomas Dennerby resigned last October, the…
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Super Eagles to face I’Coast, Tunisia, in October.
Super Eagles friendly: Nigeria to battle the two African powerhouses in a friendly match in Austria. Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has announced that the Super Eagles would face…
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Messi’s departure the best thing for Koeman.
Messi’s potential departure will aid Ronald Koeman to build his empire at Barcelona, says Ahmed Hossam Mido The Egyptian who played under Koeman at Ajax revealed that the Netherland gaffer…
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Iwobi not good enough for Everton – Darren Bent
Bent considers Alex Iwobi’s end product appalling. Urges Everton to get Wilfred Zaha, who he considers an upgrade on the Super Eagles player. Iwobi had an underwhelming first campaign with…
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UEFA Champions League: First Eight Winners since ’93 and what Happened 20 Years Later
The first eight winners of the Champions League since 1993; how did they look like 20 years after their titles?
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Osimhen & Vardy, they chase everything in sight
Celestine Babayaro believes Kelechi Iheanacho is more clinical than Victor Osimhen but says the latter is more deadly. Likens the new Napoli acquisition to Leicester City’s forward Jamie Vardy. Former…
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Mikel-Obi distance self from Biafra agitation
I’m only focused on football, says John Mikel-Obi Says never at a time he had any discussion with anyone over Biafra agitation. A new move ahead of the 2020-21 season…
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Mikel Obi joins Stoke City
The Former Super Eagles captain returns to the English championship Becomes the Potters’ fourth signing of the season. English Championship side Stoke City have announced the signing of John Mikel-Obi…
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I joined Arsenal to win trophies – Willian
The Brazilian left Chelsea after his contract expired but will remain in London after penning a three-year deal with Arsenal. Arsenal have confirmed that Willian has signed a three-year deal…
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Atalanta’s Death at the Last sees Modern Football Rip one from us Again
For most of this game, Atalanta had won. But when the nerves set in, and legs went, the dream followed.
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Premier League 2019/20 Grades – Part Two
From the dethroned champions, to two of the best coached teams in the league, here’s part two of our grades
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Premier League 2019/20 Grades – Part One (Arsenal – Liverpool)
From Arsenal looking promising, to the champions, here’s Part One of our Premier League 2019/20 grades
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NBC ‘s new Amendment: The end of football viewership in Nigeria?
Are you a football fan in Nigeria? If no, you can still be here. If yes, this is for you: the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), with its barrel of the…
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Pinnick: Victor Osimhen will break Maradona Napoli’s records
Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming the most expensive Nigerian footballer ever, and a proud Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)President has boasted that the youngster would smash the legendary…
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Bukayo Saka: I’m proud of my Nigerian heritage
Bukayo Saka has admitted that picking between Nigeria and England will be a tough choice. The Arsenal starlet, deemed as one of the more interesting lads in world football has…
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Iheanacho nominated for Award
Kelechi Iheanacho will be vying for Leicester City’s goal of season at the club’s End Of Season awards. The Nigerian international’s strike was the lone goal that helped the Foxes…
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“He’s African he must have killed somebody for the owner.” Emenalo reveals the level of racism he suffered at Chelsea
Former Nigerian international, Michael Emenalo recalls the contempt his heritage brought him during his stint as Director of Football at Chelsea. In an interview with The Guardian, the 55-year-old reflects…
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Roberto Baggio: My goal against Nigeria the best
Roberto Baggio, the man of many beautiful goals described his goal against Nigeria as the best of his career. At the mention of the name ‘Roberto Baggio,’ there you have…
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Serie A racism stalling Osimhen’s Napoli move – Agent
Osimhen ‘s transfer: The young forward is being lined up for a move to Naples, but his agent has revealed racism in Italy is a big concern. Osita Okolo, Osimhen’s…
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Timo Werner turns ‘Blue’
Werner transfer agreed with RB Leipzig, says Chelsea Chelsea football club have agreed to an agreement with German Bundesliga side to sign Timo Werner The German forward has agreed a…
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Official: Leon Balogun signs permanent deal with Wigan
Leon Balogun joins Wigan on a permanent short-term deal The English Championship side has announced that the Nigerian would ply his trade with the club until the end of the…
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Arsenal extend four players’ contract.
