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‘Karate has helped me’ – Guendouzi reveals martial arts effect in career
Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi has claimed to participate in karate as a youngster has helped to improve his football skills.
The 20-year-old’s father is a karate instructor and in a recent interview, the midfielder revealed the skills he learnt from the sport have given him a ‘warrior-like mentality’ on the pitch.
ALSO READ: Olympic Eagles revive Tokyo dreams with victory against Zambia
Guendouzi is not afraid of mixing it with some of the toughest players in the league and has already earned three Premier League yellow cards this campaign, on top of the 12 he received in all competitions last year.
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Olympic Eagles revive Tokyo dreams with victory against Zambia
Nigeria revived their chances of securing a place in the semi-final of the 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory against Zambia on Tuesday evening.
Patson Daka’s effort was cancelled out by Orji Okwonkwo before second-half efforts from Kelechi Nwakali and Taiwo Awoniyi ensured the Olympic Eagles claimed maximum points at Al-Salam Stadium.
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Imama Amapakabo made a few changes to the team that lost to Ivory Coast on Saturday.
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Super Eagles coach Rohr reveals why he snubbed NPFL stars
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has stated home-based players were omitted from his latest selection for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches because they are not fit enough.
The Super Eagles will host Benin for their Group L opening game at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday with only Enyimba defender Ifeanyi Anaemena making Rohr’s 23-man squad after replacing Bryan Idowu.
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During an interview, President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick said the German tactician will be tasked to monitor the domestic league when he renews his contract which will expire in June.
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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.
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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.
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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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Striker, David Villa announces retirement from football
Former Barcelona and Valencia striker David Villa has announced his retirement from playing football. Villa, who currently plays for Japanese club Vissel Kobe, has decided to hang his boots at the end of the 2019-20 season. He made the announcement in a tweet on his official Twitter page on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old wrote: “After
Striker, David Villa announces retirement from football
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: What Rohr said about Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has confessed that his side is still missing the leadership qualities of ex-internationals, John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo. Rohr said this ahead of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier clash against Benin Republic on Wednesday evening in Uyo. Both Mikel and Ighalo announced their retirement from
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: What Rohr said about Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo
Rakitic cries out over lack of game time at Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has cried out over his lack of playing time at the club. Rakitic has found himself out of favour under manager, Ernesto Valverde as Arthur and Frenkie De Jong has been preferred in midfield by Barcelona coach. The 31-year-old, who joined the La Liga champions from Sevilla in 2014, has not
Rakitic cries out over lack of game time at Barcelona
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: How we will play against Nigeria – Squirrels coach
Head coach of Benin Republic, Michel Dussuyer, has issued warning to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their clash in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo on Wednesday evening. Dussuyer said that the Squirrels are going to play a game with ambitions against Gernot Rohr’s men, adding that they will
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: How we will play against Nigeria – Squirrels coach
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr, NFF disagree on player selection
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has explained that he left out Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players, from his squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, because they are not fit enough. The three-time African champions take on Benin in their opening Group L fixture in Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr, NFF disagree on player selection
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: All you need to know, match details, TV schedule
Nigeria will begin their quest to be at the next Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, when they take on Benin Republic on Wednesday, in their qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles, who have won the AFCON three times in the past, finished in third place in this year’s competition. Gernot Rohr’s men go into the
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: All you need to know, match details, TV schedule
PSG set to replace Mbappe with Barcelona forward
Paris Saint-Germain are set to replace star player, Kylian Mbappe with Barcelona forward, Antoine Griezmann. According to FourFourTwo, the Ligue 1 champions believe Griezmann is the ideal and perfect replacement for Mbappe, who is wanted by Real Madrid. The British newspaper reports that PSG feels the former Atletico Madrid star has the ideal profile to
PSG set to replace Mbappe with Barcelona forward
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr identifies six players that could start 2021 AFCON qualifier
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has identified six players that could star when his side tackle Benin Republic in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. According to Rohr, Samuel Chukwueze, Joe Aribo, Samuel Kalu, Victor Osimhen, Chidozie Awaziem and Ola Aina could start against the Squirrels in Uyo. Rohr’s men
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr identifies six players that could start 2021 AFCON qualifier
EPL: Why I miss Jose Mourinho – Man Utd star, Victor Lindelof
Manchester United defender, Victor Lindelof has said that he missed former Red Devils manager, Jose Mourinho because the Portuguese gaffer gave him the chance to play at Old Trafford. Mourinho, who was sacked by Man United last December, brought Lindelof to the club two years ago. “Mourinho is, after all, one of the world’s best
EPL: Why I miss Jose Mourinho – Man Utd star, Victor Lindelof
EPL: Liverpool legend reveals what prevented Klopp from joining Man Utd
Liverpool legend, Phil Thompson has revealed that manager, Jurgen Klopp’s wife, Ulla prevented the Reds boss from joining Manchester United in 2015 during his time with Borussia Dortmund. Thompson said Ulla told Klopp that a move to the Red Devils would not be right before she approved of his switch to Liverpool in 2015. Speaking […]
EPL: Liverpool legend reveals what prevented Klopp from joining Man Utd
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