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NPFL week 9: Rangers assures win over Plateau Utd in Enugu
Rangers Media Officer, Norbert Okolie said that the club would do everything possible to win Plateau United Football Club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday nine in Enugu.
Okolie made this known to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Tuesday saying that the players are gaining their confidence back on track.
Rangers will on Dec. 18 in a midweek matchday nine tackle the current NPFL leader Plateau United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
Continue reading NPFL week 9: Rangers assures win over Plateau Utd in Enugu at Vanguard News.
Lazio join title race after late drama against Cagliari
Lazio scored twice in added time to win 2-1 in Cagliari in Serie A on Monday for an eighth straight victory.
In a battle between the teams that started the weekend third and fourth, Lazio were beaten after 90 minutes.
Giovanni Simeone had opened the scoring for Cagliari in the ninth minute with a superb volley from the left.
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Lazio grew more dangerous as the match progressed but the Sardinians held on until the second minute of added time when Luis Alberto volleyed in from the edge of the box.
Continue reading Lazio join title race after late drama against Cagliari at Vanguard News.
E2%80%95-reports/ Man City won’t stand in way of Arteta joining Arsenal ? Reports
Manchester City will not stand in Mikel Arteta’s way if he wants to become the new manager of Arsenal, several British media outlets reported Monday.
Reports added that while Premier League champions City were unhappy at a lack of a formal approach for Arteta, currently an assistant to manager Pep Guardiola, they will stop the Spanish midfielder joining Arsenal.
Arteta played for north London side Arsenal and he has also been linked with the managerial vacancy at Premier League rivals Everton, another of his former clubs.
Continue reading Man City won’t stand in way of Arteta joining Arsenal ? Reports at Vanguard News.
Akwa United appoint Boboye as new coach following Obuh’s resignation
Akwa United have confirmed the appointment of Kennedy Boboye as the club’s new coach.
Boboye takes the reins at Godswill Akpabio Stadium after John Obuh resigned on Monday following a terrible start to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
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Following their 3-0 defeat to MFM FC on Friday, the Promise Keepers are currently 16th on the NPFL table, with Obuh winning just one match in eight outings.
Continue reading Akwa United appoint Boboye as new coach following Obuh’s resignation at Vanguard News.
Giroud told to leave Chelsea to keep Euro 2020 hopes alive
France manager Didier Deschamps has told Olivier Giroud to leave Chelsea if he wants a place at Euro 2020.
Giroud was a member of the World Cup-winning squad of 2018, but his place at the next major international tournament is in doubt due to his lack of game-time at Stamford Bridge.
ALSO READ: ‘We’re just too safe’: Lampard lashes Chelsea after shock loss
Frank Lampard has said he would be happy for Giroud to stay at the club, but with just half a season left to impress Deschamps, the 33-year-old may have to look elsewhere to keep his international hopes alive.
Continue reading Giroud told to leave Chelsea to keep Euro 2020 hopes alive at Vanguard News.
Ljungberg reveals message to Arsenal board about next manager
Freddie Ljungberg admits that Arsenal cannot match Manchester City for strength in depth.
Arsenal fell to a home defeat against the champions, whose three first-half goals were too much for the Gunners to bounce back from.
Ljungberg has only guided Arsenal to one win from his five games in interim charge, with the side stuck down in ninth place in the table.
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And with fewer points separating them from the relegation zone than from today’s opponents, Ljungberg admitted there was a “gulf” in quality.
Continue reading Ljungberg reveals message to Arsenal board about next manager at Vanguard News.
Giggs criticises United star, Martial who ‘has to try extra hard’
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has heavily criticized Anthony Martial for his performance in Sunday’s draw against Everton.
The France attacker was a peripheral figure as United laboured to a 1-1 draw against the struggling Toffees, with Mason Greenwood coming off the bench to level the scores and salvage a point.
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Despite United having 24 shots in the match, Martial only mustered one effort – which was blocked – and Giggs believes he did not do anywhere near enough upfront, suggesting that youngster Greenwood may now deserve to start ahead of him.
Continue reading Giggs criticises United star, Martial who ‘has to try extra hard’ at Vanguard News.
Ornstein: No break clause in Klopp’s contract at Liverpool
There is no break clause in Jurgen Klopp’s new contract at Liverpool, according to football journalist David Ornstein.
Klopp extended his contract on Friday until 2024 as he targets further domestic and continental dominance.
ALSO READ: Klopp signs new five-year contract at Liverpool
The German spent seven years at the helm of Mainz before repeating that length of tenure with Borussia Dortmund, but his stint at Anfield would total over eight-and-a-half years.
Continue reading Ornstein: No break clause in Klopp’s contract at Liverpool at Vanguard News.
NPFL: Wikki survive scare at home to Rangers in 1-1 draw
Wikki Tourists fought back to scrape a point in their Matchday 8 game against Rangers International in a 1-1 draw at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday.
Salisu Yusuf’s Rangers put up a very good performance in the course of the game and of course went away with a point after Idris Mohammed Guda equalized Emmanuel Nwokeji first-half opener from the spot.