Four players extend stay at Arsenal, says the club. Arsenal have confirmed contract extension for the quartet of David Luiz, Pablo Mari, Cedric Soares, and Dani Ceballos. The duo of…
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Ten Years on from Nigeria 2-2 South Korea and that miss in Durban
It was the 66th minute, when Youssuf Ayila drove that low cross and Yakubu side-footed the ball wide from about four yards out.
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Pogba’s cameo offers Reminder of his Brilliance and Importance to United
Over the past four years, Pogba has had to do many things at United. But against Spurs, he had one task; get United looking up again
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Moses Simon makes Nantes move permanent
The French Ligue 1 side has triggered the option to sign Moses Simon on a permanent deal. Moses Simon has agreed to a four-year deal with French side Nantes, after…
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Football’s Grand Return equals Goodbye having Football to look forward to
Sit back and salivate as the beautiful game makes its return in many parts of the world. Then watch the sparkle wear off
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Wilfred Ndidi: replacing Kante was scary
I felt intimidated with the expectation of replacing Ngolo Kante at Leicester City – Wilfred Ndidi Says his success to fulfill such expectation has been down to him conceding that…
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Pinnick confirms Gernot Rohr ‘s contract extension
I never lost confidence in Gernot Rohr’s ability, says the Nigeria Football Federation President. Says the targets for Franco-German is to win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and qualify…
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AFCON 2013: NFF bought our return tickets before I’Coast clash – Brown Ideye
The Nigeria Football Federation gave the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning team zero chance, says Brown Ideye Revealed that the NFF already bought return tickets for the team ahead…
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20 Years on From Final Day of PL 1999-2000
In 2000 Bradford pipped Wimbledon to Premier League survival as Leeds finished third ahead of Liverpool. The domino effect was big
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Keshi’s ‘dodgy deals’ forced me out of Super Eagles – Taye Taiwo
I left the Super Eagles because I don’t want to be associated with dirty glory, says Taye Taiwo. In the wake of the bribery allegations that have been rocking the…
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Yakubu: Nigerians still message me over missed goal
The 57-capped Nigeria international revealed he still got lampooned by Nigerians but said he had no regret representing the country. Yakubu Aiyegebeni is Nigeria’s third all-time goal scorer; however, the…
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Kanu my best January signing – Arsene Wenger
The former Arsenal boss, who spoke of his disdain for the mid-season transfer chose Nwankwo Kanu as his best January transfer signing. Two years after joining Arsenal, Arsene Wenger signed…
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Not Messi or Hazard, Victor Moses my toughest opponent – Luke Shaw
‘I’m not joking – Victor Moses was the toughest I ever faced – albeit I was young when i squared up against him’ – Luke Shaw. The Manchester United left-back…
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Amuneke on playing with Pep Guardiola
As a player he showed the capacity of being a manager, Emmanuel Amuneke on Pep Guardiola The ex-Nigeria international played alongside the Manchester City manager at Barcelona from 1996-2001. While…
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Iwobi is inconsistent, Nigeria needs a proper No. 10 – Yobo
Magical Iwobi unpredictable and inconsistent. Jay-Jay Okocha and Wilson Oruma the last set of proper No. 10 the Super Eagles had, according to Joseph Yobo Not many people’s opinion could…
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Enyeama: Reason I turned down Arsenal twice
Vincent Enyeama: reason I turned down Arsenal, as he revealed he turned down North London club duo of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs Said he was also close to joining Portuguese…
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Yobo slams French doctors over racism, pats Drogba & Eto’o
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo fumes at racism comments from French doctors Joseph Yobo has branded comments by two French doctors that Africa should be used as a Corona…
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Football hiatus might be ample time to Refuel and Rethink
It’s naïve to think a return of football will come with level-headedness, but if this is not a time to have a think about the state of the game, when is?
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Covid 19: NFF suspends football activities in Nigeria
NFF suspends football: Football activities in Nigeria shut down for four weeks The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the suspension of all football-related activities in the country for four…
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Atleti find Paradise in Anfield on Manic Night
Atletico needed paradise, and it was probably fitting that Anfield was the ground where they’d find it.
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Well-oiled Leipzig leave Spurs in the Dust
Leipzig seemed two steps ahead, like they’d played this exact game before or rehearsed the whole thing to pan out as anticipated.
