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Forest Green Rovers: English club set to bamboo-zle opposition
High-flying English fourth tier side Forest Green Rovers are to wear bamboo shin pads, furthering their claims to be the world’s greenest football club, they announced on Monday.
Forest Green — whose environmental credentials have been recognised by FIFA and the United Nations — had already become the first team to switch to bamboo kit at the beginning of the season.
READ ALSO: Enyimba fall 2-0 in opening CAF Confed Cup fixture
The club, presently second in League Two, are working with a US manufacturer of eco-friendly products on the bamboo shin pads.
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Iheanacho the hero as Leicester close gap on Liverpool
Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho was the unlikely hero as Leicester came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 and close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League to eight points.
The Nigerian had not played a single minute of Premier League football this season prior to being summoned from the bench just after the hour mark, but Iheanacho teed up Jamie Vardy’s equaliser before scoring the winner deep into stoppage time.
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Three things we learned from the Premier League
Premier League
Liverpool, Leicester and Tottenham were the big winners of the Premier League weekend as the only three sides in the top half to win.
The gap between Liverpool and Leicester at the top remains eight points, but the Foxes are now three points clear of Manchester City in second and six ahead of Chelsea, who suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat by West Ham.
Tottenham are up to fifth as they ride the wave of Jose Mourinho’s arrival, but Manchester United and Arsenal dropped more points in 2-2 draws with Aston Villa and Norwich respectively.
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Enugu Rangers, Enyimba lose CAF Cup group openers
Nigerian contenders Enugu Rangers and Enyimba were both beaten by north African clubs on Sunday as the CAF Confederation Cup group phase kicked off.
Enugu Rangers coach Salisu Yusuf lost his first match in charge, with the sending off of defender Temitope Olusesi not helping as they crashed 3-1 at home against Egyptian opponents Pyramids.
Two-time African champions Enyimba conceded twice within 19 minutes of the kick-off to lose 2-0 away to Moroccan outfit Hassania Agadir, who reached the quarter-finals last season.
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Nigerians react as Enugu Rangers allegedly sack coach over public address system
Enugu Rangers
By Emmanuel Okogba
There were reports over the weekend of Nigerian Professional Football League side, Enugu Rangers announcing the sack of its coach, Benedict Ugwu, over the public address system even while the game was still on.
Benedict Ugwu was in the dugout for the game against Akwa starlets in a league game when the sack was announced. The game ended 0-2 in favor of Akwa Starlet.
READ ALSO: Enyimba fall 2-0 in opening CAF Confed Cup fixture
A very unusual fashion of parting ways with gaffers, Nigerians took to social media to react to the report.
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Enyimba fall 2-0 in opening CAF Confed Cup fixture
Enyimba
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday went down to a 2-0 defeat against Moroccan side, Hassania Agadir in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash at the Stade Al Inbiaâte.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Karim El Berkaoui opened scoring for the home team in the 14th minute, while Senegalese forward Malick Cisse added the second five minutes later.
READ ALSO: Crisis to triumph: Five talking points from China’s football season
Enyimba battled hard to get back into the game but were unable to breach the hosts’ defence.
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CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba lose 2-0 away to Hassania Agadir
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday lost to Moroccan side, Hassania Agadir in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash at the Stade Al Inbiaâte. The match ended 2-0.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Karim El Berkaoui opened scoring for the home team in the 14th minute, while Senegalese forward Malick Cisse added the second five minutes later.
Enyimba battled hard to get back into the game but were unable to breach the hosts’ defence.
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Ghana’s Torgah claims Nigeria Masters title for record third time
By Victor Okoye
Ghana’s Vincent Torgah on Sunday in Abuja claimed the Nigeria Masters title for a record third time in a row, extending his lead and Order of Merit point in the African Tour.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Masters tournament which teed off on Thursday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja ended on Sunday.
The consistent Torgah emerged as the 2019 Masters champion; his fifth title on the tour this season and his 15th since the inception of the African Tour in 2016.
