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Liverpool announce partnership with Nike as official kit supplier from 2020
Liverpool Football Club is delighted to announce Nike, the world’s leading footwear and apparel company, as its official kit supplier from the 2020-21 season. The multi-year partnership, which begins on June 1, 2020, will see Nike manufacture and supply Liverpool FC’s playing, training and travel wear. As official kit supplier, the agreement will see NikeRead More
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CAF Awards: Super Falcons, Oshoala, Osimhen in line for honours
Nigerian star football players Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze are in the shortlist for honours at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday night. Winner of the gong in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and also among the final three in 2018, Super Falcons’ captain AsisatRead More
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‘I attribute almost half my success to Emmanuel Amuneke’ — Osimhen
Lille star Victor Osimhen revealed former Nigeria youth coach Emmanuel Amuneke deserves half of the success he has had in his career because of the way he got the best out of him. Amuneke took Osimhen to the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile where the forward heralded himself to the world by winningRead More
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National sports festival very critical to us — Shaibu
The Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday in Benin said hosting the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Edo 2020” was very critical to the state government and the entire people of Edo. Shaibu made the remark during the annual prayer and thanksgiving session with his staff. “Edo 2020 is very critical to us becauseRead More
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Joao Felix vows to make Benfica return after record-breaking Atletico Madrid move
Joao Felix is tied to a long-term contract at Atletico Madrid, on the back of a €120 million (£107m/$134m) transfer, but admits he is already planning a return to Benfica at some stage. The 20-year-old committed to seven-year deal after completing a big-money switch to Spain in the summer of 2019. Atletico are hoping toRead More
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African players in Europe: Ayew off target for Palace
The European leagues in Spain, where Zouhair Feddal helped Real Betis in their quest for a European qualification place, and Italy resumed after the festive break and there was cup action in England and France. Here is a look at some of the key performances from Africans playing in Europe: ENGLAND JORDAN AYEW (Crystal Palace)Read More
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Breaking: Enyimba sack coach Abdallah
Defending champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), Enyimba, on Monday sacked head coach, Usman Abdallah.
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Chukwueze shines in Villarreal’s comeback win over Real Sociedad
Samuel Chukwueze played a key role in Villarreal’s 2-1 comeback win over Real Sociedad in Sunday’s La Liga outing. The Nigeria international made his 18th appearance in the Spanish top-flight this term and was on parade at the Reale Arena for 82 minutes. ALSO READ: ‘One of the most intense matches I’ve played’ ? Minamino revelsRead More
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Football: Five European transfers you might have missed
The transfer window may have only just opened, but a number of intriguing deals have already taken place around Europe. Erling Braut Haaland’s move to Borussia Dortmund and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s return to AC Milan have been the most eye-catching deals of the window so far. But we’ve picked out five moves that may have goneRead More
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Lampard picks out ‘sharp’ Chelsea star, bemoans familiar problem
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was “particularly pleased” for Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Blues’ 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, but insists his side should have pushed on and scored more. Hudson-Odoi opened the scoring early on for the home side, cutting in from the right and firing into the bottom corner, and looked somewhere close toRead More
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Carabao Cup: Solskjaer names ‘biggest club’ in world football
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that the Red Devils are still the ‘biggest club’ in the world. According to Solskjaer, Man United always come back strong when they are not on form, adding that it is always in their ‘heads’. Solskjaer said this on Monday ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer names ‘biggest club’ in world football
Transfer: Lampard reacts as midfielder returns to Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has reacted after midfielder, Danny Drinkwater returned to the club following the end of his loan spell at Burnley. DAILY POST had reported that Burnley manager, Sean Dyche confirmed last Friday that Drinkwater is returning to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell at Turf Moor this week. “Drinkwater is
Transfer: Lampard reacts as midfielder returns to Chelsea
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season unveiled See top 20
The list of highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Italian top-flight league has been released. This follows the conclusion of the Serie A Match Day 18 fixtures on Monday night, Lazio striker, Ciro Immobile is presently the highest goal scorer in the Serie A with 19 goals after he scored two goals
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season unveiled See top 20
Transfer: Chelsea to offer Crystal Palace Batshuayi, cash for €80m Zaha
Chelsea is interested in signing €80million winger, Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace this January’s transfer window. The Blues Director, Marina Granovskaia is working to offer striker, Michy Batshuayi and cash for Zaha. This was disclosed by respected transfer expert and sports journalist, Nicolo Schira, who works for Gazzetta dello Sport. Schira made this known Monday
Transfer: Chelsea to offer Crystal Palace Batshuayi, cash for €80m Zaha
Carabao Cup: Man City get major boost ahead of Man United clash
Manchester City have been handed a major boost ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United on Tuesday night. The Premier League champions could feature defenders, Nicolas Otamendi and Aymeric Laporte when they take on the Red Devils at Old Trafford. Man City manager, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that both Otamendi and Laporte
Carabao Cup: Man City get major boost ahead of Man United clash
Man United vs Man City: Michael Owen predicts winner of Carabao Cup clash
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen has predicted tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg clash between Manchester United and Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will host Pep Guardiola’s men at Old Trafford. Man United head to the game following a 0-0 draw against Wolves in the FA Cup over the weekend, while Man
Man United vs Man City: Michael Owen predicts winner of Carabao Cup clash
Chelsea legend reveals how he almost killed Abramovich
Chelsea legend, Pat Nevin, has revealed he nearly killed the club’s owner, Roman Abramovich, while on holiday in Scotland. Nevin was driving around the Isle of Arran, when he nearly hit a cyclist while turning a corner. He was shocked to see that the man he nearly knocked off the bike was Abramovich. “About three
Chelsea legend reveals how he almost killed Abramovich
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer compares Guardiola with Ferguson
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said that his former boss at the club, Sir Alex Ferguson, is the biggest influence on English football and not Pep Guardiola. Guardiola heads to Old Trafford with his Manchester City side on Tuesday night, for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Ahead of the game,
Carabao Cup: Solskjaer compares Guardiola with Ferguson
Transfer: Aubameyang sends message to fans over Arsenal exit
Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has reassured fans over his future, insisting that he is “committed and desperate to bring the club back to the top”. Aubameyang is the Gunners’ top scorer this season, with 13 Premier League goals and 15 in all competitions. However, the 30-year-old whose current deal expires in 2021, has been linked
Transfer: Aubameyang sends message to fans over Arsenal exit
2019 CAF Footballer of the Year: Diouf names player that will win award
Former Senegal striker, El Hadji Diouf, has backed his compatriot, Sadio Mane, to win the 2019 African Player of the Year award. The winner of the award will be named in Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday. Mane is up for the prize, along with his Liverpool teammate, Mohamed Salah and Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez. Salah has
2019 CAF Footballer of the Year: Diouf names player that will win award
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