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Shorunmu questions Rohr’s squad for Sierra Leone clash
Ike Shorunmu bemoans the inclusion of just a single home-based player for the clash against the Lone Stars. Says the under-representation of the Nigerian Professional League in Rohr’s 24-man squad…
Read MoreThis generation of Eagles will conquer everyone – Enyeama
Vincent Enyeama hails the 24-man squad released by Rohr for Sierra Leone clash Enyeama has tipped the current crop of players in the Nigerian team to conquer the world. Gernot…
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Rohr recalls Iheanacho, invites 23 others for Sierra Leone
2021 AFCON qualifiers: Rohr recalls Iheanacho for the clash against Sierra Leone As the Franco-German hands, the duo of Kingsley Ehizibue, who plies his trade as a defender with FC…
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We don’t want to lose him again – Rodgers update on Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi has not recuperated fully on an injury he picked up late January, but Leicester City manager has confirmed that the Nigeria international is nearing a return. The combative…
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Good appointment done in wrong way – Babayaro slams Yobo’s appointment
I don’t care if it’s an ex (player) or whoever, make sure you appoint the right person that knows the job.
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Precious Dede: I want to help India surprise the world
The Nigerian legend said she always had his eyes on coaching Revealed she took up coaching in India to help the country shocked the world at the upcoming FIFA U-17…
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Football started with my brother Yomi – in the words of Saka
The Arsenal youngster revealed he started learning how to play football from a tender age but never thought of making it to the first team Bukayo Saka ‘s blistering form…
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Spurs and Mourinho seem Cuffed together, and Failure is no Option
Spurs and Jose are stuck with each other, like two prisoners handcuffed together, and failure is not an option
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Solksjaer: Ighalo offers United different value
The United boss played down the Nigerian striker was a makeshift for injured striker Marcus Rashford. Solksjaer on Ighalo: He offers different value from Rashford. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer says Odion Ighalo offers different value to his team, as compared to Rashford, describing the Nigerian as…
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D*ck biting player banned for 5 years
D*ck biting player: A Player in France has been banned for five years for biting opponent’s d*ck An amateur footballer in France has been banned for five years after biting an opponent’s…
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Atleti don Old Cholismo costume and grab Archetypal Win
There were no qualms about style against Liverpool. This was a chance for Atletico to be Atletico again
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Pinnick: Joseph Yobo can be the new Keshi
Amaju Pinnick backs the appointment of Joseph Yobo as Super Eagles assistant coach The Nigeria Football Federation President says the idea is to nurture the former Captain of the team…
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UEFA introduce Champions League MOM awards
Official: UEFA Champions League Man of the Match award introduced UCL Man of the Match Award: The European governing body has announced introducing Man of the Match award to its…
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UEFA Champions League Last 16: Spotkick Predicts
With the knockout ties set to kick off this mid-week, spotkick’s finest embark try – and fail – to get it right as regards to who makes the quarter-finals
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NFF appoints Yobo as assistant coach
Joseph Yobo will replace Imama Akpakabo as the assistant coach of the Super Eagles The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Super Eagles joint most-capped player as the assistant coach…
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AFCON 2000 Final: The day Nigeria suffers daylight robbery
It seemed victory was here. It looked like this was theirs to lose. The nearly 60,000 roaring Nigerian crowd could feel the warm glow of the much-needed, pride-restoring revenge against…
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Best DM Ndidi would fit at Man City – Oliseh
Wilfred Ndidi has is the best defensive midfielder, according to Sunday Oliseh. The former Super Eagles coach and captain tipped Wilfred Ndidi to fit in at Manchester City. Since making…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr provides Eagles injury updates
Gernot Rohr allays injury worries ahead of next months African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers Nigeria sits aloft the Group L of the AFCON 2021 qualifiers after a 2-1 win…
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Austin Ejide wants a Super Eagles recall
Ejide says he can be Nigeria’s Essam El-Hadary The Veteran goalkeeper posits that the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria’s goalkeeping department could pave the way for him Six years after he was…
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Rohr bent on a Super Eagles recall for Ighalo
We would like to have Odion Ighalo in the Super Eagles – Rohr Odion Ighalo, who joined Manchester United on a six-month loan deal on the closing day of the…
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Ighalo not ready to play for United – Sanchez Flores
It might take over a month before Odion Ighalo hits full gear at Manchester United, says Quique Sanchez Flores The coach believes the Nigerian frontman isn’t ready for first-team action…
Read MoreRohr should stay or go? Nwankwo Kanu gives his takes
Gernot Rohr is not doing bad, says the former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu: Nigeria shouldn’t go for another coach, but Rohr must improve his team. Nigeria has the capacity…
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Messi owns football, he’ll play till the age he likes
‘Complete Messi’ owns football, according to Javier Mascherano Javier Mascherano spoke in awe of his erstwhile teammate at both international and club level, describing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner understanding…
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Arsenal confirm signing of Flamengo defender
Pablo Mari of Flamengo joins Arsenal on loan. Pablo Mari will be Arteta’s first signing as the Spanish defender on-loan signing from Brazilian side Flamengo has been confirmed by Arsenal….