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Crisis to triumph: Five talking points from China’s football season
Fabio Cannavaro guided Guangzhou Evergrande to their eighth Chinese Super League championship at the weekend, a triumphant end to a turbulent campaign for the 2006 Italian World Cup-winning captain.
AFP Sport picks out five talking points from the 2019 Chinese football season.
READ ALSO: Ideye vows not to join Chinese League
– Cannavaro enjoys last laugh –
The 46-year-old former Real Madrid and Juventus defender had an eventful year.
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Ighalo waxes stronger in Eagles retirement
No other Nigerian football player has dominated the social media space as AFCON 2019 top goalscorer, Odion Ighalo.
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EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Premier League table isn’t Man United’s biggest concern this season
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated categorically that this season’s English Premier League, EPL, table is not Red Devils’ biggest concern because the competition is so tight this term. Solskjaer said this after Man United failed to beat Aston Villa at home in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Goals from Jack Grealish,
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Premier League table isn’t Man United’s biggest concern this season
Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr: Buhari charged to support Nigerian sportsmen
Former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Murray Ben-Bruce, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to show support for British fighter, Anthony Joshua when he takes on Mexican-American fighter, Andy Ruiz Jr in their heavyweight rematch. DAILY POST recalls that Ruiz stunned the boxing world when he knocked Joshua down four times
Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr: Buhari charged to support Nigerian sportsmen
EPL: Former Chelsea star reveals Solskjaer’s replacement at Man United
Former Chelsea star, Craig Burley, has advised Manchester United to sack their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and replace him with former Tottenham Hotspur coach, Mauricio Pochettino. Burley said this after Man United played a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The result against Aston Villa means Solskjaer’s men are
EPL: Former Chelsea star reveals Solskjaer’s replacement at Man United
La Liga: Seasons highest goal scorers unveiled
Following the conclusion of the Spanish La Liga Match Day 15 fixtures on Sunday, below are the highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Spanish top-flight league. Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema is presently the highest goal scorer in the La Liga with 10 goals. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is second place after he
La Liga: Seasons highest goal scorers unveiled
EPL: Brendan Rodgers confirms escape clause amid Arsenal speculation
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has admitted there is a clause in his contract, that could allow him to join Arsenal. Rodgers has been linked with the role at the Emirates, after Unai Emery was fired on Friday. The former Liverpool manager has transformed Leicester into title contenders this season and victory against Everton on
EPL: Brendan Rodgers confirms escape clause amid Arsenal speculation
Ballon D’Or 2019: All you need to know
On Monday night, France Football will unveil the winner of this year’s Ballon D’Or award. The event will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France and the official ceremony won’t start until 19:30 GMT. Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, is widely expected to win the prize for a record sixth time, one more
Ballon D’Or 2019: All you need to know
EPL: Woodward warns Man Utd fans over new signings
Manchester United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, has admitted that the club faces difficulty in securing their transfer targets. He also said United put themselves “at risk”, if they don’t extend player contracts, even if they are underperforming. Woodward has been criticized for handing new contracts to Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling within the
EPL: Woodward warns Man Utd fans over new signings
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League after Match Day 14 See top 18
Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy, continues to lead the scoring chart after Match Day 14 in the Premier League. Vardy scored the equalizer, as the Foxes came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. It took his tally to 13 goals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice, as Arsenal drew 2-2
EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League after Match Day 14 See top 18
EPL: Ljungberg under fire for team selection in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has questioned Freddie Ljungberg’s first team selection as interim Arsenal boss. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said Ljunberg has picked players which supporters “can’t stand”. The Swede who replaced Unai Emery on Friday, fielded the likes of Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka at Carrow Road against Norwich. The hashtag #FreddieOut
EPL: Ljungberg under fire for team selection in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
EPL: Ljunberg reveals why he dropped Pepe for Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg, has said Nicolas Pepe will be given a “fair chance” to win back his place in the side, after he was benched for the 2-2 draw against Norwich City on Sunday. Ljungberg took charge of his first game after replacing Unai Emery on Friday. The Gunners went behind on two
EPL: Ljunberg reveals why he dropped Pepe for Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Norwich
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