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Rohr pleased with Super Eagles, after comeback win against Benin
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has praised the attitude of his side after coming from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Benin in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.
Stephane Sessegnon gave the Squirrels the lead two minutes into the match before the Super Eagles rallied back with goals from Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu.
ALSO READ: Frankfurt’s Abraham banned for seven weeks for barging over Freiburg’s coach
Rohr was impressed with the performance of his side in the encounter and lauded the competition in his squad.
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Frankfurt’s Abraham banned for seven weeks for barging over Freiburg’s coach
Eintracht Frankfurt captain David Abraham has been handed a seven-week suspension and a $27,500 (€25,000) fine for barging into an opposing team’s manager.
The defender knocked Freiburg coach Christian Streich to the ground during his side’s 1-0 defeat in the German Bundesliga, sparking a mass brawl between the two teams.
ALSO READ: I will be most excited person if I win 2021 AFCON for Nigeria, Rohr says
After deeming that Abraham was guilty of “assault on the opponent,” the German Football Association’s (DFB) banned the 33-year-old from November 10 until December 29.
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Ugandan Nakalembe wins opening round at Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship
The 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship teed off on Wednesday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, with Ugandan Irene Nakalembe dictating the pace.
Playing with Handicap 2, Nakalembe grossed 76 on the opening 18 holes, with Nigeria’s Amina Wilfred closely following.
The Nigerian policewoman who is Handicap 8 was two strokes behind the visiting player, after playing a gross of 78 and a 70 nett.
Another Nigerian, Racheal Danjuma, occupied the third place with a nett of 74 and gross of 82 while defending champion Evah Magala of Uganda stayed fourth.
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The only time that Messi has asked to swap shirts
Lionel Messi is quite used to opposition players asking him if they can swap shirts after the game, but he has also done the same on one occasion in his career.
The Barcelona captain revealed that he has asked the current Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane for a swap while the latter was playing for Los Blancos.
ALSO READ: Rodri: The Premier League is the most competitive league
“I’m don’t ask for shirts, I usually swap them, but I asked Zidane once,” Messi said in an interview with TyC Sports a few years ago.
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Rodri: The Premier League is the most competitive league
Rodri believes that leaving Atletico Madrid for Manchester City will benefit his career and improve him as a player.
The midfielder was speaking ahead of Spain’s Euro 2020 qualifiers against Malta and Romania.”When you make a change, it’s because you think you’re going to improve,” he told the press.
ALSO READ: Man City’s Bernardo Silva banned and fined over Mendy tweet
“The Premier League is the most competitive league.
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Man City’s Bernardo Silva banned and fined over Mendy tweet
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva has been handed a one-match ban and a £50,000 fine from the FA for his controversial tweet to Benjamin Mendy.
Silva was originally charged with misconduct by the FA in October after the Portuguese tweeted an image of a young Mendy alongside an image of the brand mascot of Spanish confectionery brand Conguitos, with the caption “Guess who?”, on September 22.
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The 25-year-old then deleted the post prior to tweeting a follow-up response to say: “Can’t even joke with a friend these days… You Guys…”.
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AFCON 2021 Qualifier: Kalu scores decisive goal as Nigeria beat Benin Republic 2-1
Samuel Kalu on Wednesday shot Nigeria to the top of Group L of the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
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Arsene Wenger returns as FIFA’s chief of global football development
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is returning to the game as FIFA’s new chief of global football development.
The former Arsenal manager accepted FIFA’s offer more than two months after it was first reported, and one week after being approached by Bayern Munich about the German champions vacant head coach job.
ALSO READ: Europe’s top club coaches express concerns over VAR
He will oversee the rules-making panel known as IFAB, coaching programs and technical analysis of games at FIFA tournaments.
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Europe’s top club coaches express concerns over VAR
Some of the best European coaches participated in UEFA’s Elite Coaches Forum on Monday, with the VAR being one of the main points of discussion.