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Classic Match: Nigeria 1-1 Tunisia (February 11, 2004)
Four of the first five penalties went away from the ‘keeper, to his right; the only one that didn’t was Odemwingie’s, the one that was saved
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Signing in January is 50:50 – Arteta gives update on transfer
Arsenal transfer update: Arteta says signing a player in January is 50:50 Mikel Arteta held the transfer news card to his chest when quizzed on Arsenal transfer update. The Spaniard,…
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Chelsea set to end 5-year shirt association with Yokohama
Yokohama would stop being Chelsea official shirt sponsor from July, the club announced. Chelsea agreed to the Japanese company being her Official Global Tyre Partner. Chelsea Football Club announced that…
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I would always dream of being Ronaldo – Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli says Ronaldo Delima is his idol. Gabriel Martinelli has picked his countryman and a Brazilian legend as his idol, saying “I would always dream of being Ronaldo.” Signed…
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Madrid’s Odriozola joins Bayern Munich
Alvaro Odriozola joins Bayern Munich till the season ends. The Spanish right-back joined the Los Blancos in the summer of 2018, but lack of game time at the Spain capital…
Read MoreWorld Cup draw: Our opponents are tricky, says Rohr
World Cup draw: Gernot Rohr warns his side must be at their best to for Qatar 2022 According to the Franco-German, Nigeria was handed a tricky World Cup draw. Wilfred…
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Moses sets to rejoin Conte at Inter
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses is set to join his former coach Antonio Conte at Internationale Milan on loan with an initial €10 million option to buy embedded in…
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Like Thanos in Infinity War, Liverpool are made of Pure Will
Like Thanos in Infinity War, The Reds are just too strong. Just too willed. They don’t look like they can be touched
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Does Setien’s appointment make this Season a free run for Barcelona? Surely not…
Barcelona will have to have patience in the new man but does that make the rest of this season a given?
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I accept being a lucky coach – Zidane
I’ve been lucky all my life, Zidane response to being seen as a “lucky manager.” Zinedine Zidane won nine major titles – which include three straight UEFA Champions League trophies,…
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Zidane reacts to Barca’s Valverde sacking
“I’m sorry for him,” Zidane on Valverde. Zidane on Valverde sacking, “I’m sorry for him,” but that’s the standard at Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Real Madrid boss said ahead of Real Madrid’s game against Sevilla…
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Xavi: Reason I turned down Barcelona
It was too soon, the Barcelona icon explains why he chose not to replace Ernesto Valverde Why Xavi Hernadez hopes he could one day be in the Barcelona dugout, he…
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Agbonlahor: Ndidi an upgrade on Torreira
Gabriel Agbonlahor urges Arsenal to sign the Leicester City midfield. The former Aston Villa frontman sees Ndidi as an upgrade on Torreira, who currently holds the midfield for the north…
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Ighalo: Reason I left Watford for China
Odion Ighalo has revealed the utmost reason why he left Watford and journey into the Far East for greener pastures. He confessed money was the wheel of the drastic action….