Wikki Tourists were lucky enough for the share of spoil due flying Antelopes lack of been clinical in front of goal by their inability to convert a couple of good chances particularly after the break were notable chances from Ifeanyi George, Ibrahim Olawoyin and Seka Paskal failed to find the back of the net.
Continue reading NPFL: Wikki survive scare at home to Rangers in 1-1 draw at Vanguard News.
NPFL: Enyimba coach Abd’Allah hails Dakkada after defeat
Enyimba head coach Usman Abd’Allah was full of praises for Dakkada FC after his team went down 1-2 to the Nigeria Professional Football League newcomers in an intriguing Matchday 8 game decided at the Nest of Champions in Uyo on Sunday.
Abd’Allah’s wards thought they had rescued a point from the game courtesy of Victor Mbaoma’s fine finish five minutes from time – after Utibe Arit had given the hosts the lead ten minutes earlier – but Utibe found the back of the net once again in stoppage time to condemn Enyimba to their second league defeat of the season.
Continue reading NPFL: Enyimba coach Abd’Allah hails Dakkada after defeat at Vanguard News.
Champions League: Sutton predicts Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City vs Real Madrid games
Former Chelsea striker, Chris Sutton has given his predictions for some of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures. Chelsea were drawn alongside Bayern Munich, when the draw for last 16 took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday. Champions League holders, Liverpool will battle La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid. Manchester City will face Real
Champions League: Sutton predicts Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City vs Real Madrid games
El Clasico: What Messi said about Hazard, Real Madrid’s game plan ahead of Wednesday’s clash
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said that no player can replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Ronaldo spent nine years at Madrid, where he clashed with Messi during El Clasico fixtures, before joining Juventus in the summer of 2018. Ahead of Wednesday’s home game against the Los Blancos, Messi was asked if Hazard could replace
El Clasico: What Messi said about Hazard, Real Madrid’s game plan ahead of Wednesday’s clash
Maradona reveals club Pochettino should manage next
Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona, has told former Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, to take charge of “the biggest team in the world” Boca Juniors. Pochettino has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich since he was sacked last month. Maradona has advised him to return home, after Gustavo Alfaro stepped dow at Boca.
Maradona reveals club Pochettino should manage next
EPL: Arsenal players tell board who to appoint between Arteta, Ancelotti
Mikel Arteta faces a huge battle to win over the Arsenal squad, as most of the players prefer Carlo Ancelotti to be named as their new manager, the UK Mirror reports. Arteta is the big favourite to replace Unai Emery at the Emirates, with Ancelotti set to take the Everton job. Arsenal Managing Director, Vinai
EPL: Arsenal players tell board who to appoint between Arteta, Ancelotti
El Clásico: Valverde to be without two key Barcelona players for Real Madrid clash
Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde will be without two key players, Arthur Melo and Ousmane Dembélé when his side take on Real Madrid in La Liga El Clásico fixture on Wednesday night. According to Diario AS, Arthur is still recovering from a groin injury and will not feature against Zinedine Zidane’s men at the Camp Nou,
El Clásico: Valverde to be without two key Barcelona players for Real Madrid clash
La Liga: Messi named Best Player of the Year
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, was named La Liga’s best player at the MARCA’s awards ceremony in Spain on Monday night. Messi also received his sixth Pichichi Trophy award for the highest goal scorer in the 2018/19 La Liga season. The 32-year-old was not present at the gala but spoke on a video accepting the award.
La Liga: Messi named Best Player of the Year
EPL: Ancelotti finally agrees deal to coach Premier League club
Former Napoli manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has finally agreed a deal in principle to become Everton next permanent manager, according to Sky Sports. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Ancelotti arrived Everton on Monday afternoon for talks about becoming the new manager at Goodison Park. Ancelotti was sacked as Napoli manager and replaced by Gennaro Gattuso
EPL: Ancelotti finally agrees deal to coach Premier League club
EPL: De Bruyne sends message to Man City over Arteta taking Arsenal job
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has told the club not to stand in Mikel Arteta’s way, if he wants the Arsenal job. Arteta is the leading candidate for the role, after talks with Gunners officials at his mansion in Manchester on Sunday. Further talks are expected with the Spaniard keen to return to the
EPL: De Bruyne sends message to Man City over Arteta taking Arsenal job
EPL: Lampard set to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Chelsea
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, is being linked with a move to Chelsea in the January transfer window. The UK Telegraph reports that Frank Lampard has a transfer budget of £150million to spend in the winter market and is eyeing offensive players. Chukwueze is believed to be on the list of wingers being targeted by Lampard.
EPL: Lampard set to bring Samuel Chukwueze to Chelsea
Everton release statement on Ancelotti’s ‘appointment’
Everton have released a statement insisting they have not appointed a new manager, amid reports that Carlo Ancelotti had agreed to join the club. It is widely believed that Ancelotti is now the favourite for the job, with talks taking place between him and owner Farhad Moshiri. Varying reports claimed Ancelotti had travelled to England
Everton release statement on Ancelotti’s ‘appointment’
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