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Willian calls for ‘proper sanctions’ in wake of Taison racial abuse
Brazil star Willian has called for “proper sanctions” to be imposed upon Dynamo Kiev after former Shakhtar Donetsk team-mate Taison was targeted with racial abuse by opposition supporters in Sunday’s derby encounter.
The Selecao star was shown a straight red card for his actions during the encounter, in which his side emerged as 1-0 victors, following an incident in which he responded to xenophobic chants by brandishing his middle finger and booting the ball into the stand.
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E2%80%95-arsenal-offer-emery-vote-of-confidence/ ‘Unai is the right man for the job’ ? Arsenal offer Emery vote of confidence
Unai Emery has been given a vote of confidence by the Arsenal hierarchy following the club’s poor run of form.
The Gunners have gone five games without a win in all competitions and now sit eight points adrift of the top four following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester City.
ALSO READ: Mourinho: Manchester City are too good to be crying for a week over an incident
Arsenal’s poor results have seen Emery come in for mounting criticism – from fans and pundits – with Ian Wright publicly calling for the club to sack the Spaniard.
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Mourinho: Manchester City are too good to be crying for a week over an incident
In what was the biggest match of the Premier League season thus far, Liverpool welcomed Manchester City to Anfield in a match filled with controversies surrounding the officiating by Michael Oliver, yet Jose Mourinho believes that the Blues are too good a team to spend the next week crying over the perceived injustices they faced.
ALSO READ: Klopp praises Liverpool intensity after crucial win over City
Former Real Madrid defender, Fabinho, opened the scoring with a quite wonderful shot from distance, yet Manchester City were livid as they felt they should have been awarded a penalty for handball just seconds earlier.
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Models banned from Baseball game for distracting pitcher with breasts
Shit. pic.twitter.com/8YepMP4eA1
— Julia Rose (@JuliaRose_33) October 28, 2019
Two models in the United States were banned indefinitely from all Major League Baseball events for flashing their breasts at Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole.
Julia Rose and Lauren Summer, who are well-known Instagrammers, performed the act in a bid distract the pitcher, who left the mound as a result, and play was briefly paused.
ALSO READ: Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is the type of player Arsenal need ? Redknapp
The stunt, however, got the two women in trouble as they were quickly sent letters from Major League Baseball.
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E2%80%95-redknapp/ Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is the type of player Arsenal need ? Redknapp
Jamie Redknapp has identified Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the type of player Arsenal have been ‘crying out for for years’.
On Saturday, Ndidi dazzled in midfield as the Foxes grabbed a 2-0 win against Arsenal at the King Power Stadium.
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The 22-year-old completed the most tackles (7) in the encounter, managed a 100 percent passing accuracy in the final third and also made key interceptions (3) and successful take-ons (3).
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Bauchi Govt. partners Bill Gates, Dangote to improve healthcare delivery
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Monday traveled to the USA for a roundtable on intervention in the area of Healthcare Delivery services with Bill and Melinda together with Dangote Foundations.
Mr. Mukhtar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant on media to Bauchi State governor, disclosed this in a statement made available in Bauchi on Monday.
ALSO READ: CSOs raise alarm over Sowore’s hunger strike, alleged violation of rights
Gidado said, “committed to the improvement of Healthcare Delivery System in Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed with other governors from Borno, Lagos, Gombe States and president of the Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote depart Nigeria on Monday to Seattle, USA.
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NPFL 2019/2020: MFM escape FC Ifeanyi Ubah rush
MFM FC of Lagos shook off an early shocker by visiting FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi to settle for a 1-1 draw in the NPFL MatchDay 2 encounter at the Agege Stadium on Sunday evening.
Spectators were wowed when Christian Nnaji connected Lucius Ozioma’s cross from the right flank and powered home a lead for FC Ifeanyi Ubah on the 5th minute.
ALSO READ: CSOs raise alarm over Sowore’s hunger strike, alleged violation of rights
MFM rallied to a quick reponse, securing a fast break on the 8th minute but Adeniji Adewole’s header inside the six-yard box went over the bar.
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NPFL 2019/2020: Lobi stars overpower Delta Force 4-0
After Lobi Stars were thrashed 4-1 last Sunday in Jos, it was not unexpected that they would come out smoking on Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against new boys Delta Force.
The defeat in Jos was one that Coach Gbenga Ogunbote would describe as “a disgraced, an insult,”. But then, their venting on Delta Force was maximum as they netted four unreplied goals.
Goals from Tiza Samuel (30’), Sikiru Alimi (69’), Abdulkareem Mumuni (76’) and Chinedu Udeagha (83’) put paid to any dreams the visitors had of even salvaging a draw.
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NPFL 2019/2020: Enyimba grab a point on the road off katsina united
Katsina United were on Sunday forced to a 1 – 1 draw by on-form Enyimba of Aba in one of the NPFL Matchday 2 fixtures played at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
‘The Changi Boys’ took the lead just three minutes into the proceedings from the penalty spot after Tasiu Lawal was hacked down in the box by Ifeanyi Anaemena following a clever flicking header by Nurudeen Ibrahim.
ALSO READ: NPFL 2019/2020: Matchday 2 fixtures review and standings
Enyimba would then restore parity with just two minutes on the clock before the end of first half with a brilliant individual effort by Martins Usule who connected perfectly with a lofty through pass to bring the game back to level terms.
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NPFL 2019/2020: Matchday 2 fixtures review and standings
By Temisan Amoye, Lagos
The Nigerian Professional Football League resumed for Matchday 2, on Sunday, the 11th of November. Plateau United and Wikki Tourist secured vital away wins, while Enyimba and Rangers International of Enugu had their first taste of the NPFL action this season.