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Ogenyi Onazi joins new club in Turkey
Trabzonspor terminates the contract of Ogenyi Onazi The Nigerian joins a new club in the Turkish league The Nigerian, who was released by Trabzonspor earlier on Wednesday has now joined…
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Puyol full of praise for sacked Valverde
The former Blaugrana captain heaped praise on Ernesto Valverde with the way he conducted himself while his future was unclear at the club. Valverde, on Sunday evening, was sacked as…
Read MoreRodgers provides Ndidi injury update
Wilfred Ndidi injury update: surgery successful says, Brendan Rodgers. The Nigerian is expected to be on the sideline for up to four weeks Wilfred Ndidi picked up an injury in…
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For how long will United and Ole hide behind ‘Building a Future’?
These displays have been more than common for Manchester United, and how long will the club and manager keep hiding behind building a future?
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Super Eagles in the Decade: Our Writers have their Say
Our Writers pick their bits and pieces about the Super Eagles over the concluding decade
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Signs of Progress should bring Arteta optimism, but Arsenal-ness will be hard to wipe Off
Arteta might want to take the positives from this game, but the most Arsenal thing to happen did happen.
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Ruthless Arteta: 5 major talking points from first interview
Mikel Arteta, on Saturday, watched from the Goodison Park’s stand his new side 0-0 apathetic draw with Everton. Less than 24 hours earlier, addressing journalists for the first time as…
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Taribo: Corrupt NFF sinking football that unites Nigerians
Football is the only thing that unites Nigeria, but corrupt officials are killing the game, says Taribo West Fighting the officials is unrealistic because they’ve paid everyone. Ex-players are tired seeing what they’ve worked for go the drain A crusade…
Read MoreNo Okocha & Kanu, Eagles no longer have superstars – Rohr
The Franco-German coach says the Super Eagles have less big names unlike in the past Says the present team relies on team spirit Hopes Nigeria can get back to the days of…
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FIFA ranking: Nigeria end 2019 as 31st best
Nigeria latest FIFA ranking: Super Eagles end the year as 31st in the world, 3rd in Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria last month moved in the FIFA ranking from…
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Why Precious Dede was recruited to coach India’s aspiring GKs
Thomas Dennerby has revealed why he chose Precious Dede as part of his backroom staff for India’s Women U-17 team. Dennerby, a veteran female coach with appearances at the women’s…
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Osimhen hospitalized during game
Super Eagles’ striker Victor Osimhen was rushed to the hospital during Tuesday’s French Cup game between his team, Lille and AS Monaco. The 20-year-old had pull the The Great Danes…
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Gattuso: Napoli will face Barca without fears
The newly appointed Napoli manager is charged up for the Round 16 meetings with the Blaugrana. Napoli head coach Gennaro Gattuso says his team isn’t afraid to take on the…
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Chukwueze, Maja on Chelsea’s transfer list
Chelsea FC have reportedly listed Super Eagles’ duo of Samuel Chukwueze and Josh Maja amongst the attacking options up for January recruitment, as Frank Lampard intends splash £150 million on…
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I’ll discuss contract after first game – new Akwa United coach
Talks on my contract will commence after first game, reveals new Akwa United coach Kennedy Boboye Following the resignation of erstwhile manager John Obuh, Akwa United, yesterday, announced the appointment…
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No campaign will force NPFL players on me – Rohr
NPFL players need to show they’re good enough to compete with foreign pros, says Rohr The Super Eagles coach has maintained his stance that he won’t be pressured into including…
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Chukuwueze rues missing out on Arsenal move
Samuel Chukwueze – Arsenal, Porto and Salzburg failed moves have made me stronger. The Villareal winger starred at the 2015 U-17 World Cup, where he emerged as the Bronze ball…
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Louis Saha: Alex Iwobi needs to be more clinical
Only when Iwobi is more clinical and consistent that we’ll see his true quality – Saha Alex Iwobi moved to Everton on the last day of the last summer transfer…
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Troost-Ekong should have played for Holland
Ekong could have been part of the Dutch team, says Raphael van der Vaart The former Real Madrid and Netherland midfielder revealed he told the Super Eagles centre-back to opt…
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Arsenal sack Emery, announce interim manager
Arsenal sack Emery: The London club part company with Unai Emery after 18 months Arsenal sack Emery over poor results and performances, according to the board. The former Sevilla and Paris Saint-German manager…
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Nigeria moves up 4-spot in FIFA ranking
FIFA ranking: Nigeria now 31st in the world and 3rd in Africa Nigeria FIFA ranking soars, as the team moves 4-spots from 35 to 31 in November ranking. Super Eagles…
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Club Brugge’s celebrations highlight Pointlessness of Group Stages
Club Brugge’s celebrations were because they were on the cusp demotion to the the Europa League, but does it really mean anything?