ALSO READ: Spanish record goalscorer David Villa announces his retirement
Zinedine Zidane, who was the only LaLiga Santander representative, joined Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Unai Emery, Maurizio Sarri, Massimiliano Allegri, Rudi Garcia, Mircea Lucescu, Paulo Fonseca, Erik ten Hag and Thomas Tuchel for the event that took place in Nyon on Monday.
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Spanish record goalscorer David Villa announces his retirement
David Villa, Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer, has announced that he will retire when his contract at Vissel Kobe expires at the end of this year.
The former Valencia, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid striker, 38, will leave behind a playing career full of goals, records and trophies. After starting out at CD Tuilla, Villa moved on to play for Sporting Gijon before bursting on to the scene with Real Zaragoza.
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Valencia snapped Villa up, but it was at Barcelona where he went on to win several major honours as an integral part of their forward line.
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Pele names one player he would have loved to play with
Brazil’s football legend, Pele has named Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi as one of the players he would have loved to play with. Pele says Messi is “the most complete player” in the world at present. According to him, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be his pick as the perfect playing partner of the modern
Pele names one player he would have loved to play with
Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles captain echoes support for coach Rohr
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has maintained he has no problems with coach Gernot Rohr’s selection following the teams’ 2-1 victory over Benin Republic in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier clash on Wednesday. DAILY POST had reported that the Super Eagles had to fight from a goal down, as the Squirrels opened
Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles captain echoes support for coach Rohr
Nigeria vs Benin: What Squirrels coach said about Super Eagles after 2-1 defeat
Head coach of Benin Republic, Michel Dussuyer, has admitted that his side was defeated by a superior opponent following their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Wednesday. According to Dussuyer, Gernot Rohr’s side did not create many opportunities in the first half but gained more confidence
Nigeria vs Benin: What Squirrels coach said about Super Eagles after 2-1 defeat
Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves LA Galaxy, reveals next move
LA Galaxy striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed his next move after he mutually parted ways with the club on Wednesday. The former Manchester United star also thanked LA Galaxy for making him feel alive again after a two-year spell at the MLS club. In a tweet on his official Twitter page on Wednesday night, Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves LA Galaxy, reveals next move
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr speaks on winning AFCON 2021, blames players after 2-1 win
Super Eagles’ head coach, Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person. He also blamed his players for not taking their goal-scoring chances during the game. Rohr spoke at a post-match conference in Uyo after his team came from behind to
Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Rohr speaks on winning AFCON 2021, blames players after 2-1 win
Nigeria vs Benin: Rohr reveals why he started Aribo in Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has explained why he started Rangers star, Joe Aribo in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Benin Republic in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Wednesday. Rohr, who had hinted before the match that Aribo would not be risked for the clash against the Squirrels
Nigeria vs Benin: Rohr reveals why he started Aribo in Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory
Nigeria vs Benin: Ahmed Musa hailed after Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Squirrels
Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr has hailed Ahmed Musa after Super Eagles came from behind to beat Benin Republic 2-1 in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Wednesday. DAILY POST had reported that the Super Eagles had to fight from a goal down, as the Squirrels opened scoring at the Godswill
Nigeria vs Benin: Ahmed Musa hailed after Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Squirrels
Nigeria vs Benin: What Rohr said after Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Squirrels
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has hailed the attitude of his players after they came from behind to beat Benin Republic 2-1 in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Wednesday. DAILY POST had reported that the Super Eagles had to fight from a goal down, as the Squirrels
Nigeria vs Benin: What Rohr said after Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Squirrels
Nigeria vs Benin: Nigerians react as Super Eagles defeat Squirrels in Uyo
Some Nigerians have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Benin Republic in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier encounter on Wednesday. DAILY POST had reported that the Super Eagles had to fight from a goal down, as the Squirrels opened scoring at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Stephane Sessegnon latched
Nigeria vs Benin: Nigerians react as Super Eagles defeat Squirrels in Uyo
Kanu Nwankwo reacts as Wenger gets new job
Former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, has congratulated ex-Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, on his appointment as FIFA’s new Chief of Global Football Development. DAILY POST had reported on Wednesday that Wenger was welcomed to the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. Wenger will be responsible for overseeing and driving […]
Kanu Nwankwo reacts as Wenger gets new job
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