Match 1, Adamawa United 1-1 Enugu Rangers, Ribadu Square Stadium, Yola
Match 2, Jigawa Golden 0-1 Plateau United, Hadeija Stadium
Match 3, Katsina United 1-1 Enyimba, KT Stadium
Match 4, Lobi Stars 4-0 Delta Force, Aper Aku Stadium
Match 5, MFM FC 1-1 Ifeanyi Ubah United, Agege Stadium
Match 6, Nasarawa United 0-1 Wikki Tourist, Lafia Township Stadium
Match 7, Rivers United 1-1 Heartland Owerri, Yakubu Gowon Stadium
ALSO READ: Klopp praises Liverpool intensity after crucial win over City
Match 8, Sunshine Stars 1-1 Warri Wolves, Akure Township Stadium
NPFL League standings post-matchday 2
Pos
Club
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
PTS
Recent Form
1
Plateau United
2
2
0
0
4
1
3
6
WW
2
Wikki Tourist
2
2
0
0
3
1
2
6
WW
3
Ifeanyi Ubah
2
1
1
0
2
1
1
4
WD
4
MFM
2
1
1
0
2
1
1
4
WD
5
Lobi Stars
2
1
0
1
5
3
2
3
WL
6
Abia Warriors
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
3
W
7
Warri Wolves
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
DD
8
Rivers United FC
2
0
2
0
1
1
0
2
DD
9
Akwa Starlets
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
D
10
Akwa United
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
D
11
Enugu Rangers
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
D
12
Enyimba
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
D
13
Sunshine Stars
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
D
14
Kano Pillars
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
D
15
Adamawa United
2
0
1
1
1
2
-1
1
LD
16
Heartland Owerri
2
0
1
1
1
2
-1
1
LD
17
Katsina United
2
0
1
1
1
3
-2
1
LD
18
Delta Force
2
0
1
1
1
5
-4
1
LD
19
Nasarawa United
1
0
0
1
0
1
-1
0
L
20
Jigawa Golden Stars
2
0
0
2
1
3
-2
0
LL
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Ballon D’Or: Danny Murphy reveals player that should win award
Former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy, has tipped defender, Virgil van Dijk to win this year’s Ballon D’ Or ahead of Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi and Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Murphy, the Netherland’s centre-back deserves the top prize after leading Liverpool to victory in the UEFA Champions League title last season. DAILY POST recalls
Ballon D’Or: Danny Murphy reveals player that should win award
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: What Ahmed Musa, Osimhen said about 2021 AFCON qualifier
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has said that Gernot Rohr’s men will do everything possible to beat Benin Republic in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier’s clash in Uyo. The former Leicester City star, who missed Nigeria’s last two friendly matches against Ukraine and Brazil due to injury, said he was delighted to
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: What Ahmed Musa, Osimhen said about 2021 AFCON qualifier
Man City’s Sterling reacts after being dropped from England squad
Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling has reacted to the decision of England coach, Gareth Southgate, to drop him from the Three Lion’s squad for Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro. DAILY POST had reported on Monday that Southgate will not select Raheem Sterling for Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, following an incident at their
Man City’s Sterling reacts after being dropped from England squad
Barcelona, Real Madrid could clash in Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona and Real Madrid were kept apart in Monday’s draw for the Spanish Super Cup, but are on course to meet in the final. Madrid will play Valencia in the first semi-final on January 8, with Barca facing Atletico Madrid in the other one a day later. The final will be played January 12. All
Barcelona, Real Madrid could clash in Spanish Super Cup final
Raheem Sterling dropped for England’s match against Montenegro after training bust-up
England manager, Gareth Southgate, will not select Raheem Sterling, for Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, following an incident at their St George’s Park training base. The FA, in a statement, said Sterling has been dropped because of a “disturbance in a private team area at St. George’s Park” that occurred on Monday. The incident
Raheem Sterling dropped for England’s match against Montenegro after training bust-up
FA Cup second round draws conducted Full fixtures
The draw for the second round of this season’s FA Cup, was conducted on Monday night. There are 78 teams left in the competition. All sides are just 90 minutes away, off a potential Premier League opponent in the third round, which will be played early January. Among the non-league clubs still in the competition,
FA Cup second round draws conducted Full fixtures
Nigeria vs Benin: All the Super Eagles players who have arrived in camp
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has arrived at the team’s camp, ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday. Musa, who missed the friendly against Brazil, arrived in Uyo, along with Iwobi, Ndidi, Maduka Okoye, Jamilu Collins and Ramon Azeez. Also in camp, according to the team’s Twitter page, are Chidozie Awaziem,
Nigeria vs Benin: All the Super Eagles players who have arrived in camp
EPL: What Arsenal chiefs told staff about Unai Emery’s future on Monday
Arsenal have publicly backed under-fire manager, Unai Emery, the UK Mirror reports. This happened on Monday, when the club’s head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director, Vinai Venkatesham, met staff at a pre-planned get together for 200 staff. They admitted that they do “need to improve” but still “firmly believe” Emery is the right
EPL: What Arsenal chiefs told staff about Unai Emery’s future on Monday
EPL: Midfielder Lampard wants to sign for Chelsea revealed
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, wants to sign Lazio midfielder, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic if the Blues’ FIFA-imposed transfer ban is lifted before the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mirror. DAILY POST had reported a few days ago that the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, has announced that Chelsea’s appeal against a transfer ban by
EPL: Midfielder Lampard wants to sign for Chelsea revealed
EPL: What Guardiola told Man City players at half-time, full-time in 3-1 defeat at Liverpool
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed what he told his players during the half-time and full-time of their 3-1 defeat against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday at Anfield. Goals from Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ensured Liverpool defeated Man City. However, Bernado Silva did score for Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield. […]
EPL: What Guardiola told Man City players at half-time, full-time in 3-1 defeat at Liverpool
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