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Nearly impossible for Mourinho to match Pep & Klopp
Dethroning Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp is a “Kilimanjaro” task for Mourinho, says Sunday Oliseh Sunday Oliseh describes the Liverpool and Manchester City manager as the two best coaches in…
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Oliseh: Spurs’ job final straw for almost forgotten Mourinho
Oliseh on Mourinho: Failure at Tottenham could force him into early retirement. Mourinho was appointed Tottenham Hotspurs manager on Wednesday following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino. The Portuguese has been…
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni: A proof one mistake can define a footballer
Yakubu Aiyegbeni ‘s miss: How one mistake shapes a view of a footballer On a cold Durban night in June 2010, on the well-manicured lush green lawn of the massive…
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Sports Minister to Rohr: local coaches need your experience
Rohr contract extension: support for domestic football cog, says Sunday Dare. Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has charged the Super Eagles gaffer to show more support…
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The Big Reason why Bale and Real haven’t parted ways is Pointless
The relationship between Bale and Real Madrid has very much died, yet leaving seems to be the problem
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Welcome Back to the Jose Mourinho Show
The people are already getting dumbfounded and befuddled. It hasn’t even really begun, but The Jose Mourinho Show is already garnering viewers and anticipation
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Nigeria 2009: A Decade on from Hosting the U-17 World Cup
10 years ago today, the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria came to an end. What was it like, and what did it do for our football?
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Wenger joins FIFA as chief of Global Football Development
Wenger joins FIFA: FIFA announces the Frenchman as their Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger joins FIFA has the organisation new Chief of Global Football Development The Frenchman, who…
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Michael Oliver’s wrist broken after Pep’s handshake
Pep vs Oliver: No sinner should go unpunished – bald fraud’s camp says on Oliver’s broken wrist Pep vs Oliver: A spotkick source close to the English Premier League referee…
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It Remains Difficult to Make Out what Arsenal are under Emery
It’s not that Arsenal’s tactics are not working, or that they’re tactically predictable. It’s that no one has a clue what Emery and Arsenal are doing.
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Messi free-kick record stunning, but is he the GOAT?
Two free-kick goals for Messi against Celta Vigo, but where does he rank amongst free-kick GOATs? For a fluffing Barcelona side which ran out 4-1 winner against Celta Vigo, Lionel…
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African players not respected – Eto’o slams Ballon d’Or
Samuel Eto’o slams Ballon d’Or award says Western media influence vote The Cameroonian legend has bemoaned the chances of African players winning the award. Samuel Eto’o slams Ballon d’Or award,…
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Somehow, Barcelona look Worse Off after Positive Summer
Barcelona’s funk can’t be denied, and players have come out to say something has to change. Maybe the manager?
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Next Three Crucial for Watford to get Up and Running
11 games have been played, and evidently Watford have a lot more work to do to arrest the slide
Read MoreDrama. Independence. Violence. Tosh; The Best League in the World is Back (10km Offside)
Step forward, the NPFL; A league so intriguing that by the time you read this, the kick-off date might have been pushed back again
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Maybe Now we Might get Some Level-headedness towards Pulisic
His mates may have reminded him of what to do after the match, but Pulisic sure did refresh our memory of what he does during matches
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Stephen Odey: From the Obscurity of Agege to the Spot-light of UEFA Champions League
From lining up against chain-smoking louts of Agege to scoring against Ballon D’Or nominees Alisson and Van Dijk, Stephen Odey is indeed the embodiment of the expensive ghetto to greatness dream
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Super Eagles drop again in FIFA ranking
Super Eagles FIFA ranking: Nigeria drops in October ranking Super Eagles of Nigeria FIFA ranking have further nosedived – as the team witnessed a second consecutive dropdown. Last month 2-2…
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Top-six finish is a great season for Chelsea – Heskey
Top-six more realistic for a young Chelsea team says Emile Heskey A fan of the youthful Chelsea set up under Frank Lampard, Heskey sees a top-six finish for the west…
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Heskey: Aubameyang is a defender nightmare
‘He only needs a chance’ – Emile Heskey heaps praise on Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed from Borussia Dortmund in the winter of 2018, and he arrived at Arsenal as one…
Read MoreRohr: Why we struggle against African oppositions
Poor pitches and physical African oppositions – Rohr explains the struggle against African oppositions The Super Eagles had in their last two friendly matches displayed convincing performance. The three-time African…
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Premier League, VAR, and what’s ‘Clear and Obvious’
You do wonder how clear and obvious the term ‘clear and obvious’ would have to be in the Premier League
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Super Eagles: XI of the Decade
From Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo, to John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo, who have been the best players for the Super Eagles this decade?
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Kelechi Iheanacho the architect of his woes
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United Continue to be Clueless as they get done in Tyneside
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Players outside top six will stroll into United’s midfield
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Taribo: Troost-Ekong could be a victim of extortion from NFF officials
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Ramon Azeez, Olayinka in, Musa out of Brazil friendly
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Brazil name Neymar, Coutinho for Super Eagles friendly
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Super Eagles drop in latest FIFA ranking
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Garba Lawal: Brazil still angry over ’96 Olympic defeat
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Victor Ikpeba: I don’t see Tammy Abraham represent Nigeria
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I was unqualified – Gary Neville vows not to return to management
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No belief in home-based professionals, Afelokhai laments
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FIFA slams Samson Siasia with life ban.
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Official: AS Monaco announce Onyekuru signing
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2019/20 Countdown: Liverpool
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2019/20 Countdown: Chelsea
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2019/20 Countdown: Bayern Munich
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2019/20 Countdown: Barcelona
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2019/20 Countdown: Atletico Madrid
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2019/20 Countdown: Arsenal
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Oparanozie: Falcons deserve same pay as Super Eagles
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Ghana and Cameroon come into this tournament amidst upheaval, but both sides seem to go far despite the chaos
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AFCON 2019 Rough Guide – Group E
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AFCON 2019: Rough Guide – Group B
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AFCON 2019: Rough Guide – Group A
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Disappointed Semi Ajayi backs Eagles to win AFCON
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John Ogu: We are not in Egypt to read Bible
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Chelsea rejects Leganes €2.5m bid for Omeruo
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Man U target De Ligt should join Man City or Barca
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De Jong was wrong joining Barcelona – Van Gaal
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Former Arsenal forward Antonio Reyes dies at 35
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Official: Barcelona sign Asisat Oshoala on permanent deal
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Babayaro: Local coach won’t survive keeping Uzoho
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All Arsenal defenders must go, says former striker
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Roberto Martinez to replace Valverde at Barcelona.
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Bayern agree deal with Everton for Onyekuru
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Victor Osimhen named club’s player of the season
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Real Madrid sign Luka Jovic from Frankfurt
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Arsenal blasts UEFA over Europa final logistics
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Rohr names Mikel, Musa, 23 others for AFCON
Gernot Rohr releases a 25-man provisional list and another six-man standby list for AFCON John Mikel Obi, who last featured for Nigeria at their World Cup group stage exit has…
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I will be at the Nations Cup, Mikel confirms
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Yaya Toure denies retirement claims
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With the right amount, Arsenal should sell Iwobi
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Okocha: I did enough to win CAF Best Award
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Okocha: ‘Maybe Kanu had a greater career than me’
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Court orders NFF to produce charge against Pinnick
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Underdog Ajax bite hard and earn right to be favourites next week
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***The following could have spoilers for Game of Thrones (Something probably no football website has ever said, and should ever say)
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King slaying Clarets come for the Champions again
The Clarets have beaten the champions in every Premier League season they’ve played in, and host title-chasing Manchester City this weekend
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Gary Neville: Pogba does not want to be at United
Pogba is free to leave – Gary Neville The former United Captain said the United youth product who returned to Old Trafford was desperate for another move away from the…
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Aiyegbeni: Osimhen can fill Ighalo’s void
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From Bernd Leno at Arsenal to Jason Puncheon at Huddersfield, part one of our new signings watch in the Premier League this season
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have lost five of their last seven games in all competitions, and approach three daunting tests
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Mane more important than Salah – Carragher
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Erik Ten Hag’s side are thrilling, brave, adventurous, and likeable, as they continue to disregard the might of the rest
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AFCON 2019: Nigeria draws Burundi, Guinea…..
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Just like April 2014, Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield as other title challengers Manchester City visit Crystal Palace
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The stadium erupted into bedlam. Noise took the air as the arena shook in fitting response to what it had just witnessed. A miracle.
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Bonucci’s Kean comments Emphasises point that those who haven’t Experienced Racism don’t understand it
The defender claimed his teammate was partly at fault for being abused in Cagliari, emphasising the issue of experiencing and understanding racism
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Charles Okafor: Rohr’s comments and actions aren’t encouraging to home-based players (Interview)
The Ifeanyi Ubah defender talks to Shehu Idris about Gernot Rohr’s comments about NPFL players, his Super Eagles aspirations, and his club’s defensive prowess this season
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Most consistent Ndidi should be a Super Eagles’ Captain
Celestine Babayaro: Ndidi deserves captain in Musa’s absence Wilfred Ndidi should be the Super Eagles captain in the absence of Mikel Obi and Ahmed Musa, says 27-capped Nigeria international Celestine…
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City’s Quadruple Challenge gets less Credit than it merits, though it takes one slip for it to fail
City visit Fulham this weekend in their first of nine games in 30 days, as they continue their push for an unprecedented quadruple
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Eagles favourite to win AFCON, former Madrid defender
Salgado: Nigeria, one of the strongest teams on the continent Michel Salgado, an assistant coach of the Egyptian national team has tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to win the…
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Rodgers defends Iheanacho against Rohr’s criticism
Iheanacho is showing wonderful appetite to improve – Rodgers Kelechi Iheanacho’s national team coach gave scathing remarks about the lad, but according to his coach at Leicester City, the 22-year-old…
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How Long will Institutionalised Hypocrisy be the Conduit to solving Racism?
Stadium bans for racist chants simply mean ‘behave well to people of other race for one match day and you can continue to hurl the monkey chants after’
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Gerard Pique is a better defender than me, says Puyol
Pique is ahead other defenders – Puyol Carles Puyol has tipped his former teammate as the best defender in the world, and according to former Blaugrana defender, ‘Pique is a…
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Man U is a commercial, not football club, says Van Gaal
Van Gaal: Ferguson also had problems with the United structure Louis Van Gaal, former Manchester United manager has questioned the footballing structure at his former club. Aftermath the retirement of…
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Van Gaal: Solksjaer parks the bus like Mourinho
Man u are still not playing the Fergie way under Solksjaer – Van Gaal Louis Van Gaal, though admits that the atmosphere at the club is different under Ole Gunnar…
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Ander Herrera sets for summer PSG move
A tempting offer from PSG could lead to Herrera depart for France. Ander Herrera has been in contract stand-off at Manchester United, and according to The Sun, he could join…
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Modern techniques could get the world a cloned Messi With the aid of modern techniques, Lionel Messi could be cloned, according to Arcadi Navarro. Navarro, a genetic specialist and the head of the…
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Nigeria 3-1 Seychelles: Late Simon Goal adds Gloss to Underwhelming Encounter
Moses Simon added to goals from Odion Ighalo and Henry Onyekuru to seal victory over Seychelles in an unexciting game
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Hindsight may prove otherwise, but putting final AFCON Qualifiers in March makes little sense
With the final qualifying games this weekend, and the tournament draw set for April, there seems to be little room for adequate preparation
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(10km Offside) Huddersfield glad to Avoid Winning at West Ham
The Terriers spoke of their relief at getting a dramatic defeat at the London stadium
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Lack of Backbone threatens to overshadow any progress by Chelsea this season
Since November, Chelsea have lost eight of the nine games in which they’ve conceded first
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Owen: An English club will win the Champions League
This is the year of English clubs in the Champions League – Michael Owen Four English sides are in the quarter-finals of the Champions League – first time in a…
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UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals: Rankings
Juventus top our power rankings, ahead of the quarter-final draw of the Champions League
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Footballing Galactus that Feeds on the Weight of the Occasion
Ronaldo came to Turin with Real last season and left with all the applause. This time he dragged the city’s footballing pride to the last eight
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